ISSUE #17 MAY 11, 2012

Summer Is

MARCH 23, 2012

Summer is most definitely for rest and rejuvenation; a change of pace; time to spend with family and friends. Many parents also ask for recommendations on, how 2010 to keep students skills sharp, so that theyre ready to begin school strong in August. Below is a list of ideas for you to consider: NEWSLETTER OF VENTANA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Participate in the Pima County Librarys Summer Reading Program. Contribute to the Bobcat Book Blog! Your child can write about books he/she reads AND read other students and teachers posts! Students need 09 to have their Google login information to post at: http://wikiserver.cfsd16.org/groups/bobcatbookblog/
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Practice reading skills using any of the websites that are linked to our library APRIL 24, 2009 webpage. Practice math skills using any of the websites that are linked to our library webpage. Two sites that are great for elementary students include: , 2008 www.sumdog.com and www.ixl.com.
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Keep a journal about summer adventures OR write a collection of stories. Practice keyboarding skills using one or both of the following websites: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/ (Dance Mat Typing) http://www.sense-lang.org/typing/ (Sense-Lang)

Standardized Testing Results AIMS and Stanford 10 test results will be mailed home at the beginning of August. If you would like to pick them up prior to August, they should be available for pick up in the office after July 16. Kim Boling Principal kboling@cfsd16.org 520-209-8000

UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, May 13th Happy Mothers Day! Monday, May 14 Friday, May 18th Staff Appreciation Week Tuesday, May 15th EARLY RELEASE @ 1:30 PM AM Kinder 8:00-10:15 PM Kinder 11:15-1:30 PE Demo Night 4-6:30 PM Wednesday, May 16th FFO General Mtg. @ 1:00 PM Friday, May 18th School Tool Box orders due Sunday, May 20th Sportzone @ 4:00 PM Tuesday, May 22nd NO EARLY RELASE Wednesday, May 23 Last Day of School for Students Fifth Grade Farewell @ 1:00 PM Thursday, August 9th First Day of School 2012/2013 August 9th
*Look for teacher assignment packets in the mail the first week of August.
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STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK is May 14-18 The VVE FFO is planning a week full of fun activities for our VV teachers and staff, but please take time individually this week to celebrate your teachers and staff.

Catalina Foothills School District Dr. Mary Kamerzell, Superintendent 209-7500 mkam@cfsd16.org Governing Board Members Sherri Silverberg, President 615-9224 ssilverberg@cfsd16.org Todd Camenisch, Vice President 615-9855 tcamenisch@cfsd16.org John Bergan, Member 878-6180 jbergan@cfsd16.org Mary Lou Richerson, Member 299-4746 mlricherson@cfsd16.org Carole Siegler, Member 529-1379 csiegler@cfsd16.org State of Arizona Legislative Representatives for CFSD (check www.azleg.state.az.us for contact information) Legislative District 26 Senator Al Melvin Rep. Vic Williams Rep. Terri Proud Legislative District 30 Senator Frank Antenori Rep. David Gowan Rep. Ted Vogt

Have a fabulous Summer Breaksee you in August!

Student Sign-Out The Ventana Vista Front Office will not excuse students from class after 2:30 PM on a regular day OR after 1:00 PM on an Early Release day, unless it is a true emergency. The office personnel is not equipped to handle last minute changes, and the teachers would appreciate not having their end-of-day routine interrupted. Student learning is our number one priority.

Mission Statement The mission of Catalina Foothills School District and Ventana Vista Elementary School is to guarantee that each student achieves academic and personal excellence, becomes a lifelong learner and is a responsible citizen of the world, by engaging all students in meaningful programs which meet the highest educational and ethical standards within a caring, collaborative learning community.

Office Hours for 2011-2012 are: 7:30 AM 3:30 PM 7:30 AM 2:00 PM (Early Release Tuesdays) Main Office Health Office Attendance Line FAX Durham (Bus) 209-8000 209-8004 209-8090 209-8070 615-7635

District Poetry Contest Winner! We are very proud to announce that our very own third grade student, Bella Wexler, was the winner of the CFSD poetry contest! Congratulations to Bella and all students who participated. There were a lot of great poems submitted this year.

Important News from the Kitchen

Beginning Friday, May 11th, students must have money for their lunches. If not, they will be able to eat from the salad bar only. Any student owing money will need to pay it back. If you have any questions about your childs lunch balance, please contact the Ventana Vista kitchen at 209-8008.

Principals Lunch The following students were invited to have lunch with Mrs. Boling on Friday, May 11, 2012 Each student received a certificate of recognition for classroom achievements. Evan Wilde Sarah Lindner J.P. Abedi Josh Barlow Luke Goldstein Savannah Gibson Meridith Blakley

Lost and Found Lost and Found is now located in the MPR, through the doors at the top of the stage. Items not claimed will be donated to charity at the end of the school year.

MEDICATIONS IN THE SCHOOL HEALTH OFFICE

ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS: IF YOUVE BROUGHT ANY MEDICINES, PRESCRIPTION OR OVER THE COUNTER, TO THE HEALTH OFFICE FOR YOUR STUDENT THIS SCHOOL YEAR, THEY MUST BE PICKED UP NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, MAY 23RD. THE HEALTH OFFICE CAN NOT HOLD ANY MEDICATIONS OVER THE SUMMER BREAK. ANY MEDICATION NOT PICKED UP BY 3:00 PM MAY 23RD WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE FOR DISPOSAL. THANKS VERY MUCH FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

YOUR HEALTH OFFICE STAFF Deborah Moyer, Health Assistant Kathy Cowgill, District RN

A NOTE FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS OF 5TH GRADERS

Just a reminder that all incoming 6th graders must have proof of vaccination with Tdap, and Meningococcal Vaccine (MV or MCV), by the first day of the 20122013 School Year. If your child has already received these vaccinations, please bring an updated vaccination record to the Health Office so we may update your students Health Record. If you are planning on getting the vaccinations over the summer, make sure you get the documentation to the Health Office at the Middle School on or before the first day of school in August. We will be sending out notices to the parents of those 5th graders that do not have a record of the required vaccinations or a valid exemption form, at the end of this school year.

THANKS FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE AND COOPERATION!

FFO News
WANTED! Lost and Found Volunteer We still really need someone to sort through the Lost and Found items (now in the MPR backstage) and then take the rest to Goodwill before the end of the school year. Back to School Day Coordinator We need this very important position filled soon! This is the first day that parents can meet their students teachers, sign up to volunteer, grab their school supplies and get everything in order for back to school. Its a one-morning commitment and planning time. Please contact Tara Kirkpatrick (trkirk@comcast.net) if you are interested.

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We are planning a week full of fun activities for our VV teachers and staff, but please take time individually this week to celebrate your teachers and staff.

The last FFO meeting of the school year will be a luncheon held in the Kaleidoscope Room on Wednesday, May 15th at 1:00 PM.

Mark your calendars!

Sportzone

will be held on Sunday, May 20th

from 4-6:30 pm. See the following flyer for more details!

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