Tracy Learning Center
Charter Chatter Weekly Newsletter
www.tracylc.net
Volume 13 / Issue 3
A message from the Director...
Many students and parents are
often heard saying things like, “He learned this last year.” Or “She already
learned this and it is not challenging for her.” I believe there is a lack of understanding
about curriculum and learning when these kinds of comments are made.
Learning is on-going and requires more depth and
understanding as it is presented over time.
For example, kindergarten children are introduced to the idea of
fractions when they cut up a pizza or realize a clock is divided into
quarters…. But that is hardly the whole concept of fractions. Students in fifth grade are taught operations
of fractions but once again, that is hardly the end of fractions, since they
are used extensively in higher level math courses for solving equations.
Many ideas are presented in social studies such as
democracy, yet the philosophy behind it continues to be a theme throughout the
study of history. The influence of John
Locke continues to resurface even in our modern times.
Real learning takes years to gain full insight. Realization and application come over time
with age and experience. It is up to the
teacher working with students to continue to draw upon previous knowledge and
to extend learning. The instructional
strategy name for this is “right is right.” It means that teachers continue to
draw more and more out of students as they exam an idea rather than simply
accepting a simple one sentence answer.
Please do not think we teach the same things over and over
again…. We spiral learning to bring more depth and understanding as we continue
to present same ideas over a period of several years. It is not the same old, unchallenging thing!
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Have you heard the news today...?
Visitors
All visitors coming on the school grounds must be signed in and signed out at the office and must wear a school lanyard (new) during his/her visit.
Lunch (other items) Drop Off
DCS, PHSA and MHS students who have had items dropped off in the office will not be called. These calls are very distracting to the learning environment so please be sure and communicate to your child if you are dropping off his/her lunch, class items or lunch money. Students may come to the office at lunch time to pick their items up. The office will not be responsible for any items not picked up.
Parent Cabinet Meeting
Thank
Picture Days
MHS Picture Day is Wed. Aug. 21, 2013. Order forms will go home on August 16th. Students without a first period must pick up his/her picture packet in the office.
PCS, DCS/PHSA Picture Day is Wed. Aug. 28, 2013
Order forms will be coming home soon.
Chili Cook Off - Oct. 5, 2013
“Summer break was fun but I really glad to be back (to school). My teacher's are awesome and we have a lot of fun while we learn.” – PHSA Student
What's Cookin'?
PCS/DCS Lunch Menu
Week Aug. 26 – 30
Mon. – Pizza
Tues. – Beef Tostadas
Wed – Chicken
Fettuccini
Thurs. – Chicken Patti Sandwich
Fri. – Beef
Hamburgers
ELAC
We are doing our second annual ELAC committee on Friday,
September 6th at 4:15 pm. We
will meet in the front office. Any parent who would like to share an opinion
regarding English language learners is invited.
We will meet five times a year.
We will focus on discussing what resources are available and how to
further support EL students. Your input
is greatly appreciated. If you have
further questions, please contact Rosario De La Torre at rdelatorre@tracylc.net.
El Segundo comité
anual se llevará acabo el viernes, 6 de septiembre a las 4:15 pm. La junta tomará lugar en la oficina principal
de la escuela. Cualquier padre que esté
interesado en compartir su opinión sobre los alumnos aprendices del inglés (English
learners) es bienvenido. El comité
consiste de cinco juntas por año en donde se discutirán los recursos disponibles
de la escuela y cómo ayudar mejor a cada uno de nuestros alumnos aprendices del
inglés (English learners). Si tienen
preguntas, por favor de contactar a Rosario De La Torre al correo electrónico rdelatorre@tracylc.net.
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PCS - A Great Green Week!
Primary Gold
Did you know that there is a Gold Pod study club?? After
school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays Gold Pod teachers offer
support to students with homework, reading, sight words, and more. You can sign
your student up for study club and pay just five dollars (cash only) a day and
that includes a snack. Students do not have to come every day; parents can pick
the days they wish their student to attend. Students must be picked up from
study club by 4:30.
Reminders:
Picture Day is Wednesday, August 28, 2013!
The office is still in need of paperwork, please be sure to
turn in all paperwork such as emergency contact forms and other paperwork as
soon as possible.
If you are picking up your child in carline they need to be
able to buckle their seatbelt by themselves. Parents need to stay in cars so
that carline can run quickly and smoothly.
Golden Highlights:
Students have been working hard on creating a new cheer for
unity. Ms. Chaves and Mrs. Hill held tryouts on Wednesday morning. It was
difficult to pick a winner because all of the cheers were awesome! Great job
Gold students! The winners were announced on Thursday! Congratulations to
Mysha, Mackenzie, and Carrie! Gold pod students are excited to practice our new
cheer! Parents are welcome to come through the gate at 8:13 to join our unity!
Here are the words for our new golden cheer:
WE ARE THE GOLD SCHOOL, A REALLY, REALLY, SMART SCHOOL.
WE TRY OUR BEST, ON EVERY SINGLE TEST.
WE ARE RESPECTFUL, AND RESPONSIBLE.
WE FOLLOW 4 SWO’S, WHICH WE ALL KNOW.
GOLD, GOLD, GOLD, RULES!!!
Sapphire PCS
We have had
a wonderful week in the SAPPHIRE SCHOOL.
The new
unity chant is special to all the Sapphire students and they are busy learning
the words. Please join us for unity and see our spirit!
We have
purchased lots of new technology and the students are pleased to be using it to
learn.
Room 1 is
busy using their new IPad minis; as education in technology continues to grow
so do our students. We are working hard to get on Sapphire each day and very
much looking forward to the 2013-2014 Homecoming festivities. Room 1 appreciates all the most generous
contributions to our classroom.
Room 6
students are having fun continuing to learn all about different classifications
of animals in Science. We are starting
our new AR goals on Monday; please look in your child’s folder for their
reading level and goals. Also, if you
should happen to have Iphone chargers that you no longer need, we can use them
in our classroom.
Room 5 is
continuing to work on their California geography projects. We will soon be in need of the tennis balls
to make globes. The tennis balls don’t need to be new or even need to bounce,
if you can contribute more than one that would be great! We are in need of a parent to recycle water
bottles from our classroom; this would consist of picking up the empty bottles
weekly and taking them to the recycling depot.
The money made from the recycling goes directly to the classroom to
purchase supplies.
We will be starting a student
leadership team this year (1-4), please look for information that will be
coming home in the folders next Friday.
Did you
know that Study club is every day of the week, except Wednesday; this is a great place for your child to
come and get homework completed with a teachers help.
You will be
getting information about Homecoming festivities in the next few weeks;
Sapphire will have a float in the parade. We will be asking for donations and
parents to help make the float amazing!
The parade will happen on Friday September 27, mark your calendars!!!
Reminders
August 28, 2013- PCS Picture Day
September 2- Holiday
Primary Music
All students in grades K - 4 are learning or reviewing musical notation and symbols. They are having fun learning about beat and rhythm. They already know several songs and games. Ask your child to sing you a song!
PCS ART
This week in Art, the K/1’s have finished their scissor
practice and have started their first art project of the year. It’s called City at Night, and gives them a
great chance to use their new scissor skills.
The 2/3’s heard the story “Manana Iguana” and are creating a desert
landscape featuring one of the characters from the book. 4th grade Multi-Cultural Art classes are
working hard on their Yarn Paintings from Mexico. Discovery Elective has
finished their Contour Line Sunflowers and are learning about contemporary
artist, Keith Haring. The Discovery Art Club is completing their Dragons in Ice
Caves. PHSA has begun work on Ceramic Castles.
PCS PE
The days seem to be getting warmer so please remember to
send your child with a water bottle that has their name on it.
Thank you to The Lew family for their generous donation.
The following students received shoe tokens for going above
and beyond when demonstrating Respect and Responsibility in PE: Logan Tyler,
Shiven Reddy, Colin Credo, Devin Coates, Ian Desena, Cadrie Graden, Harold
Ferea, Johnathon Hendrick
Primary PE also has their own facebook that is updated with
our weekly activities so check it out when you get a chance: www.facebook.com/mskvpehealth
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DCS is The Best!
5th/6th
Unity:
Picture
Day:
When I say 'PS' you say 'HA'. PHSA, Go Tigers!
PHSA 7th and 8th
-Students should have now completed the first step in the
SWO project (due today). We were
encouraged by the number of students who took the time to come in to workroom
and get the extra help they needed.
Great Job PHSA! We are proud of
your hard work.
-TLC is still looking for few more participants in the 1st
Annual Ribs and Chili Cookoff. Stop by
the front office for more details.
-Preparations are beginning to be made for the fall
homecoming parade; if you have a flatbed trailer which can be used to construct
the float on, please contact Mr. Mitri at smitri@tracylc.net. Also, if you
would like to assist in any way, please contact Mr. Mitri.
-Be sure to visit tracylc.net. Head on over to the PHSA gold or garnet page
and be sure to look at the calendar. It
contains important due dates as well as copies of handouts and study guides
that apply.
MHS: Falcon Pride!!!
MHS
Events
MHS kicked off the year with an
exciting Back to School Rally! The students were extremely spirited and we had
a record high of spirit wear sales. If
you are interested in how we show our Falcon Pride take a look at this video
created by our Student Body Secretary, Gianna Oliveri.
Gamers Club
The Interact club (A
sponsored club through Tracy Sunrise Rotary) dedicated a “Peace Pole” to our
Unity area.
MHS kicked off the year with an exciting Back to School Rally! The students were extremely spirited and we had a record high of spirit wear sales. If you are interested in how we show our Falcon Pride take a look at this video created by our Student Body Secretary, Gianna Oliveri.
Community Service
We recently updated the community service page on our new website of upcoming events for the months of September and October. We should be getting in more events as the months go on so please stop by the counseling office or keep checking the website. If students or parents are unsure of how to get to the Community Service page please go to our website at www.tracylc.net. Then click on the link that shows Millennium High School. After you click on Millennium go to the pull down bar and scroll to Counseling. There you will see in Counseling drop down is the Community Service page.
Here is one of the upcoming events:
Eagal Lakes Great American Hero Mud Run
The Mud Run will take place at Eagal Lakes in Tracy, Saturday, August 24th from 7am-1pm. Students will be helping with set up, assisting in the mud pits, and clean up. For more questions or if you are interested in signing up please come see the Counselors in the Counseling office.
College Info
Classes start the week of August 19th. Students who registered for a Delta college class that was not previously approved on their College Early Start form must complete a change of course form with the Counseling Office. For textbook ordering information, please visit www.deltacollege.edu
Save the Date!!! September 11th and 12th – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
SAT/PSAT Prep classes through the ZAPS Learning Company will be back by popular demand.
Signups are now available at www.zaps.com - Cost is $99 for the two day preparation workshop which includes test prep materials.
Senior Info
Coming soon! Senior information packets with important information regarding graduation, senior portraits, dates and deadlines will be mailed the last week of August. Information will also be available on our website at www.tracylc.net in the Senior Scoop section of the Counseling/Guidance webpage
Counseling News
Counselors are excited to start this new school wide App called Remind 101. Remind 101 is a safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with parents. We have a different code for each grade level. Counselors will be using this app for updates on community service events, senior email blasts, meetings, and much more!
How to sign up:
Please send a text message to 747-233-4120 and enter the code for your grade level in the message box.
Remember each grade level has their own code.
Seniors- @07fd0
Juniors-@cb9
Sophomores-@82d7d
Freshmen- @fab05
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