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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Dear Families, It is May and we have just four weeks left of the 2015-1016 school year. As we near the end of the year, please take the time to check the lost and found for clothing items that your child might have left behind on the playground or lower field. Our days start out quite chilly, but warm up considerably by lunch and students are shedding layers as they heat up. There are so many unclaimed jackets, sweaters and sweatshirts as well as hats, water bottles and lunch boxes, and all will be donated if not picked up by the last day. Thank you for taking the extra minute to check the rack outside of the office. May is appreciation month! Last week we celebrated all of the administrative assistants in the district, and we were all pleased to honor our own Jill Mayo, who is a welcoming and calming presence in our office. I know you all join me in thanking Jill for all that she does for our students, parents and staff! This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to let teachers know how very much we appreciate them and all that they do. Your kind words will be so appreciated! So much of a teacher’s work is done behind the scenes to prepare for each day with your students. Planning creative instruction and activities could very well be a 24-hour a day job, so it is important for teachers to strike a balance in their lives and to be reminded that they are doing a great job and really important, meaningful work. Your children are our number one priority and are always behind all of our decision-making. Yesterday, at the district employee appreciation event, our own Mrs. Patricia Vaden was honored for 25 years of service to the district! Thank you, Patricia for your passion for teaching and for the IB Primary Years Programme! On May 25 th , we will celebrate you-all of our amazing volunteers! We invite you to attend the Volunteer Breakfast first thing in the morning so that we can thank you for all that you do for our students and for us. Your service to Lexington School makes all of the difference!! Next week we will celebrate our year together with our annual Open House. Thursday, May 12 th is a minimum day to allow teachers to prepare their classrooms-please makes a note of it. Brief announcements will be held outside at 6:15 p.m. with classrooms open from 6:30-7:30 p.m. We hope you will be able to join us, to visit your child’s classroom as well as the other grade levels. The fifth grade exhibition will also be available for your viewing pleasure! As usual, I thank you for all that you do for all of us who are lucky enough to be part of Lexington School! All my best, Ms. Lauren Principal LEXINGTON SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT Lexington School aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. As an IB World School, Lexington encourages students to become ethical citizens of the world who are active, compassionate, lifelong learners. An International Baccalaureate World School MAY 4, 2016 IMPORTANT DATES MAY 2-6 District Art Show Fisher MPR 9 LGUSD Board Meeting 6:30 PM District Office 10 5th Grade Exhibition 11 Kindergarten Orientation 1:00 PM 12 Open House - MINIMUM DAY 16 5th Grade Concert 1:30 PM MPR 25 Volunteer Breakfast 7:45 AM 27 Fun Day 30 Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL JUNE 2 LAST DAY-MINIMUM DAY
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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEDear Families,
It is May and we have just four weeks left of the 2015-1016 school year. As we near the end of the year, please take the time to check the lost and found for clothing items that your child might have left behind on the playground or lower field. Our days start out quite chilly, but warm up considerably by lunch and students are shedding layers as they heat up. There are so many unclaimed jackets, sweaters and sweatshirts as well as hats, water bottles and lunch boxes, and all will be donated if not picked up by the last day. Thank you for taking the extra minute to check the rack outside of the office.
May is appreciation month! Last week we celebrated all of the administrative assistants in the district, and we were all pleased to honor our own Jill Mayo, who is a welcoming and calming presence in our office. I know you all join me in thanking Jill for all that she does for our students, parents and staff!
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to let teachers know how very much we appreciate them and all that they do. Your kind words will be so appreciated! So much of a teacher’s work is done behind the scenes to prepare for each day with your students. Planning creative instruction and activities could very well be a 24-hour a day job, so it is important for teachers to strike a balance in their lives and to be reminded that they are doing a great job and really important, meaningful work. Your children are our number one priority and are always behind all of our decision-making.
Yesterday, at the district employee appreciation event, our own Mrs. Patricia Vaden was honored for 25 years of service to the district! Thank you, Patricia for your passion for teaching and for the IB Primary Years Programme!
On May 25th, we will celebrate you-all of our amazing volunteers! We invite you to attend the Volunteer Breakfast first thing in the morning so that we can thank you for all that you do for our students and for us. Your service to Lexington School makes all of the difference!!
Next week we will celebrate our year together with our annual Open House. Thursday, May 12th is a minimum day to allow teachers to prepare their classrooms-please makes a note of it. Brief announcements will be held outside at 6:15 p.m. with classrooms open from 6:30-7:30 p.m. We hope you will be able to join us, to visit your child’s classroom as well as the other grade levels. The fifth grade exhibition will also be available for your viewing pleasure!
As usual, I thank you for all that you do for all of us who are lucky enough to be part of Lexington School!
All my best,Ms. LaurenPrincipal
LEXINGTON SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT Lexington School aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. As an IB World School, Lexington encourages students to
become ethical citizens of the world who are active, compassionate, lifelong learners.
An International Baccalaureate World School MAY 4, 2016
IMPORTANT DATESMAY2-6 District Art Show Fisher MPR9 LGUSD Board Meeting 6:30 PM District Office10 5th Grade Exhibition11 Kindergarten Orientation 1:00 PM12 Open House - MINIMUM DAY16 5th Grade Concert 1:30 PM MPR25 Volunteer Breakfast 7:45 AM27 Fun Day30 Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
JUNE2 LAST DAY-MINIMUM DAY
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE LEXINGTON FIFTH GRADE IB EXHIBITION
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2016
8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Lexington Elementary School 19700 Old Santa Cruz Highway
Los Gatos, California
Phone # 1- (408) 335-2150
The Exhibition is an all-school celebration of the fifth grade students' years of study in the International Baccalaureate Program and is an opportunity for the students to use and share all aspects of the IB program by completing an action plan, research report, project, and presentation. The central idea of the Exhibition is “changing the natural flow of water affects all living things.” We are researching subjects related to the Lexington Reservoir. The different categories are plants, community, geology, history, and animals.
Come visit our Lexington Reservoir Visitor Center!
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Teacher Apprecia+on Week Don’t forget to also acknowledge the suppor5ng teachers who bring your kids Spanish, music, literacy support and more!
HSC Elec+on Ends Today HSC members can vote using ballot box located in the office or request an online ballot.
HSC Mee+ng Thursday May 5 . 8:20am . Room L22
LEX RETRO SHIRTS Orders extended to Friday, May 6 Last chance to get Back to the Lex Past with your 80s Lex Retro shirt. These shirts may not be offered again, so buy now or miss out!!
Order shirts at: bit.ly/lexstore
Adult and Youth sizes. $25/$20. Size charts at bit.ly/retrosize
Donate Used Childrens’ BooksThe used book sale supports the library. Drop off your unwanted kids books to the library or Mrs. Lougeé’s cubby in the office. The sale will take place May 23-‐27. If you can help with setup, please contact [email protected]
Cub Scout Pack 509 Santa Cruz Mountains
www.cubscoutpack509.org
Join Cub Scout Pack 509 and let the adventure begin! Hiking, camping, racing, building, and biking are but a few of the exciting activities that Cub Scouts get to participate in every year. If your son will be in the 1st through 5th grade in the 2016/2017 school year then he is the right age to let the adventure begin by joining Cub Scout Pack 509.
Get a taste of the fun now by joining us at our Spring Recruitment Meeting on May 11th. You are welcome to stop by with your family, say hello, and learn about the Cub Scout program in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
We still have plenty of fun activities on the books for this year!
Pack 509 “Spring Recruitment” Meeting Wednesday, May 11th, 7:00pm - 8:30pmRedwood Estates Pavilion
Davenport Beach Picnic Saturday, May 21st, 8:00am - 2:00pmDavenport Beach
Pack 509 Bike Ride Thursday, July 7th, 10:00am - 12:00pmWilder Ranch State Park
Please email us to let us know if you are coming or if you have any questions.
Cubmaster Bill Taylor: [email protected] Chair Rob Schwarz: [email protected]
www.cubscoutpack509.org
Cub Scouts are builders. In this photo
the scouts are learning how to prepare
their rockets for launch.
One of the favorite events of the year is the annual Pinewood Derby where the boys race their own cars.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council
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The Growth Mindset Revolution:
How to Improve Learning in School and Life _____________________________________________________________________
Professor Jo Boaler of Stanford University
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
7 - 9 pm
Los Gatos High School Theater
For Parents of Grades K-12
Admission is free
Learn: ● The latest brain science that sheds important new light on the best ways to learn. ● How supportive learning environments emphasize mistakes as essential for growth. ● Techniques that support inquiry-based math and help students develop the
growth mindsets that will help them in school and in life.
In recent years scientific studies have demonstrated that student and teacher ‘mindsets’ have a profound impact on learning. Students with a ‘growth mindset’ (Dweck, 2006) who believe that intelligence and ‘smartness’ can be learned and that the brain can grow from exercise learn more effectively, displaying a desire for challenge and showing resilience in the face of failure. Such behaviors encourage greater math persistence, engagement and high achievement. Bio: Dr. Jo Boaler is a Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University and co-founder of youcubed.org . Former roles have included being the Marie Curie Professor of Mathematics Education for England, a mathematics teacher in London comprehensive schools and a lecturer and researcher at King’s College, London. She is the author of eight books including “The Elephant in the Classroom” (2015) and “Mathematical Mindsets” (2016). She is the recipient of the Presidential National Science Foundation Award and the NCSM award for equity. She is also the author of the first MOOC on mathematics learning for teachers and parents, a White House presenter and an advisor to several Silicon Valley firms. The Parenting Continuum is a community alliance empowering parents to nurture the whole child and the whole family by focusing on K-12 parent education. We are a group of volunteer parents who bring awareness, support, and resources on all aspects of family life. For current programs, updates, and resources, please visit: www.parentingcontinuum.org, www.facebook.com/parentingcontinuum, or email us at [email protected].
LUNCH BUNCH! Tuesday the students made cards to fill someone’s bucket.
SCIENCE MUSIC
ART SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Visit lgef.org or find us on Facebook and Twitter. For general questions, e-mail us at [email protected].
LGEF: Serving Blossom Hill, Daves Avenue, Lexington, Van Meter, and RJ Fisher schools since 1982.
May 4, 2016
Sprint to the Finish: See How Just $100 Can Keep Student Programs Fully Funded LGEF science, music, art and social-emotional learning programs and resources touch every K-8 student in our district. However, due to the shortfall of $36,000 in donations this year, they are not all fully funded. Yet, if all student households do their share and support our schools with just a $100 donation to LGEF today, we sprint across the finish line together and ensure our students have the programs and resources so critical to a great education. And with school about to wrap up, this is the last chance to make it happen!
As additional support, our businesses and community members are also on the track to help take the baton to the finish. Here are a few of the latest examples:
Sereno Group of Los Gatos selected LGEF to be it’s “1% for Good” recipient from May-August. In this program, Sereno Group has pledged to give 1% of its gross commissions to LGEF, so, together, we can continue to make a positive difference in the community.
Whole Foods Market-Los Gatos selected LGEF as its “Nickels for Non-Profits” recipient. Each time shoppers bring reusable bags, they can choose to have a nickel for each bag donated to LGEF from May-July.
Silicon Valley Gives: Yesterday, LGEF was a charity in this local event aimed at making it easy for community donors to support their favorite charities. To give our community more incentive to give to LGEF, our district’s own McEnroe family put up $4,000 dollars in donation-match funds.
Still, even with the generous financial support of local businesses and our community, our student body is so large at over 3,300 children that it takes the support of all district families to see our programs across the finish line. “Sprint to the Finish” for the students of Los Gatos: Donate $100 at LGEF.org today or mail a check to LGEF, 17010 Roberts Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95032. Thank you for supporting LGEF!
