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Hola Tigres!
We have almost completed a full month of school and a lot of things are happening soon. We are also in the process of voting for our PTO Board. Additionally, we have ELAC representative nominations in progress. You are an asset to our school and your involvement makes Georgia Brown the unique and special place it is. If you are interested in being part of any of these committees, please reach out and we will happily provide more information.
Renaissance Fundamentals Social Emotional Screener
September 6, 2024
Dear Parent or Guardian,
We are writing to inform you of your student’s participation in a brief survey to assist us in supporting the social and emotional well-being of our students. With a continued commitment to addressing social and emotional barriers to learning, we are asking that all students enrolled in our school complete the Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS) survey. Developed by a team of educational psychologists from multiple universities, PASS provides teachers with highly reliable and valid information into how they feel about themselves as a learner and how they feel about school. Available in twenty languages, PASS allows schools to detect possible barriers to student learning, including issues around confidence, resilience, motivation, and concentration. The PASS survey will allow our school to proactively address non academic barriers to learning, which can compromise the well-being and academic success of our students. The PASS survey will be administered to students enrolled in kindergarten through twelfth grade in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Please be assured that student confidentiality will be strictly protected. The results of this survey help our site to design supports and provide opportunities for kids based upon the demonstrated interests and needs of our youth.
We have attached sample questions for you to review and if you do not want your child to participate, complete the attached Google form by September 18, 2023.
Attached you will find all the questions that will be asked on the PASS screening.
If you have questions or wish to discuss this further, contact me at
cvelasco@pasoschools.org or 805-769-1200
Best,
Cristina Velasco
PASS 1 is for grades K-2nd: PASS 1 Questions in English PASS 1 Questions in Spanish
PASS 2 is for grades 3-5: PASS questions 2 & 3 in English PASS 2 & 3 Questions in Spanish
PASS 3 is for grades 6-12 PASS questions 2 & 3 in English PASS 2 & 3 Questions in Spanish
Athletics
Now that Basketball practice has begun, it is important to understand that your athlete's siblings must be picked up at their dismissal time. We do not have the personnel to watch siblings during practice. If you have children who are not participating in athletics please make proper arrangements to have them picked up at dismissal daily. We really appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Picture Day
Picture day is approaching, Sept. 19, 2024. Please be sure to purchase your pictures online or using the form that your student took home. If you are unable to purchase pictures online please be sure you send the exact amount in cash as we do not have change or a check payable to Lifetouch. Thank you.
Respect Neighborhood Driveways
Please respect our neighbors driveways as you are dropping-off or picking-up your student/s. We have received some complaints about people parking in driveways. We appreciate your support and respect with this matter.
Message from Subdirectora Topjian
Attendance Winners
Maestra Diaz and Maestra Cooper had 100% attendance this week! Thank you for being here every day!
Spirit Wear Winner
Maestra Stow and Maestra Winkler had 100% of their class wearing spirit wear! Way to go Tigers!
Start with Hello Week
Coming up...
September
16th-20th
- Start with Hello Week
18th
- Fire Drill
19th
- Picture Day
- School Site Council @ 3:00-4:00 PM
- English Learners Advisory Committee @6:00-7:30 PM
- Rock Your School Day
October
7th-11th
- Parent Teacher Conference Week
- Minimum days- Dismissal at 12:15 and 12:25
8th
- 4th Grade Field Trip to Event Center
12th
- Pioneer Parade
14th
- STAFF PD Day- No School
16th
- Culture and Climate Community Committee
21st
- Superintendent Meet and Greet @5:00-7:00