Warrior News Volume 1, Issue 1 Linwood Public Charter School Inside this issue: Tips for a Great Year Candy Donations Student Life Events Flu Season 2 2 2 3 Parent –Teacher Con- 3 ference Special points of interest:  Parent -Teacher Conference: No School for students  Professional Development: Students will be dismissed at 12 noon.  Fall Break: Monday, October 20, 2014 - No School Friday, October 10, 2014 The Director’s Corner It is an honor and privilege to serve such outstanding students, parents, and faculty that make up the community of Linwood Public Charter School. At LPCS, I think you will feel and experience a sense of excitement as you walk through the halls of our school. I hope that you will feel welcomed as you become involved with your child’s school experiences. Throughout the school year you can stay on top of your child’s progress through Parent-Teacher Conferences and communication with your child’s Academic Quality Controller (AQC). Look for diaries coming home from school each day— newsletters, invitations, updates, tips, and reminders. Your communication with us is very important. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s AQC, whenever you have a question or concern. I know you will take Theme part in your child’s education by inquiring about their time spent at school. Get involved as they complete their homework or seek your help on special projects. Encourage your child to read at least 20 minutes every night, and quiz them on their notes. I am confident that your child will demonstrate greater motivation as you continue to show interest in their academic and social experiences. 2014: Lights, Camera, Action! We will certainly work on our end to provide your child with the best education possible. Let’s work together to make this an excellent school year in every way! Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Vickie Carroll LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WORLD OF SABIS® ... SABIS® Educational System SABIS® Educational Systems www.sabis.net manages Linwood Public Charter School as well as 80+ other schools with approximately 60,000+ students in 15 countries and over 4,500 employees around the world. The distinguishing mark of our schools is the implementation of the SABIS ® Educational System. It is a system that offers a rigorous, internationally-oriented, college-preparatory curriculum for students aged 3 to 18+ focusing primarily on the core subjects of English, mathematics, sciences, and world languages. Page 2 Warrior News Counselor’s Corner Tips for a Great School Year! Linwood Public Charter School is a wonderful, exciting adventure. Kindergarten and first grade students are exposed to structured and organized learning environments while middle school students have more freedom, independence, and responsibility. Both groups have fun and learn Counselor’s are here for guida great deal. No ance. matter what the grade level, many students may feel a little anxiety about the school year. Below are some tips that may ease the anxiety and help make this year a great one. Be in school every day. Attendance is the #1 success factor. Be organized. Every student has more than one teacher. Keep up with everything by bringing a backpack to school.. Get involved in school activities. Getting involved in activities will help you meet new people, develop new skills, and have fun. Take advantage of tutoring opportunities. After school tutoring will help strengthen those skills in subjects where you may need a little extra help. Give your best effort every day. Work hard in your classes. You want to have an academic record that you can be proud of. Use these tips to have a great school year! Romilda Jenkins, Counselor Aundrial Booker, Social Worker Candy Donations Parent Connection will sponsor our Halloween Boo Bag sell, which is fast approaching on October 31, 2014.We are requesting donations from teachers, staff, and parents to assist with making this a successful fundraising event. Please donate any and all varieties of candy. Please send your donations to Mrs. Williams by October 27th. Boo Bags are on sale now for $1. Dead- line to purchase a Boo-Bag is Friday, October 24. and support of Parent Connection! Thanks in advance for your donation on e r a ags B o Bo .. . e l a S From the Student Life Office October 22: Donuts with Dads (6:30am for 6th—8th Gr.) (7:30am for K—1st Gr.) October 30: Pizza by the Slice (All Grade Levels) October 31: Fall Harvest Dance (6th 8th Gr. Only) Box Top for Education Please continue to collect/send box tops, coke product-bottle caps, Capri Sun and Kool-Aid Jammer pouches. The school will receive materials, supplies and monetary donations for school use. Remain on the lookout for more ways you can assist us with fundraising. Fun Happens in Student Life... Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 3 Health Watch Don’t Let the Flu Get Your Child If your child has ever had the flu, you know how bad it can make you feel. To help avoid all that misery — as well as possible health complications — doctors now recommend that all teens through age 18 get a flu vaccine every year. The flu season is from November to April, with most cases occurring between late December and early March, but the vaccine is usually offered between September and mid-November. Getting the shot before the flu season is in full force gives the body a chance to build up immunity or protection from the virus. The Linwood SchoolBased Health Center will begin offering flu shots to all students within the upcoming weeks. Flu shot consent forms will be sent home during the first week of October. Parents must complete and sign the consent form in order to have their child(ren) receive the flu shot. Remember that the single best way to protect your child against the flu is to have him/her vaccinated each year. Parents may contact the Health Center at 868-4552 to have questions answered regarding the flu shot. Get Your Flu Shot, This Season! Con r e ch is Tea Day ! t en ce ng Par feren oachi r p Ap From the Desk of The Academic Quality Controller’s (AQC) After School/Extended Day Tutoring Parent-Teacher Conference Day will be Friday, October 17 from 8:00a.m. 4:45p.m. Contact the front office or your designated AQC to schedule an appointment to meet with your child’s teacher. track for postsecondary success. PARCC focuses on the Common Core State Standards and is given in ELA and math. Step 4: Choose the grade level you desire your child to practice Please visit the following site for practice: http:// practice.parcc.testnav.com (6th - 8th Grade) This year your child will take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). The PARCC high stakes quality assessments will allow parents and educators to see how children are progressing in school and whether they are on This site gives students and parents access to PARCC style questions. Please contact your child’s Academic Quality Controller (AQC) if you have any questions regarding your child’s academic progress. 6th Grade: Mrs. Cruse - 683-2578 Step 2: Click practice tests. 7th Grade: Mr. Montellano - 683-2530 Step 3: Choose English Language Arts or mathematics 8th Grade: Ms. Wilson - 683-2542 Linwood Public Charter School 401 West 70th Street Visit Us on the web: linwood-sabis.net Shreveport, LA 71106 Phone: 318.683.2500 Fax: 318.865.0452 K - 1st Grade: Ms. Johnson - 683-2537 Step 1: Enter the link into the browser. For all of the latest information on upcoming events...please Like Us on Facebook @ linwood charter. Business Name Primary Business Address Address Line 2 Address Line 3 Address Line 4 This would be a good place to insert a short paragraph about your organizat ion. It might include the purpose of the organization , its mission, founding date, and a brief history. 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