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2241 Russell St.Berkeley, CA 94705

www.leconteonline.org(510) 644-6290

September 20, 2010

Cheryl Wilson Principal

Jill Wang PTA President

Important dates

TheLamppost

THANK YOU LECONTE FAMILIESfor ALLOWING us to EDUCATE your CHILDREN

The small differences we make for a child at the beginning of his

educational career, will determine the big differences s/he can make for the

rest of her/his life.L. Hicks

Thanks for giving us your children for the new school year. Imlooking forward to learning all of our new students names and meeting allfamilies on Saturday, September 25th during our Annual MulticulturalPotluck and Student Talent Show. (See flyer attached for more information.)Our school newsletter, The Lamppost, will be sent home and made available

online at www.leconteonline.org on or near the first Monday of everymonth. All families will continue to receive a paper copy until we havehad a chance to arrange email delivery for those of you who prefer toreceive The Lamppostelectronically. This year, Im planning to keep thePrincipals Message short to help focus the information we provide in ournewsletter. This page will be used to direct your attention to items within theLamppost that are time dated, new, or urgent. My comments about eventsand recognition of staff, students, and volunteers will be included toward theend of the newsletter. Please make a note of the following items now:

Attendance: All teachers are expected to pick up their children on thelarge playground at 8:10AM. Students who arrive 30 minutes late,8:41AM, are considered late. Our district office is closely monitoring

attendance; we will be sending out warning letters to families of studentswho are late three or more times.

Committees: YOU make the difference. Please join or attend one or moreof the school wide committees. Free childcare is provided for all PTAmeetings. The first meetings will be held this week, see the calendar andagendas attached for more information. Please consider accepting aleadership role.

Joint custody: We want to include and make sure all families receiveinformation, therefore, please make sure your childs classroom teacherhas emergency information and the custody schedule for both households.Also, feel free to contact me regarding communication needs and our

school secretary, Ms. Ferguson, regarding changes within your custodyarrangements.

Parking: Please note that you will get a ticket on Russell St. if you park inthe bus zone and on Oregon St. if you park and LEAV E your car in theloading zone. In addition, you may be cited for double parking which isreally hazardous because of the amount of traffic and students who arecrossing the street and may not see you.

Lets have a GREAT year together! ---Principal Wilson

MON., SEPT. 20SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICESMEETING5:00 6:00PMWashington School

TUES., SEPT. 21PTA Meeting, Cafeteria5:45 Dinner6:00-7:30 Meeting

WED., SEPT. 22School Governance CouncilMeeting, 6:30PM, Library

THURS., SEPT. 23English Language AdvisoryCommittee Meeting, 5:00PMRoom 106

FRI., SEPT. 24Celebrate LeConte Assemblyfor students and families8:15AM

SAT., SEPT. 25Multicultural Potluckand Student Talent Show12:00 - 2:00PM

THURS., SEPT. 30Coalition of Families forAfrican American StudentsMeeting, 6:00PM, Library

THURS., OCT. 7Family Math Night6:15PM 8:15PMAuditoriumLight refreshments will beprovided

MON., OCT. 11No school for studentsTeacher Training Day

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NOTICES: See Committee Meetings scheduled for THIS WEEK

Celebrate LeConte Assembly, Fri., 9/24

Multicultural Potluck and Student Talent Show: Sat., 9/25

Family Math Night, Thurs., 10/7

SCHOOL WIDE EVENTS

Celebrate LeConte Assembly, Friday, September 24th

To celebrate and recognize the achievements of our students and to reinforce our positive school culture, webegan having whole school assemblies last year. The assemblies are held on the last Friday of every monthand begin at 8:15AM lasting about 20 to 30 minutes. Thanks to our PTA, coffee and light refreshments areprovided so that families can relax and enjoy seeing our children shine.

Annual Multicultural Potluck and Student Talent Show, Saturday, Sept. 25th

Every year, our families host a potluck that not only features a variety of dishes from around the world butalso a fun and exciting LeConte student talent show. The event begins at noon and ends around 2:00PM. Thisis a time for families to mingle and get to know our school community. You will find that we are truly amulticultural school; our families have roots that range from Cameron, Chile, Korea, Japan, Mexico, the

Middle East, Norway, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Somalia, Sweden, West Africa, and many more.(See the attached flyer for more information about what to bring.)

Family Math Night, Thursday, October 7, 6:15PM 8:15PM

Our Family Math Night is designed to help our children and families experience the beauty of mathematics andunderstand how manipulatives and materials help increase ones problem solving abilities and confidence. We trulywant our children to appreciate mathematics in a way that reduces anxiety and helps them see themselves as capablemathematicians. You can help with the effort by attending this event with your child. Volunteers will be available toexplain the activities so please come and enjoy learning something new.

LECONTE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEESPTA General Meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 5:45PM

The PTA holds a general meeting the third Tuesday of every month in our schools cafeteria. One of the major goalsof the PTA is to provide funding for enrichment activities that support the achievement of all our LeConte students.Fundraising requires lots of support from all families with regard to planning and attending. Please join our PTA andparticipate on the fundraising committees because every child is depending upon you. Dinner and childcare areprovided.

School Governance Council (SGC): Wednesday, Sept. 22, 6:30PM

All schools are required to establish a School Governance Council in order to ensure that families have an active rolein developing a school-wide achievement plan and deciding how school funds are used and allocated. This committeealso meets once a month. It is vitally important that this committee better represent the diversity of our student body soplease consider joining and becoming an elected officer. See agenda attached.

English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC), Thursday, Sept. 23, 5:00PM

The goal of this committee is to provide advice and brainstorm ways to improve and enhance the education of Englishlanguage learners. The first meeting will be devoted to further explaining the role of ELAC and electing officers. Thiscommittee meets once a month; childcare and light refreshments will be provided. See the agenda attached.

Coalition of Families for African American Students, Thursday, Sept. 30, 6:00PM

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This committee was formed about three years ago with the goal of increasing participation of African Americanfamilies within the daily activities, planning of events, and discussion of the achievement of African Americanstudents. The committee meets at five to six times per year. One of the major roles of this committee is to help plan,coordinate, and facilitate our Annual African American Heritage event scheduled for Friday evening, February 25.Childcare and light refreshments will be provided. See agenda attached.

SCHOOL-WIDE &DISTRICT NEWS

AttendanceAs you may know, schools receive funding based on the number of students who attend each day. The amount perchild is between $32 and $35 dollars. Though the amount may appear small, it adds up when several students areabsent throughout the school. Within the guidelines of the State, students must arrive at school on time to be countedas present. Therefore, it is not only important that your child come to school but also that your child be on time. Whenyou make doctor or dentist appointments for your child, please try to make the appointment after 9:30AM, so that yourchild can be counted as attending school. Also, please write a note or contact your childs teacher to explain allabsences. Our school secretary is required to maintain and turn in notices of all excused absences. Finally, please notethat you will automatically receive a truancy letter if your child is chronically 30 minutes late to school meanings/he arrived at 8:41AM or later. If the pattern continues, three letters will be sent home and then the parent or guardianwill be required to attend a Student Attendance Review Meeting at the site and then district level.

Communication

Our school bulletin, the Lamppost, will be sent home on or near the first Monday of every month along with otherschool and classroom announcements. You can obtain daily updates from joining our listserve and by going online,www.leconteonline.org. We have two moderated listservs one for announcements only, and one for announcementsplus discussion. To join either group, please visit our website, www.leconteonline.org, and follow the links on theright side of the home page. We also have an all-call system to notify you by telephone of any emergencies, specialrequests, and reminders. You can reach your childs teacher by telephone or email. Teachers should be sending homewritten information at least once a month or contacting you by telephone.

KtoCollege School Supplies Giveaway, Thursday, September 23, 4:30PM to 7:30PM

Similar to last year, KtoCollege will be giving out school supplies to all BUSD students who qualify for FREE andREDUCED lunch. The giveaway will take place at three locations in West Berkeley (YMCA, San Pablo Park&James Kenny Park).

Media PermissionJust in case you did not receive the form requesting your permission to have a photo of your child appear in print orelectronic media, it is attached. Principal Wilson takes numerous photos of the students and these photos are oftenattached to the Lamppost and included on our school website. Therefore, it is especially important for you tocomplete and return the attached form if you DO NOT want your childs image to be shared outside our school

community. Many teachers also take photos for class books and hallway bulletin boards, please contact your childsteacher if you do not want your childs image displayed within the school setting.

Online Payments for School Meals

BUSD is pleased to announce mySchoolBucks.com a new online Payment Center for families. You can now makepayments to your childs school lunch account any time of day throughout the year. You will be able to pay for meals,view cafeteria purchases, track meal account balances, schedule recurring payments, etc. Visit

www.mySchoolBuck.com to create your account. You can call Marni Posey or Sara Leon at (510)644-6200 if youhave any questions.

Lunch Meal Applications

Whether you think your family qualifies or not, please complete a meal application. The amount of State and Federalfunding our school receives and our Farm/Garden and Cooking Nutrition Grant are based on the percentage ofstudents who qualify for free and reduced meals. The application is due by Thursday, September 30 so please return itas soon as possible.

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New curriculum

KidPower: This curriculum was purchased to provide teachers with the tools required to promote a safe learningenvironment. The lessons provided are meant to teach our students how to use their personal power to stay safe, actwisely, and believe in themselves. For more information about the materials, please visit the website atwww.kidpower.org. We will begin implementing this program by mid October, once staff has received trainingprovided by members of the organization.

Readers Workshop (Eyes on Print):During the week of August 23-August 26, numerous BUSD elementary teachers attended a reading institute presentedby members of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. As a result, all BUSD K-5 students will be learningnot only how to read but why to read. All teachers will be using the same Readers Workshop structure and guidelines.The ultimate goal of this approach is for students to grow into the kinds of people who are deeply affected by books,who carry books on vacation, who turn to books for information and solace, who list reading as one of their favorite

things. In order for this to happen, students will be reading books at their independent level every day. They will havedaily opportunities to talk about books and will be taught strategies to help them understand literature. You willreceive more detailed information about the program by the end of the month.

Welcoming Schools:This is another district adopted program that shares the goal of creating a safe learning environment. We are using this

curriculum because it not only includes lessons that address hurtful teasing, name-calling and harassment based onrace, religion, ethnicity and gender but also anti-gay attitudes, myths, and stereotypes about lesbian, gay, bisexual andtransgender people and families. Our district will be providing professional development workshops in October to helpteachers learn how to implement the program.

Homework:

To support the goals of the new reading program, all students will select books to take home every day to read athome. Students participating in the Community Kidz after school program will be given time to read their booksbefore starting all other homework.Students are encouraged to read at least:

Kindergarten: reading 5 - 10 minutes assignments 10 minutesFirst grade: reading 10 minutes assignments 10 minutes

Second grade: reading 15 minutes assignments 15 minutesThird Fourth grade: reading 20 minutes assignments 25 minutesFifth grade: reading 30 minutes assignments 30 60 minutes

If your child has worked for the total allotted minutes and is unable to complete the assigned work, then please write a noteexplaining the situation. However, the goal is to make reading a priority---your child should be reading at home every day.See our school-wide Homework Policy attached.

General notes from the book, 151 Ways to Help Your Child Have a Great Day at School

1) Dont just encourage your child to read; model the behavior by reading yourself --Children learn by modeling, so adults in the house need to read too (without thetelevision on). Adults should ask children about their reading, but children should have

quality opportunities to ask adults questions, too!2) Remember that it takes a village to raise a child, so dont hesitate to call in support as needed toensure your child is succeeding in school -- ...being in tune with your child from kindergarten on up canhelp stop small problems or challenges from turning into bigger ones. You should always start with yourchilds teacher first before initiating meetings with the principal to discuss concerns, approaches, or otherways to ensure your child is having the best experience possible.

3) Label absolutely everything!--Every day students leave expensive clothing and personal items on the playground or bus. If your childsitems are labeled with your childs name, current grade, and teachers name, you have a greater chance of

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having the lost items returned. LeConte has a Lost and Found container located between our Cooking Roomand Auditorium entrances. Unclaimed items are given to various agencies at least three times a year(December, March, and June).

LeConte Students Enhance Learning With Free Educational Software

Our district is going to continue funding our subscription to the Compass Learning educational software program. Allstudents enrolled in LeConte last year will have to have their records updated to reflect their current grade levels. Allnew students will be able to access the program by the end of October. You can gain access to this program from homeor school. This software is aligned with state and national standards and provides a stimulating (and fun!), customizedlearning environment for each child. Compass Learning is at www.childu.com. To get your child started, you willneed your childs user name and password. Most user names and passwords follow the following standard format:User Name: LeCFirstNameLastInitial. Password: FirstInitialLastInitial School: BUSD For example, John Smithhas a user name of LeCJohnS and a password of js. Contact August Fern at august.fern@gmail.com if you are havingdifficulties logging in or would like to set up a parent account to monitor your student's progress.

Next Lamppost: October 2010

To submit information for the Lamppost, please email Principal Wilson at Cheryl_Wilson@berkeley.k12.ca.us orCathlene Richmond at cathlene.richmond@gmail.com>. The deadline Friday, September 24th.

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONThank you to our PTA

Thanks to our PTA, all teachers received a welcome back bag of goodies (aspirin, cough drops, tissue, chocolate,classroom supplies, etc.) Our PTA also funded the strawberries given to students on the first day of school, andcurriculum supplies totaling over $250 per classroom to help teachers obtain items above and beyond what our schoolcan afford to provide. Our PTA also helps pay for the pencils and goodies each student receives on her/his birthday!

A special appreciation goes to Penny Peak. Penny worked with Principal Wilson for two years to produce TheLamppost. Principal Wilson relied on Penny s skills as an editor and current events reporter. Penny made sure

families were informed of all community events and she did an excellent job at keeping information clear, concise andaccurate. Thanks again Penny, for the hours of time you put into perfecting our newsletter. Our new CommunicationCoordinator will be Cathlene Richmond.

Recognition new Staff Members

Please greet and welcome the following new staff members: (TWI- Two Way Immersion)

Ms. Marie Ferguson, School Secretary Robby Borten, Community KidzMs. Ashley Trinh, Kindergarten Teacher Maria Blanco, Community KidzMs. Krista Easton, Kindergarten Teacher, part-time Luis Guerra, Community KidzMs. Angelica Perez, 2nd Grade Teacher, TWI Shailia Stephans, Community KidzMs. Sarah Horwitz, 3rd Grade Teacher, TWIMr. Andrew Henderson, 4th Grade Teacher, TWIMs. Alexandra Tyshler, 5th Grade Teacher, part-time, EnglishMs. Hedy Herrera, Art Teacher

KIDS &FAMILY FUN TIPS

Flyers Attached

Supplemental Services ---MEETING TONIGHT, 9/20, 5:00PM, Washington School

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Multicultural Potluck and Student Talent Show

Family Math Night

Media Permission

My School Bucks (Online payment for school meals)

Avoiding Parking Tickets

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LeCONTE CALENDARSeptember 19 to October 10

Updated LeConte News & Calendar: www.leconteonline.org

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Supplemental

Education

Services

Meeting

5:00-6:00WashingtonSchool

Library, 2300Martin LutherKing, Jr.

PTA Meeting

5:45 dinner6:00 meetingCafeteria

School

Governance

Council

Meeting

6:30PMLibrary

English

Language

Advisory

Committee

Meeting

5:00PMRoom 106

Kto College

School Supplies

Giveaway

see flyer

Celebrate

LeConte

Assembly

8:15AMAuditorium

Multicultural

Potluck

& Student Talent

Show, Cafeteria12:00 2:00PM

26 27 28 29 30 Oct. 1 2

Coalition of

Families for

African

American

Students

Meeting, 6:00PM

Library

Meal

Applications Due

3 4 5 6 7 9 10

Family Math

Night

6:15 8:15PM

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

No School

forSTUDENTS

School

GovernanceChair Training

Time/Location tobe confirmed

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LeConte Elementary2241 Russell St. Berkeley, California 94705 Phone: 510-644-6290 www.leconteonline.or

Date: September 17, 2010

To: LeConte FamiliesFrom: LeContes Family Advisory Council, Penny Peak, Chair

Drivers Keep Our Children Safe

And Avoid Parking Tickets

The City of Berkeley Parking Enforcement division gives warnings of parking violationsduring the first two weeks of school and then they begin writing tickets to violators, due to their

zero tolerance toward parking violations. We want to clarify the vehicle codes so that you can

help keep our children safe and avoid these terrible parking tickets. Please share this info with

everyone who drives your children to and from school.

Oregon Street Loading Zone:

The driver CANNOT leave the car during loading zone hours, 7:30AM to3:00PM. You should park here only if your child can walk him or herself through the school

gate. The driver cannot leave the car. If you wish to walk with your child, then you must find

parking outside of the loading zone. Luckily, there is always other parking within a block of the

school. (Unattended in Passenger Zone, Berkeley Municipal Code 14.40.070)

Curb Parking:

Parked cars cannot be more than 18 inches from the curb. If the cars nose

is close to the curb, but the cars tail end is sticking out more than 18 inches, you can get a ticket.(Curb Parking, California Vehicle Code 22502)

Double Parking:

Do notdouble park and let your children out of the car. This creates a hazardfor children and other cars and you can get a ticket for it. (Double Parking, California Vehicle

Code 22500H)

Enter and Exit Car on the Sidewalk Side:Please always let your children enter and leave the car on the sidewalk side. It is much safer for

them. If a person opens doors into oncoming traffic, and there is an accident, the parked car is at

fault, not the car that is moving. (Obstructing the Traffic Lane, Berkeley Municipal Code

14.36.030F)

For more information:Berkeley Municipal Code is online at: http://codepublishing.com/ca/berkeley/

California Vehicle Code can be reviewed at: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/vctoc.htm

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Please join us for a

Multicultural Potluck Picnic a time to celebrate our diverse community, to welcome and meet new families, to share your favorite dish, to reconnect with old friends, and dance to the music!!!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

12:00 2:00 PMLeConte Elementary School

Cafeteria and Playground area

Please bring serving utensils along with

your favorite dish to share with about 5 people.

And if you dont cook, come anyway!!!

Well have plenty of food.

Please complete your confirmation and return it

by Monday, September 20to your childs classroom teacher.

LeContes Multicultural School Potluck Picnic SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

12:00 2:00 PM Return by Monday, September 20

Name__________________________ Childs grade level_____

Childs name____________________

____ Yes, I plan to attend and bring a dish/serving utensils.

____ Yes, I plan to attend, but I cannot bring a dish.

____ No, I am unable to attend.

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DATE: Thursday, October 7, 2010

TIME: 6:15PM 8:15PM

PLACE: LeConte Auditorium

FOR MORE INFORMATION

CONTACT: Principal Wilson, (510)644-6290

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Berkeley Unified School District

Media Permission 2010 - 2011 School Year

There are many opportunities in which parents, teachers, the press orothers would like to photograph or film our students. The BUSD and ourpartners (i.e., the PTA or the Berkeley Public Education Foundation[BPEFJ) value these images as compelling ways to share and urgesupport for the work of our teachers and students. Photo opportunitiesarise over the course of the school year, usually with little warning ortime to contact parents for permission. We recognize that some familieswould prefer their children not appear, even unidentified, in any print orelectronic media. Having this form on file will ensure that your wishesare followed. Please complete and return to your school.o I do not wish to have my child's name or face to be used in anyprint or media.o My child's photograph, with no identification, may be used byBUSD or its partners (i.e., PTA, BPEF with District approval) inprint or other media related to school events or activities.o My child's name and photograph may be used by BUSD or itspartners (Le., PTA, BPEF with District approval) in print or othermedia related to school events or activities.

Student Name:School Name: LECONTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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