ALMOST TO SUMMER BREAK BLAST

May 30th 2023

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thank you to the many families that donated to our Spring Carnival. Many, many people came together to donate: food, money and or time. EXTRA EXTRA Shout Out to: Carrey, Ceclia, Veronica, Gabriel, Vanessa, Janet, Yajaira, David, Romina, Anabel, Nayeli , Ana H. and Tony who gave EXTRA, EXTRA time . (I hope I did not forget any of the major volunteers..you are appreciated)

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It warms my heart to hear that "the students had so much fun!"

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Save any LEFT OVER TICKETS

Please Put any leftover tickets (purple shining star slips or Green Carnival Tickets) in the GIANT GREEN BOX ON THE STAGE.

We will be pulling names for raffle prizes.

**The Carnival is a school fundraiser for classroom materials and the new digital sign. We thank you for your support!

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINAL WEEK OF SCHOOL.

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Tuesday May 30th 7:35-2:00 ASP 2:00-6:00

Wednesday May 31st 7:35-12:00 ASP 12:00-6:00

Thursday June 1st 7:35-2:00 ASP 2:00-6:00

Thursday June 1st - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony at the Park- Baseball Field: 9:00 am (no balloons allowed)

LAST day of school-Friday June 2nd 7:35-12:00 ASP 12:00-6:00

First Day of the 2023-24 school year: Tuesday August 15th, 2023

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Celebrating Student Success

FROM MS. JTD on May 26th, 2023

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Friday Data Decree

Join us in celebrating our staff that is leaving Ann Soldo. They will continue to shine bright!! Thank you for your dedication to Ann Soldo Elementary.

Thomas Knight - retiring

Jenny Bear - retiring

Camilla Schaeffer - moving back east

Valerie Solorzano- continuing her education

Jessica Rodriguez- continuing her education

Emilce Mendoza- moved to the district office

Leann Alameda- continuing her work with students at a new placement.

Yadira Ramirez - continuing her education

Nancy Thomas - returning to retirement.

Maceo Hastings- continuing on his career path.

READ READ READ and Practice your Math Facts!

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Keep up the Reading ALL STARS

Read aloud together with your child every day.

Make it fun by reading outdoors on the front steps, patio, at the beach or park. Also, let your children read to you. For younger children, point out the relationship between words and sounds.Keep lots of reading material around the house. Turn off the TV and have each person read his or her book, including mom and dad.

Read the same book your child is reading and discuss it.

This is the way to develop habits of the mind and build capacity for thought and insight.

Buy books on tape

Listen to them in the car, or turn off the TV and have the family listen to them together.

Take your children to the library regularly.

Most libraries sponsor summer reading clubs with easy-to-reach goals for preschool and school-age children. Check the library calendar for special summer reading activities and events. Libraries also provide age appropriate lists for summer reading.

Subscribe, in your child's name, to magazines like Sports Illustrated for Kids, Highlights for Children, or National Geographic World.

Encourage older children to read the newspaper and current events magazines, to keep up the reading habit over the summer and develop vocabulary. Ask them what they think about what they've read, and listen to what they say.

Make trips a way to encourage reading by reading aloud traffic signs, billboards, notices.

Show your children how to read a map, and once you are on the road, let them take turns being the navigator.

Encourage children to keep a summer scrapbook.

Tape in souvenirs of your family's summer activities picture postcards, ticket stubs, photos. Have your children write the captions and read them and read them aloud as you look at the book together.

Refresh the reading collection.

Take it outside! Set up a comfortable spot outside: embrace the spirit of summer by building a reading fort or tent inside. Swap in different art, color, and lighting from winter to support a positive outlook on meeting summertime reading goals.

Pack a portable library. Ensure your child always has just-right books to read at reach, whether it's in the car or on the beach, by packing a portable library of books, magazines, and anything else they will pick up.

Variety is key to encouraging reader engagement, not to mention a habit of reading widely.

Students will be receiving books to read and enjoy during summer break. For every book review, writing project or photo of students enjoying their book with a written summary that we receive connected to SUMMER READING when we return in August, students will receive DOJO POINTS

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Summer Reading Programs

Both the Watsonville Public Library and Santa Cruz Public Libraries have the same Summer Reading Program Theme--Find Your Voice.

Library cards are free and you can live in Watsonville and obtain cards in Santa Cruz too. Both library systems have park and museum passes available for card holders.

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Highlights

Tales to Tails!

read to a therapy dog

Capitola Branch library

2nd and 4th Sundays

Movies

La Selva Beach branch Library

1st and 3rd Saturdays at 2pm

Family Crafts

La Selva Beach branch Library

every Friday at 2pm

Enjoy your Summer Break>>>>>> Learning Never STOPS

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Upcoming Dates

5th Grade Promotion Ceremony: no balloons allowed

Thursday June 1st, 9:00 am

Early Dismissal days during the Last Week of School:

Wednesday May 31st - Restructured Day.... 12:00 Dismissal

Friday June 2nd - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL- Restructured Day.... 12:00 Dismissal

First Day of the 2023-24 school year: Tuesday August 15th, 2023

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Have you moved houses?

We need to know your current address right away.

If you have moved and your child will not be returning to Ann Soldo Elementary next year, please contact our office right away so that we can plan accordingly for the new school year.