Kensington Elementary School Judy Sanders, Principal November 6, 2014 As school principal, I attend the monthly meetings of four Kensington School organizations: the SSC (School Site Council), PTA (Parent Teacher Association), Dads’ Club, and KEF (Kensington Education Foundation). Though each organization has a different purpose and different members, all aim to build community and support the students, teachers, and families at our school. I want to publicly thank those of you who give so generously of your time, through whatever organization(s) you choose to work. Your investment in your child’s education enriches us all. Many parents directly support our students’ learning by driving on study trips. Some trips are grade-specific, such as the first grade trip to the pumpkin patch and the sixth grade overnight trip to environmental camp, while others are classroom-specific such as trips to the Maritime Museum and the Lawrence Hall of Science. Study trips provide hands-on experiences and learning opportunities to enhance what is taught in the classrooms. Whatever the destination, all trips rely on parent volunteers and require a great deal of planning and organization. While study trips are both fun and educational for our students, they are, as you may imagine, a huge responsibility for our teachers. To ensure student safety there are many rules and requirements to which we must adhere: All parent drivers and chaperones must have a Districtissued volunteer badge, all drivers must have a valid California driver’s license and up-to-date insurance, and all students must have a signed parent permission slip. In addition, once the paperwork is completed and turned into the District at least fifteen school days before the trip, no changes can be made. If you are not listed on the study trip form, you may not accompany your child’s class on the trip. If you are a driver or chaperone you may not bring any additional children with you. If you are driving on a study trip you may go only to the destination(s) listed on the approved form; no extra side trips to get ice cream on the way home! We all appreciate your willingness to contribute and appreciate your cooperation. Upcoming Dates to Remember: • November 7 – End of 1st trimester • November 10 and 11 – School Holiday – No School • November 22 – Garden Party – Mira Vista Country Club • November 25 – Report cards home with students • November 26 - 30 – Thanksgiving Holiday Formerly “Portola Panel” Korematsu Panel Thursday, November 6th at 7:00pm Help warmly welcome our own Kensington graduates back on November 6th. There will be 12-15 seventh and eighth graders describing what middle school is like at Korematsu. Korematsu, (formerly Portola), has undergone some significant changes over the past several years and more and more Kensington students are choosing to go there. What’s it REALLY like? Come find out! As always, free childcare is provided (craft project!) GARDEN PARTY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Calling All Dads' Club Members, Friends & Fans, The Garden Party is on Saturday, November 22nd and we need all hands on deck to make it a success . Please sign up for a ny available time slot you can volunteer fo r. We'll start Friday afternoon loading up the truck with decorations and materials. Early Saturday morni ng, we will unload the truck at the Mira Vista Country Club and start setting up for the big event. We'll need volunteers for loading Friday afternoon, unloading early Saturday morning , and setting up Saturday morni ng/afternoon. But wait, the re's more. Saturday night after the festivities (and after staffing the bar), we'll need volunteers fo r tear down to help put everything back in the truck again. Finally, Sunday morn ing we will unload the truck back at the school and put everything away for next year. 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Keep up to date with the latest school news In This Issue: Korematsu Panel 1 t It’s Go Time for the Garden Party 2 t Success! 3 t Dads’ Club Thanks and There’s More To Do 4t We Love Ms. Mc! 5 t Who Cares? Kensington Cares! 5 t Room 22’s Native American Skits 6 Read it now at: http://www.kensingtonhilltop.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Kenvue-November-2014.pdf If you haven’t received the Kenvue email, and would like to please contact Megan Sherman at [email protected]. Kensington Hilltop School’s Student Council wants you to remember on Halloween to: Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF!! ! How it works: Boxes go home with your children the week of October 27th. Take your box out with you when you Trick-or-Treat. Bring your box to school on Monday November 3rd, the classroom Student Council Representatives will collect the boxes. Any time after November 3rd, boxes can be brought to the school office.