1. Tsukamoto Elementary Title I & ELAC Family Meeting
Elizabeth Rueda, Principal
Deborah Cardin, Vice Principal
Maria Mejia, BTA

2. Important Upcoming Dates
Early Out Wednesdays school is dismissed at 1:25 pm
PM Kinder schedule change: 10:05- 1:25 pm
Labor Day- No School, Monday, Sept. 4th
Coffee and Conversation, Sept. 7th @ 8:30 am in the MP
WatchDOGS Pizza Night, Sept. 5:30 pm

3. Resources for Families
Logging into the EGUSD ClassLink Portal for Students
Open a web browser, and type
Click Sign In with EGUSD/Google Username, i.e. and the EGUSD computer password for the Student.
Click the Wonders or the Think Central Button.
Students will need to sign into Think Central with the same username and the password, “school”

4. Synergy Piloting Synergy this year September training
Key codes from office available now
At this point, as teachers learn the system, it will be used at different levels- but you can always reach them via if necessary.

5. Social Media Follow us and our fabulous PTO on Facebook:
@TsukamotoElem
@sharkpto
Visit our site webpage:

6. Leadership & 7 Habits
As a site, the majority of our staff has gone through the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People two-day training. We are working to become a Lighthouse Leader In Me school, meaning, we teach and practice the seven habits to help promote effective attainment of goals by aligning ourselves with principles of character. The first three habits focus on independence, self mastery, and habits four through six focus on interdependence, working with others. The final habit focuses on continuous improvement.

7. LCAP Tsukamoto Elementary’s Local Control Accountability Plan
Goals to help our students achieve and access technology
Budgeted items that support our staff with curriculum and assessments
Budgeted items that support students with academic achievement
Social/Emotional, Character Education, Safety supports for ALL students
Budgeted items to promote parent involvement

8. MTES Mission Statement
Tsukamoto Staff will Strive to:
Celebrate accomplishments big and small
Include All students; encourage and ensure success
Teach consistent expectations for teachers, students and staff
Create student empowerment through choice
Help everyone, every day

9. Resources for Families and Students
Student Support Center
iTeam- Invention
Tutoring with SHS Seniors
FACE (Family and Community Engagement office)
ESL Classes- September
Parent University Nights
STORM, CDI, Fun Factory

10. Drop-Off and Dismissal Parking Lot Safety

11. Purpose of ELAC
To provide parents of English Learners (EL) opportunities to:
Provide advice to the principal and school staff to improve learning for EL
Learn more about the programs offered to their students and to be aware of the importance of regular school attendance
Have equal opportunity to be a part of the school
Voice their concerns
Participate in the school-wide assessment of the needs of students, parents, and teachers
Assist with the administration of the school language census

12. Legal Requirements Each ELAC must hold an election
Whenever 21 or more English Learners are enrolled at a school site, the site must have a functioning ELAC on programs and service for English Learners
Each ELAC must hold an election
At least one member of the ELAC must attend the District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC)
Must receive annual training in carrying out legal responsibilities

13. ELAC Composition Parents of English Learners
At minimum in the same percentage, as there are EL in the school
Principal or Vice Principal, teachers of EL, and EL Coordinator
Bilingual Teaching Associates

14. ELAC Elections
Must provide the parents/guardians of all English Learners the opportunity to vote
When the voting occurs is determined by your site bylaws
The parents/guardians elect the parent members of the committee
Election process is determined by your site bylaws
MTES ELAC Committee
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
DELAC Representative(s)

15. ELAC Duties
Provide advice to the principal and school staff to improve learning for English Learners
Learn more about the programs offered to their students and to be aware of the importance of regular school attendance
Have equal opportunity to be a part of the school
Voice their concerns
Participate in the school-wide assessment of the needs of students, parents, and teachers
Assist with the administration of the school language census

16. Possible Meeting Topics
Tools for assisting students with homework
Literacy training
Site intervention programs
On-site resources available to students and parents
Tools to prepare students for standardized testing
CAASPP test information

17. Thank you… Please be sure to sign in before you leave.
Handouts of tonight’s presentation are available upon request.
The PowerPoint can be accessed on our school website: