| San Miguel Elementary 2003-2004 events |
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End of the Year Picnics - Monday, June 14 for K-2, Tuesday, June 15 for 3-5.
Awards Assembly for Grades 2-5 - Wednesday, June 16 at 8:45 am
The Multicultural Bake Sale occurred on Friday, June 4. Proceeds of $512 go to the LRC for books, AR quizzes, and supplies. The Multicultural Dance Festival started at 9:00 a.m.
SMPA Board Meeting was Tuesday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Staff Lounge.
SMPA Meeting was Tuesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Multi. There is a Kindergarten Orientation as well as news, events, and other things. Babysitting is available.
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Walk-A-Thon 2004 - A Day At The Races brought in $10,561 from students and teachers. After expenses, the Parent Association netted $7114. Thanks to the following volunteers for donating their time and energy for this event: |
Maria Aguilar, Ruben Aguilera, Samia Ali-Chaouche, Ranay Allred, Minia Angulo, Kristal Campbell,
Tony Capella, Grace Caragan, Ellee Carbonel, Guadalupe Cervantes, Emily Clark, Sean Clark,
Patricia Contreras, Gloria Della, Jimmy Della, Kathy Dillon, Mary Egusa, Bryan Gomez,
Guadalupe Herrera, Concepcion Hidalgo, Conchy Hildalgo, Deborah Hinton-Kondo, Jeanette Imaña,
Ana M. Juarez, Jasmen Khodaverdian, Marc Kondo, Mark Leslie, Tylene Leslie, Jackson Lew,
Lorrain Marino, Rosa Moran, Brenda Moya, Lakshmi Mukkavilli, Leatrice Navarro, Ruth Noll,
Elvira Ohran, Laura Perez, Anthony Puentes, Lisa Puentes, Michael Puentes, Sonia Quiroz,
Susan Ramon, Holly Ramos, Roxana Reyes, Theresa Salazar, Daniel Sanchez, Rosalba Sandoval,
Judy Santiago, Jevonna Sasu, Aracely Serrano, J. C. Slater, Cecelia Smith, Eleanor Solomona,
Regina Sueoka, Blanca Torres, Gina Varelas, Carole Wilson, Lhorie Yambao, Maricela Zaragoza
Thanks also go to Mrs. Hernandez’s class for picking up debris and litter after the event.
Cinelux Cinema in the Milpitas Town Center donated the popcorn. Juice and cups were donated by the McDonalds Restaurant on El Camino near Bernardo.
The following students earned prize packages:
| Alexis Della | $505.25 | Griffin | 1st |
| Courtney Ohran | $450.00 | Choate/Gee | 2nd |
| Mileena Tamonte | $340.00 | Shaver | 3rd |
| Maggie Rodriguez | $250.00 | Chiu | 4th |
Honorable mentions are given to those who raised $100 or more.
| Feaomalupe Mase | $202.00 | Burkhardt |
| Zhane Hayes | $187.00 | Chiu |
| Rebecca Perez | $161.00 | Natividad |
| Kristyn Aguilera | $150.00 | Chase |
| Ruben Aguilera | $150.00 | Santana |
| Mahanoor Khan | $125.00 | Shaver |
| Meshelle Anne Rosales | $107.00 | Chiu |
| Fareed Shayek | $105.00 | Shukis |
Both Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Natividad received t-shirts with their 100% participation. The top two earning classes were Mrs. Choate/Mrs. Gee with $936.10 and Mrs. Griffin with $905.25 averaging $46.81 and $43.11 per student respectively. They received $50 gift certificates to P.F. Changs China Bistro. An ice cream party will be held for Mrs. Choate/Mrs. Gee, Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Natividad’s classes and all those who raised more than $100. Thanks to all for the great participation this year.
San Miguel Parent Association meeting was on Tuesday, April 6 at 2:30 p.m. agenda included teachers giving parents ideas to help prepare for the upcoming state testing during the first two weeks of May.
The 3rd Annual San Miguel Star Party was Monday March 29. Third, fourth, and fifth grade students and their families had a fantastic time. It was a fairly hazy but good astronomical viewing evening as Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, the Moon, and the Orion Nebula were some of the sights viewed.
Solar Viewing was Wednesday, March 10 from 9:55am to 12:40pm. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders looked at sunspots through an 11‘ telescope and solar flares and prominences through two smaller telescopes. More here. Four page handout (340kB .pdf document)
SMPA General meeting - February 3, 2004
Brenda Guy started the meeting and Board of Education member, Jeffrey Arnett was in attendance. Dr. Joe Rudnicki, Superintendent of Sunnyvale Elementary School District talked about the education budget shortfall and answered questions. Of importance are Proposition 55 Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2004 which provides $12.3 billion funding for necessary education facilities to relieve overcrowding and to repair older schools and Proposition 56 State Budget, Related Taxes, and Reserve. Permits enactment of budget and budget-related tax/appropriation bills with 55% vote [of the legislature from 2/3 majority].
Ms. Sarah Shukis, 1st grade and Mrs. Beth Longwell, 4th grade gave a presentation on Open Court Reading. This was co-authored by Ms. Shukis and Mr. Anthony Ranii, a 5th grade teacher at Fairwood Elementary. Thanks to Ms. Mandy Redkey (3rd), Mrs. Cody Chase (1st), Mrs. Lillian Nelson (K), and Ms. Margaret Middleton (SDC 2nd-3rd) for attending and adding to the discussion.
There is additional info at http://www.sra4kids.com - click on Open Court Reading on the right. Presentation material is a Powerpoint document (825kB download, view with Powerpoint or the Powerpoint Viewer 2.78MB), Acrobat (3.2MB) or converted to HTML for online viewing.
The Coin Drive started Monday, February 2 and ended on Friday the 13th. Proceeds fund the End-of-Year Picnics. Here are results for the two week fundraiser. Each of the winning classrooms - Ms. Middleton, Ms. Shaver, Mrs. Chase, and Mrs. Wiseth got a pizza party and a video viewing in class. Thanks to Star One Credit Union (graciously arranged by Ranay Allred) for paying the fees associated with the Coin Drive. This is the second year they have donated this service, which amounts to approximately 9% of the coin total. Friday the 13th Grand total $4560.62 Thanks to all for the great effort!
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The silent auction to bid on Ornament Sets, Wreaths, and Miniature Christmas Trees ended at 3:30 pm on Thursday, December 11. We brought in $730 for the event.
The SMPA general meeting was Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. We had a variety of potluck dishes to share. Linda Kim from the Columbia Neighborhood Center talked about recreational, education, health, and social services available for students and their families.
The Holiday Gift Shop was Tuesday through Friday, December 2 - 5 from 8:15 to 3:00 in the LRC. The silent auction for holiday crafts will take place that week with wreaths and trees (both holding ornaments) displayed in each classroom with bids starting at $20.
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The winner of the 2003-2004 Yearbook cover is Kevin Largo in Ms. Burkhardt’s class. He gets a free yearbook.
Congratulations to him and to the other 8 entries. |
Wednesday, November 19, 6:30pm in the Staff Lounge or
Thursday, November 20, 8:20am in LRC. Thanks to all those who took time to participate.
Meet an Author—Robert San Souci, former teacher, bookseller, editor, and theater critic, visited the Kindergarten classrooms and held two 50 minute assemblies for the lower and upper grades on Friday, November 14. It was a captivating talk from his early days of getting many rejections, working with the illustrators including especially his brother, to retelling of the classics. Afterward he signed books in the LRC. Twenty-one fourth and fifth grade students were invited to the Writers Workshop. They get a chance to submit a mystery story to Mr. San Souci that is set on an island with a brother and sister. “Reading and writing have always been an important part of my life: some of my happiest early memories are ones of being read to.” He authored over 80 books with subject matter dealing with history, biography, folklore, legend, fairy tale, retold classics, and nonsense. He was the writer for Disney’s Mulan and the book, Fa Mulan: The Story of a Woman Warrior. Many thanks to Mrs. Susan Kramer for organizing such a memorable event.
Holiday Catalog Sale Results
The Holiday Catalog Sale ended September 18 after running for 2 weeks. The theme was 100 Years of Flight. Henry, in his leather aviator uniform, from Signature Fundraising made an entertaining and educational presentation. The final tallies for the Holiday Catalog Sale show the SMPA netting $11,374.87. Many thanks go to the students, teachers, parents, friends, families, and volunteers for contributing time, effort, and money to this fundraiser. Ellee, Jevonna, and I help sort and distribute the goods on October 9. Also, thanks go to Ellee Carbonel for managing the fundraiser so well.
Students who sold 10 items got a Cat in the Hat plush toy.
These top student sellers were invited to a party on Thursday, October 30.
| Student | Items | Value $ | Class | Items | Value $ | |
| Stephanie Kondo | 80 |
592.00
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Wiseth | 308 |
2584.00
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| Alexander Carbonel | 68 |
546.50
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Burkhardt | 264 |
2115.00
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| Nikole Bird | 45 |
367.50
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Chase | 219 |
1880.00
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| Stephon Xiong | 45 |
366.50
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Swenson | 180 |
1615.50
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| Elaine Concepcion | 42 |
347.00
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Shaver | 152 |
1267.00
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| Jamel Blackwell | 39 |
321.00
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| Mariana Capella | 36 |
287.00
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| Eloy Lopez | 35 |
306.50
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| Jasmin DeGuzman | 33 |
264.00
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| Rebecca Perez | 33 |
249.00
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| Christian Viado | 31 |
267.00
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| Feaomalupe Mase | 30 |
266.00
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| Melissa Vergonio | 30 |
244.50
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| Jessica Salazar | 30 |
227.00
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| Irene Nevarez | 29 |
262.50
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| Sunnyvale Community Services presenta
CONEXIONES ¿Quiere ayudar a used y a su familia? ¿Cuales son los problemas y los temas de interes de la comunidad Latina? ¿Donde puede ir a conseguir los servicios que necesitan? Los temas de discusion en esta clase de CONEXIONES • Padres y jovenes Miercoles, 1 de Octubre, 6:30-8:30 p.m. en 725 Kifer Road —Todo lo que usted quiere saber sobre educacion para usted y sus hijos. Dr. Ana Bonilla, la Directora de Vargas. Octobre 8, 15, 22, 29, Noviembre 5, 12, 19 (Graduacion) CONEXIONES se presenta en Español y es gratis La información: Jose Hernandez 738-4321 x213 |
| Making Our Communities Safe forum sponsored by Fremont High School Los Padres. Sunnyvale Community Services Wednesday, October 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. Families are invited to participate in this community meeting. The discussion will be in English and Spanish. For more info, call Gladys Marroquin 522-2417. Haciendo Nuestras Comunidades Seguras Los Padres de Fremont H.S. Lo invitan a usted y a su familia a nuestra reunion comunitaria en miercoles 29 de Octubre, 7 a 9 p.m., 725 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale. La información: Gladys Marroquin 522-2417. |
Open House was Wednesday, October 22 from 8:15 - 11:15 a.m. Parents were able to visit classrooms and see teachers and students in action.
The SMPA served up 18 gallons of ice cream during the Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, October 7. Board members staffed the various displays looking for additional volunteers for the fundraisers and other activities.
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SSD Budget Forums were held to discuss District budget and decision making. October 20 in the Sunnyvale Middle School Library, 1080 Mango at 3:45 p.m. |
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Candidates Night was Thursday, October 2, 2003 Here's an opportunity to meet and hear from 15 of the 17 candidates who are applying for Sunnyvale City Council, Foothill-DeAnza District Board and the Sunnyvale School District Board. We will have discussions on issues that affect our neighborhoods and community. Open to all residents. Sponsored by Sunnyvale Neighbors of Arbor Including LaLinda (SNAIL) and San Miguel Neighbors' Associations. Columbia Middle School Auditorium Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Hope to see you there. For further information or questions, call Connie Cook-Turner at 739-8490. |
Room Parent Meeting was Wednesday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Staff Lounge. With few people in attendance, there will be a flyer seeking additional Room Parents, and another meeting.
Back to School Night was Tuesday, September 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Meet other parents and your child’s teacher for a discussion of the curriculum, expectations, and have your questions answered.
6:30 - 7:00pm, K - 3 in child’s classroom
7:00 - 7:30pm, 4 - 5 in child’s classroom
7:45 - 8:15pm, Walden West Outdoor School (Science Camp) presentation for 5th grade parents in the LRC.
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During Back to School Night, the first of two Bake Sales was held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The $535 raised will go to the LRC to purchase additional books, Accelerated Reader quizzes, Accelerated Vocabulary, and other items and services. |
SMPA Meeting (en español) was September 12 at 8:15am in the Multi. Jeanette Imaña and Brenda Guy talked about the English Language Learners (ELL) monthly meetings, volunteering at the school, fundraising, and other important items. SMPA Board members introduced ourselves and the role we play at the school.
A big welcome to all parents and students. The 2003-2004 school year began at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2003. A “Welcome Parents” meeting with Principal Brenda Guy and the San Miguel Parent Association was held in the Multi.