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December 2013/January 2014
Kindergarten News
Happy New Year! Welcome Back! The Santa pictures were a great success. Thank
you for supporting our trip to the zoo in May. And the Kindergarten Winter
Program was wonderful. It was a night to remember. The kindergarteners have
hopped right into the New Year. They are working hard in our language arts
program studying “Neighborhoods”. We are also learning all 52
letters and 26 letter sounds. We have been putting the letter
sounds together to blend words. Some words we have been
blending are: mud, rat, men, and fun. Our new January sight
words are: are, is, for, you. In math, we are counting and
recognizing numbers to 20. Please remember to practice your
kindergarten flash cards.
Kindergarten Registration
Monday, March 24 & Tuesday, March 25
*Please CALL starting Monday, March 17 to schedule an appointment.
On the day of your appointment, please bring:
*Child you are registering
*Immunization Card
*Legal Birth Certificate
Under California law, all kindergarten students registering for the 2014/2015 school year must be age
5 by September 1, 2014. Students born between September 2– December 2 are eligible for a two
year Transitional Kindergarten program.
*Students that are currently enrolled in the Transitional Kindergarten program will automatically
be enrolled in Kindergarten.
Arbuckle Elementary
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December TK/Kindergarten Awards
Mrs. Ehrke
Mrs. Nerli
Yarely Ruiz– Outstanding Letter and Sound
Knowledge
Natalie Saavedra– Outstanding Effort on School
Work and Great Behavior
Gerardo Ambriz– Outstanding Letter and
Sound Knowledge
Ingrid Rivera– Outstanding Effort on School Work
and Great Behavior
Jose Padilla– Outstanding Letter and Sound
Knowledge
Alina Rodriguez– Outstanding Effort on School
Work and Great Behavior
Mrs. Stassi
Mrs. Lambertson
Charlie Wayman– Excellence in Reading and
Language Arts
Esmeralda Garcia– Excellence in Blending Sounds
Together
Sofia Rubio– Excellence in Blending Sounds
Together
Tomas Mendoza– Excellence in Blending Sounds
Together
Johnny Barnette– Excellence in Math
January TK/Kindergarten Awards
Mrs. Ehrke
Mrs. Nerli
Alexis Ambriz– Following Directions During
Workshop and Very Helpful and Compassionate
Valeria Moreno– Outstanding Reading Achievement
Alex Rodriguez– Great Letter Sound Knowledge
and Outstanding Blending
Madeline Blackthorne– Outstanding Kindness
and Friendship and Counting to 100
Aaron Boughton– Outstanding Letter and Sound
Knowledge
Mrs. Stassi
Emily Fernandez– Outstanding Achievement in
Math
Carter Hartill– Outstanding Helper and Good
Behavior
Mrs. Lambertson
Noemi Molina– Outstanding Progress in Letter
Recognition and Letter Sounds
Adan Silva– Outstanding Math Skills
Marely Garcia– Outstanding Progress in Letter
Recognition and Letter Sounds
Elizabeth Campiz– Excellence in Blending and
Sight Words
Jordan Cisneros– Outstanding Progress in Sight
Words
Giorgie Williams– Outstanding Writing Skills
Page 3
Cool School News
First Grade December Awards
Mrs. Jansen
Ms. Ricks
Emanuel Duran– Outstanding Improvement
in Reading
Nallely Ambriz– Being a Star Reader
Carla Moreno– Outstanding Improvement
in Reading
Ricardo Aldana Salazar– Being a Star
Reader
Yasmin Ruiz– Outstanding Improvement in
Reading
Mrs. Mingarelli (Hartman)
Amelia Wilson– Being a Star Reader
Mrs. Corona
James Sanders– Reading Success
Hannah Swiere– Reading Improvement
Jasmine Cervantes– Perseverance and
Hard Work in Reading
Dominic Dorantes– Rocket Math Star
Maicey Hoebel– Reading Success
Audrey Washburn– Excellence in Reading
First Grade January Awards
Mrs. Jansen
Ms. Ricks
Ahmad Karim– Outstanding Effort in
Reading
Saleh Yafai– Excellence in Reading
Jocelyn Ramos– Outstanding Effort in
Reading
Ashly Tinoco– Being a Star Helper
Joselyn Huitron– Outstanding Effort in
Reading
Ciera Fong Dye– Being a Model Student
Mrs. Corona
Miguel Arias– Perseverance in Reading
Mrs. Mingarelli
Brenda Granados– Excellent Work Ethic
and Attitude
Ramon Raya– Excellent Attitude and Self
Control
Yoseline Moreno Sanchez– Happy Helper
Award
Rodrigo Francisco– Outstanding Citizenship and
Hard Work
Mariali Corona– Outstanding Citizenship and
Hard Work
Arbuckle Elementary
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Second Grade December Awards
Mrs. Cherry
Mrs. Arens
Sergio Ruiz– Improving Work Habits
Alfonso Orozco- Academic Growth in All Areas
Ava Barrett– Excellent Writing Skills
Edith Anderson– Academic Growth in All Areas
Jacob Delgadillo– Excellent Math Skills
Marlene Jauregui– Academic Growth in All Areas
Ms. Azevedo
Ms. Barham
Anthony Morones– Great Improvement in
Classroom Behavior
Rodney Hofhenke– Explaining Reasoning
Robert Tacza Salvatierra– Outstanding
Achievement in Mathematics
Eduardo Ramos– Improvement in Reading
Isabel Medina– All Around Academic
Achievement in Language Arts and Mathematics
Sebastian Mendoza– Improvement in Reading
Gabriel Gonzalez– Improvement in Reading
Second Grade January Awards
Mrs. Cherry
Mrs. Arens
Alejandro Orozco- Improved Reading
Comprehension Skills
Liliana Huerta- Perseverance and Hard Worker
in Class
Alejandro Gonzalez– Improved Reading
Comprehension Skills
Angelina Alvarez– Being a Leader and Hard
Worker in Class
Aimee Martinez– Improved Reading
Comprehension Skills
Everett White– Improved Reading Skills
Ms. Azevedo
Liliana Lievanos– Citizenship Award
Daniel Carranza– Outstanding Achievement in
Language Arts
Nicolette Jones– All Around Academic
Achievement in Language Arts and Mathematics
Ms. Barham
Alexandria Shadinger– Improvement in Reading
Erick Reyes– Improvement in Study Skills
Jamie Figueroa– Outstanding Motivation in
Reading
Arbuckle Elementary
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Third Grade December Awards
Mrs. Foster
Ms. McCarthy
Gabriela Paiz– Villanueva– Responsibility and
Commitment to Learning and Improvement in
Reading
Katie Jimenez– Excellence in Reading
Comprehension
Cindy Corona– Enthusiasm for Learning and
Excellence in Math
Joseph Saavedra– Mastery of Multiplication
Gracie Langlois– Excellent Thinking Skills and
Superb Writing and Problem Solver
Mr. Saunders
Veronica Duarte– Mastery of Multiplication
Daniel Calderon– Excellence in Math Facts
Julian Camberos– Excellence in Math Facts
Mrs. Hall
Leonardo Iniguez– Being a Master on Division
Jade Smith– Being Master on Division
Luke Myers– Being Master on Division
Yesenia Barajas– Being Master on Division
Third Grade January Awards
Mrs. Foster
Cristian Garcia– Perseverance in Getting Work
Completed
Javier Villarruel– Excellent Thinking Ability and
Willingness to Share Strategies
Mrs. Hall
Rudy Tapia Gutierrez– Perseverance in
Problem Solving
Esmeralda Lopez Cortez– Perseverance in
Problem Solving
Salvador Martinez– Always Being Ready to
Learn and Trying His Best
Jocelyn Medina– Perseverance in Problem
Solving
Mr. Saunders
Ms. McCarthy
Jesse Mendez– Excellence in Writing
Deana Martinez– Excellence in Writing
Armando Palomares– Excellence in Writing
Diego Piña Paiz– Improvement in
Comprehension
Connor Murphy– Improvement in
Comprehension
Andrea Barba– Improvement in
Comprehension
Page 6
Cool School News
Fourth Grade December Awards
Mrs. Cano
Ms. Fritz
Brissa Orozco– Excellence in Mathematics
Gicelle Condrey– Outstanding Effort and
Achievement
Nataly Hernandez– Excellence in Mathematics
Jacqueline Murillo– Excellence in Mathematics
Rocco Olhiser– Being Responsible for His
Learning
Guillermo Jauregui– Excellent Effort and
Achievement
Jaylianna Valencia– Improved Behavior and
Outstanding Effort
Emili Moreno– Exceptional Effort in Writing
and Math
Ms. Conrado
Iain Kalfsbeek– Critical Thinking in
Mathematics
Alexis Palomares– Critical Thinking in
Mathematics
Leah Ferrara– Taking Responsibility for
Her Learning
Christopher Gauna- Taking Responsibility
for His Learning
Mrs. Carter
Hailey Swiere– Positive Attitude and Excellent
Effort
Anjolie Wiederhold– Excellent Math Reasoning
Thalia Lopez– Excellent Math Reasoning
Belsazar Haro– Improved Effort and Focus
Fourth Grade January Awards
Mrs. Cano
Ms. Conrado
Ryssa Kley– Always Thriving to School
Alberto Vargas– Excellence in Reading
Comprehension
Armando Ramirez– Outstanding Improvement
in Reading
Bryce Zapien– Outstanding Improvement in
Reading
Jaqueline Hernandez– Outstanding
Improvement in Reading
Mrs. Carter
Jack Ehrke– Improved Effort in Writing
Grant Grimmer– Improved Effort in Writing
Holly Doherty– Excellent Motivation in Reading
Valentino Serafini– Critical Thinking in
Mathematics
Ms. Fritz
Gus Doherty- Outstanding Achievement in
Reading Comprehension
Beck Kilgore- Outstanding Achievement in
Reading Comprehension
Brianda Paez- Outstanding Achievement in
Reading Comprehension
Arbuckle Elementary
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Fifth Grade December Awards
Mrs. Langlois
Mrs. Hansen
Dulce Sandoval– Being an Amazing
Reader
Nathan VanLaningham– Excellent
Improvement in Math Concepts
Celeste Lievanos– Always Supporting
Her Thinking with Evidence and Support
Cristian Calderon- Excellent Improvement
in Math Concepts
Kylie Howell– Always Supporting His
Thinking with Evidence and Support
Lizbeth Calderon- Excellent Improvement
in Math Concepts
Ms. Scott
Mauricio Ordaz– Excellence in
Mathematics
District & School Website:
http://pierce.schooldesk.net
Arian Hernandez– Excellence in
Mathematics
http://pierce.aes.schooldesk.net
Lydia Bauer– Excellence in Mathematics
Fifth Grade January Awards
Mrs. Langlois
Mrs. Hansen
Eduardo Hernandez– Outstanding,
Organized, and Responsible Student
Diego Torres– Outstanding Improvement in
Fluency and SRI Scores
Mixery Ambriz- Outstanding, Organized,
and Responsible Student
Eric Lopez- Outstanding Improvement in
Fluency and SRI Scores
Jakob Navarrete– Outstanding
Classroom Participation
Lizbeth Calderon– Excellent Perseverance and
Hard Work in Mathematics
Alejandro Almanza– Hard Work and
Effort
Maricela Reyes-Ortiz– Excellent Perseverance
and Hard Work with Reaching the Reading
Challenge each Month
Ms. Scott
Fabiola Robles-Jacobo– Over 100 Point
Growth in SRI
Eric Rocha- Over 100 Point Growth in SRI
Rudy Camberos– Over 100 Point Growth
in SRI
Lyzette Azevedo- Over 100 Point Growth
in SRI
Page 8
Cool School News
First Grade News
The One Hundred Days of School presentations were wonderful!
Please continue to work on oral presentations because the
students will be giving another presentation this spring!
Thank you for attending the First Grade Family Night. It was
wonderful to see our students and their families reading
together! We had a great time!
Our students have been working very hard. In math they have been comparing
numbers and adding two-digit numbers. In language arts, we have learned how to
decode long vowel words. All students are working on
monitoring. They are listening and looking at their reading to
check if they are right or wrong.
Reading Counts is in full swing. Many students are now taking
quizzes and earning points. All students have made amazing
progress in their reading. We are so proud of all of our
awesome readers!
February is a very important month! Our students will be preparing for 2nd
Trimester assessments. Please continue to read and work with them at home.
We appreciate everything our families do to help our students succeed.
Second Grade News
We’ve been working hard in second grade this month! We finished up our
reading unit Express Yourself, where we learned how we can express
ourselves through things like writing and dance. Now we are reading about
ways we can work together. In math we’ve been working on place value to 100,
have continued to work hard at learning our addition and subtraction facts, and
are starting to do 3 digit addition and subtraction problems. We want to remind
everyone that the computer lab is now open before school from 7:50-8:10 Monday
-Thursday. The computer lab is a great way for us to work on our math facts by
playing Fast Math and also is a great place to play Lexia and take Reading
Counts Quizzes. We look forward to learning several new things this month!
Arbuckle Elementary
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Third Grade News
Third graders are just completing our third unit in Treasures. The teachers have been
adapting the activities to better match our new Common Core standards. The unit
theme was Express Yourself and all of the stories were about how different individuals
expressed themselves. The students learned how to look at things from a different point
of view, how to search the internet for information and decide what sources were reliable
and valid. The students also wrote many letters, including thank you letters, letters to
parents requesting specific gifts for Christmas, and then finally a letter to a character
from a story they read.
In math the students completed the multiplication and division topics. Parents should
continue to make sure the students keep the facts sharp by asking them answers to
problems or using flash cards. The class also has completed a topic on patterns. They
had to figure out geometric and numerical patterns and explain what the rule was so
that they could determine the next numbers that would follow the rule and complete the
pattern. Third graders are now on to geometry. They will be learning many new
vocabulary words and must know the terms well to be able to explain how shapes are
related and why they are included in certain categories. Please ask your students about
these new vocabulary words and ask them to relate them to objects in the real world.
Finally, the third grade will be performing for a short Third Grade Family Night. The
students will be asked to wear a white shirt and dark pants or skirt. The performance
will be on February 12 at 5:30. It should last about 30 minutes, and you will be able to
see your children EXPRESS themselves using dance, poetry, or song.
Fourth Grade News
Fourth graders started off 2014 with a positive attitude and excitement
towards learning! We are busy using our reading strategies to read and
understand informational text. During their 4th grade year, students have to
become more independent readers. Students are working in groups to read,
understand, and present information about California Native Americans. They
also have the opportunity to do some hands on activities to experience what
life would have been like for the Native Americans.
In math, 4th grade is focusing on fractions. Students are learning many
different strategies to visualize and manipulate fractions. They are also
applying what they learn about fractions to real-life situations and
understanding the importance of fractions in everyday life. Please ask your
student about how they might have to use fractions in places other than
school.
Arbuckle Elementary
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Fifth Grade News
By: Sierra Murphy and Celeste Lievanos
In fifth grade we are learning how to multiply fractions by fractions. Also,
we are learning the parts of the digestive system in science. In
P.E. we are learning how to pass and bump the volleyball to
our partners with Mr. Gomez. Mr. Rector, our music teacher, is
teaching us how to play music with recorders,
and we receive stars as we pass each level. In
the library, we are checking out books that are challenging
because our February reading challenge is 25,000 words. On
February 12, we will be starting the D.A.R.E. Program with
Officer Knutson from the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office.
D.A.R.E. stands for Drug, Abuse, Resistance, and Education.
That’s all for Fifth Grade News!
See you next time!
DRESS CODE REMINDER
By you using Nugget /Food 4 Less scrip cards
we have received $39.82 for the month of
December. Thank you for supporting our
school.
*If you need a scrip card for either
Nugget or Food 4 Less, please stop by
the office and pick one up. Remember
1% of your total purchase
will go to the school.
Please be conscious of large logos
when purchasing jackets and
sweatshirts for the cooler weather.
The dress code applies to this
outerwear as well.
Thank you in advance for
complying with the district code.
Arbuckle Elementary
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Mr. Gomez’
Excellence in Physical
Education Awards
For keeping classroom clean
and clutter free
Dec.- Mrs. Nerli’s & Mrs. Ehrke’s Class
Mrs. Hansen’s Class
Jan.- Mrs. Jansen’s Class
Mrs. Hall’s Class
TK & Kindergarten
Dec.– Valentin Cano, Samantha Martinez,
Christopher Medina & Nathan Gomez
Jan.– Gilberto Figueroa, Eric Cano,
Jazlyne Guzman & Alexis Ambriz
1st Grade
Dec.- Owen Brian, Lino Vazquez,
Nathaniel Maddera & J.D. Ambriz
Jan.– MariElena Castro, Joaquin Olhiser,
Dominic Dorantes & Juan Marmolejo
2nd Grade
Dec.– Brody Wayman, Caleb Akins,
Thomas Collins & Nicolette Jones
For showing good character by being a safe bus rider
Driver Mrs. Garcia:
Dec.- Keith Grimmer
Driver Mrs. White:
Dec.– Jovani Rodriguez & Christian Ambriz-Herrera
Jan.– Erick Montañez & Jovani Rodriguez
Jan.– Ava Barrett, Dominic Bordios,
Rebecca Whitehair & Angelina Alvarez
3rd Grade
Dec.– Sebastian Ambriz, Giovanni Moreno,
Daniel Rubio & Cynthia Corona
Jan.– Daisy Luna, Gabriel Sanchez, Esmeralda
Driver Mr. Lauppe:
Dec.– Thalia Lopez & Luis Rangel
4th Grade
Driver Mrs. Peters:
Dec.– Jessica Vargas & Alex Harrizon
Jan.– Jesus Huitron & Jessica Lopez
Dec.– Ryan Travis, Fernando Valencia, Ryssa Kley
& Bryce Murphy
Driver Mr. Alexander:
Dec.– Rodrigo Francisco & Esmeralda Lopez-Cortez
Jan.– Wafa Yafai & Jett Schultz
Driver Ms. Lemen:
Dec.– David Sandoval & Daniel Salud
Jan.– Brissa Orozco & Vaughn Myers
Jan.– Chloe Williams, Sotero Agustin,
Fabian Ayala & Ryan Doherty
5th Grade
Dec.– Eduardo Ambriz, Dulce Sandoval &
Santiago Alvarado
Jan.– Eric Rocha, Sierra Murphy &
Maricela Reyes Ortiz
Page 12
Cool School News
Stop by Balfour Park...
to checkout the new playground equipment installed
by Arbuckle Parks & Recreation
The old playground structure will be placed
next to it within the upcoming weeks.
Page 13
Cool School News
COOL SCHOOL NEWS
by Chloe Williams , AES Reporter
Last year plans were made to improve our track. Between then and now, a lot of work was done. For example, Mrs. Geyer raised money to pay for the track and the new field. Since the new grass was put in, not so
many students have been tripping over holes and bumps. Our field was made larger so multiple sports games
can go on. There have been more football, soccer, kickball and tag games going on since there is more room.
Students who have fun-day-run-day now have to run less laps to get a mile.
Recently, Mr. Gomez and Mrs. Geyer, along with others, coordinated the installation of new exercise equipment. The school purchased a rock wall, leg exerciser, pull up bar, and the chain ladder. All together, the four
pieces of equipment, wood chips and the barrier around it cost $20,298.78. The taxes were about $1000. That’s
a lot of money!!! We use this exercise equipment for P.E. and just fun at recess.
Mrs. Geyer couldn’t do all this work all by herself, so she needed some helpers. A lot of people contributed
their time to help make these projects happen so the kids at Arbuckle Elementary can have some more fun and
healthy choices at recess. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Geyer, Mr. Gomez, Mr. Charter, Mr. Miller, Mr.
Hoebel, Mr. Washburn, Mr. O’Sullivan, Mr. Reyna, Duffy, and all the other people who wanted to make our
school even better.
P. S. Our school has so many nice people, so personally I think it is the Best School Ever!
A Note From the Nurse:
Flu season is here and is appearing to be very serious this year. Here is information to help you
decide if you or your children have the common cold or influenza:
SYMPTOM
COLD
FLU
Fever
Not usually
Yes, can be high and last3-4 days
Headache
Not usually
Yes, can be severe
Body aches
Slight
Yes, can be severe
Stuffy nose, congestion
Common
Occasionally
Sneezing
Common
Occasionally
Sore Throat
Common
Occasionally
Chest discomfort, cough
Common, can be hacking
with mucus
Common, can become severe
Sinus or ear infection,
Bronchitis, pneumonia, can be life
threatening
Frequent hand washing, flu shot or
flu mist
COMPLICATIONS
PREVENTION
Frequent hand washing
If your child has a fever greater than 100 degrees, please do not send them to school. Also
encourage frequent hand washing or use of hand sanitizers. Please contact your school nurse for
more information.
Kathy Boehm, RN School Nurse
Pierce and Williams School Districts
(530) 383-7305