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The Paw Print http://wcs.ceres.k12.ca.us/WCSAT
August 2015 Volume 9, Issue 1
Welcome Students and Parents to the 2015-2016 School Year!
On behalf of the Whitmore Charter School of Arts and Technology (WCSAT) staff, I
would like to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning families to the Whitmore
Charter community.
WCSAT Parent Booster Club Officers
for the 2015-2016 School Year:
Vice President: Vivian Guel
Treasurer: Julie Martin-Borba
Secretary: Rosemary Freitas
Booster Comments or Questions?
[email protected]
The PAW PRINT is edited and
published monthly by the
WCSAT Parent Booster Club.
Editor: Julie Martin-Borba
Content provided by: WCS Teachers,
Staff and Parents
Printed by: CUSD Media Center
Funded by: WCSAT
The WCSAT daily start and dismissal times will remain the same for the 2015-2016
school year. School begins each day at 8:00am. School is dismissed at 3:25pm on
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. School is dismissed at 1:42pm on Wednesday.
Please take time to read the Student Handbook that was provided to each student on
the first day of school. This handbook provides information about our school’s mission
statement, awards, discipline, communications, curriculum, grading, motivational plans,
as well as health and safety guidelines. Also, please refer to the Technology Use Agreement Form (green form) you received when checking out your student’s device, for more
information regarding student technology devices.
Additionally, we have hired several new teachers this year: 1st Grade - Cristy Hansen and
Elvera Salinas (Mrs. Tornquist’s team-teacher partner), 3rd Grade - Vanessa Kobrock,
Music - Yohan Partan, and Art - Amy Zschaber. Please join me in welcoming these new
teachers to our school.
We are fortunate at Whitmore Charter to have such an outstanding staff of educators
who put children first. It is my hope that this academic year will be the best ever for your
child. Once again, welcome back and if you have any concerns, questions or suggestions,
please do not hesitate to contact me at 209-556-1610. - David Viss, Principal
¡Bienvenidos Estudiantes y Padres al año escolar 2015-2016!
Full color copies are available for
download at the WCSAT website:
http://wcs.ceres.k12.ca.us/WCSAT
De parte del personal de la Escuela de Arte y Tecnología de Whitmore Chárter, me gustaría extender una cálida bienvenida para todas las familias nuevas y las que se encuentran de regreso a la
comunidad de Whitmore Chárter.
Newsletter comments, questions or
feedback?
[email protected]
El tiempo del comienzo diario y despedida seguirá igual para el año escolar del 2015-2016 para
WCSAT. Las clases comienzan todos los días a las 8:00 am. Las clases se terminan a las 3:25 pm los
lunes, martes, jueves y viernes. Las clases terminan a la 1:42 pm los miércoles.
Por favor tomen tiempo para leer el manual del estudiante que fue proveído a cada estudiante en el
primer día de clase. Este manual provee información acerca de la oración de la misión de nuestra
escuela, premios, disciplina, comunicación, currículo, calificaciones, planes motivacionales, salud
y guías de seguridad. También, por favor de referir al acuerdo de uso la forma de la tecnología (la
forma verde) que usted recibió cuando se anotó para el préstamo del dispositivo para información
acera del dispositivo 1:1 del estudiante.
Hemos contratado varios maestro/a(s) nuevos este año: Primer Grado- Cristy Hansen y Elvera
Salinas (la compañera de maestra de equipo de Mrs. Tornquist), Tercer Grado- Vanessa Kobrock,
Música- Yohan Partan, y Arte- Amy Zschaber. Por favor júntense conmigo en darles la bienvenida
a esto/a (s) nuevos maestro/a(s) a nuestra escuela. Nosotros somos afortunados en la Whitmore
Chárter de tener un sobresaliente personal de educadores quien pone a los niño/as primero. Yo
espero que este año académico sea el mejor año posible para sus hijos.
Una vez más, bienvenidos y si tiene alguna preocupación, preguntas o sugerencias, por favor no
tenga ninguna duda en contactarme al 556-1610. - David Viss, Director
3435 Don Pedro Road, Ceres, CA 95307 • (209) 556-1610
The Paw Print http://wcs.ceres.k12.ca.us/WCSAT
August 2015 Volume 9, Issue 1
Important Dates!!!
Safety Tips/Parking Lot Rules
Aug 2015
* Pull all the way forward in the
drop-off and pick-up lanes
* Do not park and leave your vehicle
in the drop-off/pick-up lanes
* If you plan to walk your child to
and from your vehicle, please park
in the school parking lot.
* Do not stop in the road to let your
child out.
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
If you are interested in volunteering, please
send an email to whitmorecharterpbc@
gmail.com.
SAT
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
PBC Officer
Board Mtg 5:15
Rm 35
K-5 Life Skills
Assembly 2:30
Picture
Day!
= Turn in Box Tops the last
school day of each month to
your child’s teacher.
= Spirit Fridays, wear your
WCSAT gear and colors
Sep 2015
SUN
MON
TUES
1
WED
2
Get Involved - Volunteer!
The 2015/2016 Parent Booster Club membership fee of $5 per adult member, entitles
the member the opportunity to participate
in discussions and cast a formal vote on
agenda items at PBC membership meetings. The $5 membership fee is utilized to
fund PBC administration costs, including
liability insurance and bank fees.
FRI
18
Questions - Contact
Whitmore Charter School
(209) 556-1610
Every fundraising activity will have a
specific purpose to support the identified
needs and goals of the WCSAT teachers
and staff.
THURS
17
If you plan to serve as a school volunteer for
10 or more hours during the 2015-2016 year,
volunteer application requirements must be
met. Volunteer applications and additional
information are available in the Whitmore
Charter School main office.
The 2015/2016 Parent Booster Club needs
your support in planning and hosting the
many fundraising events and school activities scheduled for this year.
Respect
16
School Volunteer
Requirements
Parents and family members are highly
encouraged to volunteer at Whitmore
Charter.
Life Skill of the Month
6
7
Life Skill of the Month
Common Sense
THURS
FRI
3
4
PBC Membership Mtg 5:15
Room 35
K-5
Wolf Walk
Fundraiser
8
9
10
11
School Closed
Labor Day
K-5 Musical
Auditions
2:00 pm
13
14
15
16
17
18
20
21
22
23
24
25
PBC
Officer
Board Mtg
5:15
Rm 35
27
28
Book Fair
Week
29
PBC
Membership Mtg
5:15
Room 35
K-5 Life Skills
Assembly 2:30
Round Up
Fundraiser
5-7pm
30
Mixed Bag
Fundraiser
Begins
Oct 1
K-8 Book Fair
Night 6-7pm
SAT
5
12
19
26
No School
Oct 2
One:World Technology Roll-Out
This is a very exciting school year for Ceres Unified. Countless hours have gone into preparation
for rolling out over 14,000 technology devices district-wide! Students in grades (K-1) will receive
a tablet. Students in grades (2-12) will receive a Chromebook. Please ensure your student is
bringing his/her device to school every day, fully charged for use in the classroom.
We understand the concerns related to damage or loss of these devices. To
help alleviate these concerns Ceres Unified will provide a low cost insurance
option priced at $10 per student/annually (capped at $40 per family). More
information can be found at the One:World link on our school web page.