1. WELCOME TO SONOMA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE September 9, 2008 2008-2009

2. TODAY’S AGENDA MEET THE STAFF MEET THE STAFF SCHOOL CALENDARS SCHOOL CALENDARS MISSION STATEMENT MISSION STATEMENT LITERACY BLOCK LITERACY BLOCK EARLY RELEASE DAYS EARLY RELEASE DAYS 6 DAY SCHEDULE A-F 6 DAY SCHEDULE A-F PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE SPIRIT DAY/ PTO/YEARBOOK SPIRIT DAY/ PTO/YEARBOOK FAMILY FUN NIGHT FAMILY FUN NIGHT

3. Mrs. Morton your new principal!

4. Meet the Office Staff Mrs. Villagomez also known as Sandra Mrs. Hopfer also known as Sandy

5. Mrs. Braginton Mrs. Dendary Mrs. Fernandez Early Learning and Kindergarten

6. First Grade Mrs. Mollenberg Mrs. Janhunen Mrs. Cook Mrs. Bengochea Mrs. Partee Mrs. Rose Mr. Teichert Mrs. Mollenberg Mrs. Janhunen

7. Second Grade Mrs. Armstrong Mrs. Ricketts Mrs. Braun Ms. Whitaker Mrs. Quilici

8. ThirdGradeThirdGradeThirdGradeThirdGrade Mrs. Aberasturi Ms. Wood Mrs. Conn Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Hartley

9. Fourth Grade Mrs. Parks Mrs. Miller Mrs. Hull Mrs. Lizanetz

10. Mrs. Kottke Mrs. McClintick Reading Specialists

11. Special Education and Speech Mrs. Alexander Mrs. Horowitz Mrs. Stillwell

12. P.E. & Music Mr. Dennis Ms. Shutters

13. Ms. Walth, Counselor

14. Mrs. Lujan, Nurse Assistant

15. Mrs. Blattman, Librarian

16. Mrs. Hamry Mrs. Smith Mrs. Jenkins Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Jensen Mrs. Gilboy

17. Mrs. Etcheverry Mrs. Wolicki

18. Mrs. Prokasky Mrs. Mendoza Mrs. Kearns

19. Mrs. Capellen Mrs. Victor Mrs. Sanchez Mrs. Cary

20. SCHOOL CALENDARS TOP PART IS THE HANDBOOK

21. SCHOOL CALENDARS BOTTOM PART IMPORTANT DATES

22. SONOMA HEIGHTS MISSION STATEMENT Our mission at Sonoma Heights Professional Learning Community is to ensure all Sonoma Heights Elementary School students master essential standards.

23. LITERACY BLOCK SCHOOL BELL WILL RING AT 8:25 A.M. SCHOOL BELL WILL RING AT 8:25 A.M. 8:25-8:30 STUDENT TRANSITION 8:25-8:30 STUDENT TRANSITION 8:30-10:00 READING/WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR 90 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERRUPTIONS 8:30-10:00 READING/WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR 90 MINUTES WITHOUT INTERRUPTIONS 2 ND ADULT IN EACH ROOM 2 ND ADULT IN EACH ROOM K-1 ST 2 ADULTS 90 MINUTES K-1 ST 2 ADULTS 90 MINUTES 2 ND -4 TH 2ND ADULT ONLY 45 MINUTES 2 ND -4 TH 2ND ADULT ONLY 45 MINUTES

24. EARLY RELEASE DAY FOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 12:30 RELEASE SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 12:30 RELEASE OCTOBER 9, 2008 OCTOBER 9, 2008 NOVEMBER NO EARLY RELEASE NOVEMBER NO EARLY RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2008 DECEMBER 11, 2008 JANUARY 15, 2009 JANUARY 15, 2009 FEBRUARY 26, 2009 FEBRUARY 26, 2009 MARCH 19, 2009 MARCH 19, 2009 APRIL 9, 2009 APRIL 9, 2009 MAY 28, 2009 MAY 28, 2009

25. PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PLAN CAUGHT BEING “SAFE, RESPECTFUL,AND RESPONSIBLE”- BLUE TICKETS CAUGHT BEING “SAFE, RESPECTFUL,AND RESPONSIBLE”- BLUE TICKETS NRS REQUIRES ALL SCHOOLS TO HAVE A PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PLAN NRS REQUIRES ALL SCHOOLS TO HAVE A PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PLAN

26. SCHOOL SPIRIT BLUE DAY IS EVERY FRIDAY BLUE DAY IS EVERY FRIDAY PTO WILL SELL SHIRTS FOR $10.00 PTO WILL SELL SHIRTS FOR $10.00 EACH STUDENT SHOWING SPIRIT WILL GET A PRIZE EACH STUDENT SHOWING SPIRIT WILL GET A PRIZE EACH CLASS SHOWING THE MOST SPIRIT WILL EARN A BANNER AND PRIZES EACH CLASS SHOWING THE MOST SPIRIT WILL EARN A BANNER AND PRIZES

28. YEARBOOK FLYER WILL BE GOING HOME FLYER WILL BE GOING HOME IF YOU DON’T WANT YOUR CHILD’S PICTURE IN THE YEARBOOK SIGN THE FORM STATING THEIR EXEMPTION IF YOU DON’T WANT YOUR CHILD’S PICTURE IN THE YEARBOOK SIGN THE FORM STATING THEIR EXEMPTION

29. FAMILY FUN NIGHT FUNDRAISER FOR SONONA FUNDRAISER FOR SONONA INCLUDES: INCLUDES: BOOTHS WITH GAMES BOOTHS WITH GAMES RAFFLE RAFFLE FOOD FOR SALE FOOD FOR SALE WE NEED HELP WITH RAFFLE PRIZES AND DONATIONS FOR FOOD SALES WE NEED HELP WITH RAFFLE PRIZES AND DONATIONS FOR FOOD SALES