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2241 Russell St.Berkeley, CA 94705
www.leconteonline.org(510)644-6290
April 30, 2010
Cheryl Wilson Principal
Jill Wang PTA President
Important dates
TheLamppost
GET YOUR TICKET TODAY for ourSPRING AUCTION on MAY 16
TH!!!
We just missed the school bus.Dont worry. I heard the principal
sayno child will be left behind.--S. Adelman & L. Taylor
I attended a mini conference last weekend about the
achievementgap. One of the many remarks and phrases that stuck in
my mind was: Nochild left a DIME!While I know that money cannot
cure or erase all of ourchallenges, it certainly does help as we
seek funds for academicintervention, mentors and mental health
services, ongoing professionaldevelopment, and resources to advance
and engage the multiple talents ofour children. So, though I
certainly enjoy the community building, laughter,food, and music
that make our annual auction so memorable, I hope that asmany of
you as possible will attend this years event because our
schoolgreatly needs the additional funds.
In response to concerns about discipline (self-regulation)
obtainedfrom our LeConte Survey, our school has purchased a program
to teachsocial skills and conflict mediation and is also pursuing
funds to hire a part -time case manager. We will need about $15,000
to create a more caring andsupportive climate so that no child
falls between the cracks. During theconference, one of the speakers
discussed the need to deflate the emotionalballoon that exists
within some of our students the moment they enter theclassroom. In
short, our school must develop better ways to support students
affected by family crisis, such as sudden death, divorce,
unemployment,hospitalization, abandonment, etc. With the assistance
of a case managerand other related systems of support, we are
hoping to help students relievesome of their disappointment, anger,
and fears in ways that are safe andappropriate. We heard your
feedback and we will definitely address yourconcerns with your help
and support.
Onward this is a packed month: Teacher/staff appreciation
weekand standardized testing begin on Monday, May 3. Thank you for
any andall of the ways you participate in our annual appreciation
week I knowhow much your cards, flowers, and thank yous mean to our
teachers andstaff. The Spring Auction is on May 16. May is
Asian-American HeritageMonth, and a group of families are planning
special events and
performances that will begin the week of May 17. Our students
wantanother Talent Show and we are planning a Spring Festival for
early June.
Lastly, second through fifth grade students now have access to
anonline multiplication game at school. The website,
www.bigbrainz.com,offers games that motivate students to learn
multiplication facts. Weencourage you to let your children play
these games at home too, becausethe practice really helps. The
directions for downloading the system forhome use are attached. The
students password is mfacts.
SAT., MAY 1Latino Literacy Project10:00AM 1:00PM, Room 201
MON., MAY 3Standardized Testing BeginsGrades 2 5
MON. FRI., May 3-7Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
FRI., May 7Day of the Child CelebrationPerformance by
EnglishLanguage Advisory Committeemembers, Auditorium, 12:30PM
MON., May 10Standards Test in Spanish(Native Spanish speakers
only)
WED., May 12School Governance CouncilMeeting, Library,
6:30PM
SAT., May 15Latino Literacy Project10:00AM 1:00PM, Room 201
SUN., May 16LeConte Spring Auction5:30 9:00PM, Pizzaiolo
MON., May 17& Mon., May 31SCHOOL CLOSED - Holidays
TUE., May 18PTA Meeting. Dinner 5:45, Meeting6:00PM (free dinner
& childcareprovided)
THU., May 27Open House, 6:30 8:00PM. Comesee your child/rens
work!
Please see the Calendar for the full list of
LeConte events.
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NOTICES: CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TEST (CST) TESTING BEGINS MON.,
MAY
3,
SCHOOL IS CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 17, MALCOLM X BIRTHDAY
and MONDAY, MAY 31 MEMORIAL DAY
EVENTS
Classroom Updates: Testing Begins Monday, May 3Beginning Monday,
May 3, all second through fifth grade students will begin taking
the CaliforniaStandards Test. Testing will begin each day by
8:30AM, therefore, it is very important thatstudents arrive to
school on time, at 8:10AM, so that they have a chance to settle
down, centerthemselves, and begin the test on time. Students who
arrive late will be assigned to a kindergarten orfirst grade class
and will have to make up the test as soon as possible. We will
provide breakfast andsnacks during testing. Please make sure your
child goes to bed early and has at least 8 hours of sleep,and
please encourage your child to focus, listen to directions, and
read all directions. This is not atimed test, so students should
not rush through it. You should have received examples of
testquestions last week. If you would like to see more release test
questions, go tohttp://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/css05rtq.asp, the
California Department of Education website.
Latino Literacy Project last two sessions are May 1 and May 15,
10:00AM to 1:00PMLeConte Spanish-speaking families there are two
more opportunities to experience strategies, make books,and
exchange ideas about how to help your child develop and improve
her/his literacy skills. If you haventyet attended, you are still
welcome to attend. Please contact Principal Wilson for more
information. Allsessions are held on Saturdays at LeConte in Room
201. There is a book raffle at each workshop andchildcare is
provided. This is a continuation of the program that started in the
fall, funded by a grant from UCBerkeley.
LeConte Inclusion Family Potluck Saturday, May 15
All LeConte families are invited to our Inclusion Family Potluck
on Saturday, May 15from 11:00AM to1:00PM. It will be held outside
at the picnic table near our cafeteria. Everyone is welcome and
encouraged tobring a dish to share. This event is a great way to
meet families, connect withothers, and network.
Battle of the SALSA Bands: A Party to Benefit Project Peace East
Bay, Sat. May 22
This event benefits Project Peace East Bay, an organization that
has graciously devoted numerous hours tocleaning up and beautifying
our school---see photo attached. Principal Wilson encourages you to
attend as away of saying thank you to the organization for their
generous and ongoing support. She will definitely bethere with her
salsa shoes on waiting to dance with you! The event is scheduled
forSaturday, May 22 from6:30 to midnight at the Veterans Building,
200 Grand Avenue in Oakland. The tickets are $20 and you canRSVP
and reserve tickets at www.ProjectPeaceEastBay.org. One of our
parents, Jose Figueroa, is an activemember of this organization, so
lets show our support.
Celebrate LeConte Assemblies Next one on Friday, May 28,
8:15AM
This months assembly will include routine student recognitions:
Students of the Month, students who havemet the mathematics
challenge, students using the Compass Learning Internet-based
software, and students
Caught in the Act reading and adhering to the three school
rules: Be Safe, Be Responsible, and BeRespectful. We will host a
special party for students who have met the math challenge and have
been Caughtin the Act reading.If you would like to make any
announcements during this assembly, please contactPrincipal Wilson.
As always, we are very grateful to Darby Schouten for bringing
coffee and pastries to eachof these events for parents.
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LECONTE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEES
English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)Committee members are
preparing for our third annual Da del Nio (Day of the Child)
celebration. This year,on Friday, April 30,ELAC parents will be
reading to students in their classrooms and then leading
thestudents in an arts and crafts activity related to the book.
Committee members are also preparing for a play,Telma, La
Hormiguita(Telma, the Little Ant), to be performed for the school
on Friday May 7, 12:30PM, in
our Auditorium, followed by a special treat!ELAC parents have
been discussing the importance of their rolesin preparing students
for the upcoming tests.The next meeting is scheduled forThursday,
May 20 at5:00PM (childcare and dinner provided).
PTA General Meeting: Tuesday, May 18The next PTA meeting will be
Tuesday, May 18, in our cafeteria. Dinner will be served at 5:45PM
followedby the meeting at 6:00PM.
School Governance Council (SGC): Wednesday, May 12
The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 12, LeConte Library, at
6:30PM.The date of the meeting waschanged from May 19 to May 12
because several members will be out of town. During the last
meeting, muchof the discussion was about the results of the LeConte
survey, our staff members responses, and how thecommittee plans to
get the final results out to all families. Principal Wilson
outlined her concerns and required
input to complete the school plan. She is working with the
committee toclarifymeasurable outcomes andgoals. Our school will be
implementing several new programs next year, including new
district-adoptedEnglish Language Arts and English Language
Development curriculums, a new social skills program titledKidPower
(www.kidpower.org), and new systems to improve delivery of services
to students who needacademic interventions and mental health
support. For every program in which we invest, we want to definethe
purpose and mode of evaluation. Principal Wilson will provide a
brief outline of our school plan by midMay.
SCHOOL-WIDE NEWS
Four LeConte Teachers Recognized with Prudential Achievement
AwardsFour LeConte teachers have been selected to receive
Prudential California Realtys Education Foundation
awards this year. Congratulations to Luis Argueta, Natalia
Bernal, Awilda Logan, and Julia Venuto forreceiving awards.
Prudentials teacheraward programhonors public school teachers in
Alameda County whoprovide outstanding service to their students and
community.The teachers will receive small cash awards andbe
recognized at an award ceremony on May 14. Thank you also to the
members of our communitywho tookthe time to submit nominations so
that the hard work of our teachers can be publicly
acknowledged.
Materials Needed for Student Art on Playground Fences
Seeking donations of plywood, etc.Wed like to organize some
student art projects to create more plywoodart to hang around the
playground fences. We need 1/2 plywood, outdoor house-paint (primer
and brightcolors), and the loan of a jigsaw and someone with
experience using it! If we cant get enough of what weneed from
peoples garages, perhaps youre a contractor who can let us use your
discount to buy supplies.Please contact Jessica Fiedler, 540-7818
or [email protected] if youd like to help out.
Class NewsAmong the numerous photos attached, there are scenes
from classrooms that capture the goals of our missionstatement. You
will see: students on task and engaged; hands-on activities;
evidence of oral and visual
presentations; use of technology; cooperative learning; oral and
written reports; displayed student work; andAuthors Chair. Also
attached are examples of first grade students writing about Visual
Thinking Strategies,one of our K-5 visual arts programs.
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LeConte Community Kidz and BEARS special program
opportunitiesOur students in grades first through third have been
invited to join the city-wide soccer league. The gamesbegin this
Friday, April 30 at Derby field in Berkeley. Also, in May, the
swimming program will beginagain for students in grades third
through fifth. To find out how to participate in these programs,
contactCharity DaMarto, at (510)883-5244 or email her at
[email protected].
Steps to Improve AchievementIn preparation for the next school
year, we will begin implementation of a Response to Intervention
Program(RtI). This means we will set up a system that tracks all
students entry level skills and any academicintervention services
required to insure that all students perform near, at, or above
grade level. The goal of RtIis to develop practices that catch
students before they start to decline and to provide support for
the classroomteacher through tutors, special education staff, and
volunteers who can work with students one-to-one.Though we have
always provided after school support for students performing below
grade level, this will beour first proactive tracking system and
school wide support system.
Mosaic Project Featured in Yes Magazine
For several years, LeConte fifth graders have attended the
Mosaic Project, a five-day outdoor camp designedto help students
understand and develop conflict resolution skills. LeConte students
Erick Linares andRebecca Torres are quoted in a recent article
about Mosaic songwriter and musician Brett Dennen in YesMagazine
(see
http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/america-the-remix/brett-dennen-my-most-important-songs).
The article provides a nice description of the camp and how the
students benefit from attending. Asannounced last month, due to
anticipated fund shortages, ourSchool Governance Counciland fifth
gradeteachers are planning to redirect the funds usually spent on
Mosaic to other important needs at LeConte nextyear.
Willard Pool Threatened With Closure June 8 Election on Measure
C
Willard Pool, our neighborhood public pool, is slated to be
closed forever on July 1 because the City ofBerkeley no longer has
funds to perform needed repairs and pay for staff. Some of our
students takeswimming lessons there through our afterschool
programs or go swimming at the pool throughout thesummer. In the
June 8 election, Berkeley voters will be asked to vote on Measure
C, the Berkeley PublicPools Bond.If Measure C passes, it will
provide the funds needed to renovate the City pools and to
keepWillard pool open. At the last PTA meeting, our PTA voted to
endorse Measure C. You can find out more
about Measure C and the effort to save Willard Pool at
www.berkeleypools.org or read the ballot measure
atww.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=50932.
LeConte Students Enhance Learning With Free Educational
Software
We encourage you to have your child support their learning after
school or on weekends through the CompassLearning educational
software, provided free by the District. It is easy to access from
home or school. We arevery pleased by the number of students who
are already utilizing this program to make themselves smarter,as
Principal Wilson says. This software is aligned with state and
national standards and provides a stimulating(and fun!),
customizedlearning environment for each child. Compass Learning is
at www.childu.com. Toget your child started, you will need your
childs user name and password. Most user names and passwordsfollow
the following standard format: User Name: LeCFirstNameLastInitial.
Password: FirstInitialLastInitialSchool: BUSD For example, John
Smith has a user name of LeCJohnS and a password of js. Contact
August
Fern at [email protected] if you are having difficulties
logging in or would like to set up a parentaccount to monitor your
student's progress.
Email News: Are you on LeContes Listservs?
We encourage all LeConte families to join one of our school
listservs in order to get the latest school news.We have two
moderated listservs one for announcements only, and one for
announcements plus
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discussion. To join either group, please visit our website,
www.leconteonline.org, and follow the links onthe right side of the
home page.
Next Lamppost: Late MayTo submit information for the late May
Lamppost, please email Principal Wilson
[email protected] or Penny Peak at
[email protected]. Deadline: Friday, May 21,2010.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Mathematics Achievement
Congratulations to the following kindergarten students, Kai
Blom-Boucher,Paulina Claveria, Ailem CortezCach, Jardiel Cortez
Cach, Brianna Davis, Gwendolyn Dillon, Lucas Figueroa, Nayali
Andrade Gomez,
Vanessa Paredes, Joshua Johnson-Rizzo, Jacob Roy, Omar Mendoza,
Anabel Sanchez, Alenna Silva, JarelStubbs, Tallulah Tehrani, Sol
Valencia Topete, and Saad Waqia; fourth grade students: Victoria
Geter, Mekhi
McElroy, Najee McDonald, Anai Sanchez, and Erica
Villegas-Padilla; and one fifth grade students,ArloMoore-Bloomfor
meeting the mathematics challenge. All of these students will be
recognized during ourmonthly Celebrate LeConte assembly on April
30. Copies of their certificates will be posted in our
auditorium, thanks to parent August Fern. Please help your child
meet the challenge by asking her/him tocount or recite facts
according to the grade level:
Kindergarten--mastering counting and recognizing numbers up to
30First and Second Grade--mastering addition and subtraction facts
to 20Third and Fourth Grade--mastering multiplication facts up to
12Fifth Grade--mastering multiplication of multiple digits
Reading Achievement Caught in the Act Reading
Congratulations to the following students,Pablo Espinosa
Villanueva,Jules Faulkner, Sophia Gaal,TylinRobertson, and Zoe
Sealewho were caught reading in the hallway, cafeteria, or on the
playground. Most ofthese students always have a book in hand and
are reading for enjoyment. It is no wonder that many of
thesestudents are also doing well academically. Thanks to all of
you for being Caught in the Act Reading for
understanding and appreciating the power of a good story.
Bowl-A-Thon Success!Forty-four LeConte bowlers---including
family teams and several on-looking cheerleadersenjoyed oursecond
annual LeConte Bowl-a-Thon on Sunday, April 25. In addition to
having a great time, they brought inearly $250 for LeConte (thats
half the cost of one school assembly!). Many thanks to Albany Bowl
forcreating such a unique school fundraiser which also served as a
terrific community builder.
KIDS &FAMILY FUN TIPS
Escuela Bilingue Internacional - Free Spanish Story Time/Cuentos
en Espaol: Sat., May 1 & Third
Saturday of the month
Escuela Bilingue Internacional invites the public to Spanish
story time on Saturday May 1st from 10:00-10:45AM. The program will
continue on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Stories, songs, and fun
willencourage Spanish language development in a fun and social
atmosphere; it is great for young children.Children must attend
with an adult friend. Location: Escuela Bilinge Internacional, 410
Alcatraz Ave.Oakland, CA 94609 (between Telegraph and College).
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LGBTQ Separation, Divorce Workshops: Saturdays, May 8 and June
5Our Family Coalition is presenting two Saturday workshops on May 8
and June 5 on separation and divorcein lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, and queer families, titled Separating with Hearts and
Smarts: LGBTQSeparation, Divorce, and Alternative Dispute
Resolution. For more information, visit the coalitions websiteat
www.ourfamily.org.
Free Speech-Language, Social & Occupational Therapy
Screenings: Sat. May 22Communication Works, a private practice
offering speech, language, and social and occupational
therapyservices in Oakland and the East Bay, will provide free
speech-language, social, occupational therapy, andsocial screenings
for children 18 months to 18 years. Information, practical tips,
and resources forencouraging language development in your child
will be available. Conducted by Communication Workscertified and
licensed speech language pathologists and speech-language pathology
assistants, the screeningwill take place on Saturday, May 22, from
10:00am-4:00pm by appointment only. Call (510) 639-2929toschedule
your20-minute appointment. The deadline for registering is May
19
th. Screenings will take place
atCommunication Works, 4400 Keller Avenue, Suite 200, Oakland,
CA 94605. Children must beaccompanied by a legalguardian. The
screen will be scored and the outcome withtherapists notes will
bemailed to you in approximately 2weeks. More info:
www.cwtherapy.com.
Fall 2010 Soccer Sign Up NowNow is the time to sign up for fall
soccer leagues. The Albany-Berkeley Soccer Clubs season runs from
midAugust to mid November.Sign ups take place from April 23 to May
23 athttp://www.abscsoccer.com/registration.html.Another
alternative is the Rockridge Soccer
Club,http://rockridgesoccer.org.
Mosaic Project Reunion Sat., June 26; Benefit Concert Sun., June
27The Mosaic Project invites all current and former Mosaic
students, youth leaders, interns, staff, parents,teachers,
administrators, board members, volunteers, and friendsto its 10th
Birthday Mosaic CommunityReunion on Saturday, June 26th, 12-4 pmin
Snow Park,Oakland. Bring your whole family and join us forMosaic
games, fun, food, and of course, music! RSVP and get more
information on the Mosaic website,www.mosaicproject.org. In
addition, Mosaic songwriter Brett Dennen will be performing at a
Mosaicbirthday benefit concerton Sunday, June 27th, 3:30-5:30
pm.
Flyers Attached
y Directions for the multiplication internet game,
www.bigbrainz.com/Teachers. php
y LeConte Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
y Spring Auction ticket order form
y Battle of the Salsa Band2: A Party to Benefit Project Peace
East Bay, May 22
y Get Ready forSummer Reading, 20% discount at Mrs. Dalloways
Bookstore, May 25
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LeCONTE CALENDARMAY 1 JUNE 5, 2010
Updated LeConte News & Calendar: www.leconteonline.org
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Latino LiteracyProject, 10:00AM-1:00PM, Room 201
LeConte Auction:Donation Deadline
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CaliforniaStandards
Testingbegins,grades 2-5
2nd Grade fieldtrip, Zellerbach
Teacher/StaffAppreciationWeek
TeacherAppreciation:bringflowers!
CINCO de MAYO!
TeacherAppreciation:catered lunch
Teacher/StaffAppreciation Week
Teacher/StaffAppreciation Week
Day of the ChildCelebration -
Performance byELAC members
12:30, Auditorium
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Standards Test inSpanish begins(forSpanishspeaking
Englishlearners)
School GovernanceCouncil Meeting6:30PM, Library
Kindergarten fieldtripOakland Zoo
Latino LiteracyProject, 10:00AM-1:00PM, Room 201
LeConte InclusionFamily Potluck11:00AM-1:00PM
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LeConte
SpringAuction,
5:30-9:30PM,Pizzaiolo
SCHOOL
CLOSEDMalcolm Xs
Birthday
PTA
Meeting5:45PM free
dinner6:00
7:30PMMeeting,Cafeteria
ELAC Meeting,5:00-Room 101(childcare & dinner
provided)
Lamppost
deadline
Benefit for Project
Peace East Bay6:30PM- Midnight
See flyer
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LeConte OpenHouse
6:30 8:00PM
Celebrate LeConteAssembly,
8:15AM,Auditorium
Lamppostpublished
30 31 June 1 2 3 4 5
SCHOOLCLOSED
Memorial Day
Second grade fieldtrip UC Berkeley Fifth grade visitsMiddle
Schools
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LeConte felicita a sus...
ESTUDIANTES DEL MES(determinado por los maestros del saln)
Vea sus fotos y certificados en el tabln de Estudiantes del
mes
LeConte congratulates its...
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH(Determined by the classroom teacher)See
their pictures and certificates on the Student of the Month
bulletin board
Teachers/
MaestrosStudents/Estudiantes
Ms. Aguas Adela Figueroa and Isabel Velazquez
Mr. Argueta Zuha Adnan, Brandon Bailey, Christian Martinez,
and
Dakarai WilliamsMs. Barer to be determinedMs. Bernal Paulina
Claveria, Ailem Cortez Cach, and Joshua Johnson-RizzoMs. Blanchard
Aliyah Williams, Katelyn Velazquez, and Cicoia Zelie
Ms. Citrin Corey Allen, Selim Bourdoud, Helen Geideman, and
Mekhi
McElroyMs. Cross Heiko Fiedler and Tenzin ShekhangMs. Gearring
to be determinedMs. Gee Maggie Fern, Camilo Gomez, and Marissa
VigilMs. Katz to be determinedMs. Lewis & Mr. Scott Diego
Canales, Juan Garcia, Amelie Martin, and Tristan WatersMs. Logan
Sophia Gaal, Eva Fiedler, and Darshan KamenetskyMs. Louie Mona
Aldabashi, Riya Malhotra, and Gregory WilliamsMs. Roberts Vanessa
Paredes and Jarel StubbsMs. Torres to be determinedMs. Woodard
Lukis Anderson, Brianna Rodriguez, and Luis Rodriguez
