Principal's Message
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
MAY/JUNE 2012
May Events
• Week of May 7-12 Redwood Garden plant sale for students and public, 10-5:30 in garden
• Monday, May 7, 14, 21 “Parents as Partners” class for Latino parents with students entering Kindergarten; Mr. Blanton will lead the class in Rm 33 at 6:00; childcare will be provided.
• May 7 – May 18 Kindergarten classrooms open to visiting parents, 9-11
• May 8 – May 15 California Standards Testing for 2nd graders, 9-10:30
• Wednesday, May 9 California Teachers Association “Day of the Teacher”
• Wednesday, May 9 Play Performance by rooms 32 and 40 at 9:00
Redwood Parents’ Club meeting at 6:00 in the cafeteria
• Thursday, May 10 Play Performance by rooms 32 and 40 at 6:00
• Friday, May 11 No Morning Opening due to 2nd grade testing schedule
• Sunday, May 13 Mother’s Day
• Monday, May 21 Minimum Day: All students dismiss at 12:30. Extended day available for Kudos students.
Parents’ Club Staff Appreciation Luncheon in Rm 65 from 12-1:30
• Tuesday, May 22 Site Council meeting in Library at 2:45
• May 21 – June 1 1st and 2nd grade classrooms open to visiting parents from 9-11
• Thursday, May 24 Open House: Classrooms open 6-7; Book Fair 4-8 in cafeteria. Vote for next year’s new Site
Council members. Place ballot in box in cafeteria (following week ballot box will be in office).
• Monday, May 28 Memorial Day: NO SCHOOL
• May 30 and May 31 Play Performance by rooms 44 and 53 May 30 at 9:15; May 31 at 9:15 and 6:00
Upcoming June Events
• Friday, June 1 Student Placement Request forms are due at 4:00 in the office
• June 6 and June 7 Play Performance by rooms 52 and 64 June 6 at 9:15; June 7 at 9:15 and 7pm
• Friday, June 8 Volunteer Appreciation Assembly at 8:25 on the playground; reception following in lounge
• Monday, June 11 Site Council meeting in Library at 2:45
• June 12,13,14,15 Minimum Days: All students dismiss at 12:30; afternoon sessions for students enrolled in
Kudos
• Thursday, June 14 Redwood Preschool Graduation held at Wiggly Giggly Park from 9 – 11
• Friday, June 15 Student Award Assembly at 8:25 on the playground
Last Day of School: report cards go home; happy summer!
Message from the Principal
It’s hard to believe—we’re coming to the close of the 2011/2012 school year! 2nd graders are heading into California State Standards testing as they begin their transition to 3rd grade at Dana Gray. Preschool, Kindergarten, and first grade students are ready for their next steps too. Many classes are involved in year-end productions, field trips, and culminating events. The Site Council needs new members for the upcoming school year; please take an election form from the holder near the Site Council hallway bulletin board (or from Mary in the office) and sign up as a candidate. Return the form to the office so your name can be placed on the ballot that will be available the evening of Open House, Thursday, May 24. Next year’s Site Council members will be invited to attend the final Site Council meeting of the year on Monday, June 11 at 2:45 in the library. The Redwood Parents’ Club is sponsoring a brunch in honor of our teaching staff on the California Teachers Association “Day of the Teacher” on Wednesday, May 9, and hosting a luncheon for all Redwood staff on Monday, May 21. The Redwood Learning Community is blessed with so much: our children, our teachers and support staff, our parents, our village of Ft. Bragg! Thank you all for making our 2011/12 school year so rich and meaningful. Be sure to reserve the mornings of the two last Fridays in the school year for special Redwood events: At morning opening on Friday, June 8, we honor all those volunteers who have contributed in a special way to our school. The final Friday, June 15, we honor our students who have had 100% attendance, homework, and citizenship records. Come join us for these celebrations! It has been a pleasure to serve as the Principal of this wonderful school for another year. Enjoy your summer!
