Christa McAuliffe Email Template

*Please take a moment and check out our school marquee for important dates*

March 17th - 28th: Spring Break , No School

April 9th: Minimum Day, School Dismiss At 1:15 PM

April 14th-18th: Spring Book Fair

April 29th - May 2nd: CAASPP Testing, School Dismiss at 1:15 PM

May 7th: Minimum Day, School Dismiss At 1:15 PM

May 26th: Memorial Day, No School

May 29th: 7th Grade Last Day of School

May 30th: 8th Grade Promotion Day

Victoria Lenderman was elected to the Lodi Unified Board of Education, Area #2, in November 2024. Her area encompasses the schools of Bear Creek High School, Christa McAuliffe Middle School, Creekside Elementary School, Elkhorn School, Julia Morgan Elementary School, John Muir Elementary School, and Manlio Silva Elementary School.

Lenderman earned two Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees from the University of the Pacific: BS in Bioengineering and BS in Applied Mathematics. She also earned her master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from California State University, Fullerton.

Lenderman has worked as an engineer for over a decade. Her work experience spans manufacturing, engineering, project management, risk management, and process improvement. Currently, she is a Quality Engineering Manager at Cepheid and LatinX+ Friends Associate Resource Group Steering Committee workstream lead for Latinidad and LatinX Education within Danaher Corporation. At Cepheid, she has been focused on quality assurance and technical compliance within manufacturing.

Lenderman has two published articles and scientific papers that touch upon the topics of process implementation and optimization.

Lenderman has four children, and three attend Lodi Unified schools. She looks forward to working with the Board of Education on continued improvements to special education processes and operations.

Below is her contact information for those who may wish to invite her to events or contact her:

(209) 294-6800

vlenderman@lodiusd.net

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC) provides parents and the community with important information about each public school. Lodi Unified School District’s SARCs are available on the District’s webpage at https://www.lodiusd.net/about/sarcs. If you have questions regarding Lodi Unified’s SARCs or would like to receive a printed copy of a particular school, please contact Accounting at (209) 331-7141. For further information on School Accountability Report Cards, please visit the California Department of Education's web site at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/.

Dear Lodi USD Parent/Guardians,

Every year, California students take several statewide tests. When combined with other measures such as grades, class work, and teacher observations, these tests give families and teachers a more complete picture of their child’s learning. You can use the results to identify where your child is doing well and where they might need more support. Your child may be taking one or more of the following:

• California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)
• English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)
• Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

To see the full information on the above assessments, please visit our Assessment, Research, and Evaluation (ARE) Department website. Please select the Annual Notification of Testing, 2024-2025 link.

Attention 8th Graders! It’s time to register for the P-SAT, a practice test that helps you prepare for the SAT by providing practice of the real exam. The SAT is used for College entrance exam placement so it is a great opportunity to help you get prepared for the real exam! It is FREE OF COST! The deadline to sign up is March 11th. All students must register with Mrs. Areyan during lunch, before school, or after school or by filling out a counselor pass. Select OTHER & write a note that states PSAT.

Lodi USD has released a new Middle School Course Catalog! It includes information about core subjects such as English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Science, Physical Education, and foreign languages (available at select sites). Please note that elective offerings vary by school, and site staff will provide additional details. The catalog also includes information about A-G requirements to help families understand college and career readiness. While the College/Career Indicator (CCI) and Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways are part of high school, middle school is a great time to start thinking about future opportunities.

Click on the link below for the MS Course Catalog (English):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10GcPAzl9m7vXRT4PWaqmiPY-iVVvPeeC/view?usp=sharing

All purchases through the Book Fair benefit our school. Thank you for supporting our kids!

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/christamcauliffemiddlesch2

Please click on the link below to order your yearbook.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1457_yZJo5_61v6uT2Udr81dweMBpxmh2tqoIvjckbDg/edit?usp=sharing

To purchase your child's school portrait. Please go to www.mylifetouch.com and with your student ID or picture day ID: EVTQRZBVQ.

Pacific Summer High School Institute (8-11)

We are pleased to announce that the University of the Pacific Summer High School Institute will be taking place on June 2-12 and June 17-27. For eligible 8th - 11th grade Lodi Unified School District students, the tuition and registration for one 2-week session is 100% sponsored by the school district. Attendance, grades and behavior will be taken into consideration for eligibility. See details below:

· Click here for more information: Pacific Summer Institute LodiUSD 2025

· Fill out this Pre-Registration form by Jan 31st

· Attend an optional virtual meeting via Zoom on January 23rd to learn more and ask questions: https://pacific.zoom.us/j/93708656379

· Educational Services staff will send an email notification by the end of February regarding eligibility, waitlist status, or denial

· Questions? Email pacificsummer@lodiusd.net

If you have not already done so, please fill out the Online Parent Portal Online Data. The following is a “how to” video that walks you through the process. https://youtu.be/v-LrRcpOtOQ Christa McAuliffe will receive $2,000 for every student whose parent fills one out so please make sure to get this completed.

The following is a links to the i-ready family center: https://readyclassroomcentral.com/familycenter/

This page has resources for families to help their students with i-ready. They have frequently asked questions about i-ready, tips and information about what an i-ready classroom looks like.

The following is a link to how students navigate the i-ready dashboard:

https://mcauliffe.lodiusd.net/resources/math-help

We are excited to inform you that your children have recently completed reading and math diagnostics through i-Ready, an adaptive assessment program by Curriculum Associates. These diagnostics are designed to identify your child's strengths and areas for growth in these crucial subjects. We believe that this valuable data will help us tailor our instructional approach to better support your child's academic journey.

To review your child's data and gain insights into their performance, we invite you to access the flyer provided at the following links:

English Letter for Families

• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZIsneR5PJ5IlR8S7tmxotVn76wJ4C_-w/view?usp=sharing
  

Spanish Letter for Families

• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kXWGzWfdkODCslVUM_NDZzlDXRc3y-wR/view?usp=sharing

This flyer will provide you with detailed instructions on how to navigate and interpret the i-Ready diagnostic results. Your active involvement in this process is greatly appreciated and will contribute to your child's educational success.

Chromebook Care Plan Purchases: Please fill out the Chromebook Care Plan Purchases so that your students’ Chromebooks are insured. https://www.lodiusd.net/fs/form-manager/view/76fedbe8-c0a3-482e-ae5b-a38ed84ef4fb

Christa McAuliffe PTA is proud to invite you to join us in our mission; to act as a powerful voice for children; be a relevant resource for our school, families, and community; and to advocate for the well-being and education of all children. PTA annual membership is just $10 per family. If you have any questions, please contact PTA at christamcauliffepta@gmail.com

Morning Program, 7:30-8:30 AM, Daily: Staff provide supervision for students who need to be dropped off early in the MPR.

Bridge Program, 3:15 PM – 6:00 PM, Daily: This program provides a variety of activities throughout the afternoon. Please stop by the MPR for more details. Space is limited. Below is a link for the after school bridge enrollment.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScv-0fQtvzOYAPk058YDXhWk-yfaz9vJ4FlM8GAq0H5FOpvHA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Art Club: Mondays, from 3:15 to 4:15 PM. Please meet in room 215.

Christian Club: Starting August 29th, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. It is open to all. Come join us in room 123.

Garden Club: Tuesdays, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Students will meet in room 110. If you are interested in joining the club. Please let Ms. Tolbert or Dr. Hawkins know.