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September 28, 2012
CONFERENCES - THURSDAY
AND FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 & 4
MINIMUM DAYS - 1:30
DISSMISSAL
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SMASH BASH SIGN-UPS ARE
OCTOBER 5
We have 20 exciting Family-Hosted
SMASH Bash events this year - many new ones, and many old favorites.
Check out the SMASH Bash
Catalogue descriptions that came home today in your Friday Folder and
then join us for a PTSA
Sponsored Coffee next Friday morning, October 5, on the Small Yard (at drop off
and
pick up) for the official
SMASH Bash Sign-Up kick off. Remember, all events are FIRST COME, FIRST
SERVE and many sell out
FAST...so get there early and bring those wallets (we're even taking American
Express now!). There will
be many Kid, Family, and Adult-Only events and parties to choose from.
ALL contributions go
directly to SMASH.
Marni Ayers Brady
SMASH Bash Coordinator
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DATES TO REMEMBER
Fri & Sat, Sept 28-29 - 10am-5pm - 7th Annual AltCar
Expo at Santa Monica Civic www.altCarExpo.com
Wed & Thurs, Oct 3 & 4 - Conferences - MINIMUM DAY
- 1:30PM DISMISSAL
Wed, Oct 3 - BIKE IT DAY - details to follow
Fri, Oct 5 - Conferences. Conference sign-up in SMASH
office. Core 4: email Kurt or Darwin directly
Fri, Oct 5 - SMASH Bash sign ups in the small yard -
immediately before and after school
Fri, Oct 5 - 7:30pm - The music of the Beatles at Barnum
Hall, SAMOHI
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/272587
Sun, Oct 7 - Santa Monica 5000 Run/Walk to benefit SMMUSD
Ed Foundation. www.SantaMonica5000.com
Note - Oct 8 - Columbus Day is NOT a school holiday
Mon-Wed, Oct 8-10 - 6th grade Catalina Trip
Wed, Oct 10 - 3:30pm - Site Council
Fri, Oct 12 - SMASH Picture Day
SAVE THE DATES
Sat, Oct 20 - 8:15am - 4:00pm SMASH Rummage Sale.
Drop off items Oct 19 (8:15am - 4pm)
or Oct 20 (7am - 3pm)
Sat, Nov 17 - 7:00-10:00pm - SMASH Arts & Letters
Sale. A fun-filled, “grownups-only” evening of art, friendship, and fundraising. Details in this Friday Letter.
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WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 3—BIKE IT DAY!
Parents,
please be drive more carefully and be aware of up to
three
times as many pedestrians, bikers and kids on wheels this day.
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Lydia Night & Grace
London present the first ever…
TEEN MUSIC TUESDAYZ
October 2 at 6:30pm
WitZend - Venice - 1717
Lincoln Blvd
FEATURING
The Christopher Brothers
Grace London
Lydia Night
Jacqueline Mackenzie
Clembutt
$5 under 18, $10 over 18
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE
SMASH MUSIC PROGRAM!
Facebook.com/teentuesdayz
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DO YOU
WANT TO PERFORM WITH THE SAMOHI CHEERLEADERS?
Sign up
for the Samohi Cheer Camp and perform at a game!
All
performers ages 6-12 are welcome!
Learn
stunts, cheers, dances motions and jumps!
When is the camp?
Samohi Cheer Camp will be held on 10/14
from 11:30-3:00 in the dance studio above the south gym at Santa Monica
high school.
How much does it cost?
$40.00 Cost includes a 4 hour cheer/dance
camp, a Samohi cheer camp T-shirt and ribbon!
When do we perform?
Halftime of the Samohi vs. Culver City
Football game on 10/19 at 7:45 PM.
How do I sign up?
Email Mrs. Meadors at ameadors@smmusd.org for reservations by 10/07/12.
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FRONT
PORCH CINEMA at the PIER
FREE -
Fridays at Sundown
Film,
food, drinks, DJs and old-timey lawn chairs
Music at
6pm, Film at 7:30pm
Sept 28 - The Wizard of Oz Oct. 5 - Hunger
Games
Oct. 12 -
Exit Through the Gift Shop Oct.
19 - 500 Days of Summer
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SM
Textile Recycling - November 17, 2012-SAVE THE DATE!
You can
drop off any dry, used clothing or other textiles for reuse or recycling at the
City Yards.
They
prefer that you take reusable goods to reuse donation centers,
but they
will take any dry textiles (clothing, linens, shoes, scarves, hats, bags,
belts, rags).
Yes, even
those yucky rags and stained clothing can be recycled into things like compost
or insulation.
More info on
the event coming soon.
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ARTmageddon - A citywide
Art Party - September 29 & 30
Don’t drive north into
Carmageddon! - Go to http://www.artmageddonla.com/
Find art near you. Less Car
- More ART!
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LICE NOTICE
The presence
of head lice (pediculosis) is being observed at SMASH. Since your child may
be exposed to this infestation, it is important you are aware of the
symptoms, treatment procedures, and your role in the prevention of the spread
of this contagious disease. Head lice can affect anyone. Prompt treatment and reporting
are essential to control this epidemic.
SYMPTOMS: Persistent itching is the most common symptom. If your
child is constantly scratching his/her head, check for lice. A severe
infestation can cause inflammation and open sores on the scalp, and swollen lymph
glands in the neck.
EVIDENCE: Adult lice, wingless crawling insects, are rarely seen.
Look for the eggs (nits), which are glued to the hair shafts. Nits are tiny,
gray-white, teardrop shaped objects, usually found in clusters above the ears, at
the nape of the neck, or the crown of the head. Compared to dandruff, which
flicks off easily, or hair casts caused by hair spray, which easily slide up
and down the hair shaft, nits adhere tightly to the hair shaft. The have to be
removed forcibly.
TREATMENT: Check with your physician or purchase a high quality lice-killing
shampoo at your local retailer. No prescription is needed. Shampoo your child’s
hair as directed on the product label. KEEP SHAMPOO OUT OF THE CHILD’S EYES!
Rinse well. Vinegar rinse (2 tbsp. white vinegar/1 quart of hot water) or
“detangling” conditioner may help. Dry with a towel. REMOVE ALL NITS using
fingernails or a “lice” comb. You can get prescription shampoo that kills live
lice and eggs from your health care provider.
HOME HYGIENE: Examine all family members. If infested, treat promptly.
Notify your child’s playmates, who might be infested. NOTIFY SCHOOL NURSE.
Machine wash, in HOT water, all washable towels, combs, hairbrushes, sheets,
pillowcases, and washable clothing. For non-washable articles: take them to the
dry cleaner or seal them in a plastic bag for 20 days. Wash all surfaces in the
living and sleeping areas, as well as the bathroom(s), especially chair backs.
Temperatures greater than 128 degrees for 5 minutes kill lice and eggs.
Please contact your school nurse with any questions.
Sincerely,
Sandra Cano
School Nurse
310-396-2640 x 64105
We have
a $5.00 coupon for Nix products and
an
information pamphlet regarding lice in the SMASH office
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Core 1
Blasts Off!!
When Core 1 witnessed the fly-by of the
Endeavor Space Shuttle last Friday, we were truly struck with awe and wonder. The children returned to school
with amazing memories of the shuttle, and even more questions than they began with.
Clint – “When it go-ed on top of the ocean, I could hardly wait.”
Alani – “It came around two times.”
Isla – “When it flew back, I saw the one on top better.”
Avelaine – “How did the plane carry the space
shuttle? How come the plane did not fall down?”
This week, we reflected on our experience
by looking at photos, watching videos, drawing pictures, writing stories, building models, folding paper
airplanes/space shuttles.
How can you continue to foster this
sense of wonder in your child?
Opportunities for amazement are everywhere
– whether it’s the spider web in your front yard, finding rocks in a stream,
petting a goat at the LA County Fair, noticing the large construction equipment
on Ocean Park. Try these open-ended questions when you notice your
child noticing…
What do you see? What do you think about that? What do you wonder about it?
(Questions
from Harvard Project Zero)
Looking Forward to October:
Week of October 1st – 5th
– Core 1 Family
Conferences – Each conference will be 20 minutes long. You will be meeting with your child’s Workshop
Teacher. Please be prompt to your appointment. If you have not yet turned in your child’s Conference Form,
please do so ASAP. This is an essential tool for the teachers to prepare for
your meeting.
School will dismiss at 1:30 for all students
Wednesday – Friday. Childcare
will be available in the Small Yard until 3:30 on Wednesday and Thursday for
those who are in conference.
Friday, October 19th – October Birthday Bash
Tuesday, October 23rd – Core 1 Field Trip to the Natural History Museum
Wish List (a few suggestions if you happen to be at
the store
Band-Aids (latex-free) and Hand Sanitizer J
· Lice had been detected in Core 1. It's a good idea to check your
child's head this weekend just in case and remind them of not sharing hats and hair
accessories. Thanks for your help!
HAVE A
GREAT WEEKEND!!
Candis,
Chrysta, Graciela, Nadja & Laura
Candis: cberens@smmsud.org
Chrysta: cwyse@smmusd.org
Graciela: gbarba-castro@smmusd.org
Wednesday & Thursday, October 3 & 4 - Minimum Days
- 1:30pm dismissal for everyone
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CORE 2
NEWS
We are busy in Core 2 right now! We’ve been working so hard on our reading,
writing, math, theme, and science. We are nearing the end of many of our
units and are so excited to share our work at CONFERNCES next week! If you have not done so yet, please SIGN
UP ASAP! 3rd graders with Jayme and 4th graders with Tamara.
Literacy: We have been spending time building our
reading and writing habits and stamina. Each of us has published a summer scene, most of us have finished a
non-fiction piece, and some are working on a fiction story. In our Just Right Books, we are getting to know our
characters, asking questions, and sharing things we wonder.
Make sure to read for 30 minutes each
night. These can be Just
Right Books, magazine articles, comics, or “Adventure” books that are shared with a
parent or sibling.
Math: Jayme and the 3rd Grade
Mathematicians have been working on getting faster with our addition
combinations. Each student has a bag with the
combinations they can answer quickly and those they are working on. Also,
remember that game we played at Forum? Well, it’s
time to show off your skills! Each 3rd grader has
the instructions and materials to play Close to 100. After you
play a few times, keep the materials at home for later practice. Tamara
and the 4th Grade
Mathematicians are ready to wrap up their 1st multiplication
unit of the year. Now is the time to practice your multiplication combinations (times
tables)! 4th grade has a Math Homework packet
that is DUE next Friday, October 5. No need for homework stress! Do what you
can and bring the packet back in to class if you need any help!
Theme/Science: Tamara has been working with Core 2 on our
“Essence of Me” project that will be shared during conferences. A big shout out to Oisin’s Kathleen
for taking photos for this project! Jayme has been exploring concepts of force in science. We’ve
covered balanced/unbalanced forces, Bernoulli’s principle, and speed/drag in a launch. Ask your child about their balloon
rocket and why they chose the materials they did.
Art: We had a fantastic time visiting The Bob Baker Theater to
see marionettes in action! At school, everyone is building different kinds of puppets and we
need the following supplies to make them come to life:
socks
mittens
gloves
sleeves
Old
clothes: adult clothes and baby clothes for larger puppets
stuffing
cushion
foam
PARENT VOLUNTEERS: Core 2 loves having parents share their
interests and expertise! If you would like to come into the classroom for an hour or several
sessions to cook, sew, draw, dance, etc., please contact us! Field trips are
a great way to visit the community for a day
and enjoy a fun experience together!
Lice,
lice, lice!
At
school, we have closed
our nooks,
but we are
NOT performing regular checks of the whole class, only those with reported
cases.
At home, please check your child regularly! If
you find something, let your child’s advisor know immediately!
We will
then let other families know that they need to check again.
Lice is
VERY common and it can spread easily if it’s not reported.
Your child
will not be singled out, but telling the school staff will help keep Core 2 Lice-Free!
Have a
great weekend!
Tamara,
Jayme, & Karin
Jayme: jwoldflorian@smmusd.org
Tamara tmugalian@smmusd.org
Wednesday &
Thursday, October 3 & 4 - Minimum Days - 1:30pm dismissal for everyone!
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CORE 3
NEWS
Fall Family Conferences! Sign up in the
office! Please choose one teacher for your conference. Please note if your child is in Catalina those dates are not
good for a conference since your child will be sharing their goals.
Great Field Trips! Thanks to all of our
chaperones-Sandy, Bailey,
Ken, Yung, Yvonne, Lisa, Bianca, Andrea, Tracy! We couldn't do it without your help!
Visual Arts Parent Volunteers to help cut
foam for the puppets needed ASAP! Really no one is free to help Julianna prep foam or come and help sew on
Wednesdays?
6th Grade
Math with Mimi: We took
an end of unit assessment on Tuesday and began our next unit, Bits and Pieces
I. In Bits and Pieces, we will work quite
a bit with fractions, what they mean, and how we can use them. For HW this weekend, please play more card games,
board games, and math puzzles.
6th Grade Math with Erin: No geometry this week due to Homeboy and
Diavolo field trips and the holiday on Wednesday.
5th grade
Math Workshop with Genie: We
have been busy playing multiplication compare. It's a game like war where large multiple of 10 numbers (900, 70,
300, etc) are evenly distributed and then each player flips 2 cards over and
has to multiply them and the largest number
collects all the cards. It's a great way to practice their multiplication
facts, estimation, and place value (how many zeros are there and how do we read
that?) So one round may be me: 90 x 300 and you: 80 x 600. Who has the larger
number? If your child doesn't have their multiplication facts at the tips of
their fingers then working with larger numbers becomes challenging. Please help
your child know those facts!
Science with Mimi: This week, we worked on our body system
models, using materials like clay, cardboard, construction paper, paint, and pipe cleaners. Next
week, we will finish up the diagrams and models of our body systems. Please encourage your student to continue researching
about diseases/ailments/treatments that affect their specific system. Taking online kids' quizzes is also a fun
learning activity.
Social Studies and Geography with Erin: This week we spent our social studies and
geography time out of the classroom. Monday was our amazing trip to Homeboy
Industries. If you haven't had a chance to talk to you children about this trip, please do. It was incredibly
inspiring and allowed the students to meet and interact with a population of
Los Angeles that they might have much
experience with. Thank you so much to our parent chaperones! Next week we hear from OPCC and from another guest about gay
rights issues. We will also have a special presentation from Caleb and Simeon about the Electoral College.
Reading and Writing Workshop with Genie: What a wonderful writing celebration!
Thank you to the parents who took time to write a memoir and those who
could attend a celebration. I am excited to read all of the final memoirs and see what craft and strategies they used.
Our next writing unit is personal essay where we will study the academic
standard 5 paragraph expository type of writing.
Help your child brainstorm ideas that they know a lot about or an opinion they feel strongly and have reasons why
they feel strongly. In reading, we are moving onto nonfiction reading—read an article from the internet or the newspaper
with your child. We will also be talking about note taking and the art of conversation
in our next unit.
Homework:
5G math: packet #6. Due 10/5/12
RW: read every day for 30-40 minutes
(around 100 pages a week)
WW: collect ideas in your writing
notebook!
· Lice had been detected in Core 3. It's a good idea to check your
child's head this weekend just in case and remind them of not sharing hats and hair accessories.
Thanks for your help!
Wednesday &
Thursday, October 3 & 4 - Minimum Days - 1:30pm dismissal for everyone
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CORE 4
NEWS
8th Grade
This month we started a project in science
called a BTP, this stands for Biology Teaching Project. We created groups of three or less people and we chose a science
topic to study and create a project around over the course of two weeks. The requirements for this project included a
visual aid (model, board etc), a research paper, and a presentation (such as a Powerpoint). We were not given a due date
but a due week to turn in this project. The 8th graders were allowed to turn in their project any time between the 17th
and the 21st of September. The groups who turned their project in towards the beginning of the week had more time to
receive extensive feedback.
7th and 8th Grade
In humanities reading we have been
learning about the declaration of independence and the events that led up to
this proclamation. We have been learning about
the multiple laws that were passed, taxing the colonies in order to help the British government with their financial
problems due to a strenuous war. We have also been learning about the outbreaks of protests from the colonies to what they
believed to be unfair laws. We formed small groups and each group is responsible to present information on an
event that led to the colonies declaring independence.
In humanities writing we have been
practicing political debates on currently controversial topics. We have been
learning about effective people in politics and we
have been researching them in order to advocate for their ideas in a class wide debate. 7th and 8th grade partners
participate in these debates on topics such as gay rights, animal testing,
nuclear power, health care, and use of the
taxpayers money. By the end of this project we will have learned how to create
a sturdy platform for our debates and to
express our point of view in an effective manner.
Written by Nicola Davis and Anastasia
Grigorian
Students: Remember to memorize your lines
for Arts class - Thanks, Kristy
· Lice had been detected at SMASH. It's a good idea to check your
child's head this weekend just in case and remind them of not sharing hats and hair
accessories. Thanks for your help!
Kurt Holland - kholland@gmail.com
Darwin Mendinueto - dmendinueto@gmail.com
Wednesday &
Thursday, October 3 & 4 - Minimum Days - 1:30pm dismissal for everyone
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DROP OFF DONATIONS
Start cleaning out your closets for the upcoming RUMMAGE SALE
Drop off begins on Friday, October 19 from 8:15am to 4:00pm
and again on Rummage Sale Day from 7am to 3pm
Please make sure that all items are clean and in good condition
Clothing: no holes or stains; no undergarments
Electronics, bikes, etc: tested; working condition
Toys, games, puzzles: no missing or broken parts; please tape boxes closed
Household items: excellent condition only, no over-used plastic ware
Baby stuff: no car seats, boosters, cribs or mattresses. Only clean high chairs!
Please put similar items together in a labeled bag or box
(i.e. 'women's shoes,' 'boys' clothes', 'kitchen,' 'dvds,' etc)
PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO HELP!
Friday October 19 - anytime between 8:15am and 4:00pm
Saturday, October 20 - anytime between 7am and 3pm
contact
Kelly at 310-463-5344
Erin at 310-403-3123
Lael at 310-600-8621
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SMASH ARTS & LETTERS SALE
Saturday, November 17 - 7:00-10:00pm
Enjoy a fun-filled "grownups-only" evening of art, friendship, and fundraising.
The SMASH Arts & Letters Sale features original postcard-sized art, each to be sold for $40 on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are encouraged to trust instinct to guide their selection: each 4x6 work is signed on the back as artist identities are revealed only after purchase
How to get involved:
SOLICIT ART
- Everyone knows someone! Please ask all the creative people in your life to contribute a piece (artists, designers, musicians, actors, etc.)
- Art cards (and pre-addressed envelopes are available in the office or by emailing info@smashartsale.com
- We request to receive donations by October 19
- This year's proceeds will support elementary visual arts through the Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation
ATTEND THE EVENT
- Starting at 7pm, mingle while viewing the art and jotting down the pieces you're interest in acquiring. At 8pm the exciting checkout process begins.
- You may discover a new artist that night, or you may end up with art made by someone famous. It's a mystery! Either way, you'll go home with art you love.
- Get a sitter and bring friends! Refreshments provided.
- Tickets available soon
For more information please visit www.smashartsale.com or email info@smashartsale.com
MEASURE ES: Frequently asked Questions
What is MEASURE ES? It is a local $385 million general
obligation bond that will keep our kids safe, improve classroom learning
in Santa Monica and Malibu schools, and
repair crumbling 100-year-old buildings. For our long-term success as a
District, modernization of our high schools is a must; completing earthquake
and fire safety upgrades is imperative; continuing to upgrade technology is
vital; replacing older buildings and relocatable classrooms is a necessity.
Measure ES allows us to provide our children with a safer, healthier and
top-notch learning environment.
Why do we need to pass MEASURE ES today?
Santa Monica-Malibu
schools are in immediate need of modernization and repair
to improve academic opportunities; meet
current earthquake and fire safety standards; and continue removal of toxic
material and
plumbing and electrical upgrades. Our
schools can’t wait; our kids can’t wait for these needs to be addressed.
California’s State budget crisis has
forced dramatic cuts to our local public schools, halting urgently needed
repairs and maintenance.
Local funding from this bond measure is
the only option for SMMUSD to make these critically needed repairs and
improvements.
How will MEASURE ES funds be allocated? Every Santa Monica and Malibu school will
receive its fair share of money based on
the School District’s "Future
Facility Improvement Projects" report. This report is the result of six
years of assessment and planning.
Every school was inspected and evaluated,
with hundreds of parents and teachers identifying needs and priorities. Site
committees
will also be formed and have input into
how the funds are allocated. Twenty percent of the funds from ES will be
specifically dedicated for future Malibu modernization projects and upkeep.
To read the complete “Projects” report, go
to: http://www.smmusd.org/brd1213/080112_FIPFutureProjects.pdf.
How will MEASURE ES benefit the entire
community? Our public
schools rank among the best in the nation. They support our
local property values and help sustain a
healthy local economy. However, many of our aging school facilities have
suffered from
nearly a decade of State budget cuts. We
cannot afford to let our schools deteriorate. By making our schools better and
safer, we are
making our community better and safer.
National studies show time and again that improved academic opportunities and
safer
schools translate directly to safer
neighborhoods, reducing vandalism and other crime throughout the community.
Why do we need MEASURE ES when have BB? A School District Master Plan, completed
in 2006, identified the needs for repair
and modernization to each and every one of
our schools. The identified improvements totaled an estimated $1 billion.
Passed by
voters in 2006, Measure BB allocated $268
million to begin to these improvements. Because of dramatic cuts in State
funding, a
local bond is the only way to make the
additional, critically needed improvements to our schools.
Are there taxpayer protections in
Measure ES? Yes. An
independent citizen’s oversight committee will monitor all expenditures
to ensure funds are spent properly and
effectively. No money can be used to pay administrators’ salaries. Independent
audits will be
conducted annually. By law, every dollar
raised by the bond must be spent on our schools. Not one cent can be taken away
by the
State.
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