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| PRINCIPAL'S PEN |
The 2011-2012 Martin Luther King school year officially started on Thursday, August 18, 2011. Our first day was a success! The children arrived with their smiling parents in hand, shiny shoes on their feet and new backpacks slung over their shoulders. Every child successfully found their classroom and the kindergarten tears were dry by 8:30am. Our staff welcomed their students with open arms and brand new school supplies. The first day of school is a day we won’t forget.
We look forward to offering your children a wealth of meaningful learning opportunities and memories that will last forever. Our staff has been planning and preparing for what is sure to be an exciting year. Please ensure you have completed and returned all of the forms that were sent home on the first day of school with your child. If you have any questions, please call the MLK office at 585-3715.
See you soon,
Mrs. Colvard | |
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| STAR Test Results |
Dear Parents:
In July you will be receiving a report and an explanation of your child’s test results for the California Standardized Testing and Report (STAR) program, administered during May 2011. For the thirteenth year, the STAR program included the California Standards Tests (CST) designed specifically to measure California’s content standards in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In addition to the CST, students in grade 5 were assessed in Science Standards and students in grade 8 were assessed in Science and History Social Science Standards. Student results for the California Standards Tests are reported as Performance Levels: Advanced, Proficient, Basic, Below Basic, and Far Below Basic.
The California Modified Assessment (CMA) was administered to students in grades 3-8, who have disabilities, and whose individualized education plan (IEP) indicated they would be assessed in ELA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Student results for the CMA are reported as performance levels, as stated above.
The Standards-based Test in Spanish (STS) was administered to students in grades 2-8, who are Spanish-speaking English learners who receive instruction in Spanish, or Spanish-speaking English learners who have been enrolled in a school in the United States for less than 12 months.
Annual STAR testing is just one of the ways that Hanford Elementary School District measures student progress. In addition to STAR testing, students in all grades have regular reading, writing, and mathematics assessments that document their progress toward English Language Arts and Mathematics Standards.
Hanford Elementary School District is dedicated to the belief that all students can and will meet California State Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics. We continue to focus all of our resources on improving student achievement. Please plan to work closely with your child’s teacher to insure that our instructional program is meeting his/her academic needs. It’s very important that we work together so that your child can continue to grow.
If you have questions about your child’s STAR reports, please feel free to contact your child’s school. | |
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| MLK MISSION STATEMENT |
We will provide a safe, positive community that fosters character development, promotes academic achievement and embraces diversity with high expectations and direct explicit instruction for each student. | |
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| AIR QUALITY |
As a district, we participate in the Air Quality Flag Program with the San Joaquin Valley Air Control District. The goal of the program is to educate faculty, staff, students and parents on air quality and protect them from air pollution exposure. This will improve student health, decrease absenteeism and promote scholastic achievement.
On a daily basis, we monitor the air quality closely and make accommodations as necessary to ensure student safety. Part of the program includes displaying a flag to define the air quality for the day. When the air quality reaches a red unhealthy status, a rainy day schedule will be followed. More information is available at http://www.valleyair.org/index.htm.
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Green Flag |
Good day |
Good Day with no restrictions. |
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Yellow Flag |
Moderate day |
Moderate Day with no restrictions. |
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Orange Flag |
Unhealthy for sensitive groups |
Unhealthy for sensitive groups. Students with asthma or other heart/lung conditions should have indoor options available |
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Red Flag |
Unhealthy for all groups |
Indoor recess is advised. Restrict outdoor activities to light exercise. Sensitive students should remain indoors. |
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Purple Flag |
Very unhealthy for all groups |
No outdoor activity. All activities should be moved indoors | | |
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| IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFORMATION |
· Parents are not allowed to walk directly to any classrooms or onto the MLK campus. Red lines are painted on the cement at the front of the school and near the kinder classrooms---these lines indicate the drop off point for parents to leave students. Parents interested in visiting classrooms are required to make arrangements with the classroom teacher and principal before visiting. See our policy on page 13 of the student handbook.
· The Dress and Grooming Regulations will be enforced, please see the attached guide. A friendly reminder about haircuts; Mohawks, tails or unusual razor cuts are not allowed.
· Student handbooks, Conduct code booklets and emergency cards will be sent home on the first day of school. Please review and return the required parent/student signature sheets. | |
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| WELLNESS POLICY |
It is vital that we as employees of HESD understand and adhere to the HESD Wellness Policy. It specifically states “Schools, to the extent possible, will not use foods or beverages that do not meet nutritional standards”. In order to support our policy, as of October 1, 2009 we will no longer accept sweet treats for birthday snacks. Parents are still encouraged to celebrate student birthdays by offering an alternative to sweet treats such as a goody bag with pencils, erasers, crayons, etc. Another fun idea is to donate a hardback book to the library in honor of your student. However, if you bring an edible treat, any of the following items are acceptable:
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• Strawberries |
• Apples |
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• Raisins |
• Pretzels |
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• Celery w/PB |
• Carrots w/dip |
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| CHAPERONES/VOLUNTEERS |
In order for parents to be a chaperone for school sponsored events or volunteer in the classroom, you must go through the application process. Each year a new application must be submitted and approved by the HESD Board of Trustees, even if you have been approved in the past. If you have not been previously approved, the application process can take anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months. Please remember, chaperones will not be able to attend study trips if they are not approved for the 2011-2012 school year. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Irma Castillo at 585-3715. | |
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| HESD MISSION |
Everything we do must be for the expressed purpose of improving teaching and learning, therefore: “Our mission is to provide an educational environment which reinforces basic cultural values, ethical behavior, including respect for other, personal integrity, responsibility and accountability. We will work together to provide students with a safe environment in which they can discover their potential and strengthen their motivation for living and learning. As tomorrow’s leaders, students will be prepared to participate and function effectively in society.” | |
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Friday, May 18, 2012Wednesday, May 23, 2012Friday, May 25, 2012Monday, May 28, 2012Wednesday, May 30, 2012Thursday, May 31, 2012
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OFFICE HOURS
7:30am to 4:30pm
Office Phone: 585-3715
Please phone in all absences to
ATTENDANCE HOTLINE: 585-3717
INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS
Kindergarten: 8:00 a.m. – 2:07 p.m.
Grades 1-3: 8:00 a.m. – 2:27 p.m.
Grades 4-6: 8:00 a.m. – 2:47 p.m.
MINIMUM DAYS – EVERY WEDNESDAY
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| PARENT TEACHER CLUB (PTC) |
Please join us for the next Parent Teacher Club meeting scheduled for Dec. 5th in the school library at4:00 pm. Babysitting and translation will be available at all meetings. | |
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| MINIMUM DAYS |
Every Wednesday is a Minimum Day - Please remember to pick up your children on time!
Kinder dismissal @ 12:00pm
Grades 1-3 dismissal @ 12:10pm
Grades 4-6 dismissal @ 12:20pm | |
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| CHARACTER COUNTS! |
Welcome back to the 2011-2012 school year! We are all excited to have your children in our school and know that this year is going to be a great year. Please remind your children that we are a school of good Character and that their Character Counts! Over this school year, your children will continue to learn about the six pillars of character and be encouraged to use these pillars to guide their decision making. The six pillars of Character that make up the Character Counts! program are: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship. We look forward to continuing to help your child grow as a learner and as a citizen. | |
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| BOX TOPS 4 EDUCATION |
We Can Make a Difference! Check out this customized Box Tops video that was made for our school. It’s a fun, inspiring way to help us begin clipping, clicking and collecting Box Tops. Please share this video with your friends and family! A simple way to make a big difference.
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Important Safety Information
- Yard supervisors are on campus at 7:15 am Students are not to be on campus before then.
- Drop-off/Pick-up Zone: Located in the driveway directly in front of the school. This is not a parking area! Please do not double park in this area. This area is a ONE WAY. Do not drop off students in the parking lot.
- All students and adults should always use the crosswalk in the pick up area.
- If you need to get out of your car for any reason, please park your car in the parking lot
- Maximum allowable speed in pickup/drop area is 10mph.
- While in the loading/drop off area, move up to the next available spot. For the safety of our students and to make sure the loading area moves along as smooth as possible, please do not double park
- All adult visitors must check into the office before going on campus at all times.
- All adults are prohibited from using student restrooms. There are adult restrooms available in the office.
- Do not leave siblings of students not enrolled at Martin Luther King unattended while on campus
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