I M P O R T A N T

D A T E S :

M A RC H

2 - Late Start

9 - Late Start

16- 2nd Tri Ends

16 - Late Start

17 - PTA Mtg.

17- Popcorn Day

18– Movie Night

23 - Late Start

29– April 1st

Conference

Week & Early

Release

28– April 1st

Book Fair

March 2016

With Parent–Teacher Conferences coming up at the end of the month, I wanted to offer parents a Tip

Sheet to help increase the quality of your meeting. This is published by the Harvard Family Research

Project. As a parent, you are your child’s first and most important teacher. You and your child’s

school have something in common: You both want your child to learn and do well. When parents and

teachers talk to each other, each person can share important information about your child’s talents

and needs. Each person can also learn something new about how to help your child. Parent–teacher

conferences are a great way to start talking to your child’s teachers.

What should you expect?

A two-way conversation. Like all good conversations, parent–teacher conferences are best when both

people talk and listen. The conference is a time for you to learn about your child’s progress in school:

Ask to see data about your child’s attendance, grades, and test scores. Find out whether your child is

meeting school expectations and academic standards. This is also a time for the teacher to learn

about what your child is like at home. When you tell the teacher about your child’s skills, interests,

needs, and dreams, the teacher can help your child more.

Emphasis on learning. Good parent–teacher conferences focus on how well the child is doing in

school. They also talk about how the child can do even better. To get ready for the conversation, look

at your child’s homework, tests, and notices before the conference. Be sure to bring a list of

questions that you would like to ask the teacher.

Opportunities and challenges. Just like you, teachers want your child to succeed. You will probably

hear positive feedback about your child’s progress and areas for improvement. Be prepared by

thinking about your child’s strengths and challenges beforehand. Be ready to ask questions about

ways you and the teacher can help your child with some of his or her challenges.

What should you talk to the teacher about?

Your thoughts about your child. Be sure to share your thoughts and feelings about your child. Tell the

teacher what you think your child is good at. Explain what he or she needs more help with. Support

learning at home. Ask what you can do at home to help your child learn.

Support learning at school. Find out what services are available at the school to help your child. Ask

how the teacher will both challenge your child and support your child when he or she needs it.

Make a plan. Write down the things that you and the teacher will each do to support your child. You

can do this during the conference or after. Write down what you will do, when, and how often. Make

plans to check in with the teacher in the coming months.

Talk to your child. The parent–teacher conference is all about your child, so don’t forget to include

him or her. Share with your child what you learned. Ask for his or her suggestions.

Feel free to contact me should you have questions or feedback.

Bill Landry

“Hope is the only

bee that makes

honey without

flowers.”

-Robert Green

Ingersoll

If nothing ever

changed,

there’d be no

butterflies.

PTA

Englishcrossingpta.org

Late Start Wednesday, March 2

Wednesday, March 9

Wednesday, March 16

Wednesday, March 23

School starts at 10:05 on

late start Wednesday’s.

CoreEssentials

The “CoreEssentials” word for the month of March is

‘HOPE’. Students are learning

that something good can come

out of something bad.

General Meeting

& Popcorn Day

March 17

Movie Night

March 18

“Once

you

choose

hope,

anything’s

possible.”

Teacher/Parent Conferences

On conference days, students will be dismissed at 12:15pm.

Conference information will be sent home soon! If you have any

questions regarding conferences, please contact your child’s

teacher.

March 29 - April1st (Early Release 12:15pm)

“The new WA state law declares two doses of varicella vaccine will be required for all students in K-12th grade beginning with the 2016-2017 school year. Detailed information can be found at www.doh.wa.gov under the “Immunizations” section. Parent verification of their child having the disease is no longer acceptable for grades K-8th. For grades 9-12th, parent verification of the disease is allowed only if it was submitted during or before school year 2013-2014. The acceptable forms of provider verification of the disease are either a note from a provider, box 2 on the CIS checked and signed by a provider, a blood test showing immunity to chickenpox, or a CIS printed from the IIS with box 1 checked. In summary, two doses of the varicella vaccine or a health care provider verification of having the chickenpox is required for all grades. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school nurse or Kelsey Mitchell, the District Nurse, at (360) 652-4501 extension 4010.”

Health Room News

ENGLISH CROSSING IS HAVING A Groovy BOOKFAIR!

WHEN: March 24- April 1

Thursday, March 24, PREVIEW ONLY DAY

Friday, March 25, all day, PREVIEWS ONLY DURING SCHOOL HOURS

Monday, March 28 all day, 8:30 AM- 3:30

Tuesday, March 29, 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM

Wednesday, March 30, 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM

Thursday, March 31, 8:30 AM- 7:30 PM

NOTE: Family Night on Thursday is from 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Friday April 1, 8:30 AM-NOON

Student Recognition Listed below are the students who have received certificates for the month of January.

Listed below are the students who have received certificates for the month of January.

Ayvrie Rutledge

Conner Anderson

Jazmyne Herzog

Alexander Jordan

Silas Black

Liam Arnott

Geordan Hallberg

Elijah Edwards

Ashonda Seeley

Ethan Edwards

Payton Bartlett

Charles Haugstad

Katie Caldwell

Haylee Wallgren

Luke Waldemer

Jada Sisler

Tatum Ballou

Maksim Mulik

Damien Marshall

Brooke Robbins

Zoey Cappelletti

Cheyanne Knutson

Houston Hayes

Brayden Anderson

Kalia McMahon

Mason McClellan

Janna Arnott

Alydiah Camp

Serenity Flores

Lauren Butcher

Blake Timney

Danielle Smart

Ethan Sosa

John Saucejo

Maddie Telschow

Athena Jordan

Corbin Stewart

Henry Whittington

Bella Wagner

Emmanuel Chuprin

Tyler Follett

Collin Paquette

Daniela Martinez

Ashtyn Murdock

Logan Sweeney

Lilyan Britton

Jaygur Mota-Hendershot

Amelia Escalante

Roman Pavlovskiy

Olivia Echevarria

Addie Moore

Toren Jack

Chloe Johnson

Kayden Varner

Braeden Derouen

Thalita Mendoza-Delgado

Ashley Herring Michael Mikhaylov

Itzel Esparza Mateo Escalante

Bailey Kulbeck Manuel Oretga

Andrey Volos Kenzie Mattox

Isabella Iacono Lukas Giavelli

Asher Logan Addie Moore

Rylee Oehlert Ashley Herring

Macen Coker Leilani McMahon

Aspen Varner Dawson Spiger

Ethan Andersen Emmanuel Chuprin

Natalie Gorbunov Patience Seeley

Analy Alvarado - Parra

Serenity Medina Flores

Diana Pantoja - Castillo

Cinnamon Sundheim

John Egenberg

Alex Echevarria

Katelin Kershner

Nevaeh Divelbliss

Luis Guillen - Estrada

MUSIC

Miss. John’s Class

P.E.

Mrs. Mack’s Class

LIBRARY

Mrs. Reynold’s

Class

CLASS

Dalylah O’Keefe

Camila Estrada

Mark Zhernosek

Addie Moore

Ethan Larreau

Jonah Santos

Aspen Varner

Zoe Byron

P.E. News

It’s almost that time of year again. Mark your calendars and save the date.

6

th Annual ALL Elementary Family Walking Night

Thursday April 28, 2016

4:30-6:00 pm

Lakewood Elementary Playground (Location Change!)

The show must go on. The event has been moved to the LES playground because construction of the new high school will be underway during our event. Please be ad-

vised that the walking and running will take place on a grass field.

This fun family night provides a great opportunity to get outside and exercise togeth-er. Stop by for a quick lap or hang out and fill a card. It is the kick start to our

lunchtime Mileage Club. Plus, they will earn a special event token on this night ONLY.

Watch for more information coming home soon.

Thanks! Sarah Bishop PE Teacher

Seattle Children's Toy Drive

The ECE ASB will be holding a toy drive The ASB students have been working to hold another community drive at our

school. In November, the ASB had a very successful food drive. Now, these kids want to give back to kids. I am very proud of the hearts these kids have. Please help

in any way possible. Thank you, Sarah Bishop ASB Advisor

March 21st-April 1st

We are only able to accept new items.

Greatest needs

Fuzzy coloring posters (8" x 10")

Small Lego sets

Crayola crayons

Tactile toys for all ages

Portable DVD players

Teen arts and crafts kits

Disney/Pixar DVDs

PG-13 DVDs (no VHS or Blu-Ray, please)

Gift cards

Blankets (fleece and quilted, age-appropriate patterns and colors, sizes under 39″ x 80″)

Other priority needs

Twistable Crayola crayons (mini size)

Radio Flyer Pathfinder red wagons

CD players

CDs (lullabies, relaxation, all ages, spiritual)

Snap-together model kits

Coloring books

Playing cards

Tickets to local attractions and events

New harmonicas (in box)

Teen magazine subscriptions (fashion, cars)

Spanish, Vietnamese and Russian videos, books and music

Thomas the Train

“Learn from

yesterday, Live

for today, hope

for tomorrow.”

-Albert Einstein

Non-Discrimination Notice

Lakewood School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the

basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), the

presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person

with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. District programs will

be free from sexual harassment. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational

programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Board Policy #3210 and associated procedures outline the steps

taken to secure an equitable solution to a justifiable complaint.

Non-Discrimination Grievance Procedures

Students, and/or parents, staff or other individuals acting on behalf of students of the district are eligible to participate in

the complaint procedure. The complaint procedure is designed to assure that the resolution of real or alleged violations

will be directed toward a just solution that is satisfactory to the complainant, the administration and the school board. If

you have questions, or need assistance with the process, please contact the District Compliance Officer, Daniel Lee at

360-652-4500.

TITLE IX/RCW 28A.640 COMPLIANCE OFFICER

SECTION 504/ADA COORDINATOR DISTRICT COMPLIANCE OFFICER Daniel Lee, Director of Administrative

Services

17110 16th Dr. NE, Marysville, WA 98271 360-652-4500

Yearbook News Purchase by March 31st

Checks payable to: Firefly Images

Library News

Hope Is An Open Heart by Lauren Thompson

Be Ever Hopeful by Hannah Lee

City Dog, Country Frog by Mo Willems

The Quiet Place by Sarah Stewart

Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes

The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams

Don’t forget to have

your Reading at Home Calendars signed.

Due March 31