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Principal's Message - February 2012
Kate Ross, Principal
Great things are happening at Lindon Elementary! Through the combined efforts of the School Community Council, the PTA, and the District, we were able to scrape together sufficient funds to purchase a 30 laptop mobile computer lab! The PTA alone donated $5000 from the proceeds of the Auction to this worthy cause! The mobile computer lab will double the opportunities that students have to access technology at school! There is still work to be done to improve our technology situation at Lindon, but this is a wonderful start!
In addition to our great technology news, great things are happening academically at our school as well. This year, the overarching goal for our School Improvement Plan is to differentiate instruction to better meet the educational needs of all Lindon students specifically in the areas of literacy and math. Ultimately, we will measure our success toward this goal by tracking the progress of three students per class--one that is at grade level, one that is below grade level, and one that is above grade level over the course of the year. The objective is for students to make at least one year's progress by the end of the year. In order to make the goal of the School Improvement Plan a reality, we use funds from the Trust Lands program. This year we have used Trust Lands funds in the following ways:
- DRA Substitutes: In order for teachers to accurately assess students' literacy levels, we are providing substitutes to allow teachers additional time to administer the fall, winter, and spring DRA assessments.
- Literacy Aide: This aide oversees the Project Tutor/STAR Reading program to work with struggling students in literacy grades 1-6. This aide also recruits and trains volunteers, and works on-on-one with students to help them develop increased literacy skills.
- Professional Development: Funds have been set aside to send one teacher from each grade level to the CITES Literacy Promise Conference. This conference showcases renowned experts in the field of education and provide teachers access to current educational research and best practices. Funds have also been set aside for teacher professional development materials and resources.
- ESL Aide: This aide meets with our students who speak English as a second language and provides them extra support and instruction during the school day.
- Student Incentive Reading Program: To promote literacy amongst our student body, funds have been allocated for student incentives (such as the Lindon Pool) for the Spring Reading Program.
- Double Dosing Supplies: Double Dosing teachers have been given a budget for materials and supplies needed throughout the school year to enhance the Double Dosing curriculum.
- Re-teach and Enrich Aide: This aide tracks students, collects data, works with teachers, prepares activities, and supervises 4th-6th grade students during Fun Friday. This aide also oversees the ZAP (Zeros Aren't Permitted) Program each day during lunch.
- Equipment: Trust Lands' funds have allowed for the purchase of 5 projectors and 7 document cameras for teachers to encourage the integration of more technology in each classroom. In addition, funds have also been set aside to assist in the recent purchase of a mobile computer lab to provide students greater access to technology to enhance their learning experiences.
We are pleased to report that we are making progress toward our goals each day thanks to our fantastic teachers, staff, students, and parents. Student achievement remains our top priority, and our School Improvement/Trust Lands Plan is helping us to elevate our performance even further. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Ross
School Community Council:
The Stakeholders Report has been sent home. If you have not received a copy please stop by the office and pick one up or download it from the link below. They have a lot of great information in them. To Download a copy click: Stakerholders Report 2011-12 (PDF File)
Internet Safety Presentation
Lindon Elementary is very excited to have Sam Farnsworth come and teach parent's about Internet Safety. It is a world that for most the children know more about the computer and the internet than the parent's. Sam is on the PTA State School Board, has traveled all over Utah doing this presentation and has children that go to Lindon Elementary. He has given this presentation at State PTA Convention for the last few years and he keeps it updated with the growing technology.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 9th, 2012. It will be held in the library at 7:00 p.m.
Feel free to invite your neighbors, family and friends. They don't have to have children at Lindon Elementary to come. You will be glad you set this evening aside to protect your family.
Printable Flyer: Internet_Safety_Seminar_flyer.pdf
Lindon has a new school phone number; 801-610-8111.
Professional Development Minimal Day - Monday, February 13th: Kindergarten AM: 9:05-11:05, PM: 11:45- 1:45 and other Grades 1-6: 9:05 - 1:45.
PTA Information
Announcing next years PTA President's: We are very excited to announce that we have PTA Co-Presidents for next year 2012 - 2013.
Talina Jensen and Melissa Downs. They will be awesome and are very excited.
PTA Board Positions: We have several board positions open for next years board. If you are interested in serving on the board and helping a lot or with a piece of the things that go on at the school please feel free to contact Talina Jensen hakes21@hotmail.com or Melissa Downs krdowns@comcast.net.
Kindergarten Registration
Wednesday, February 8th, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm in the office
Kindergarten registration for the 2012-2013 school year will begin on Wednesday, February 8th. Children must turn 5 on or before September 1st in order to begin Kindergarten. You will need to bring the original birth certificate (wallet size versions are no longer accepted), a proof of residence, and immunization records. In addition, if there are pertinent custody documents please bring those as well. Registration will run from 8:30-3:30 in the office. Please register on, or as close to this day as possible, because district officials will make staffing decisions in March based on our February registration numbers. Please pass this information on to any neighbors that will need to register Kindergarten-age children.
We have a fantastic preschool program at Lindon Elementary to prepare children for success in Kindergarten that offers a full school year of enrichment activities for intellectual, physical, and social growth. Registration for the 2012-2013 preschool will begin on January 23rd at noon online at www.alpineschools.org. Please note:
- Student must be 4 years old on or before September 1st
- $50 registration fee (non-refundable) needed to secure placement
- Monthly tuition is expected to be $145 (reduced fees for families that qualify for free/reduced lunch)
- Parents are encouraged to help in the classroom
- Preschool runs 4 days a week (Tuesday-Friday)
- Two times from which to choose AM (9:05-12:00) or PM (12:30-3:30)
There is only space for 15 students in each session and they are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents are required to provide punctual transportation to and from preschool.
Important School Information - Jan. 2012 Newsletter: Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up, Student Arrival Time, GIVE A GIFT TO LINDON SCHOOLS!
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Upcoming Events
To see calendar events for the year click this link school year.
February 6-February 10 Monday-Friday
White Ribbon Week
(Internet Safety)
February 8, Wednesday
Kindergarten Registration
8:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. in the Office
February 9, Thursday
School Community Council Meeting
1:00 P.M. in the Faculty Room
February 9, Thursday
Internet Safety Parent Seminar
7:00 P.M. in the Media Center
February 10, Friday
Last Day to Turn in Box Tops
February 13-Monday
Minimal Day
See Info. - Details
February 13-February 17
Literacy Week
Feb 13, Monday
Literacy Dress Up day
February 20, Monday
Presidents' Day—No School
February 21, Tuesday
Patriotic Sing
2:15 P.M. in the Gym
February 22, Wednesday
Spring Picture Day
Thursday Feb. 23rd
School Spelling Bee at 1:15 - Gym
February 24, Friday
Box Tops Reward Incentive
March 26 - Monday
Minimal Day
April 9-13 Monday-Friday
Spring Break -
No School
May 28 - Monday
Memorial Day
No School
May 31-Thursday
Last Day of School
Summer Vacation
begins after school
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