FROM THE DESK OF MR. MILLER……………………
26 September 2008
Dear parents:
As you know, Palm View Christian School operates on a very lean, break even budget. When enrollment dips or people become late on their tuition bills, there is a widely felt ripple effect. The budget anticipates that everybody will pay their tuition by the 5th of the month, in order that we can meet payroll. When people are unable to do that, we have always attempted to work with them, as long as we are able to do so.
Because of this fact, upon realizing our enrollment was lower then what we had projected, we took the necessary actions to either eliminate or substantially reduce the number of hours worked for 5 employees. Our budget forecasts reveal that these painful cuts will allow the school to continue moving forward and provide the quality instruction we are known for. Yet, it also assumes that people pay their tuition accounts in a timely manner, as there is no more available credit to offer.
During times of economic uncertainty, it is natural to become worried about the events around us. Yet Jesus spoke about this in the gospels where he reminded the disciples that God is in control of the hairs on our head and where the sparrows lay down each night. We teach our students in chapel that we can Trust God No Matter What. Some of you may have seen the churches advertisement in the paper that reminds us that Nothing is to Hard for God. When all is said and done, it is our faith in God that helps us through all times, even the hard ones.
I conclude with this:
1) Remember, God will make a way. Make Wise Choices and Trust God no matter what.
2) Remember your commitment to the sacrifice of quality Christian education. If it doesn’t cost anything, it’s not worth much.
3) Our teachers and pastoral staff are available to pray and counsel with you.
Together, we can make our way through.
Marvin J. Miller, M.Div
Principal, Palm View Christian School
Monday, September 29, 2008
October Lunch Menus
October Lunch Menus have just become available. A copy is being sent home tonight. They are also available on line, or right here:
Elementary October Lunches
Upper Grade October Lunches
Elementary October Lunches
Upper Grade October Lunches
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Parent Letter - 24 September 2008
FROM THE DESK OF MR. MILLER……………………
24 September 2008
Did you ever meet a know it all? While this month’s character trait has been on knowledge, it doesn’t mean everybody knows it all. Ask your student what they’ve learned this month, not just in math, science, or spelling, but about God, about how we must decide to make right choices, how we trust God no matter what, and how we treat others the way we wish to be treated. You might be surprised at how much your child’s learned!
HEAVE HO
No, it was not an ol’ fashioned barn raising, but thanks to Ted Rojas, Phil Echavarri, and Mario Garibay, the PTF shed was quickly assembled. Great job guys. If you are wondering what you can do to help, please join the PTF.
Star Light Star Bright, what’s a 3rd grader doing up at night?
Thanks again to Dr. Rob Settledge of the Whittier Rotary for providing the 3RD grade forum for Dr. Michelle Thaller from JPL/NASA to present on Infra-Red telescopes. For links to more educational programming, check our website.
Music
Music Academy begins soon! Look at the orange flyer in the packet.
JBQ / TBQ (Junior Bible Quiz / Teen Bible Quiz)
The JBQ Traveling Team is gearing up for another tour across the Southland. This year, we can have one team of 3rd – 6th graders and one team of 7 & 8th graders. Travel team practices during lunch on Tuesdays. Encourage your children to participate!
Calendar Reminder—
· Friday – Student Government Speeches and Elections – 12:30 PM.
· Muffins with Mom Moved to May
SPIRIT WEEK
Yes, it’s that time again! Show your school Spirit.
· Monday – Sports Team day – Come as a Dodger, Angel, Charger, or any other team.
· Tuesday – Pajama Day – Bring your teddy bear and your hair in curlers!
· Wednesday – Crazy socks & Crazy hair/hat day – Wear your chapel uniform but accessorize, accessorize, accessorize
· Thursday – Twins/Triplets Day – Dress alike, or like a teacher.
· Friday – Decades Day – Find out what your parents wore in the 80’s, or your grandparents wore in the 60’s! Pick a decade and go for it.
THE LAST WORD
Please remember the families of Ms. Patsy and Ms. Fabby, as they both lost close relatives. Both will be out for several days. Our condolences are with them.
With the Peace that surpasses all Knowledge,
24 September 2008
Did you ever meet a know it all? While this month’s character trait has been on knowledge, it doesn’t mean everybody knows it all. Ask your student what they’ve learned this month, not just in math, science, or spelling, but about God, about how we must decide to make right choices, how we trust God no matter what, and how we treat others the way we wish to be treated. You might be surprised at how much your child’s learned!
HEAVE HO
No, it was not an ol’ fashioned barn raising, but thanks to Ted Rojas, Phil Echavarri, and Mario Garibay, the PTF shed was quickly assembled. Great job guys. If you are wondering what you can do to help, please join the PTF.
Star Light Star Bright, what’s a 3rd grader doing up at night?
Thanks again to Dr. Rob Settledge of the Whittier Rotary for providing the 3RD grade forum for Dr. Michelle Thaller from JPL/NASA to present on Infra-Red telescopes. For links to more educational programming, check our website.
Music
Music Academy begins soon! Look at the orange flyer in the packet.
JBQ / TBQ (Junior Bible Quiz / Teen Bible Quiz)
The JBQ Traveling Team is gearing up for another tour across the Southland. This year, we can have one team of 3rd – 6th graders and one team of 7 & 8th graders. Travel team practices during lunch on Tuesdays. Encourage your children to participate!
Calendar Reminder—
· Friday – Student Government Speeches and Elections – 12:30 PM.
· Muffins with Mom Moved to May
SPIRIT WEEK
Yes, it’s that time again! Show your school Spirit.
· Monday – Sports Team day – Come as a Dodger, Angel, Charger, or any other team.
· Tuesday – Pajama Day – Bring your teddy bear and your hair in curlers!
· Wednesday – Crazy socks & Crazy hair/hat day – Wear your chapel uniform but accessorize, accessorize, accessorize
· Thursday – Twins/Triplets Day – Dress alike, or like a teacher.
· Friday – Decades Day – Find out what your parents wore in the 80’s, or your grandparents wore in the 60’s! Pick a decade and go for it.
THE LAST WORD
Please remember the families of Ms. Patsy and Ms. Fabby, as they both lost close relatives. Both will be out for several days. Our condolences are with them.
With the Peace that surpasses all Knowledge,
PTF & 2008-09 Yearbooks
Do you want to help out the school? Join the PTF. There are also exciting fund raising activities on slate for this year. For more information, check out these links.
PTF Fundraisers
PTF Enrollment Form
PTF Enrollment Information
PTF Fundraisers
PTF Enrollment Form
PTF Enrollment Information
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
PTF Report
If you haven't caught a PTF meeting, you are missing out.
Click here for PTF minutes & information.
The PTF has already started fundraising for this year. Look in the Wednesday envelope for some important information about Target.
Click here for PTF minutes & information.
The PTF has already started fundraising for this year. Look in the Wednesday envelope for some important information about Target.
Report from the Stars
The 3rd graders enjoyed Dr. Michelle Thaller at the Shannon Center on Tuesday. Using her Infrared Camera (IR) students learned about invisible light rays and how it makes the universe alive.
Dr. Thaller also stars in NASA educational cartoons available in i-tunes. Her IRrelevant Astronomy series is also on the Discovery Channel.
If you would like to learn more in a fun way, click here for the NASA/JPL link.
Dr. Thaller also stars in NASA educational cartoons available in i-tunes. Her IRrelevant Astronomy series is also on the Discovery Channel.
If you would like to learn more in a fun way, click here for the NASA/JPL link.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
3rd Grade Astronomy Field Trip
On Tuesday, September 23rd, from 1:30 - 2:15, all the 3rd graders will be going to the Shannon Center in Whittier to hear Dr. Michelle Thaller present on astronomy.
Thanks to the generosity of the Whittier Rotary Club, our students are invitied. To help prepare parents and students for the subject, they have given us a list of websites about astronomy. We share them with you here:
Background Material:
Michelle Thaller, Infrared Observational Astronomy
Whittier 3rd Grade Students
We have an introductory website on infrared. It's got some great images!
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/cosmic_kids/learn_ir/index.html
There's a whole gallery of everyday infrared images, as well as pictures of animals:
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/image_galleries/our_ir_world_gallery.html
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/image_galleries/ir_zoo/index.html
The students can see a video me me using the infrared camera at
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/videos/more_than_your/index.html
Basically, the whole site, coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu is a great intro. There are activities to do, models to build, many videos and images to look at.
Thanks to the generosity of the Whittier Rotary Club, our students are invitied. To help prepare parents and students for the subject, they have given us a list of websites about astronomy. We share them with you here:
Background Material:
Michelle Thaller, Infrared Observational Astronomy
Whittier 3rd Grade Students
We have an introductory website on infrared. It's got some great images!
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/cosmic_kids/learn_ir/index.html
There's a whole gallery of everyday infrared images, as well as pictures of animals:
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/image_galleries/our_ir_world_gallery.html
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/image_galleries/ir_zoo/index.html
The students can see a video me me using the infrared camera at
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/videos/more_than_your/index.html
Basically, the whole site, coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu is a great intro. There are activities to do, models to build, many videos and images to look at.
Weekly Wednesday Letter
FROM THE DESK OF MR. MILLER……………………
17 September 2008
Smiles, Smiles, Smiles. Every student was shining today as the Lifetouch representative took their pictures! This past week has been so busy, that you will have to find recaps about it on our website.
READ ALL ABOUT IT!
If you haven’t caught the first issue of the Palm View Times, our student run newspaper, please catch one. Our cub reporters and new editors are doing great!
Star Light Star Bright…
The 3rd graders will be attending the Shannon Center for a special astronomy presentation funded by the Whittier Rotary Club on Tuesday, September 23rd.. Dr. Michelle Thaller, an astronomer from Cal Tech, will be giving a presentation from 1:30 – 2:15 pm. I can use one more 3rd grade parent as chaperone / driver, if anyone is available, please let Ms. Fabby know. The 2nd grade will stay with Mrs. Perez and Coach Jer.
Music
For those still interested in Beginning Band, the first night is tomorrow at Plymouth Christian at 4 PM. Call our office for further details. The Music Academy will also begin in October. A flyer will be available for piano and guitar lessons soon.
JBQ / TBQ (Junior Bible Quiz / Teen Bible Quiz)
The JBQ Traveling Team is gearing up for another tour across the Southland. This year, we can have one team of 3rd – 6th graders and one team of 7 & 8th graders. Travel team practices during lunch on Tuesdays. Encourage your children to participate!
CHESS Super Saturday – This Weekend at APU – 9 AM – 2 PM; $40
Early Dismissal Every Monday at 2 PM
Just a reminder -- Every Monday, school is dismissed at 2 PM. We do offer complimentary childcare for that hour until 3, with our team of Coach Jer, Ms. Linda, and Mrs. Rojas.
TELEPHONES
The office is normally open from 7:30 am – 4 pm. During the unified lunch hour (11:30 – 12:30), and during chapel (Wednesdays, 10 – 10:45) we will be placing the phones on voice mail. There is still a good chance that someone will answer the phone in a teacher office, church office, or school office. Otherwise, please leave a message and we will return it as soon as possible.
THE LAST WORD
Recently, I was selected to serve on the board of directors of an international disability organization. As part of those responsibilities, I will be heading back to Michigan three times a year. The first trip will be these next three days and I will return Saturday night. Whenever I am out of town, Mrs. Centmeyer serves as acting Principal. I am also always in constant contact with the school office via phone or email.
Serving in Knowledge!
17 September 2008
Smiles, Smiles, Smiles. Every student was shining today as the Lifetouch representative took their pictures! This past week has been so busy, that you will have to find recaps about it on our website.
READ ALL ABOUT IT!
If you haven’t caught the first issue of the Palm View Times, our student run newspaper, please catch one. Our cub reporters and new editors are doing great!
Star Light Star Bright…
The 3rd graders will be attending the Shannon Center for a special astronomy presentation funded by the Whittier Rotary Club on Tuesday, September 23rd.. Dr. Michelle Thaller, an astronomer from Cal Tech, will be giving a presentation from 1:30 – 2:15 pm. I can use one more 3rd grade parent as chaperone / driver, if anyone is available, please let Ms. Fabby know. The 2nd grade will stay with Mrs. Perez and Coach Jer.
Music
For those still interested in Beginning Band, the first night is tomorrow at Plymouth Christian at 4 PM. Call our office for further details. The Music Academy will also begin in October. A flyer will be available for piano and guitar lessons soon.
JBQ / TBQ (Junior Bible Quiz / Teen Bible Quiz)
The JBQ Traveling Team is gearing up for another tour across the Southland. This year, we can have one team of 3rd – 6th graders and one team of 7 & 8th graders. Travel team practices during lunch on Tuesdays. Encourage your children to participate!
CHESS Super Saturday – This Weekend at APU – 9 AM – 2 PM; $40
Early Dismissal Every Monday at 2 PM
Just a reminder -- Every Monday, school is dismissed at 2 PM. We do offer complimentary childcare for that hour until 3, with our team of Coach Jer, Ms. Linda, and Mrs. Rojas.
TELEPHONES
The office is normally open from 7:30 am – 4 pm. During the unified lunch hour (11:30 – 12:30), and during chapel (Wednesdays, 10 – 10:45) we will be placing the phones on voice mail. There is still a good chance that someone will answer the phone in a teacher office, church office, or school office. Otherwise, please leave a message and we will return it as soon as possible.
THE LAST WORD
Recently, I was selected to serve on the board of directors of an international disability organization. As part of those responsibilities, I will be heading back to Michigan three times a year. The first trip will be these next three days and I will return Saturday night. Whenever I am out of town, Mrs. Centmeyer serves as acting Principal. I am also always in constant contact with the school office via phone or email.
Serving in Knowledge!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
What a Week!
Wow! The first week of school was busy!
Thanks so much to Ms. Jan Baird, our guest political science speaker. Her pictures and stories from the Denver DNC Convention were fascinating. We also learned about the process of how someone becomes a delegate. Robert Baird, her son and legislative aide to local California Assemblyman Tony Mendoza, was also able to present on how a bill becomes a law in the state. Thanks again for helping our students understand the political process. In several weeks, Dianne Lenning, the 39th Congregessional Republican Candidate will also be speaking!.
Once again, we survived the LA County Fair! Many of you stayed late and enjoyed the days activities.
Just a reminder -- Every Monday, school is dismissed at 2 PM. We do offer complimentary childcare for that hour until 3, with our team of Coach Jer, Ms. Linda, and Mrs. Rojas.
Today, Tuesday, we kick off our Fall Fundraiser with an assembly at 2:30. Look for the booklets that will be coming home. Our students are already enjoying the new Basketball hoop that the PTF bought this year with the monies we have raised. Don't forget to bring in boxtop lables and campbell soup labels either.
Remember, come to the PTF meeting tonight! at 6:30 in the school building.
Thanks so much to Ms. Jan Baird, our guest political science speaker. Her pictures and stories from the Denver DNC Convention were fascinating. We also learned about the process of how someone becomes a delegate. Robert Baird, her son and legislative aide to local California Assemblyman Tony Mendoza, was also able to present on how a bill becomes a law in the state. Thanks again for helping our students understand the political process. In several weeks, Dianne Lenning, the 39th Congregessional Republican Candidate will also be speaking!.
Once again, we survived the LA County Fair! Many of you stayed late and enjoyed the days activities.
Just a reminder -- Every Monday, school is dismissed at 2 PM. We do offer complimentary childcare for that hour until 3, with our team of Coach Jer, Ms. Linda, and Mrs. Rojas.
Today, Tuesday, we kick off our Fall Fundraiser with an assembly at 2:30. Look for the booklets that will be coming home. Our students are already enjoying the new Basketball hoop that the PTF bought this year with the monies we have raised. Don't forget to bring in boxtop lables and campbell soup labels either.
Remember, come to the PTF meeting tonight! at 6:30 in the school building.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Parent Letter - Wednesday September 10th
Parent Letter - Wed September 10
08-09-10 (Julian Date; September 10, 2008)
Thank you to all the parents who came out last night, signed yearbooks and were introduced to your teachers and classrooms.
For those unable to make it to the Back to School Night, please pick up or download copies of the handbook, revised school calendar and other important information. A reminder to all 5-8 grade parents, to get access to Head Master Online, please email me and I will send you your code.
We begin our 2008 Political Speakers Series tomorrow for our 5th – 8th graders with Mrs. Jan Baird, a recently returned delegate to the DNC in Denver and guest blogger for the Whittier Daily News. She will be joined by her son Robert, a legislative aide to local Assemblyman Tony Mendoza. All parents are invited to this guest lecture at 10 AM. Our series will continue in several weeks with Dianne Lenning, a former Fred C Nelles & Santa Fe Springs High School teacher now running as the Republican candidate for the 39th Congressional District.
LA FAIR
Friday is County Fair Day. Please turn in your permission slips and $5 per parent, child, spouse, etc (a family of 4=$20). This will let you have a parking pass to spend the entire day, or allow you to ride the bus. The bus will depart the fair at 2 PM in order to return by 3 PM that day.
PICTURE DAY
Next week Wednesday is picture day! Please make sure all students are dressed in their chapel best for Fall pictures. These will be the ones placed in the yearbook. During Spring Pictures, students will be allowed free dress.
BILLING REMINDERS
Don’t forget to turn in your payments within 1 week after receiving your billings. Prompt payments help us continue the improvements around campus. You may mail payments in to the school, or drop them off in the school or church offices. If you have a concern about your account, please do not hesitate to speak with me.
JOIN THE PTF
Are you ready to get involved? We need room parents, grant writers, and innovative thinkers. Even if you can’t be on campus, we probably can still use you. Help make your children’s education great! The next meeting is Tuesday, September 16th at 6 PM. Already this year, the PTF has hosted the campout, distributed yearbooks, purchased a storage shed, and a bought a brand new basketball hoop. Our next big event is our fall fundraiser kick off!
Growing in Knowledge!
Marvin J. Miller, M.Div
Principal, Palm View Christian Schools
08-09-10 (Julian Date; September 10, 2008)
Thank you to all the parents who came out last night, signed yearbooks and were introduced to your teachers and classrooms.
For those unable to make it to the Back to School Night, please pick up or download copies of the handbook, revised school calendar and other important information. A reminder to all 5-8 grade parents, to get access to Head Master Online, please email me and I will send you your code.
We begin our 2008 Political Speakers Series tomorrow for our 5th – 8th graders with Mrs. Jan Baird, a recently returned delegate to the DNC in Denver and guest blogger for the Whittier Daily News. She will be joined by her son Robert, a legislative aide to local Assemblyman Tony Mendoza. All parents are invited to this guest lecture at 10 AM. Our series will continue in several weeks with Dianne Lenning, a former Fred C Nelles & Santa Fe Springs High School teacher now running as the Republican candidate for the 39th Congressional District.
LA FAIR
Friday is County Fair Day. Please turn in your permission slips and $5 per parent, child, spouse, etc (a family of 4=$20). This will let you have a parking pass to spend the entire day, or allow you to ride the bus. The bus will depart the fair at 2 PM in order to return by 3 PM that day.
PICTURE DAY
Next week Wednesday is picture day! Please make sure all students are dressed in their chapel best for Fall pictures. These will be the ones placed in the yearbook. During Spring Pictures, students will be allowed free dress.
BILLING REMINDERS
Don’t forget to turn in your payments within 1 week after receiving your billings. Prompt payments help us continue the improvements around campus. You may mail payments in to the school, or drop them off in the school or church offices. If you have a concern about your account, please do not hesitate to speak with me.
JOIN THE PTF
Are you ready to get involved? We need room parents, grant writers, and innovative thinkers. Even if you can’t be on campus, we probably can still use you. Help make your children’s education great! The next meeting is Tuesday, September 16th at 6 PM. Already this year, the PTF has hosted the campout, distributed yearbooks, purchased a storage shed, and a bought a brand new basketball hoop. Our next big event is our fall fundraiser kick off!
Growing in Knowledge!
Marvin J. Miller, M.Div
Principal, Palm View Christian Schools
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Its County Fair Time!
Join us for an educational field trip to the county fair on this Friday, September 12th.
We will leave promptly at 8 AM from the school after attendance is taken. Cost is only $5 per person to cover our expenses. I will distribute parking passes at 8 AM for all drivers. The bus will depart promptly at 8:15. Students who ride the bus must be ready to return at 2 PM to be back at school by 3 PM. Students who go with their parents/chaperones in vehicles are welcome to stay until the fair closes for the night.
Once we arrive at the fair, we have 2 hours before the fair opens for students to complete their educational assignments.
Here are links to the Permission Slip and more information on the FairKids Educational Programs.
Enjoy!
We will leave promptly at 8 AM from the school after attendance is taken. Cost is only $5 per person to cover our expenses. I will distribute parking passes at 8 AM for all drivers. The bus will depart promptly at 8:15. Students who ride the bus must be ready to return at 2 PM to be back at school by 3 PM. Students who go with their parents/chaperones in vehicles are welcome to stay until the fair closes for the night.
Once we arrive at the fair, we have 2 hours before the fair opens for students to complete their educational assignments.
Here are links to the Permission Slip and more information on the FairKids Educational Programs.
Enjoy!
It's Election Time -- 2008 Political Speaker Series
Once every 2 years our upper grade students participate in the National Mock Election, which is scheduled this year for October 30th. As part of our political science core this year we have invited several speakers from both parties to address the political and governmental processes to our 5th - 8th graders. During this time, we will also hold student government elections.
This Thursday, at 10 AM, we will welcome Mrs. Jan Baird, who recently returned from Denver as a California delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Mrs. Baird blogged in the Whittier Daily News every day regarding her experience. She also serves as a local public school board representative and her husband serves on the Whittier Unified High School District board. If possible, her son Robert Baird will also present. He works in Sacramento as a legislative aide to Assemblyman Tony Mendoza from California's 56th District.
Mrs. Diane Lenning has also agreed to speak in several weeks. Mrs. Lenning is the Republican candidate for the 39th Congressional District. She is a retired teacher who taught at Santa Fe Springs High School and at the old Fred C. Nelles site.
Parents are welcome to attend these educational and informative sessions.
This Thursday, at 10 AM, we will welcome Mrs. Jan Baird, who recently returned from Denver as a California delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Mrs. Baird blogged in the Whittier Daily News every day regarding her experience. She also serves as a local public school board representative and her husband serves on the Whittier Unified High School District board. If possible, her son Robert Baird will also present. He works in Sacramento as a legislative aide to Assemblyman Tony Mendoza from California's 56th District.
Mrs. Diane Lenning has also agreed to speak in several weeks. Mrs. Lenning is the Republican candidate for the 39th Congressional District. She is a retired teacher who taught at Santa Fe Springs High School and at the old Fred C. Nelles site.
Parents are welcome to attend these educational and informative sessions.
School Handbook & Back to School Night
This Tuesday evening at 7 Pm is our Back To School Night.
The 2008-09 Edition of the Parent-Student Handbook will be distributed. The evening will begin in the sanctuary with a general welcome and introduction of the School Board. At 7:30, the first session will begin in children's classrooms. All 2nd & 3rd grade parents are encouraged to come to the 7:20 meeting and then visit other children's classroom for the 7:45 session. We expect to dismiss everyone from campus by 8:15 in order for children to be well rested by tomorrow.
Don't forget -- yearbook signing will take place at 5:30 immediately before Back To School Night!
The 2008-09 Edition of the Parent-Student Handbook will be distributed. The evening will begin in the sanctuary with a general welcome and introduction of the School Board. At 7:30, the first session will begin in children's classrooms. All 2nd & 3rd grade parents are encouraged to come to the 7:20 meeting and then visit other children's classroom for the 7:45 session. We expect to dismiss everyone from campus by 8:15 in order for children to be well rested by tomorrow.
Don't forget -- yearbook signing will take place at 5:30 immediately before Back To School Night!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Lockers!!
All 5th - 8th graders will receive lockers. Lockers have been assigned and your name is on them. Each of you will be given a combination on Monday morning. Please remember, lockers are a privledge and may be revoked.
You are allowed to go to your lockers before school, during break, at lunch time, and after school only!! Your schedule has been arranged to minimize disruptions to other classes and movement around the campus.
You are allowed to go to your lockers before school, during break, at lunch time, and after school only!! Your schedule has been arranged to minimize disruptions to other classes and movement around the campus.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Special Notice for 2nd and 3rd Grade Parents
This letter has special information for parents of 2nd & 3rd graders.
Letter for Parents of 2nd and 3rd Graders
Letter for Parents of 2nd and 3rd Graders
Friday, September 5, 2008
Parent Update - Friday September 5
FROM THE DESK OF MR. MILLER……………………
5 September 2008
School has started and we have survived the first week! By next week, we will all be in the swing of things.
Today, permission slips will be handed out for our After School Sports program. Practice will begin on Monday. The typical practice schedule will be Mon-Thursday from the end of school until 4:45 PM. More information will go out specifically from Coach Jer to those who sign up. Our League meeting is scheduled next Monday night at 6 PM, after which we will be able to have a sports schedule.
Tuesday night at 5:30 PM is the Yearbook Signing Party. For 1 hour, yearbooks will be distributed. Please invite former students to come that night. Immediately following that event at 7 PM is our Back to School Night. This is an important meeting for all parents to attend. The Parent/Student Handbook will be distributed and parents will be able to briefly see their students’ rooms and greet their teachers. The evening will begin with a 20 minute session in the Sanctuary with a greeting from me, an introduction to the school board. More information will be available that night about sports schedules, music lessons, JBQ teams, and the new beginning band program.
On Friday, September 12th, we will be going to the LA County Fair in Pomona! Permission slips will be sent home next week. Parents are welcome to join us. The cost of the field trip will be $5 per student. Parents are welcome to come as chaperones for free. We also have parking passes available for parents who drive. Passes and Directions will be handed out Friday morning at the school.
HAVE YOU CHECKED THE WEBSITE RECENTLY?
We are constantly updating the website. You many now subscribe to automatic RSS news feed into your email or other RSS reader. For those much more technically savvy than myself, there is now a Palm View Facebook, You Tube, and blog accounts set up. If there are other ways you would like to get information, please let me know, and we will work on it.
If you’ve lost your copy of the supply list, uniform code, handbooks, or my letters, the website is an excellent place to get more information
BILLING REMINDERS
Bills will be sent home on Monday. Typically they will be sent out at the end of the month and due by the 5th of each month. This week has been super busy and I’m a little later than normal. Please remember to pay upon receipt. Thank you.
JOIN THE PTF
Are you ready to get involved? We need room parents, grant writers, and innovative thinkers. Even if you can’t be on campus, we probably can still use you. Help make your children’s education great! The next meeting is Tuesday, September 16th.
5 September 2008
School has started and we have survived the first week! By next week, we will all be in the swing of things.
Today, permission slips will be handed out for our After School Sports program. Practice will begin on Monday. The typical practice schedule will be Mon-Thursday from the end of school until 4:45 PM. More information will go out specifically from Coach Jer to those who sign up. Our League meeting is scheduled next Monday night at 6 PM, after which we will be able to have a sports schedule.
Tuesday night at 5:30 PM is the Yearbook Signing Party. For 1 hour, yearbooks will be distributed. Please invite former students to come that night. Immediately following that event at 7 PM is our Back to School Night. This is an important meeting for all parents to attend. The Parent/Student Handbook will be distributed and parents will be able to briefly see their students’ rooms and greet their teachers. The evening will begin with a 20 minute session in the Sanctuary with a greeting from me, an introduction to the school board. More information will be available that night about sports schedules, music lessons, JBQ teams, and the new beginning band program.
On Friday, September 12th, we will be going to the LA County Fair in Pomona! Permission slips will be sent home next week. Parents are welcome to join us. The cost of the field trip will be $5 per student. Parents are welcome to come as chaperones for free. We also have parking passes available for parents who drive. Passes and Directions will be handed out Friday morning at the school.
HAVE YOU CHECKED THE WEBSITE RECENTLY?
We are constantly updating the website. You many now subscribe to automatic RSS news feed into your email or other RSS reader. For those much more technically savvy than myself, there is now a Palm View Facebook, You Tube, and blog accounts set up. If there are other ways you would like to get information, please let me know, and we will work on it.
If you’ve lost your copy of the supply list, uniform code, handbooks, or my letters, the website is an excellent place to get more information
BILLING REMINDERS
Bills will be sent home on Monday. Typically they will be sent out at the end of the month and due by the 5th of each month. This week has been super busy and I’m a little later than normal. Please remember to pay upon receipt. Thank you.
JOIN THE PTF
Are you ready to get involved? We need room parents, grant writers, and innovative thinkers. Even if you can’t be on campus, we probably can still use you. Help make your children’s education great! The next meeting is Tuesday, September 16th.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Just 2 Days Away!!
Are you ready? Enjoy the last days of summer as school starts on Wednesday at 8 AM. Classrooms are ready and the teachers are looking forward to everyone coming back!
On Tuesday, the teachers will learn how to update their gradebooks online. This year, parents will be able to see homework assignments from their computers. Most new textbooks have online components as well now. Thanks to Tony Williams of Global IT (and Palm View parent) a new T-1 high speed internet line will be in place in the next month. We are constantly working towards acheiving our goal of a connected campus.
I'll be putting out a math blog as well for the 7 & 8th grade students. I'm encouraging our teachers to do this as well. It's an easy way for you to keep informed of all the great things going on in the classroom.
See you soon,
Mr. Miller
On Tuesday, the teachers will learn how to update their gradebooks online. This year, parents will be able to see homework assignments from their computers. Most new textbooks have online components as well now. Thanks to Tony Williams of Global IT (and Palm View parent) a new T-1 high speed internet line will be in place in the next month. We are constantly working towards acheiving our goal of a connected campus.
I'll be putting out a math blog as well for the 7 & 8th grade students. I'm encouraging our teachers to do this as well. It's an easy way for you to keep informed of all the great things going on in the classroom.
See you soon,
Mr. Miller
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