Principal's Message

Este mensaje puede ser traducido en varios idiomas. Simplemente apriete el botón que dice, "Translation" en la esquina de arriba del lado derecho en este boletín y busque el idioma preferido.

This newsletter can be translated into various languages. Simply click on the "Translation" button and search for the preferred language.

We have almost completed a full month of school and a lot of things are happening soon. We will have School Site Council elections this week. We are also in the process of taking PTO Board Nominations. Additionally, we will have ELAC representative nominations in the next couple of weeks. 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.

The first graders are learning about the Three Pillars of Dual Language. Enjoy the video below of some our 1st graders singing.

Video- 3 Pillars

School Site Council voting will take place very soon. Please check Parent Square for ballots and vote no later than Friday, September 12th.

Basketball practice will start Tuesday, Sep. 10th. All athletes must complete and hand in a Co-Curricular Athletic Packet.

• Practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30- 3:45pm
• Games @ 2:45. Travel team athletes are released at 1:25, home team at 2:15.
• Game rainouts or cancellations can be made up on Tuesdays if the schedule permits.
• District Championship Information will be handed out one week prior to events.
• Bussing is provided to the game, and parent pick up is required after.

Please read the message on Parent Square "Elementary Athletics Update" sent out on Friday, September 6th.

Please be aware that due to the safety of our students and staff, our entire campus is locked during the school day. This includes the front and side office doors. Please call the office if you need assistance upon arriving at the school. We kindly ask that you do not knock on the glass doors. No one will enter the office until properly identified. Doors will be unlocked from 7:30 am to 8:00 am and again after school at 2:15 pm. Your cooperation is much appreciated.

If your child has an appointment and needs to be picked up early, please call the office when you arrive at the school. Students will not be pulled from class to sit and wait for parents in the office. Thank you for your understanding.

All gates are locked at 8:00 am, if your child is not on campus prior to 8:00 am your child is tardy and will need to be brought to the front office double doors at the front of the school for a tardy slip. Please understand that if your child is not in their seat in class at 8:00 am, they are considered tardy. Our gates open at 7:40 am and your child may be dropped off as early as 7:30 am at which time we do have supervision. Please, for the safety of your children, do not drop them off prior to 7:30 am.

When picking up students in lower grades, please do not wait around the 4th grade classrooms (rooms 251-253) as they are still in session. Please exit the front gates and wait for your older students at the front of the school. Fourth grade instructional time is very important and it is imperative that teachers are still be able to keep the kids engaged without interruptions. Thank you for understanding.

Here are some pictures of Oranges with Officers. The students had a blast hanging with our local officers and socializing while eating some yummy oranges.

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

We love to celebrate our students' birthdays and other special days in our students lives. Due to having students with allergies and our wellness policy, we highly encourage parents to bring non-food items. Some great options are books, pencils, bubbles, stickers, coloring books, fidgets, or other treats that all students can enjoy. Thank you for understanding.

Maestra Madonna and Maestra Gomez had 100% attendance this week! Thank you for being here every day!

Maestra Madonna had 84% of her class wearing spirit wear! Way to go Tigers!

We are doing very well with Aeries Data Confirmation. If you have not completed the Aeries Data Confirmation, please reach out to our family advocate, Marily Ortiz and she will be able to assist you with the process. We need to have 100% completion.

Please use the Spirit Wear Form linked below to order spirit wear.

Spirit wear Order Form

Join the GB Team on Facebook for fun pictures, events, and much more!

September

11th

• Culture, Climate, and Community Committee @3:00-4:00 PM

12th

• Parent Teacher Organization @ 5:30-6:30 PM

13th

• Safety PBIS Assembly

• Picture Day

• School Site Council @ 3:00-4:00 PM

• English Learners Advisory Committee @6:00-7:30 PM

• Rock Your School Day