October

Dear Shuey Families,

I hope this newsletter finds you and your loved ones doing well and that the beginning of the year has been a positive experience. It is hard to believe that October is already here. It seems like we just started school and welcomed everyone back to a new year.

Being a parent of three children, I know how busy life can get. Evenings can be hectic and finding time to do homework or even read gets challenging. Please do your best to set a routine to read together, do homework or just discuss the classroom activities from the day. Help your child keep a positive attitude toward school and his/her academic work. Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or me if you have any questions or concerns. It is best to start with your child’s teacher. You may also call the school and we will gladly take a message or send you to the teacher’s voicemail if she/he is teaching. Your partnership, in supporting your child, will increase her/his success in school and beyond. We appreciate all you do for your child, and we will support our families in every way we can.

Be safe and well.

-Dr. Boeve

Meet Jimmy Leung, our dedicated school crossing guard who ensures the safety of our children every morning and afternoon. Mr. Leung has resided in Rosemead for over 30 years with his family. Mr. Leung takes his role seriously and wants to remind families that the best way to help keep everyone safe during drop-off and pick-up is by being patient and staying observant of everything happening on the street. This attention to detail helps prevent unnecessary accidents. Mr. Leung performs his duties with care, precision, and a constant alertness. When Mr. Leung was asked what he enjoys most about his job he shared that it’s not only about making sure our children are safe, but also that he gets in his daily steps!

So next time you see Mr. Leung, take a moment to greet him in the morning or after school and share a few kind words. He’s more than just a crossing guard—he’s our Shuey Hero!

Drop-off and Pick-up Safety. Please Be Mindful and Safe

On school days there is No Parking in front of the school; the area designated as a Passenger Loading and Unloading Zone from 7:00-9:00am and 12:00-3:00pm. Please continue to be mindful of this to avoid being cited by law enforcement.

• To ensure your child's safety please do not double park (or stop anywhere in the street) or ask your student to cross the parking lot or walk between cars to get to you. THIS IS NOT SAFE.
• PLEASE use the designated crosswalk in front of the school where our crossing guard is on duty. Often, we see families jaywalking, and stopping traffic on Wells Avenue, which is illegal, obstructs motion traffic, and is not safe. Please take a couple of extra minutes to use the crosswalk.
• PLEASE be courteous do not block our neighbors' driveways. Again, please take the extra time to park and walk.

Mrs. Vanessa Velarde has joined the Shuey family as our ELD/Intervention Teacher. She is a native of Mexico City and has lived in California for over 35 years. She studied at both UCDavis and Cal State Los Angeles. She shared that raising a family in Los Angeles has been a blessing; she has three children in college. Mrs. Velarde has worked in education for over 15 years and is excited to join the Rosemead School District. We are lucky to have Mrs. Velarde on our team and know that she will be an asset to our community.

Being a "Leader in Me" school means your school follows the principles outlined in Stephen Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." This program focuses on developing leadership and life skills in students. Here is a brief overview of the habit of the month for October and some practical ways to incorporate them at home:

Begin with the End in Mind

Teach: Highlight the importance of setting clear goals and envisioning future success.

Practice: Have students create vision boards or write personal mission statements. Assign projects where they need to plan backwards from a desired outcome.

• September 27-March 3: Conga Kids

• 11:25-12:15: Barquero
  
• 1:00-1:50: Beltran
  

• October 2: Late Start Late

• October 3: 10:00am: Firefighters visit Kindergarten
  

• October 4:

• 8:15 - UCLA Mobil Screening, SDC-PS, TK, K, Rm 34

• SLT 4th-6th Interviews

• October 8:

• ELEVO/Sports for Learning
• 2:30-3:30 pm ELAC, Rm 16

• October 2-11: Book Fair

• October 9-11: Parent Conferences Minimum Day (8:00am-12:00PM)

• October 9: SLT 4th-6th Congrats/Non Letters to Students

• October 10: SLT 4th-6th Contracts Due to Son

• October 14-December 16 Artist Residency

• 2nd Grade Shiri Aimee Arts Production - Singing and Ukuleles

• 12:00-12:40: Matsdorf

• 12:40-1:20: Arevalo

• 1:20-1:55: Reid

• October 14:

• Fall Picture Day - Students Wear Their Sunday Best 🙂
• 6:00-7:00 pm PTA Board Meeting

• October 16: Late Start

• 9:30-9:45 am: Student of the Month Assembly (1st-6th), Black Top

• October 17:

• 10:17 am: Great Shake Out
• 6:30 pm Board Meeting (Study Session)

• October 18:

• 8:00-11:30 am SSC #2, Janson

• October 18-December 13 4th Grade 24th Street Theater

• 11:00-11:45 pm: Tran
• 12:30-1:15 pm: Garcia
• 1:20-2:05 pm: Son
• October 21-2nd Grade Shiri Aimee Arts Production - Singing and Ukuleles
• 12:00-12:40: Matsdorf
• 12:40-1:20: Arevalo
• 1:20-1:55: Reid
• October 22: ELEVO

• October 23: 2:30-3:30 pm LIM SLT 4th-6th Meeting #1, Rm 27

• October 25- 4th Grade 24th Street Theater

• 11:00-11:45 pm: Tran
• 12:30-1:15 pm: Garcia
• 1:20-2:05 pm: Son

• October 28-November 1: Red Ribbon Spirit Week

• October 28-2nd Grade Shiri Aimee Arts Production - Singing and Ukuleles
  
• 12:00-12:40: Matsdorf
• 12:40-1:20: Arevalo
• 1:20-1:55: Reid

• October 30: 5:30-6:30 pm DELAC/DAC, District Office

• October 31: 8:30-10:00 am: Storybook Parade

Costume Guidelines:

• Come to school dressed in your costume.

• During the parade students will carry the book that their costume is from.

• Students bring their school uniforms to change into after the parade.

• Costumes should not cover the face, have any blood, bad language or weapons.