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Principal's Message
The Grant School tradition of creating activities for parents and students to share and benefit from is in full swing. On February 27th we had Family Math and Science Night. It was a smashing success. Over 175 children and parents attended. PTA family movie night was March 7. We had a full house. On Saturday, March 8, we had a strong turn out for Garden Day. We are one of the few elementary schools with a working vegetable and flower garden and also a lovely memorial garden.
Reading
On the subject of Reading — Your child can do many types of reading. Most reading a child does by themselves is at their reading level. Another activity is for parents to read aloud from a book that is too difficult for the child to read by themselves. When you read aloud enjoy the sounds of the language. Allow yourself to bring the story to life through your vocal variety, pacing and intonation. Allow your child to sit back and listen. Kindergarteners through fifth graders benefit from read alouds. It improves comprehension and vocabulary at all ages.
Another type of reading is when your child is reading at their instructional level. This usually occurs at school, but can certainly occur at home too. Special strategies are used when reading at the instructional level. Talk to your child’s teacher about those strategies. In closing please help your child to build stamina to read for long periods of time. “How can I build on what my child can already do?” If your child can sustain reading for 20-30 minutes, at their reading level, set a goal to extend that time to 35 minutes, then 45, then 60, then 75 minutes and more!
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten packets will be available on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 in the office. We will accept them back starting Monday, April 14, 2008.
We will accept completed packets back each day ONLY between 9:00-11:00 and 1:45-3:00. THESE ARE THE ONLY TIMES WE WILL BE ACCEPTING THE PACKETS BACK IN THE OFFICE.
- Children need to be 5 years old on or before December 2, 2008. An original Birth Certificate (or baptismal certificate or passport) is required to show proof of age.
- A Physical Examination dated after March 2, 2008 is required along with updated immunizations.
- An Oral Health Assessment is required. Education Code Section 49452.8 requires that your child have a dental checkup by May 31st. If your child has had a check-up within a year of entering school, the requirement has been met. The assessment must be done by a licensed dentist or other licensed or registered dental health professional.
- Two proofs of residency are required such as PG & E, water, garbage, cable TV, telephone (not CELL), auto insurance, escrow papers or correspondence from a Social Services agency.
Open Enrollment
In accordance with District Policy, residents of the San Lorenzo Unified School District may apply to enroll their children in a San Lorenzo Unified District school other than their school of residence on a space available basis. This can be done during the Open Enrollment period.
The Open Enrollment period for grades 1-12 for the 2008-2009 school year will be held April 14, 2008 through April 25, 2008. Kindergarten open enrollment period will be held April 14, 2008 through August 15, 2008.
Open enrollment forms can be obtained at the student’s school of residence or in the Office of Special Services at the District office during the open enrollment period only. All completed open enrollment applications must be submitted to the student’s school of residence within the above timeframe and WILL NOT be accepted after the open enrollment period.
Parents of students in grades 1-12 will be notified before May 23, 2008 whether or not their children have been accepted into the school they have requested. Parents of kindergarten students will be notified by August 22, 2008 whether or not their children have been accepted into the school they have requested.
