Joaquin Miller School News

New on the JM website, and an important survey

Webmaster — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:33:57 +0000

There are a few additions to the website you might find helpful.

The Principal’s Blog
The Principal’s Blog is back and will be updated with Ms. Smith’s school news periodically. You can find it at http://www.joaquinmiller.org/principals_blog.

Lunch Menu Schedule
Also you can visit the Bell Schedule page to find a link to OUSD’s Lunch Menu Schedule, which they update monthly. If you “Like” the OUSD’s Facebook page, you will get alerts when they post new menus. Visit http://www.joaquinmiller.org/classes_curriculum/bell_schedule.shtml.

OUSD/JM Parent Survey
Finally, there is a very important survey that will help promote better relations among yourself and school staff.

The information you provide will be used toward school improvement. Joaquin Miller is looking for 100% parent participation. If you have more than one child, please complete a survey for each child’s experience. The survey comes in different languages, please request eh language you need to complete the survey.

Once you have completed the survey please either turn in the paper survey to your child’s teachers or let your teacher know that you have completed the survey online by detaching the slip on the bottom of the letter sent home February 1.

We want to know what you think!

Go to either http://www.wested.org/parent or http://surveys.schoolsmovingup.net/cs/welcome/login?x-surv_def_id=91 to log in. (Please visit the Yahoo! Group for the login password information.)

School Closures for the Month of February

Webmaster — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:34:30 +0000

Feb. 20 (Mon) – President’s Day

Key Dates for the Month of February

Webmaster — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:21:22 +0000

Feb 3 (F): Wolverine Pride Assembly (MPR)
Feb 7-10 (Tues-Fri): Scholastic Book Fair Event
Feb 7 (Tues): 2nd Grade Marine Mammal Student Art Exhibit (3-6pm, MPR)

Key Dates for the Month of January

Webmaster — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:15:10 +0000

Jan 9 (M): Spelling Bee (Written) – for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Classes.
Jan 11 (Wed): Spelling Bee (Oral) – for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Finalists.
Jan 13 (Fri): JM Annual Spelling Bee, final 3 students per class compete, MPR.
Jan 18 (Wed): School Spirit Day.
Jan 20 (Fri) : Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Assembly, 10:15am.
Jan 20 (Fri): Principal’s Assembly for students who turned in Principal’s Assignment, MPR, 2pm.

SAVE THE DATES – Fall Enrichment Program Recitals

Webmaster — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:40:23 +0000

The JM Enrichment Team invites you to attend the upcoming Fall Enrichment Program Recitals.

The children are excited to showcase what they’ve learned this session. All JM families are encouraged to attend one or both performances even if your child is not in a class listed below. What a great way to show our Wolverine Pride!

There are three performances scheduled – Dec 7 , Dec. 12 and Dec 15. The class and teacher’s name are below.

PERFORMANCE #1
Date: December 7
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: MPR

Featuring…
1. Take My Word For It! – Sondra Hall
2. Garage Band 101 – Sam Schwartz
3. Guitar – Anthony Parker

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PERFORMANCE #2
Date: December 15
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: MPR

Featuring… 1. Rhythm and Play – Clark Seal
2. African Dance – Pope Flynn

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PERFORMANCE #3

Doug’s Playhouse presents “Stinky Lake”

Date: Monday, Dec 12
Time: 7:00pm
Location: MPR

For the children involved in one of the classes listed, they will be receiving additional information from their enrichment teachers regarding the performance ahead of time.

Can’t wait to see you there!

Sincerely,
Your Joaquin Miller Enrichment Team
Adrienne, Heather, Sara and Meridith

The Amazon Button is Back on JM’s Homepage!

Webmaster — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:37:09 +0000

Now that the holiday shopping season is here, we wanted to remind you that Amazon has reinstated their Associates program in California – so once again you can earn easy money for JM every time you shop at Amazon! Just be sure to always access Amazon via the button at the bottom of the JM Homepage – and a percentage of your spending will go directly to our PTA.

Don’t forget to share this link with friends and relatives too! An easy way to ensure you always enter the site via this web address is to (1st click on the button) then drag the URL from your browser address window into your bookmark bar at the top of your browser page – this provides a quick link to our Amazon Affiliate address. (Note: our Amazon Affiliates browser plug-in from a couple years ago is no longer functioning). And, yes, you can also earn eScrip money with Amazon if you use the eScrip browser plug-in. Please email diane@huetter.biz with any questions.

JM’s Annual Open House and School Tours

Webmaster — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:59:40 +0000

JM will hold its Annual Open House for Prospective Parents Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. This is an informational meeting for all families interested in looking at the school for their entering grade school children. The agenda will include remarks from our Principal, the PTA president and parents of current students, as well as a video about our school.

School tours will be given by appointment only at 11 a.m. on the following days: December 7, December 14 and January 4. Parent volunteers will be leading the tours of the school grounds, including 10 minute observations in a kindergarten classroom. Space is limited and tours fill quickly. Please contact our kindergarten outreach coordinator, Kim Davis, at kzt123@sbcglobal.net or 510-219-0950 for more information or to schedule a tour. We look forward to introducing you to our school.

Visit the Enrollment and Registration page of our site to learn more about the registration process for new families.

School Closures for the Month of January

Webmaster — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:12:51 +0000

Jan. 2 (Mon) – New Year Holiday
Jan. 16 (Mon) – Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 27 (Fri) – Professional Development Day

School Closures for the Month of December

Webmaster — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:16:04 +0000

Dec 19-Jan 2: Winter Break, school closed

Key Dates for the Month of December

Webmaster — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:14:33 +0000

December 5-9 (M-F): Minimum Days – Teacher Conferences
Dec 8 (Thur): Open House for Prospective Families, 7:00 pm, MPR
Dec 12 (Mon): JM Fall Enrichment classes end
Dec 15 (Thur): 2nd Grade Staff Appreciation Lunch