Our annual Book Exchange is this week! Mrs. Steele could use help for the following shifts:
Thursday, June 2nd - 3rd through 5th grades 8:00-8:30 am and 9:55-10:25 am
Friday, June 3rd - TK through 2nd grades 8:00-8:30 am and 9:55-10:25 am
Please click the link below for more information:
Projects at several schools will require removing trees and replacing them with types that will not interfere with solar collectors. A meeting about the projects will be held on Tues., Jun 7th, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Monroe Middle School’s PLC Bldg., 1055 South Monroe Street, San Jose.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. – May31, 2015 – Winning has never been easier for local residents who enroll in Santa Clara County Library District’s (SCCLD) 2016 Summer Reading Challenge. “Read for the Win,” the theme for this summer’s program offers everyone, but most especially Santa Clara County students, a chance to have fun and boost this year’s academic achievements while participating in free and fascinating summer challenges.
“To Win” can imply many things. Winning often means setting new records or becoming the best for a fleeting moment in time. SCCLD’s Campbell Library wants everyone to strive to be a winner by joining its “Read for the Win” Summer Reading Program and earn rewards that last a lifetime. According to the California Library Association, reading for pleasure is one of the building blocks needed for young people to grow into healthy, productive adults. http://www.cla-net.org/?78 Enhanced vocabulary, increased knowledge and reduction in stress, improved memory, as well as better focus and concentration skills are all benefits of reading. Kids who opt to include reading into their summer activities list also develop stronger analytical thinking skills, improve their writing skills and have an easier transition to the next year’s elevated grade level.
“Studies continue to show that in order to succeed in school and life, children and young adults need ongoing educational opportunities that allow them to learn and practice essential skills. The Campbell Library offers this and more, especially during the summer months. I encourage all local students to stop by the library and enroll in the Summer Reading Challenge and not only read a few books but also engage in one or more of the free and engaging activities offered there,” commented Campbell Mayor, Jason Baker and SCCLD Joint Powers Authority member. Beginning June 1, 2016, all kids, teens and adults are invited to join the 2016 SCCLD Summer Reading Challenge by reading five books between June 1 and July 31, 2016. Registration for the challenge can be made in person at the participating library or online at www.sccl.org/summer2016 . Activities, programs and incentives are grouped in three categories:
Prereaders (0-5) & Kids (6-12)
Teens (13-18)
Adults (18+)
The Summer Reading Challenge remains one of SCCLD’s most popular offerings. Last summer (2015), over 14,385 kids and teens and 2,022 adults joined in the fun. This year, SCCLD will once again partner with Santa Clara County Parks and the Children’s Discovery Museum. Participants will have a chance to talk with a Santa Clara County Park Ranger during one of the many scheduled Ranger visits at a SCCLD library and every person who enrolls in the Summer Reading program will receive a FREE pass to the Children’s Discovery Museum.
From free events, reading incentives and special story times to magicians, acrobats, teen tech workshops and author visits, SCCLD’s “Read for the Win,” has enlightening activities scheduled for almost every day of summer. All teens and adults who enroll in the program receive a free tote bag; children (0-12) receive a book prize. Books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, Graphic Novels, and Audiobooks all count toward the five book total.
Complete instructions can be found at SCCLD’s Summer Challenge website @ www.sccl.org/summer2016. Read for the Win Summer Challenge activities are offered at all SCCLD libraries. For a complete SCCLD Summer Challenge listing, go to: http://www.sccl.org/read-for-the-win-events2016
The program is free and open to everyone.
A sampling of events and activities offered at the Campbell Library include:
For Kids:
Summer Reading – Programs K-5th grade/Performances start Wed. June 8 @ 3:30pm
Summer Reading Sign Up and Kickoff - June 8
Races & Games on the Green - June 15
Village Rhythms - June 22
Family Night – Peter Apel - June 28
Storyteller John Weaver- June 29
Magician Brian Scott- July 6
Olympic Obstacle Course - July 13
Red Panda Acrobats- July 20
Fit to Sing with Bonnie Lockhart- July 27
Pre-reader July Junior Jams @ 10:30am
Music & Movement-July 6
Charity Kahn-July 13
Sean’s Music Factory-July 20
MaryLee Sunseri-July 27
For Teens:
Teen Lock-In - Fri., June 10 from 6:30pm – 10pm - Ages 12-17. Advanced registration required/space limited.
eSports Contests @ 6pm -Fridays, June 17 through August 5
Drones, Drones, Drones -Mon, June 18 from 2–4pm
Stop Motion Animation Workshop for Teens - Thurs., June 23 from 2–5pm - Seating limited, sign up required. Teens 12-18.
Teen Chocolate Decathlon - Sat., July 23 @ 2pm - Space limited/registration required. Teens 12-18.
Green Screen Photography -Wed., July 27 from 6–8pm. Seating limited/sign up required. Teens 12-18.
Zumba for Adults and Teens @ 10am-Saturdays –June 4, 18 & 25, July 2, 16 & 23, Aug. 6, 20 & 27th
For Adults:
Zumba for Families with School-aged Kids @ from 11:15- 11:45 am – Saturdays-June 4, 18 & 25; July 2, 16 & 23; Aug. 6, 20 & 27
Two Violins and One Cello Trio @ 3 pm Sat. June 4
Pilates from 6:30-7:30 pm- Tues. June 7, Mon., June 27, Wed., July 20, & Tues. Aug. 9
How to Take Better Photographs- Mon., June 13 and Mon, June 27 from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Body Sculpt- from 6:30-7:30 pm Tues. June 14 and July 5; Wed. July 27
Yoga from 6:30-7:30pm-Mon. June 20, Tues., July 12 & Aug.2
Native “Trees” for Native Gardens @ 7 pm – Wed., June 22
Protecting Your Online Information@ 7 pm – Wed., June 29.
“Read for the Win” Trivia game from 2-3:30pm, Sat. July 16. Space is limited. Sign up online.
Dear Parents,
Congratulations to the first grade class for attaining the highest percentage of participation in the Marshall Lane Educational Foundation (MLEF) fundraising drive. They enjoyed a special grade level movie night last Friday. A big thanks to MLEF co-chairs Mara Wold and Shannon Cloud, and to our fantastic treasurer Eileen Weinstein and PTA President Jodie Topping for their work on the MLEF effort. The money collected along with other fundraising earnings directly benefits each and every student at Marshall Lane by providing the class size reduction p.e. teacher, our library and computer lab aide, counseling services, partial funding for reading intervention, some technology costs, assemblies, after school GATE classes, as well as funding for PBIS and Project Cornerstone activities.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to MLEF and who supported all of the PTA efforts this year. If you have not yet participated in the MLEF effort, it is not too late. A box in the office is still available for donations. Thank you!!
As the end of the year rapidly approaches, there are many special activities that will be taking place. Please check the Upcoming Events article for dates and times.
As always, thank you for your help and continuing support.
Warm regards,
Priscilla Spencer, principal
As we head into the last few weeks of school, here a few reminders of upcoming events. Please note that parent assistance is needed to ensure the success of the events highlighted in red. Please consider helping if you can. Thank you!
*Hicklebee’s Book Fair—Monday, May 23rd to Friday, May 27th
Help is still needed in order to have the book fair open at lunch and after school for our students to be able to shop. We also need help to pack up the remaining books on Friday afternoon. Please consider volunteering for a shift if you can. Log onto Konstella or call our office at (408) 364-4259 to sign up to help.
*Wednesday, May 25th
Coffee with the Superintendent at 8:30 a.m.—Join us for an informal opportunity to speak to Dr. Andrew
Wax Museum—3rd grade classes from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. (Ask your teacher for the time your class will present.)
Stories Songs and Sketches from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. which includes our Book Fair, Mustang Chorale Performance, and Art Connections show. Hope to see you there!
*Tuesday, May 31st—Family BINGO Night from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. DATE CHANGE
*Wednesday, June 1st—Field Day—We still need parents to help from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. to set up, run activities and clean up. Training will be provided by Mrs. Medalen for the activities. Log on to Konstella or call our office at (408) 364-4259 to sign up to help. Thank you!
*Thursday, June 2nd—Book Exchange for 3rd to 5th grades
*Friday, June 3rd—Book Exchange for TK to 2nd grades
Students may bring gently used books and receive tickets to exchange them for a different book in the same category on their appropriate day for the Book Exchange.
*Monday, June 6th to Wednesday, June 8th—All students will be dismissed at 1:35 p.m.
*Tuesday, June 7th—5th grade promotion at 8:45 a.m.
*Wednesday, June 8th—Last day of school for the 2015-2016 school year
New solar structures will be built on several schools, as part of Campbell Union School District’s energy conservation program. To maximize efficiency and savings, the projects will require removing trees and replacing them with different types that will not interfere with solar collector function.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016 – 6:30-7:30 P.M.
Monroe Middle School, PLC Bldg., 1055 S. Monroe St., San Jose
The latest issue of Campbell Union School District's Board Meeting News is now online via the e-flyer link on your news page.
In this month’s ABC book, “Recess Queen”, by Alexis O’Neill Mean Jean the “recess queen” rules the playground with an iron fist. No one dares cross her path for fear of being hit, punched, or kicked. One day, a new girl shows up on the playground and catches Mean Jean completely off guard. Katie Sue is not the least bit intimidated by Mean Jean. Katie Sue actually invites Jean to join in a jump rope game! In no time, Jean and Katie Sue become friends.
Please click the link below for more information on this month's book.
newsletter_book8_recessqueen.pdf
Last week, we had an amazing experience at Marshall Lane. Our fabulous Project Cornerstone leads—Nedda Ashjaee-Marshall, Jamie Kelly, Rachel Federline and Kelly Burich—organized and conducted an UPstander assembly to honor students, staff members, and volunteers who choose to do the right thing, even when it is difficult. Hundreds of nomination forms were received and tallied to identify the following outstanding UPstanders among us.
Students
Kindergarten—Parker Story
1st Grade—Vivian Liu and Breanna Sullivan
2nd Grade—Liam Lenh and Hannah Ryou
3rd Grade—Hannah Kitchener, Addison Lacis, and Regan Steele
4th Grade—Anjali Nayak and Frankie Sutherland
5th Grade— George Bilionis, Brianna Brown, Evan Griffith, Masha Kogan
Teachers
Kindergarten—Wendy Vanni
1st Grade—Denise Yang
2nd grade—Sherry Moncrief
3rd Grade—Bindi Gill
4th Grade—Kate Gaither
5th Grade—Heather Rose
Staff Members
Frances Medalen, p.e. teacher
Courtney Roberts, noon aide and Campbell Care employee
Adam Tavakol, student teacher
Priscilla Spencer, principal
Volunteers
Atul Nayak, Project Cornerstone ABC Reader
We hope that you will join us in congratulating all of the recipients.
Coming up on Thursday, May 19th will be a ceremony to honor the recipients of our school level awards:
Teacher of the Year—Michelle Beddo, Equity Coach
Classified Employees of the Year—Sharon Morris, cafeteria supervisor, and Ernesto Quinonez, district technology Technician
Volunteer of the Year—Jodie Topping, PTA President
Please join us to honor these worthy recipients at the Castlemont multiuse room at 6:00 on May 19th.
This summer, a new Campbell Care building will be constructed at our site. It will be the same size as the current building and will be located along the fence line on the upper playground. Since this will reduce the total amount of the playground area, additional blacktop will be installed in front of the current play structure.
In order to be able to complete the project by the first day of school, construction needs to begin immediately. Temporary fencing will be installed later this week and they will begin the demolition of the blacktop in order to pour the concrete pad for the building. A new retaining wall will be built behind the current Campbell Care building.
In addition to the new building, solar panels will be installed on the roof over rooms 17 to 20 this summer. This will be an effective way to reduce our use of energy.
You may have noticed that our new sign is finally operational. I am happy to report that another electronic sign will also be installed this summer in the upper parking lot.
Lastly, due to the generosity of parents who pledged funds at the spring fling for a hydration station, two or three of these will be installed at Marshall Lane this summer. Here is a photo of what it will look like.
