Niles Elementary School - Newsletter
CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL 2014
Diana Brumbaugh, Principal
February 10, 2016
www.nileselementaryschool.com
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Last week, I had the wonderful opportunity of attending the
Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Summit along with three
amazing teachers, Mrs. Berkley, Mrs. Weber and Mrs. Williamson. You
may hear the acronym “PLC” used throughout Fremont Unified School
District as instructional staff participate in an unprecedented level of
collegial collaboration. Your child’s teacher has been meeting with
grade-alike instructors since August to engage in focused
conversations about student learning. As we continue on the PLC path,
we look to answer the following four critical questions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
What do we expect our students to learn?
How will we know when each student has learned it?
How will we respond when some students do not learn it?
How will we respond when some already know it?
Here at Niles, teachers have focused on how we can best support our
students using common assessment data and shared successful
instructional strategies. In July, four more Niles teachers will attend a
PLC Institute, and will return in August inspired and ready to share
what they have learned.
Centerville Junior High School staff will visit with our sixth grade
students next week to discuss coursework, expectations, and what it is
like to be a junior high school student. It is hard to believe that we will
be celebrating the completion of elementary school with these students
in just four months.
Lastly, mark your calendars for this year’s Bulldog Jog which will take
place on April 14th.
Enjoy the lovely weather and three day weekend.
~Diana Brumbaugh
[email protected]
The newsletter is posted on the school website
www.nileselementaryschool.com
Please visit the office if you would like a paper copy.
IMPORTANT DATES
February
3, 10, 17, 24 Minimum
Days (1:12 Dismissal 1st-6th)
5 Sports Day
8 New TK-K Enrollment Begins
10-12 Basketball @Corpus
Christi 3:30 Girls/4:30 Boys
12 Historical Figure Day
15 NO School – Holiday
16 GATE Test – Grade 3
19 Green & White Day
26 Multiples Day
26-Mar. 2 BOOK FAIR
March
2, 9, 10, 11, 16, 23 Minimum
Days (1:12 Dismissal 1st-6th)
4 Pajama Day
18 Crazy Hat Day
25-Apr. 1 Spring Break
April
6, 13, 20, 27 Minimum
Days (1:12 Dismissal 1st-6th)
4 New TK-6th Enrollment Begins
8 Green & White Day
14 BULLDOG JOG
15 Superhero Day
18-19 5th Grade Science Testing
22 Disney Day
25-May 20 SBAC Testing
29 Crazy Hair Day
2016-2017 NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT
YOUNG AUTHOR’S
CONTEST
Congratulations to all participants in this
year’s Young Author’s Contest. Grade
level winners will advance to the district level contest.
*February 8- March 18, 2016
NEW TK & Kindergarten Student Enrollment
*April 4 - Ongoing
th
NEW TK – 6 Grade Student Enrollment
Please visit http://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/Page/25604
for more information.
2016-2017 CONTINUING STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Reservation post cards will be mailed home the
week of February 8, 2016. The reservation post
card and (2) proofs of residency MUST be returned
no later than February 29, 2016 to reserve a seat
for the 2016-2017 school year.
Grade 1 – Kara F., Jyothi B., Syona B., Dayakshin A.,
Theenash S.,
Grade 2 – Raina P., Savni S., Aditi K,. Abigail G-N.
Grade 3 – Julian M., Deshna K., Sabrina G., Alexssa B.,
Austin R.
Grade 4 – Prabhav D., Sahil S., Joshua A., Shameer S.
Grade 5 – Rayhan R., Ananya S., Adriana I., Ilemma P.,
Mika A.
Grade 6 – Ryan R., Olivia L., Sean V., Rohan N., Angelina L.,
Caitlin S.
Kara F., Raina P., Sabrina G., Julian M., Prabhav D.,
Mika A., Ananya S., Sean V., and Olivia L. will be
advancing to the district level contest. – Congratulations!
"Reading is a Groovy Thing" Book Fair
"Feelin' Groovy Book Fair: Peace, Love, and Books!" is
coming to Niles Elementary February 26 – March 2.
Friday, 2/26; Monday, 2/29; and Tuesday, 3/1
8:30 am to 3:45 pm.
Wednesday, 3/2
8:30 am to 2:00 pm.
The Book Fair is a fundraiser for the library. All profits
are used to purchase new library books for our
students.
Parent Satisfaction Survey 2016
The annual Parent Satisfaction Survey for 2016 is now
online. The survey window will remain open from January
8, 2016 through March 1, 2016.
Parent Survey English:
http://goo.gl/forms/YsWpou2Yi2
Parent Survey Spanish:
http://goo.gl/forms/KxQQMWLGmu
Parent Survey Chinese:
http://goo.gl/forms/x6G2cnkBc7
IF YOUR STUDENT IS ABSENT…
Please call the office 510-793-1141
and select Option 7 to report a
student absence. Please do not leave
student absence messages on the main line.
REMINDER - Testing Window Dates
GATE Test (3rd): February 16
Math Placement (6th): April 11-12
SCIENCE (5th): April 18-19
SBAC (3rd-6th): April 25 – May 20
Niles Basketball Schedule
UPDATED
Come cheer on the Niles Basketball Teams!
Girls play at 3:30 – Boys at 4:30
VS
Date
Location
Parkmont
2/10
Corpus Christi
Glenmoor
2/11
Corpus Christi
Fremont Christian
2/12
Corpus Christi
Glenmoor
2/16
Glenmoor
Parkmont
2/23
Parkmont
Tournament Date: 2/27/16 @ Fremont Christian Gym
Become a Member of the Measure K
Citizens’ Oversight Committee
The Measure K Committee is actively seeking new
members. Currently, the following vacancies need to be
filled:
GEOGRAPHY BEE
The following students won the Geography Bee for their
classroom:
Prabhav D. (4th, Mrs. Freitas)
Nikil G. (4th, Mrs. Whitbred)
Jared R. (4th, Mrs. Cho)
Keoni M. (5th, Ms. Newton)
Luke A. (5th, Mrs. Schinkel)
Mehak V. (5th, Mrs. Weber)
Rahul G.(6th, Mrs. Berkley)
Saideep R. and Sven O. (6th, Mrs. Eglinton)
Pavni J. (6th, Mrs. Narayanan)
These students participated in the Niles School Geography
Bee Final Rounds:
Prabhav D. (4th, Mrs. Freitas)
Luke A. (5th, Mrs. Schinkel)
Mehak V.(5th, Mrs. Weber)
Rahul G. (6th, Mrs. Berkley)
Sven O. (6th, Mrs. Eglinton)
Pavni J. (6th, Mrs. Narayanan)
RAHUL G. was the winner of the final round –
Congratulations!!
Niles School PTA’s Founder’s Day!
One (1) Business/Community Member
Four (4) Parent/Guardian of current FUSD Student
Congratulations to this year’s honorees:
London Bowens – Very Special Person
Bruno Whittle – Very Special Person
Sue Ferguson – Very Special Person
Jamunarani Ramaraj – Honorary Service
Muna Abbas – Honorary Service
Swina Sapkota – Honorary Service
Mary Beth Adamson – Golden Oak Honoree
Applicants must be eligible to vote in the Fremont
Unified School District and may not be an employee,
official, vendor, contractor, or consultant of the District.
If you would like more information about the
Committee or you would like to apply to become a
member, please contact the office of Robert Pascual,
Director of Accounting, at 510-659-2577 or visit the
District website.
The Measure K parcel Tax was approved by the voters of
Fremont in November 2010, and is in effect for a 5-year
period. The purpose of the Committee is to provide
independent oversight to ensure that the Measure K revenue
received by the Fremont Unified School District is spent in
accordance with the commitment made to the voters of
Fremont. Members serve for a term of 2 years (in this case
only until the end of December 2016).
ELEMENTARY HEALTH EDUCATION
PROGRAM – PARENT PREVIEW DATES
Grade
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4
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5
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6
Date - Time
Location
March 8, 2016
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Fremont Unified School District
4210 Technology Drive
Professional Development Center
March 22, 2016
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Fremont Unified School District
4210 Technology Drive
Professional Development Center
March 24, 2016
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Fremont Unified School District
4210 Technology Drive
Professional Development Center