Centerville Jr. High

37720 Fremont Blvd.

Fremont, CA. 94536

Phone: 510-797-2072

Fax: 510-794-7588

Website: www.fremont.k12.ca.us/Centerville

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of our school is to ensure that each student holds the skills needed to strategically problem solve and is prepared to contribute and thrive in the 21st century work force. Each student will demonstrate mastery of common core standards through on-going, authentic and varying assessments. We will ensure this by means of real-world application and through a multi-faceted system of support.

ESCRIP - (Lucky, SaveMart, FoodMaxx) So far this school year

$440.79 Raleys Extra Credit

Earned last school year $194.77

Principals Message April/May/June 2017

Mustangs Dear Parents/Guardians,

With the recent run of perfect, sunny weather, spring fever is now officially upon us! As you know, students may begin to lose focus on academics and start to become a little more social during this time of year. Please work with us to communicate with your child that it is important to stay focused until the end of the year.

We will be administering the new California Standards test (Smarter Balanced Assessments) during the first three weeks of May. The students will be tested during their English and Math classes using laptop computers. We will also be administering the 8th grade Science test this year using the computers. We will be running a block schedule during this time. The block schedule will consist of 3 classes per day. Please make certain your child is in school every day so they do not miss their testing window. Individual student results will be sent home to parents in August. Please do not schedule any appointments during this window unless it is absolutely necessary and please assist your student to arrive on time. If your child is absent for any of the tests, they will need to make them up upon their return to school.

In addition to State testing, we have a lot of fun, end-of-the-year activities planned. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Round-Up Day and 8th graders will be able to attend a field trip to Great America, 8th grade picnic and an 8th grade dance. Students must meet end-of-the-year activity eligibility requirements to participate. These requirements are outlined in the newsletter.

Please work with us to make certain that these last few months of school go as smoothly possible. If you have concerns regarding your childs grades, please contact their teacher immediately to ask for assistance. Please also review behavior and academic expectations with your child to help reinforce positive results.

Thanks to everyone for your support of our school throughout the changes we have made with our bell schedule and our interventions and support classes this year. We believe that these changes have allowed us to make a difference for your children more than ever before. Your support and help have really contributed to our success. If you have any suggestions or comments regarding any of these changes, please do not hesitate to contact me. Warm Regards, Kade Petersen, Principal

Assistant Principals Message

Spring season is upon us! Please take some time to relax and prepare for the home stretch of the school year. March 31st marks the end of the third quarter of school. Every parent should review their childs 3rd quarter progress grades closely, and discuss academic problems/successes with their child. I encourage all students to do their best and seek help from their teachers if they are struggling. There is still plenty of time to raise the final Semester grade, which is the grade that appears on the students record.

Spring is a great time of year. The weather starts to warm and activities abound. Some students have a tendency to get distracted from their main assignmentdoing well in school and behaving appropriately. Please review school rules with your child. Dress Code will be strictly enforcedNo short shorts, no saggy pants, no sandals, no tank tops, spaghetti straps or muscle shirts. If you have any questions, please check the rules in the Student Handbook or give the school a call.

Spring also brings SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessments) testing. This year all testing will be on computers starting May 1st. Our teachers have prepared the students to do well on all of these tests. Please encourage them to do their best on these assessments.

Before you know it, the school year will be over. By now, students have had time to adjust to the school year, and know that they can lose end of the year privileges due to behavioral problems at school. It is my hope that all students will continue to behave properly during the Fourth Quarter; and remain eligible for these fun activities. End of Year Activities for 8th graders include: the Great America Trip, the Promotion Dance, and the 8th Grade BBQ. Both 7th and 8th grade students may participate in lunch time activities and our Round-Up Day Carnival in June. Sincerely, Dr. Raymond Raskop Assistant Principal

APRIL/MAY/JUNE CALENDAR April 5 8th Grade Panoramic Picture 7 Golden State Warriors Fundraiser 11 School Site Council Meeting, 2:45 13 Students dismissed at 11:56 14-21 Spring Break May 1-2 SBAC/CAST Testing 2 Parent Preview of Nightmare Before Puberty Street, 7 PM, District Office 4-9 SBAC/CAST Testing 9 School Site Council Meeting, 2:45 10 8th Grade CST Testing 11-16 SBAC/CAST Testing 17 6th Grade Parent Orientation, 6 PM 17 PTSA Meeting, 7 PM 25 Nightmare on Puberty Street (8th) 26 8th Grade Field Trip 29 Holiday (Memorial Day) June 6-8 Finals Schedule, 12:50 Dismissal 9 Round-Up Day, 12:52 Dismissal 9 8th Grade Dance, 7-9 PM 12-15 Students Dismissed at 12:39 14 8th Grade Picnic, 1:00-3:30 PM 15 Last Day of School TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

May 7-13, 2017 We are so lucky here at Centerville, we have amazing teachers! Please consider writing a brief note to your childs teacher (or have your child write it) to let them know how much they are appreciated. Thanks!

SCHOOLYEAR 2017/2018

Maze Day August 21, 2017 School Starts August 30, 2017 Please be advised that:

Newsletter packets will be available on August 14, 2017 (Watch for postcards with the times). If you are unable to pick up your packet on the 14th they will be available in the office starting August 15th.

Maze Day will be on Monday, August 21, 2017. If you will be unable to attend Maze Day, be sure to fill out all the required paperwork and drop it off in the office as soon as possible.

First day of school is Wednesday, August 30, 2017.

CAST

(CAASPP California Science Test) Information is now available about the new CAASPP California Science Test (CAST) for grades 5, 8, and certain high school grades. Please refer to the announcement on the Fremont Unified School District home page NEW CAASPP California Science Test (CAST) for more information. NIGHTMARE ON PUBERTY STREET Nightmare on Puberty Street is a live play, presented by Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre Programs (adopted June 2008). Centervilles 8th grade students will view Nightmare on Puberty Street on May 25, 2017. The parent preview will be on May 2, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the district office, 4210 Technology Drive.

STUDENT SAFETY Dear Parent/Guardian On February 8th, the FUSD Board of Education adopted a Student Safety Resolution stating that all Fremont students are entitled to a public education, regardless of their parents actual or perceived national origin, citizenship, or immigration status. This resolution re-affirms the Fremont Unified School Districts Stance against discrimination, bullying and harassment in and out of the classroom. Fremont Unified is committed to the success of all students, irrespective of their ability, beliefs, ethnicity, gender identification, immigration status, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. A copy of the Resolution is available at http://bit.ly/FUSDStudentSafety. Every student has the right to attend school in a safe and secure environment. Our district, schools and community have an obligation to promote a mutual respect that supports dignity and equality. To that end, Fremont Unified has policies, procedures and practices in place that are designed to reduce and eliminate discrimination and harassment, as well as to quickly address incidents when they occur. I encourage any student who believes they have been subjected to any form of harassment, including acts based on race, color, or national origin, by District staff, students, or a third-party, to contact a school administrator. All reports will be taken very seriously and investigated thoroughly. By working together to respect and embrace the diversity that makes Fremont such a unique and special community, every student will receive the educational opportunity they deserve. Sincerely, Dr. Jim Morris Superintendent

CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DASHBOARD

Beginning in mid-March, the California Department of Education is field testing a new website designed to help families access important information about K12 districts and schools. Called the California School Dashboard, the site features easy-to-read reports on multiple measures of school success, including test scores, graduation rates, English Learner progress and suspension rates. The Dashboard is part of California's new school accountability system. It is the next step in a series of major shifts in public education that have raised the bar for student learning, transformed testing and placed the focus on equity for all students. To learn more about California's accountabilit