Happy December Everyone!
It looks like it’s going to be a very productive month ahead! Our new playground is scheduled to be installed; we are getting new school locks on all doors; 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students will be getting SmartBoards installed in their classrooms; and we continue to strive to make the most out of the 6 hours we have with your children each day!
Please encourage your students to continue reading at home each night as well as going on StudyIsland.com. It’s a great way to reinforce the standards your child is working on daily.
Meeting the Standards!
1. What are standards?
Each child should know how to do specific things by the end of each grade.
**Example: A third grader should know how to read and repeat back the meaning of the story by the end of the school year.
2. Where do I find the standards for my child’s grade?
Ask your child’s teacher or ask in the office or look under the parents section/curriculum on the district’s web site—www.washoe.k12.nv.us
3. What if my child doesn’t know the standards?
Talk to your child’s teacher about:
Where you can get extra help or tutoring
How you can help them at home
Some ways to help your child do better on Standardized Tests:
** Talk with them about school and what they’ve learned daily
** Read and write with them and discuss what’s been read
**Help them to connect their learning to real world activities and interests
** Remember that a single test is only one indicator of your child’s achievement
Some research-based parenting tips to increase success rates for ages 5-13:
· Building Resilience: helping children overcome problems. Resilience is the power to recover strength and spirit after disappointments and stress.
· Provide a positive, supporting up-bringing
· Let the children know that your love will remain strong, no-matter what happens
· Respond to them with words, hugs, and kisses. Loving them doesn’t mean buying them treats.
· Young children need dependability in their lives. Make routines at home and regular sleep and meal times.
· Use a positive statement: “Please use your inside voice.”
· Look for other family members, friends, or neighbors to spend time with your children.
· Reach out to professionals to help you with problems: teachers, counselors, coaches, church leaders etc..
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Principal's Updates November 2009
Happy November!! It’s been a busy couple of months and because of you, we have accomplished many goals already! Our PFA meetings have been great and full of information, goodies, guest speakers, and more! Please come join our monthly meetings and get all of our school happenings first hand!!
A special thank you to our Scarecrow Committee, whose time and efforts were absolutely incredible. The day was perfect and I’ve never seen so many smiling children!
Another BIG thank you to Paula Murphy and our entire Playground Committee for organizing, getting estimates, and moving forward with the new installation of our Playground Equipment.
Kathleen Moore and Erin Smith also wrote a grant and we are excited to announce that Grades 4-6 will be getting ActivBoards (SmartBoards) installed in the next couple of months with the help of the generous EL Cord Foundation paying for 5 and PFA paying for 2 of the boards.
We truly appreciate the continuation of having your children here every day, and on time. This really makes a difference in your child’s education and we value your support. A reminder when the students are tardy, they attend a “missed instruction” session during last recess. This is not “detention” or a punishment, but a make-up session for missed instructional time. We only have your students for a short amount of time and every instructional minute is precious to us.
We have started our “Student of the Month” lunch recognition program, which includes one-two students from each class chosen using various classroom criteria. The students will have a Port of Subs lunch with me on the last Friday of each month (typically) in the library. The lunch is for students only and is a time I truly look forward to spending with them! Your child will show you all of the “Student of the Month” goodies they receive if they are selected. A big “THANK YOU” to the Port of Subs in Shopper’s Square for their donation of sandwiches each month!
The State of Nevada, 5th grade writing test is coming up in January!! A great website for practicing/preparation at home is http://writingfix.com/Nevada_Writing_Exam.htm .
As many have noticed, we have some extra security measures in place at Jessie Beck. Doors to classrooms will remain locked during the school day. If you are planning to volunteer or pick up your student, please be sure to sign in the office first and wear your volunteer badge at all times while on campus. I have included a copy of our “Jessie Beck Codes” in the newsletter this month, which include the drills we have with the students approximately once per month. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding these security measures.
Please take advantage of Secret Witness 329.6666 to report any suspicious activity after school hours or weekends. Students and families are critical to collecting information. It is through your assistance that we can prevent crimes on our school grounds. Thank you!
Krissy Brown, Principal
A special thank you to our Scarecrow Committee, whose time and efforts were absolutely incredible. The day was perfect and I’ve never seen so many smiling children!
Another BIG thank you to Paula Murphy and our entire Playground Committee for organizing, getting estimates, and moving forward with the new installation of our Playground Equipment.
Kathleen Moore and Erin Smith also wrote a grant and we are excited to announce that Grades 4-6 will be getting ActivBoards (SmartBoards) installed in the next couple of months with the help of the generous EL Cord Foundation paying for 5 and PFA paying for 2 of the boards.
We truly appreciate the continuation of having your children here every day, and on time. This really makes a difference in your child’s education and we value your support. A reminder when the students are tardy, they attend a “missed instruction” session during last recess. This is not “detention” or a punishment, but a make-up session for missed instructional time. We only have your students for a short amount of time and every instructional minute is precious to us.
We have started our “Student of the Month” lunch recognition program, which includes one-two students from each class chosen using various classroom criteria. The students will have a Port of Subs lunch with me on the last Friday of each month (typically) in the library. The lunch is for students only and is a time I truly look forward to spending with them! Your child will show you all of the “Student of the Month” goodies they receive if they are selected. A big “THANK YOU” to the Port of Subs in Shopper’s Square for their donation of sandwiches each month!
The State of Nevada, 5th grade writing test is coming up in January!! A great website for practicing/preparation at home is http://writingfix.com/Nevada_Writing_Exam.htm .
As many have noticed, we have some extra security measures in place at Jessie Beck. Doors to classrooms will remain locked during the school day. If you are planning to volunteer or pick up your student, please be sure to sign in the office first and wear your volunteer badge at all times while on campus. I have included a copy of our “Jessie Beck Codes” in the newsletter this month, which include the drills we have with the students approximately once per month. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding these security measures.
Please take advantage of Secret Witness 329.6666 to report any suspicious activity after school hours or weekends. Students and families are critical to collecting information. It is through your assistance that we can prevent crimes on our school grounds. Thank you!
Krissy Brown, Principal
Friday, September 25, 2009
Flu Shots Available at Jessie Beck!!
Flu Shots are available at Jessie Beck on October 27th, 2009. Please sign up for a time slot by October 16th at the following website:
https://secure.flubusters.com
https://secure.flubusters.com
H1N1 Update
Dear Parents and Staff of Jessie Beck,
As you may know, flu can be spread easily from person to person. Therefore, we are taking steps to prevent the spread of flu at Jessie Beck for as long as possible, but, we need your help to accomplish this.
We are working closely with the county and state health departments to monitor flu conditions and make decisions about the best steps to take concerning our institution. We will keep you updated with new information as it becomes available to us.
For now, we are doing everything we can to keep our school operating as usual. Here are a few things you can do to help:
1. Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners also are effective.
2. Practice respiratory etiquette by covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow, sleeve or shoulder, not into your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth; germs are spread this way.
3. Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. A fever is a temperature taken with a thermometer that is equal to or greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius. Look for possible signs of fever: if the person feels very warm, has a flushed appearance, or is sweating or shivering.
4. Stay home if you have flu or flu-like illness for at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have a flushed appearance, or are sweating). This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medications (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen). Don’t go to class or work.
5. Talk with your health care providers about whether you should be vaccinated for seasonal flu. Also if you are at higher risk for flu complications from 2009 H1N1 flu, you should consider getting the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available. People at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 flu complications include pregnant women and people with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes). For more information about priority groups for vaccination, visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/acip.htm.
For the most up-to-date information on flu, visit www.flu.gov, or call 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636).
As you may know, flu can be spread easily from person to person. Therefore, we are taking steps to prevent the spread of flu at Jessie Beck for as long as possible, but, we need your help to accomplish this.
We are working closely with the county and state health departments to monitor flu conditions and make decisions about the best steps to take concerning our institution. We will keep you updated with new information as it becomes available to us.
For now, we are doing everything we can to keep our school operating as usual. Here are a few things you can do to help:
1. Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners also are effective.
2. Practice respiratory etiquette by covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow, sleeve or shoulder, not into your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth; germs are spread this way.
3. Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. A fever is a temperature taken with a thermometer that is equal to or greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius. Look for possible signs of fever: if the person feels very warm, has a flushed appearance, or is sweating or shivering.
4. Stay home if you have flu or flu-like illness for at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have a flushed appearance, or are sweating). This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medications (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen). Don’t go to class or work.
5. Talk with your health care providers about whether you should be vaccinated for seasonal flu. Also if you are at higher risk for flu complications from 2009 H1N1 flu, you should consider getting the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available. People at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 flu complications include pregnant women and people with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes). For more information about priority groups for vaccination, visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/acip.htm.
For the most up-to-date information on flu, visit www.flu.gov, or call 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636).
October News at Beck!
Just a reminder, the instructional time we have with your children is very important and we have a very strict attendance policy, again this year. Please make every effort to have your children here on time every day. If your child happens to be tardy, and it isn’t due to a medical appointment, he/she will be required to attend our “Missed Instruction Session” during last recess (2:00-2:15) the day of the tardy.
Thank you so much for your flexibility in our classroom re-arrangements. This is a difficult situation, which many schools were in this year due to enrollment numbers overall in WCSD. The transition will be a smooth one, and again, I owe that to all of you for your continuous open communication and involvement in our school.
We REALLY want to encourage your attendance at the Run For Education this year, on Sunday, October 18th. Our school makes money for every child who registers AND shows up the day of the race—which we use to pay for all PE activities as well as our Soccer Team! We have made a commitment to sponsor the first 20 students who register and return their forms! More information will come home! A free Jessie Beck t-shirt will be given to everyone who participates!
A recent study by Tom Loveless, an education expert in Washington, DC, revealed how important your help at home is, in the education of our children. We cannot do it alone. Some main points of this study include:
1. Accept Homework—it is essential for the success of your child. The average time spent on homework is approximately 10 minutes per day per grade level (ex. 30 minutes for 3rd graders, 60 for 6th graders).
2. School performance falls as time spent with friends increases. Parents need to convey high expectations at home and make school/homework a priority.
3. Cut back on sports if they interfere with school work. Again, make school priority number 1 !
4. Limit Television at home.
5. Be involved in your child’s education.
Thank you so much for your flexibility in our classroom re-arrangements. This is a difficult situation, which many schools were in this year due to enrollment numbers overall in WCSD. The transition will be a smooth one, and again, I owe that to all of you for your continuous open communication and involvement in our school.
We REALLY want to encourage your attendance at the Run For Education this year, on Sunday, October 18th. Our school makes money for every child who registers AND shows up the day of the race—which we use to pay for all PE activities as well as our Soccer Team! We have made a commitment to sponsor the first 20 students who register and return their forms! More information will come home! A free Jessie Beck t-shirt will be given to everyone who participates!
A recent study by Tom Loveless, an education expert in Washington, DC, revealed how important your help at home is, in the education of our children. We cannot do it alone. Some main points of this study include:
1. Accept Homework—it is essential for the success of your child. The average time spent on homework is approximately 10 minutes per day per grade level (ex. 30 minutes for 3rd graders, 60 for 6th graders).
2. School performance falls as time spent with friends increases. Parents need to convey high expectations at home and make school/homework a priority.
3. Cut back on sports if they interfere with school work. Again, make school priority number 1 !
4. Limit Television at home.
5. Be involved in your child’s education.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Teacher Assignments 09-10
Kam: Ms. Lowden
Kpm: Ms. Lowden
K Immersion: Mrs. Daniel
1st: Mrs. McCormick
1st : Mrs. Thaxton/Carrico
1st: Mrs. Condon
2nd: Mrs. Shoolroy/Schmidt
2nd: Mrs. Welch
2nd: Mrs. Temkin/Garman
2nd: Mrs. York
1st/2nd Rover: Mrs. Maples and Mrs O'Mara
3rd: Mrs. Hayes
3rd: Ms. Harper
3rd: Mrs. Hoffman
3rd: Mrs. Haygood
4th: Mrs. Espinosa
4th: Mrs. Kalleres
4th: Mr. Brisbois
5th: Mrs. Keller
5th: Mrs. Bland
5/6 Combo: Mrs. Serpa
6th: Ms. Smith
6th: Ms. Moore
Kpm: Ms. Lowden
K Immersion: Mrs. Daniel
1st: Mrs. McCormick
1st : Mrs. Thaxton/Carrico
1st: Mrs. Condon
2nd: Mrs. Shoolroy/Schmidt
2nd: Mrs. Welch
2nd: Mrs. Temkin/Garman
2nd: Mrs. York
1st/2nd Rover: Mrs. Maples and Mrs O'Mara
3rd: Mrs. Hayes
3rd: Ms. Harper
3rd: Mrs. Hoffman
3rd: Mrs. Haygood
4th: Mrs. Espinosa
4th: Mrs. Kalleres
4th: Mr. Brisbois
5th: Mrs. Keller
5th: Mrs. Bland
5/6 Combo: Mrs. Serpa
6th: Ms. Smith
6th: Ms. Moore
Welcome Back everyone! I hope you are enjoying the last part of your summer! I am excited to begin a new year with all of you, and if you are new to Jessie Beck, WELCOME to the BEST school in the WCSD!!
If you have not registered, NOW is the time so come into the office M-F between 9:00am and 3:00pm. Class lists will be posted inside the school, on a bulletin board in the front office the week before school starts. If you need to know your child's class assignment before then just e-mail me! Also, Supply Lists can be picked up in the office for each grade level.
School calendars will be sent home with the students on the first day of school. Our 1st-6th grade Back to School Night is Wed. 9/2 from 5:00pm -7:00pm so please mark your calendar! Kindergarten Back to School Night is Thursday 9/3 from 6-7pm. Please report to the Cafeteria first for a presentation then classrooms will be open after that!
Our Golf Tournament is quickly approaching! September 20th, at D'Andrea Golf Course! We need players, donations, and volunteers so please let us know if you can help by simply e-mailing me!
Our school goals and focus this year will be on the 4 A's!
If you have not registered, NOW is the time so come into the office M-F between 9:00am and 3:00pm. Class lists will be posted inside the school, on a bulletin board in the front office the week before school starts. If you need to know your child's class assignment before then just e-mail me! Also, Supply Lists can be picked up in the office for each grade level.
School calendars will be sent home with the students on the first day of school. Our 1st-6th grade Back to School Night is Wed. 9/2 from 5:00pm -7:00pm so please mark your calendar! Kindergarten Back to School Night is Thursday 9/3 from 6-7pm. Please report to the Cafeteria first for a presentation then classrooms will be open after that!
Our Golf Tournament is quickly approaching! September 20th, at D'Andrea Golf Course! We need players, donations, and volunteers so please let us know if you can help by simply e-mailing me!
Our school goals and focus this year will be on the 4 A's!
- Alignment: State Goals aligned with WSCD goals. WCSD goals aligned with High School Goals (Reno, in our case); High School Goals aligned with Middle School Goals (Swope, in our case); and Middle School Goals aligned with Elementary School Goals (Jessie Beck!)
- Accountability: We are creating an urgent focus on making sure our students will be the BEST they can be and will be held accountable to do so! Expectations of the students will be high and we need your support as parents!
- Accessibility: All Jessie Beck Staff will be accessible to ensure your student reaches his/her full potential.
- Achievement: Our students will continue to achieve high standards in all subject areas. Every student from Jessie Beck will be expected to graduate from high school, college ready!
See you on August 31st! We need Parents for Parent Patrol (outside Crosswalk duty) in the morning and afternoon for 15 minutes before/after school! Please let me know if you can help!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
End of the Year Updates!
We are quickly approaching the end of the year...hard to believe! Please notice the following important dates:
May 1st: Art Show and Barbeque! Come join us for a barbeque from 11:45-1:00. $3.00 for children and $3.50 for adults!
May 4-8th: Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers!!
May 5th: Oscar Night at UNR!
May 12th: PFA Meeting...come cast your vote for next years' Board!
May 14th: 4th/5th grade Music Program for Parents
May 15th: Early Release Day! Silent Auction "FUNd the arts!" Paella Dinner by renown chef, Gerard Nebesky; Wine provided by the Vintage Wine Shop; DJ Joel Mueller; Beer provide by Silver Peak! Adult-Only event from 6-9pm at the California Bldg. at Idewild Park. Tickets can be purchased at Jessie Beck for $35.00 per person.
May 21st : 4-5-6th Talent Show!
May 25th: Memorial Day, no school
May 29th: Honor Roll Field Trip!
June 1st: 6th Grade Celebration!
June 2nd: Field Day!
June 3rd: Last Day of School and Early Release Day 12:50pm! Thank you for another GREAT year! :-)
***Mark your calendars for our Golf Tournament in the fall! September 20th, 2009 at D'Andrea Golf Course
May 1st: Art Show and Barbeque! Come join us for a barbeque from 11:45-1:00. $3.00 for children and $3.50 for adults!
May 4-8th: Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers!!
May 5th: Oscar Night at UNR!
May 12th: PFA Meeting...come cast your vote for next years' Board!
May 14th: 4th/5th grade Music Program for Parents
May 15th: Early Release Day! Silent Auction "FUNd the arts!" Paella Dinner by renown chef, Gerard Nebesky; Wine provided by the Vintage Wine Shop; DJ Joel Mueller; Beer provide by Silver Peak! Adult-Only event from 6-9pm at the California Bldg. at Idewild Park. Tickets can be purchased at Jessie Beck for $35.00 per person.
May 21st : 4-5-6th Talent Show!
May 25th: Memorial Day, no school
May 29th: Honor Roll Field Trip!
June 1st: 6th Grade Celebration!
June 2nd: Field Day!
June 3rd: Last Day of School and Early Release Day 12:50pm! Thank you for another GREAT year! :-)
***Mark your calendars for our Golf Tournament in the fall! September 20th, 2009 at D'Andrea Golf Course
Monday, March 30, 2009
April Updates!
April News!
1. Jessie Beck has been selected to run a "Pilot Healthy Lunch Program"; beginning May 1st through the end of the school year. Men Wielding Fire will be providing our hot lunch food as part of the Pilot. I will get the details to you as soon as I have them :-) Thank you to Lesslie Bauer for her efforts in helping JB be chosen. We are the only school in WCSD to be a part of this pilot!
We are excited to be a part of this program and need staff/parent input on effectiveness. We want to keep a close eye on student behavior, grades, etc...for data points of the pilot.
2. New Security Cameras/System being installed over Spring Break. Soccer goals donated by Reno HS; Tholl Fence still making new ones so we have 2 sets! Hooray!
3. Grade level Teacher Assignments for next year: See website for Placement Procedures; No Teacher Requests, just preference forms.
Kam: Open
Kpm: Ms. Lowden
K Immersion: Mrs. Daniel
1st: Mrs. McCormick
1st : Mrs. Thaxton/Carrico
1st: Mrs. Condon
2nd: Mrs. Shoolroy/Schmidt
2nd: Mrs. Welch
2nd: Mrs. Temkin/Garman
2nd: Mrs. York
1st/2nd Rover: Mrs. Maples and Mrs O'Mara
3rd: Mrs. Hayes
3rd: Ms. Harper
3rd: Mrs. Hoffman
3rd: Mrs. Haygood
4th: Mrs. Espinosa
4th: Mrs. Kalleres
4th: Mr. Brisbois
5th: Mrs. Keller
5th: Mrs. Bland
5/6 combo: Mrs. Serpa
6th: Ms. Smith
6th: Ms. Moore
Congratulations to our Science Fair Winners!
**Victoria Rankin and Danica Mathew for the E-Z Bag Holder : 1st Place Regional Inventions winners!!
**Madeline McGwire for the "It Won't Stop Growing" Project: 1st Place Regional winner for Scientific Method
**Ethan Champagne: Honorable Mention for his Driving Distraction project! (Scientific Method)
**1st and 2nd Place Planetarium award: Mrs. Hayes Class Project; Depth vs. Diameter Crater Version
**Sam Georgeson: Honorable Mention for his "How Does the Location of Weight on a Pinewood Derby Car Affect Its Speed" Project!
1. Jessie Beck has been selected to run a "Pilot Healthy Lunch Program"; beginning May 1st through the end of the school year. Men Wielding Fire will be providing our hot lunch food as part of the Pilot. I will get the details to you as soon as I have them :-) Thank you to Lesslie Bauer for her efforts in helping JB be chosen. We are the only school in WCSD to be a part of this pilot!
We are excited to be a part of this program and need staff/parent input on effectiveness. We want to keep a close eye on student behavior, grades, etc...for data points of the pilot.
2. New Security Cameras/System being installed over Spring Break. Soccer goals donated by Reno HS; Tholl Fence still making new ones so we have 2 sets! Hooray!
3. Grade level Teacher Assignments for next year: See website for Placement Procedures; No Teacher Requests, just preference forms.
Kam: Open
Kpm: Ms. Lowden
K Immersion: Mrs. Daniel
1st: Mrs. McCormick
1st : Mrs. Thaxton/Carrico
1st: Mrs. Condon
2nd: Mrs. Shoolroy/Schmidt
2nd: Mrs. Welch
2nd: Mrs. Temkin/Garman
2nd: Mrs. York
1st/2nd Rover: Mrs. Maples and Mrs O'Mara
3rd: Mrs. Hayes
3rd: Ms. Harper
3rd: Mrs. Hoffman
3rd: Mrs. Haygood
4th: Mrs. Espinosa
4th: Mrs. Kalleres
4th: Mr. Brisbois
5th: Mrs. Keller
5th: Mrs. Bland
5/6 combo: Mrs. Serpa
6th: Ms. Smith
6th: Ms. Moore
Congratulations to our Science Fair Winners!
**Victoria Rankin and Danica Mathew for the E-Z Bag Holder : 1st Place Regional Inventions winners!!
**Madeline McGwire for the "It Won't Stop Growing" Project: 1st Place Regional winner for Scientific Method
**Ethan Champagne: Honorable Mention for his Driving Distraction project! (Scientific Method)
**1st and 2nd Place Planetarium award: Mrs. Hayes Class Project; Depth vs. Diameter Crater Version
**Sam Georgeson: Honorable Mention for his "How Does the Location of Weight on a Pinewood Derby Car Affect Its Speed" Project!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Soccer Season is Starting!
Soccer season is starting! Please wear Red/Blue and come support our team!
Jessie Beck Elementary School
Soccer Schedule
Jessie Beck vs. Virginia Palmer – April 9
Jessie Beck vs. Donner Springs – April 23
(away game)
Jessie Beck vs. Bailey Charter School – April 30 (away game)
Jessie Beck vs. Alice Smith – May 7
Jessie Beck vs. Westergard – May 14
(away game)
Jessie Beck vs. Dodson – May 21
****Please note all games begin at
12:00 p.m. and last about an hour!
Jessie Beck Elementary School
Soccer Schedule
Jessie Beck vs. Virginia Palmer – April 9
Jessie Beck vs. Donner Springs – April 23
(away game)
Jessie Beck vs. Bailey Charter School – April 30 (away game)
Jessie Beck vs. Alice Smith – May 7
Jessie Beck vs. Westergard – May 14
(away game)
Jessie Beck vs. Dodson – May 21
****Please note all games begin at
12:00 p.m. and last about an hour!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
2009 Updates!
Thank you to all who participated/donated to our Cookie Dough Fundraiser! We met our goal and are getting a new alarm system put in at Jessie Beck! We also are having soccer goals built for our soccer field which should be completed within 2 weeks! Thank you to Lanny Hershenow, for coordinating, counting money, and being such a special part of Jessie Beck!!
We also have purchased an online product called "Study Island" designed to help your child master the standards specific to his or her grade level! The website is www.studyisland.com and you teacher (grades 4-6 only) has your child's user name and password! Please use this tool anywhere Internet access is available to help your child master the state standards!!
Speaking of the State Standards...Our State Criterion Referenced Tests are quickly approaching (3/2-3/6). It is very important your child be here during that week...The tests are mandated by the State of Nevada for grades 3-6. The CRT's test the standards for your child's grade level; so these tests are used by our school to determine instructional focus. A scale score of 300 is required to "pass" the CRT. If your child scores below a 300 on the CRT, he/she will be given extra interventions next school year to be sure the standards are mastered. Our focus is EARLY INTERVENTION and your child's achievement is our ultimate goal.
Thank you for having your child to school on time, fed a healthy breakfast, and well-rested during CRT week. He/She needs to be at optimal performance level this week to ensure success.
A special "Thank You" to Barry Wardell, a JB Parent and our Soccer Coach this year! Please come support our Jessie Beck Soccer Team on Fridays. I will post a schedule as soon as we receive it! :-)
Your continued support is appreciated and I'm truly thankful for such wonderful parents, students, staff, and community!!!
We also have purchased an online product called "Study Island" designed to help your child master the standards specific to his or her grade level! The website is www.studyisland.com and you teacher (grades 4-6 only) has your child's user name and password! Please use this tool anywhere Internet access is available to help your child master the state standards!!
Speaking of the State Standards...Our State Criterion Referenced Tests are quickly approaching (3/2-3/6). It is very important your child be here during that week...The tests are mandated by the State of Nevada for grades 3-6. The CRT's test the standards for your child's grade level; so these tests are used by our school to determine instructional focus. A scale score of 300 is required to "pass" the CRT. If your child scores below a 300 on the CRT, he/she will be given extra interventions next school year to be sure the standards are mastered. Our focus is EARLY INTERVENTION and your child's achievement is our ultimate goal.
Thank you for having your child to school on time, fed a healthy breakfast, and well-rested during CRT week. He/She needs to be at optimal performance level this week to ensure success.
A special "Thank You" to Barry Wardell, a JB Parent and our Soccer Coach this year! Please come support our Jessie Beck Soccer Team on Fridays. I will post a schedule as soon as we receive it! :-)
Your continued support is appreciated and I'm truly thankful for such wonderful parents, students, staff, and community!!!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Registration for 09-10
Kindergarten and First grade registration begins May 4th! Call the office for more information!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
January and February Updates!
Happy New Year everyone! We are excited about the progress we have made so far and are looking forward to the second half of our year with your students!
1/16 Science Fair Entry Forms are due! Please remind your students!
1/19 No School--Martin Luther King Day
1/23 We will have a special Author here today for the students! It's an early release day today and Report Cards come home!
1/28 Our UNR Science Practicum Students start working in our classrooms and teaching us how to become little scientists!
1/30 Student of the Month Lunch! Thank you to Port of Subs on Plumb for sponsoring this!
2/5 Cookie Dough Fundraiser Starts! Yum Yum!
2/13 Early Release Day
2/17 Skate Night 5:30-7:30pm!
2/19 Science Fair Family Night! Come to school and see all of our wonderful Science Fair Projects!
1/16 Science Fair Entry Forms are due! Please remind your students!
1/19 No School--Martin Luther King Day
1/23 We will have a special Author here today for the students! It's an early release day today and Report Cards come home!
1/28 Our UNR Science Practicum Students start working in our classrooms and teaching us how to become little scientists!
1/30 Student of the Month Lunch! Thank you to Port of Subs on Plumb for sponsoring this!
2/5 Cookie Dough Fundraiser Starts! Yum Yum!
2/13 Early Release Day
2/17 Skate Night 5:30-7:30pm!
2/19 Science Fair Family Night! Come to school and see all of our wonderful Science Fair Projects!
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