September 2011
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INSIDE YOUR SCHOOLS E-NEWSLETTER August/September 2011 |
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Inside this issue: Message from the superintendent |
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From the Superintendent
Dear Parents and Community Members, As Superintendent of Schools, I want to welcome you to the 2011-2012 school year and personally welcome you to our district if you are new. I hope you have had a good summer and that it met all your expectations for what you hoped it to be. Despite the continuing uncertainly that we all face regarding the economy, the table is set for a good year for our students as we have been able to maintain our class sizes in grades K-3, and actually reduce class size for some ninth grade courses. In addition, we have been able to maintain the content specialists in our elementary schools who provide expert instruction in such areas as PE, music, science, technology, etc. In fact, I am hopeful that in this time of economic worry, stress, and uncertainty, our schools will be seen as a stabilizing force, providing quality education and one less area for our families to worry about. As you may have read in the newspapers, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District has, once again, increased academic performance as measured by the state. The reality is that in many ways the San Ramon Valley Unified School District is the envy of almost every other district in California. Our achievement level is the highest of all the large districts, 95% of our students go to college after graduation, we have facilities that have been improved because of past bond measures, and we benefit from a community that is extremely generous in its support of our students, our schools, and our staff. But the most significant factor is that we are a district that does not rest on its laurels. Instead, we are deeply committed not only to the mastery of standards, or getting our students into college, but to preparing each and every student for a world that requires global competency, compassion, and understanding, with the skills needed to make their world a better place than our world. This is the reason that SRVUSD is an exceptional place for students to learn and an exceptional place for teachers to teach. I want to encourage you to look closely at our recently Board adopted Framework for Excellence (please take a look at the framework at: http://apps.srvusd.net/upload/uploaded/SRVUSD_Framework_poster.pdf). Out of these triangles emerges a picture of what a 21st Century school district should be about. We do not claim to have fully arrived, as we have not, but we are working toward it. Please examine the components carefully as they should serve as a framework for our continued commitment to improvement. Again, I want to welcome you to our school district and to the new school year and thank you for your support of public education and specifically your support for our school district. I wish your child the very best in the year ahead. Let’s have a great school year! Sincerely
Steven Enoch District welcomes new Director of Child Nutrition
Beginning next month each of our newsletters will include information about the district's Child Nutrition program, including monthly lunch menus and information about nutrition. Several schools welcome new leaders The School District is proud to announce the following new principal and assistant principal assignments:
State Standardized Test Results Released - SRVUSD students continue to improve! The California Department of Education recently released the results of the 2011 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program that show students in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District continue to excel academically in all subjects and grades. Results from the California Standards Test (CST) also show that the district continues to make gains in the percentage of students scoring at the “proficient and advanced” levels. Five schools open the school year with a "new energy" SRVUSD’s solar initiative is near completion at the following five schools:
Back-To-School Nights For a complete list of Back-To-School Nights, please visit the district website at: T-dap Immunization Reminder for 7th-12th grade students As you know by now, all 7th-12th grade students must have received a Tdap booster shot (after their 10th birthday) to attend school this fall. The state legislature has recently granted school districts an additional 30 days to meet this new requirement. This 30-day window begins August 24th and will end on Thursday, September 22nd. Please provide your school with proof of your child’s Tdap immunization as soon as possible. More information regarding the new requirement can be found at: http://cchealth.org/topics/pertussis/ Register TODAY for Primo's Run for Education (and Carbo Load)!
To purchase tickets and register for the run, go to: www.primosrun.com. We are also looking for sponsors and volunteers! Student Transit Ticket program offers free bus passes 511 Contra Costa is providing free public transit tickets to students as an alternative to driving your students to school. Each student will receive two 12-ride County Connection transit tickets (limited to 2 passes for the school year). For more information and to order free tickets go to: www.511contracosta.orgor call 925-973-2650. The program is available to students attending school in the Alamo, Danville, San Ramon, Lafayette, Moraga or Orinda communities. Tenth Anniversary 911 Essay Contest for students The Exchange Club of the San Ramon Valley invites all SRVUSD students to participate in the Tenth Anniversary 9-11 Essay Contest. The theme of this year’s contest is “9-11 Lessons for Future Generations.” Students are invited to submit their stories electronically – the top stories this year will receive cash prizes (1st-3rd place awarded for high school, middle school and elementary school levels). For an application or more information, visit: www.srvexchangeclub.org. Student essays are due by September 22nd. In addition, all community members are invited to attend the 9-11 ceremony:
13th Annual Art in the Park Fine Arts Festival October 1st and 2nd, 10AM-5PM The 13th Annual Art in the Park Festival will once again benefit art in SRVUSD schools. The event will showcase the art of more than 60 professional artists who work in painting, sculpting, jewelry, ceramics, photography and other media. Come enjoy art demonstrations, live music, food, children’s art activities and kids’ train rides! Sponsored by the Alamo Danville Artists’ Society. For more information, visit: www.adas4art.org
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San Ramon Valley Unified School District / 699 Old Orchard Drive / Danville, CA 94526 / 925-552-5500 www.srvusd.net |
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August 24, 2011
The District welcomes Dominic Machi as its new Director of Child Nutrition. Dominic comes to us from the Newark Unified School District. He has 10 years experience serving students as a food services director, and 36 years experience in the food service industry. Welcome Dominic!
The projects were funded through low-interest federal bonds that will be paid back through energy savings, and will provide 70-80% of each school’s electricity needs. Most of the solar panels sit on top of parking structures at each of the campuses and move to align with the sun to provide maximum solar output. SunPower designed, built and will maintain the structures, and has provided the district with a “performance guarantee” that will reimburse the district if there are any lost savings from the systems.
The Rotary Club of San Ramon's 27th Annual CarboLoad takes place the evening before the Primo's Run, Saturday, October 8, 5-10PM at the Toyota Warehouse in San Ramon. Join us this year for the biggest and most exciting CarboLoad party ever! Entertainment includes musical performances by district students, expanded kids play area, live and silent auctions, raffle prizes and of course all-you-can-eat pasta and desserts! Once again, all the proceeds from the CarboLoad event will be donated directly to the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation. Select your school when registering and send $5 from each of your CarboLoad tickets purchased directly to your school!
