JANUARY 2013

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Vinci Park Families:

Happy New Year! I hope that 2013 brings you and your family much health and joy.

The first half of the school year was filled with new experiences and new learnings. I’m thrilled with the progress of the students and the hard work they do everyday. The dedication and work ethic of the teachers and support staff is very impressive as well.

Our focus for the new year is to continue to increase student achievement through the training of a new instructional model and implementing the use of technology to enhance all of the great things already occurring in the classroom.

I’m hoping to increase parent involvement in 2013. Our PTA currently has 110 members out of 630 students. If you are not a member yet, please come to a meeting on the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm and see what it’s all about. I also have a Principal’s Coffee event the first Friday of each month at 8:15am. Coffee and treats are provided. The discussion is informal as I tell you what’s going on at Vinci and you are able to ask questions and give comments. Translators are available for those needing the service.

On a personal note, I would like to thank our PTA and SSC members for their gift of time and talent. It certainly has been an exciting year for all of us. Thanks to their leadership, our children continue to thrive in a child-centered environment that fosters their self-esteem and growth. As a professional educator, I cannot tell you how much I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming parent meetings or at our various school functions. What a boost!

In the meantime, should you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at vpender@busd.net or at 923-1970. I look forward to continuing to work with you!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Pender

Principal

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CRITICAL POINTS PUNTOS IMPORTANTES

小學 月校訊重點 DIEM TIN QUAN TRONG TRUONG

JAN. 21ST NO SCHOOL Monday, January 21st, Berryessa schools will be closed to celebrate Martin Luther King Day. **************************************************************

NO HABRA CLASES el lunes 21 de enero. Las escuelas de Berryessa permanecerán cerradas por la celebración del día de Martin Luther King.

KHÔNG ĐI HỌC vào Thứ Hai, ngày 21st Tháng 1. Tất cả trường học trong khu Berryessa sẽ đóng cửa cho kỷ niệm Martin Luther King.

1月21日星期一為慶祝馬丁路德紀念日，Berryessa學校將放假一天。

JAN. 22ND - 25TH ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE

Vinci Park is sponsoring another aluminum can and plastic bottle drive from Tuesday, January 22nd through Friday, January 25th. Please send in your empty cans and bottles and help our 5th graders pay for their wonderful and rewarding science camp experience.

Vinci Park esta llevando acabo una campaña de recolección de latas de aluminio y botellas de plástico del martes 22 de enero hasta el viernes 25 de enero. Por favor envien sus latas y botellas para ayudar a que los estudiantes de 5o grado vayan al campamento de ciencias que es una experiencia maravillosa.

Lại một lần nữa Vinci Park bảo trợ cho tái chế lon nhôm và chai nhựa bắt đầu từ Thứ Ba, Ngày 22 cho đến Thứ Sáu, Ngày 25 Tháng 1. Xin vui lòng mang lon nhôm và chai nhựa đến trường để giúp đỡ cho học sinh lớp 5th của trường ta trả chi phí đi cấm trại khoa học là đáng một kinh nghiệm tuyệt vời.

從1月21日星期二至1月25日星期五，我們將再次有鋁罐和塑膠瓶的回收活動。這是一個免費和簡單的方法可以贊助貴子弟的學校。籌集的資金會做為五年級科學營基金的用途。

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JAN. 29TH PARENT MEETING Tuesday, January 29th at 6:00 PM there will be a Parent Meeting here at Vinci Park. Please plan on attending and learning more about how to help your child succeed in school. Child care will be provided.

El martes 29 de enero a las 6:00 PM tendremos una junta para padres aquí en la escuela Vinci Park. Por favor planee en acudir para aprender más formas para ayudar a que su niño tenga éxito en la escuela. Tendremos cuidado de niños.

Vào Thứ Ba , ngày 29 th Tháng một lúc 6:00 PM trường Vinci Park sẽ có một buổi họp phụ huynh/Parent Meeting. Xin vui lòng tham dự và tìm hiểu thêm về việc làm thế nào để giúp con em mình thành công trong trường học. Có cung cấp giữ trẻ miễn phí.

1月29日星期二下午6:00在Vinci Park將有一場家長會。請安排時間來參加並了解更多有關如何幫助 貴子弟在學校取得成功的資訊。將提供四歲以上免費托兒看顧。

JAN. 28TH – FEB. 1ST BOOK FAIR Our Scholastic Book Fair begins on Monday, January 28th. All week the children will have the opportunity to attend the book fair and do some shopping. If you would like your child to be able to purchase books, please remember to send some money to school with them. ***************************************************************

Nuestra feria del libro de Scholastic empezará el lunes 28 de enero. Toda la semana sus niños tendrán la oportunidad de acudir a la feria y comprar libros. Si usted desea que su niño compre libros, recuerde de enviar el dinero con él.

Hội chợ sách Scholastic hàng năm của chúng tôi bắt đầu từ Thứ Hai, ngày 28 Tháng môt. Cả tuần này, học sinh sẽ có cơ hội để xem hay mua sách. Nếu bạn muốn con mình mua sách, xin vui lòng cho tiền các em để các em có thể mua sách trong các ngày học.

我們的學術書展將從1月28日星期一開始。孩子在這一整週都有機會參觀及購買。如果您想要貴子弟購買書籍，請記得讓他們帶錢到學校。

2013-2014 ENROLLMENT INFO Registration packets will be available by mid February at all school sites, on the district web page (www.berryessa.k12.ca.us), and at the Berryessa Union School District Office at 1376 Piedmont Rd, San Jose. *************************************************************

Only completed enrollment packages will be accepted. If your packet is incomplete you will be required to return at a later date to finalize the registration, so please be sure to bring ALL of the following documents with you when you enroll:

Student’s original Birth Certificate

Student’s original immunization record

Parent’s photo I.D.

Parent’s proof of residence:

a) A property tax bill or lease agreement and a

current PGE bill in parent’s name, or…

If you are living with another family, you will

need to bring the following documents:

1. A completed “Family Affidavit Form”

(available at the school sites)

2. The property tax bill or lease agreement of the

owner/renter of property

3. A government document in your name at this

address.

A bill in your name at this address

New Kindergarten Age Requirements for 2013-14

In 2010 the state legislature passed SB1381 which amended the California Education code related to the age requirements for Kindergarten and 1st grade students. The purpose is to move the Kindergarten age requirements back to September 1st over a period of time. This change also affects the age 6 requirements for first grade students. The legislation requires that, for the next three years, in order for a district to receive funding for a child’s enrollment in Kindergarten, the child must turn 5 on or before the following dates:

For the 2013-14 school year: A child must turn 5

on or before October 1, 2013.

For the 2014-15 school year and each year

thereafter: A child must turn 5 on or

before September 1, 2014.

SB1381 also requires that districts offer a Transitional Kindergarten program for students whose birthday falls between the new date and December 2nd of that school year. Students whose birth date falls between the following dates for the associated school year will be eligible to enroll in a Transitional Kindergarten and will receive priority for registration purposes:

For the 2013-14 school year: Child turns 5

between October 2nd and December 2nd

2013.

For the 2014-15 school year and each year

thereafter: Child turns 5 between

September 2nd and December 2nd 2014.

If you live within the boundaries of the Berryessa Union School district and your child will turn 5 years old on or before October 1, 2013, you may enroll them for Kindergarten for the 2013-14 school year.

If your child will turn 5 years old between October 2 and December 2, 2013, he/she is eligible to enroll in our new Transitional Kindergarten program.

MORNING DROP-OFF 7:55-8:08 Children are NOT to be on school grounds before 7:55 AM as there is NO adult supervision. Please arrange your schedules accordingly. Los niños NO DEBEN de estar en el patio antes de las 7:55 AM ya que NO hay adultos para supervisar. Por favor haga los arreglos de necesarios.

THẢ HỌC SINH BUỔI SÁNG – Học sinh KHÔNG được vào sân trường trước 7:55 sáng vì KHÔNG có người lớn giám sát. Xin vui lòng sắp xếp giờ giấc phù hợp.

早上送孩子上學因為沒有教職員的監督，孩子不得在上午7:55之前進入校園。 請妥善 安排您的時間。

SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY! It is critical that you use caution when driving around the school during drop-off and pick-up times. The white zones are to be used to drop-off and pick-up your child only--DO NOT park or leave your car unattended. **************************************************************

Es imperativo que tengan cuidado al manejar alrededor de la escuela durante las horas de entrada y salida de clases. La zonas blancas son para usarse como zonas para dejar o recoger a niños y no pueden estacionarse o dejar desatendido su auto.

Quí vị nên lưu ý và thận trọng khi lái xe trong khu vực trường học đặc biệt là khi thả xuống và rướt con em mình từ trường. Khu vực sơn màu trắng chỉ được dành cho thả xuống và rướt học sinh - KHÔNG được đậu xe hoặc đậu xe mà không có người trông coi.

在上下學的尖峰時刻,開車經過學校周圍, 格外小心是非常重要的。白色區域只是用來接送貴子弟上下車，請不要停車 或離開你的駕駛座。

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CITIZENS OF THE MONTH-DECEMBER!

Kindergarten: Rm #3-Harry L; Rm #5-Jayden M;

Rm #6-Karen G; Rm #7-Leeana S.

1st Grade: Rm # 4-Jason C; Rm #8-Evelyn C;

Rm #9-Aeone Shae M; Rm #12-Kaleigh C;

Rm #17-Katie L;

2nd Grade: Rm #13-Jojo T; Rm #14-Tyler P;

Rm #15-Nadine V; Rm #16-Deja A.

3rd Grade: Rm #20-Timothy L; Rm #21-Janessa C;

Rm #22-Tony W; Rm #24-Shivani M.

4th Grade: Rm #25-Ashley H; Rm #28-Keegan N;

Rm #29-Amanda T.

5th Grade: Rm #23-Genelle B; Rm #30-Isaac C;

Rm #31-Michelle D.

THE 3 Bs At Back to School Night, your child’s teacher will touch on the school-wide effort we implemented last year to help teach everyone to make good choices and learn problem solving skills. This positive behavior support and intervention program is affectionately ***************************************************************

called the “The 3 Bs” – Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Safe”. These are simple and very important expectations we have of everyone, including staff and parents who work, volunteer and visit our school. Please take a few minutes each day and talk to your children about these 3 simple behavior standards.

eSCRIP PROGRAM Vinci Park is a participant in the eScrip program, which is a community supported program which helps to bring money in to the school. Look for the fliers that will be sent ***************************************************************

home soon explaining the program and how you can sign up. eScrip has proven to be a fantastic resource for fundraising where participating business partners contribute a percentage of your grocery loyalty cards, credit card, and debit/ATM card purchases to the school, group or organization of your choice.

Here's How it Works

You register any one or all of your existing grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards for use in the program.

Participating merchants will make contributions to your chosen group, based on purchases made by you, just by using the cards you have registered.

Your purchases are tracked and available to you online, allowing you to see just how much you are earning on your child's behalf!

BOOK OF THE MONTH “Mr. Peabody's Apples”, by Madonna is a great book to use when teaching a lesson on how rumors could hurt someone. The story takes place in a small town called Happyville. Mr. Peabody is a history teacher that also coaches a boy's baseball team. One of the boys sees Mr. Peabody taking apples from a fruit stand and thinks he is stealing them. This of course is not true. **************************************************************

At the end of the story, Mr. Peabody tells the boy who started the rumor to bring a pillow to the field. The pillow was cut and all the feathers blew everywhere. Mr. Peabody told him to pick up all the feathers. This was a great example of showing how rumors spread and how hard it is to undo the damage that has been done.

EARLY DISMISSAL & MINIMUM DAYS I would like to send a friendly reminder that EVERY THURSDAYS, we have early dismissal. Dismissal for grades 1-5 is at 1:00pm and all Kindergarten and TK classes attend from 8:10am – 12:10pm. ***************************************************************

This shorten day provides the staff time for professional development, collaboration and instructional planning. It is important to pick up your child on time every day and especially on Thursdays. Please mark your calendar for the additional early dismissal days (minimum days):

Mar 8-15	Spring Parent Teacher Conference

Jun 14	Last of School

PTA NEWS Our PTA meetings are generally held on the second Monday of each month at 6:30. Our goal is to have at least one parent from every classroom represented at every PTA Meeting and build a strong **************************************************************

membership. We will definitely need your help. Our next PTA meeting is Monday, January 14th from 6:30-8p.

Please come and find out how you can help make Vinci Park a great learning community. We will definitely need help with the following:

Fundraising

Scholastic Book Fair

Lunch Helpers, especially during rainy days

Before & After School Traffic Helpers

Vinci Park PTA would like to thank all the parents that came out to the food truck fair. The trucks sold over $1900 in food and we received $225 of that. Thank you to Lucy Licea who made over 100 balloon animals. The total sales between the food trucks, popcorn and balloon animals for the night brought in $410. We can not do it alone and we thank you all for your continued support. Look for the food trucks to be back in the spring for family fun night Friday March 22nd.

FOR TRANSLATION ASSISTANCE Please call the district hotline 923-1901 (Chinese) 923-1902 (Spanish) 923-1903 (Vietnamese)

An office assistant will get in touch with you to deliver the essence of the document.

請利用校區熱線電話923-1901 會有人與您聯繫,為您翻譯資料上的重要內容

Por favor llame al teléfono de asistencia al 923-1902 y alguien se pondrá en contacto para darle la información esencial del documento

Xin gọi số hotline của khu học tại 923-1903

và sẽ có người giúp quí vị để hiểu những điều cốt yếu của văn kiện.

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Jan 7	School resumes

PTA Mtg. 6:30

Jan 8	Site Council Mtg. 6:30

Jan 15	District Board Mtg 7:00

Jan 21	NO SCHOOL—Dr. King Day

Jan 22-25	Aluminum Can Drive

1/28-2/1	SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRE

Jan 29	Chipolte Dine-out event

Feb 1	Principal’s coffee @ 8:15

Ice Cream Social 6:00-7:30

Feb 8	Movie Night 6:30

Feb 11	PTA Mtg. 6:30

Feb 12	District Board Mtg 7:00

2/18-2/22	NO SCHOOL

Mar 1	Principal’s coffee @ 8:15

Mar 5	Site Council Mtg. 6:30

Mar 8-15	Parent/Teacher Conferences-

school out at 1:00 every day.

Mar 11	PTA Mtg. 6:30

Mar 12	District Board Mtg 7:00

Mar 22	Family Fun Night 6:30-8:30

Mar 29-Apr 5	NO SCHOOL—Spring Break

Apr 8-12	Aluminum can drive

Apr 15	PTA/Elections

Apr 16	Spring Picture Day

5th Panoramic Picture

District Board Mtg 7:00

Apr 18	Open House 6:30-7:30

4/30-5/10	S.T.A.R. testing

May 7	Site Council Mtg. 6:30

May 6-10	Teacher Appreciation Week

May 13	PTA Mtg. 6:30

May 21	District Board Mtg 7:00

May 24-27	NO SCHOOL—Memorial Day

May 28-31	Aluminum Can Drive

May 31	Movie Night 6:30 PM

Jun 5-7	Olympics

Jun 11	District Board Mtg 7:00

Jun 13	9:30 5th Grade Recognition

Jun 14	8:30-12:30 5th grade picnic-Flickinger

Last day of school

1:00 PM dismissal