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April 14, 2024
STATE TESTING BEGINS ON TUESDAY 3RD -6TH GRADE
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
This is it - Our third through sixth graders will begin state testing on Tuesday. This is a big deal. It is their chance to show what they have learned this school year. We will cheer on our students in the morning. While they work on the test, they will have the opportunity to earn raffle tickets for prizes.
You can help by making sure your child is rested and on time for school. Encourage your child to try even though some of the questions may be hard. On the performance task, students are given credit for their effort.
In other news, we had a slight improvement with our students who are chronically absent. However that is still a loss of over 225,000 instructional minutes. Help your child make it every day - We cannot support your child if he or she is not here!
CAASPP TESTING
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.
STEAM MUSEUM
Last Tuesday, we hosted the STEAM Museum on our campus. During the school day, all classes had time to explore the exhibits and learn about science. In the evening, the exhibit was open to our families. It was a wonderful learning opportunity.
Many thanks to Miss Ramos for organizing the day and Ms. Bartholomew helping support it in the evening. Special thanks to our parents who came during the day and evening to be "Science Docents". Our appreciation goes to Mrs. Cruz, Mrs. Ali, Mrs. Grover, Mrs. Agrega and Mrs. Flores.
APRIL'S FOCUS
PBIS Habit
- * Be Confident
RCA Traits
Keep yourself and the bathrooms clean and germ free
Take schoolwide drills and precautions seriously
Character Trait #11: Random Acts of Kindness
Kindness is a superpower that we all have access to. When someone is kind to us it changes how our day is going and how we feel at that moment. RANDOM acts of kindness are supercharged with the potential to change people’s outlook and beliefs about other people. Ron Clark advises, “encourage your child to surprise others by performing random acts of kindness. Students should go out of their way to do something surprisingly kind and generous for someone at least once a month.”
Try brainstorming with your child at least three random acts of kindness that they could accomplish within a week. What small acts of kindness could they perform at home? At school? Or in the neighborhood? After the acts of kindness, have a brief conversation about how they feel now that they have invested their energy in making someone else happy.
Homework and Afterschool Clubs
Tuesday - Homework and After School Clubs
Wednesday -Homework and After School Clubs
Thursday - Homework and After School Clubs
SAFETY UPDATES
The weather is going to start to get hot. Make sure your child dresses in layers so they can adjust their clothing as it is hot outside and cold inside. Don't forget to write your child's name in their clothing so it doesn't get lost. Also - make sure your child has a water bottle. We have filling stations on campus.
MEETINGS AND CLUBS
PTO Meeting
The next PTO Meeting will be May 7 at 3:00. Upcoming topics will be promotion and planning for next year. We hope you can join us. PTO Elections will take place at Open House.
PTO Board Member and Officer Volunteer Form
School Site Council Meeting
Our last meeting will be the beginning of May - be on the look out for the date.
Safety Meeting
The next meeting date will be in April.
DISTRICT INFORMATION
Open Enrollment (K-12)
Transitional Kindergarten Parent and Community Information (K-12)
Do you have a child turning five between September 2, 2024 and June 2, 2025? If you do, they are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten (TK). This program is designed to bridge developmental readiness from preschool to Kindergarten. Our program and wonderful teachers focus on play-based learning and making new friends. It is a great start for your child to be successful in kindergarten. Please check out the new flier for more details.
We are getting ready for the enrollment period for children who will turn five between September 2 and June 2. To learn more about Lodi USD TK, please see the attached flier or watch our TK promo video here.
Please reach out to your home school administrator or visit our website at lodiusd.net for information about enrolling your child.
The School Accountability Report Card (SARC
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/.
HOUSE LEADER BOARD
House Spirit Wear
Get your House spiritwear straight from the source - The RCA Store has all kinds of House related clothing and merchandise. Check it out and Show your House Pride!
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Weekly Dress Up Days
Mondays - College Spirit Wear
Wednesdays - House Shirt/Color
Fridays- School Spirit Wear/Color
4/15 CAASPP Testing Begins
5/6-5/9 6th Graders at Science Camp
5/14 Mystery Trip
5/23 Senior Walk
5/23 Open House
5/30 6th Grade Promotion
5/31 Kindergarten Promotion
WE'RE HIRING!
At our site we are currently hiring a campus monitor, SDC teacher and a 6th grade teacher. Please check Edjoin to learn how you can apply. If you need help, please stop by the office.