Message from the Principal - November 5th, 2015

Many parents have expressed frustration with the new Common Core Math Standards since the strategies that students are being asked to use differ from what they learned in school.  Instead of merely arriving at the correct answer, we want students to be able to analyze and explain their thinking using pictures, numbers and words.  These practices help to ensure that students are building number sense and mathematical understanding.  We are offering some parent Math Nights to assist parents in understanding this new approach.  They are as follows:

For families of elementary age students:

• Thursday, November 5th at 8:30 a.m. at Rosemary School
• Monday, November 16th at 5:30 p.m. at Forest Hill School

For families of middle school students:

• Tuesday, November 17th at 5:30 p.m. at Campbell Middle School.

We hope you can join us for one of these informational meetings.

Our Pumpkin Walk on October 24th was an amazing event.  Although we changed the location, the same community spirit abounded.  Students and their families enjoyed the many activities that were provided.  A special thanks to the PTA, Stacey Siebold, Jodie Topping, Karen Coburn, Heather Boger, Cynthia Dodd, Mark and Esther Mantelli, Stacey Szenda, Shannon Cloud, John Ross, Brad Hunt, Valerie Alston, Janine Matheson and all of the other teachers and many other volunteers who made this event so special.

Calling all parents of English Language Learners! At the Principal Chat on November 6th at 8:30 a.m. our English Language Development teacher, Mrs. Pat Tappan, will talk about the English Language Learner program at our school and answer any questions that you might have.  Please join us!

The District’s Governing Board and Superintendent will present the State of the District report on Mon., Nov. 9, 2015, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Campbell Community Center, Orchard City Banquet Hall, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell. Topics will include the status of the district’s strategic goals, Local Control and Accountability Plans, district funding, and implementing the new State Standards.  Our principal, several teachers, and some parents will attend.  We hope that you will join us for one of the most important district meetings of the year.

As always, thank you for your help and continuing support!  Marshall Lane is a great place to be.

Regards,

Priscilla Spencer, Principal