Banyan's Cat Tails

Dear Banyan Family,

We hope that you are all staying cool in this terrible heat. We had some very hard working people at school all day on Friday tuning up our air conditioning at Banyan so we are hopeful for improved performance this week. It is going to be a hot one so make sure you are putting sun block on your kids and that they are coming to school with a reusable water bottle (with their name on it!) that they can fill at our filtered water stations.

This is going to be a really busy week. We have picture day and Back to School Night (grades 1-5). I am so excited for parents to have an opportunity to come to school and see our amazing classrooms and meet the best teachers on the planet. Please scroll below for more information about upcoming events.

Remember, you always have a choice, please chose to be kind:).

Allison Kennedy

9/5 NO SCHOOL Labor Day

9/6 Intro to Band Assembly for 4th and 5th Grade

9/7 PICTURE DAY-- RETURN OF CLASS PICTURES:)

9/8 GATE meeting for parents of already identified students (you should have received an invite by email)

Back to School Night 1-5th Grade (see below for more information)

9/9 First Safety Drill (Also a good opportunity to discuss what you will do in case of emergency at your house)

9/12 Apex Kick Off Assembly

9/12-9/22 Apex Fun Run Fundraiser

9/14 Country Harvest and Coaches Fundraiser

9/16 Mr. Softee in front parking lot after school

9/21 Room Parent Meeting

9/22 Kona Ice in front lot after school

Back to School Night is this Thursday. This event is an opportunity for parents to learn about the classroom, what your child will be learning this year, and how you can help your child be successful in school. This event should not be missed! This event is for adults only.

Schedule: (We will start on time and end on time-- please be on time)

5:45-6:00 Brief Welcome by Mrs. Kennedy in MPR

6:00- 6:25 Session 1

6:30-6:55 Session 2

Session 1 and 2 are the same. This gives a parent an opportunity to visit two classes if you have two students in grades 1-5. If you only have one student in these grade spans, you only need to attend the first session and then you are free to leave.

Cornerstone will be here on Wednesday for picture day. All students will get an individual and a class photo taken for our yearbook. Please see the attached flier from cornerstone for more information on how to order pictures of your child.

Speaking of picture day, we are looking for parents to help design each class page for the yearbook. If you are interested in doing a one page layout for the yearbook, let your child's teacher know.

Banyan is looking for representatives for several district committees. District committees meet about one time per month and the parent rep reports back to the school site council (either in person or by written report) and collaborates with me (the principal) to get information out to the school community. We are looking for parents who may be interested in being a representative on the following committees:

SEDAC (Special Education District Advisory)-- Looking for a parent of a student who has an IEP or 504 plan to attend these meetings.

DELAC (English Language Advisory)-- Looking for a parent whos first language is not English. Meetings are held in Spanish and English but all languages are welcome.

AADAC- (African American District Advisory)-- This committee supports African American students and families

If you are interested in finding out more information or volunteering your time to one of these committees, please reach out to me (email- akennedy@conejousd.org).

Band and Strings are coming back to Banyan. Band is open to 4th and 5th graders and strings is open to 3-5th graders. Students will attend assemblies introducing them to the classes and they will receive information on how to sign up.

Quick note! We are always here to help, but PLEASE do not respond to this email. We do not get the responses. Please email me directly at akennedy@conejousd.org or our office manager Chris Okun and cokun@conejousd.org..

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Email: akennedy@conejousd.org
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Location: 1120 Knollwood Drive, Newbury Park, CA, USA
Phone: 805 498 6641
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