Parkmont Elementary School
Website - http://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/parkmont
Month: FEBRUARY 2015
Edition:06
Principal's Message
02/13/15
Hello Parkmont Community,
It is really hard to believe that we are now in the last half of the
school year. Our Parkmont students consistently study hard
and earn excellent grades while also participating in many
worthwhile extra-curricular activities. In particular, it has been
fun to watch our girls and boys basketball teams play and
compete against our other attendance area schools. Thanks to
our PTA and other organizations like Ohlone College, we also
have many on-site after school programs. We also have other
family-oriented events like Family Math, Science, and Reading
nights as well. It is great to be part of such a thriving, inviting
school community. Thanks for your support of your children's
education and of our school.
We would like to welcome Cathy Ytuarte as Parkmont's newest
team member. You will see her in our front office between 10
AM and 1 PM every day. Please stop by and give her a warm
welcome when you get a chance.
FEBRUARY 2015
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16 :NO SCHOOL
President's Day
---------------------------------------17 : PTA Exec. Meeting in
MUR from 7-8:30PM
---------------------------------------18,19 : PTA EventFamily Science Night
in MUR from 630-8 PM
----------------------------------------24: Founders Day - Celebration
in MUR at 6:30PM
I would like to invite any parent/guardian that is interested
to a Principal's Chat which will take place outside our MUR
on Friday, February 27th at 8:25 AM. It is my hope that you
will take advantage of this as a forum to communicate your
ideas, concerns, and to offer suggestions for how we can make
our community even better. If you are unable to attend, please
know that you are always welcome to stop by anytime to meet
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MARCH 2015
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2-13 Golden Sneaker Contest
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Walk/Roll to School Day
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with me or our Assistant Principal, Johanna Cho. Your support
and involvement with our learning community and your child's
education is valued and appreciated.
I am constantly amazed at the accomplishments of our students.
I credit the encouragement and support given by their parents
and teachers. I know I speak for all of the staff when I say we
are proud to be on the Parkmont team, working every day with
your children.
Principal, Kate Petersen
From the Parkmont School
Office
17 : PTA Exec. & assoc. Meeting
in MUR from 7-8:30PM
----------------------------------------24: Young Composer's Concert,
Ohlone College Gymnasium
from 10:15-11:45 AM
----------------------------------------27- Variety Show
----------------------------------------More Details @ School Calendar
For any Questions and Feedback ,
Please Click Here
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Editor - Babita Sharma
A blue reservation card was mailed home recently. Please sign
the form and return it to your student's teacher along with
residence verification information no later than March 2, 2015.
Caught Working Hard Raffle
Winners
There were so many students who were Caught Working Hard
over the past 6 weeks. At our first assembly on February 2nd
we awarded several raffle prizes. These raffle prizes are an
additional way to say THANK YOU for working hard, as well as
our way to continuously foster the Growth Mindset. Really, the
students have already “won” by earning their Parkmont
wristband, but more importantly, being acknowledged for their
hard work by their teachers. Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to all our winners:
Student Name
Teacher
Abigail
Mrs. Beadle
Angelina
Mrs. Beadle
Growth Mindset
Trait
I encourage others to
keep trying.
I keep trying even
though it may be
Isaac
Mrs. Gil
Jaxson
Mrs. Phillips
Artiman
Mrs. Peterson
Anay
Vedashri
Antonio
Mrs. Scott-Wang
Riya
Adam
Siddarth
Mrs. Dorsey
Anjika
Ms. Brooke
Shabd
Mrs. Hollister
Braulio
Ms. Brooke
Delia
Ms. Vance
Maryam
Mrs. Sylva
hard.
I’m always helping
others.
I know it’s ok to make
mistakes.
I take initiative to help
others.
I Love and am
excited by new
challenges and
believe that
everyone, including
me, can succeed
through effort and
persistence.
I keep trying even
though it may be
hard, knows it’s ok to
make mistakes.
I keep trying even
though it may be
hard.
I keep trying even
though it may be
hard, and I believe
that everyone,
including me, can
succeed through
effort and
persistence.
I keep trying even
though it may be
hard, am inspired and
learn from the
success of others.
Standing up and
doing the right thing.
I’m not afraid to try
new things.
I love and am excited
by new challenges.
I believe that
everyone, including
me, can succeed
through effort and
persistence.
I keep trying even
when it’s hard,
encourage others to
keep trying, and
helping another
student consistently.
I believe that
Tarun
Shantanu
Mrs. Villalobos
Mrs. Villalobos
Nicholas
Mrs. Villalobos
Avner
Ms. Weathers
Hailey
Mrs. Smith
Vasu
Mr. Boyer
Damien
Mrs. Cassidy
Connor
Mr. Boyer
Amaya
Mr. Starr
Marleigh
Mr. Starr
Kira
Mrs. Estacio
Ariana
Mrs. Estacio
Yessica
Mrs. Estacio
everyone, including
me, can succeed
through effort and
persistence.
Being helpful
I keep trying even
though it may be
hard.
I keep trying even
though it may be
hard, working
REALLY hard to stay
focused
I learn from feedback
by teachers and
others
I learn from feedback
by teachers and
others
I’m not afraid to try
new things
I have a continuous
positive attitude and
think of others before
myself
I love and am excited
by new challenges
I believe that
everyone, including
me, can succeed
through effort &
persistence
I believe that
everyone, including
me, can succeed
through effort &
persistence
Constant lunch time
help/clean up
I keep trying even
though it may be hard
I keep trying even
though it may be hard
Elementary Parent Meetings for
Health & Sex Education
Health and Sex Education Upcoming Meetings for parents are
listed
below
at District
Office
: 4210
Technology
Drive, Fremont, CA, (510) 657-2350
Grade
Date
Time for
Teacher
March 10,
2015
4 grade
3:30 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
March 17,
2015
th
5 grade
3:30 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
March 24,
2015
th
6 grade
3:30 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.
th
Location
D.O.
Magnolia
Room
D.O.
Magnolia
Room
D.O.
Magnolia
Room
Date
Time for
Location
Parent
Preview
March 10,
2015
D.O. Magnolia
5:30 p.m. –
Room
7:30 p.m.
March 25,
D.O.
2015
Professional
4:00 p.m. – Development
6:00 p.m.
Center
March 10,
D.O.
2015
Professional
5:30 p.m. – Development
7:30 p.m.
Center
Shoe Reminder
Every day our students are running, skipping, jumping and
playing, which is wonderful for their bodies and brains. In
addition to playing at recess, students are also receiving
valuable PE instruction. It is important that students wear the
appropriate shoes so that they can fully participate. Please
remind your child to wear shoes that would be comfortable to
run and play in each day.
Program Improvement Update
Fremont Unified School District was identified as a Program
Improvement (PI) District because we have not demonstrated
sufficient academic achievement for all students.
The
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965,
requires the California Department of Education to annually
review the student academic performance in English‐language
arts and mathematics of each district that receives Title I
funds. A district is identified as PI if it fails to meet yearly
student performance goals, known as Adequate Yearly
Progress, for two consecutive years. Because there was no
testing at the elementary and junior high levels in English‐
language arts and math, the district was not able to move out of
Program Improvement last year. Fremont Unified is fortunate to
have capable and caring staff and committed parents. By
working together we will find ways to better meet the needs of
every Fremont student. We continue to demonstrate growth
and will work to demonstrate this growth for all subgroups and
students so our district will no longer be a Program
Improvement district.
Measure K Oversight Committee
In November 2010, the voters of Fremont approved a local
funding measure, Measure K, an annual tax of $53 per parcel
that will generate approximately $3.2 million annually for five (5)
years. Measure K includes a requirement that Fremont Unified
School District establish a Citizen’s Oversight Committee 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. Measure K Citizens’ Oversight Committee has 11
seats appointed by the Board of Education.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
-Two business/community members who live or
conduct business in Fremont
-Six parents/guardians of current FUSD students
-One student representative
-Two seniors (65 years of age or older)
The Committee is inviting community members to send in their
applications/nominations for the following:
1
2
1
1
Business/Community Member 2 years
Parent/Guardian of current FUSD student 2 years
Student Representative
1 year
Senior (65 years or age or older) 2 years
Applications can be found on the Fremont Unified School
District
website,www.fremont.k12.ca.us/Page/173330. www.fremont.k1
2.ca.us/Page/173330.
Your
completed
applications
can
be
emailed
to [email protected] or
mailed
to: Meira
Nalamothu Accounting Services, Fremont Unified School
District
4210 Technology Drive
Fremont, CA
94538.
The Fremont Unified School District Board of
Education appoints all members. District employees are
excluded from membership.