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Golden View Elementary
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May 22, 2016
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Do You Know New-to-Golden View Families?
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|  Golden View Elementary PTA now has a Facebook page. Click here to join.
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Earn Free Money for Golden View!
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| May 23-27 |
Book Fair |
| May 26 |
Open House, 6:30 PM |
| May 30 |
NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day |
| June 1 |
Fifth Grade Picnic at Little Hills |
| June 2 |
Spring Band Concert, 7:30 PM |
| June 6 |
Field Day for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades
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| June 7 |
Field Day for K, 1st and 2nd grades |
| June 9 |
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, MINIMUM DAY
All students dismissed at 12 Noon
TK/K 8:20 a.m.-12noon
All Early Gators come at 8:35-12:00 NOON
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Principal's Letter
Dear Golden View Families and Friends,
What a wonderful year! I can't thank the parents, students, staff and community for everything they have done for our school. A special thanks to the leaders of our three parent support organizations for all of their tremendous work.
The Gator Fund had a phenomenal year. We exceeded our fundraising goals and so are looking forward to purchasing materials for the Science lab. Amy Major and Su Cross have done an outstanding job as Gator Fund co-presidents, and I thank them for their great work on behalf of our school. Amy will be continuing in her role for next year along with our new Co-President, Kimber Monticelli.
Angi Sarina has given so much to Golden View. Angi is the mom of three girls and has given three years of great service to the PTA. Angi will continue in her role next year as PTA president with our fabulous Vice President, Betsy Horvath. I would also like to take a moment to honor former and current executive board members Kathy Barberi, Karen Fletcher and Linda Miller outgoing 5th grade parents who have supported our PTA and have provided tremendous support over the course of the past 5 years.
I would also like to take the time to thank Eran Withana and Julie Comaduran, our Site Council president and Secretary. Eran and Julie took on this job on with no reservations and they have truly run a seamless team this year. We will wish them the best and thank them for all their support!
We also have great parent representatives to School Site Council in place for the coming year. Welcome to Betsy Horvath and Susan Hornbuckle as new reps. Susan Huster and Sasa Janhar will continue for a second term, with Mr. Janhar stepping up as the chair of that council.
It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to several of our Golden View Gator teachers and staff next year. Please join me in honoring those staff who will not be returning and have touched the lives of many children: teachers Susan Watts, 4th grade, Leslie Adams, 4th grade, Patrice Norris, 4th grade, Kathleen Jacobs, TK, Jennifer Gonzales, 1st grade, Brenda Stutzman, 5th grade, and, Office Manager Dennice Barnes.
To all of you who have been room parents, volunteered in classrooms, driven on field trips, contributed to teacher luncheons, built carnival booths, donated carnival prizes, or given to our school in any one of a thousand different ways, I thank you. This community is unique in the way it comes together to support students and teachers. I hope you realize what a golden treasure you have here, and that you will continue to support your school in such a generous and united way. The parent community and the terrific teaching staff are the roots of our school. I wish you joy in stretching and growing with the branches of new leadership. I expect you to reach new heights!
It has truly been an honor to be your principal.
Sincerely,
Christine
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Open House is on May 26, 2016, from 6:30-7:30 PM
This is a great time to see all the hard work your child
has done this year and celebrate all their efforts.
We hope to see everyone there!
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Stock up for Summer at our Groovy Book Fair!
Come check out our spring Book Fair in the library the week of May 23rd - May 27th.
There will be some exciting new books along with many of your old favorites.
We have a "Feeling Groovy" theme that will definitely get you in that lovin' feeling to READ this summer!
Don't forget...S
ummer break is just around the corner. What better way to spend a lazy afternoon in the shade
reading a good book? No couch potatoes or video game brains that turn to mush...Book Fair is here to help you find that book
you will love so much!
Book Fair Schedule:
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Monday, May 23rd
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2:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 24th
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2:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, May 25th
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11:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Thursday, May 26th
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2:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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| Open House Story Time and Late Night Shopping |
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (featuring some very special guest readers you won't want to miss! Mrs. Doll and Mrs. Blackburn)
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Friday, May 27th
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Open morning and lunch recesses for students, and all morning for parents and families. Closes at 1:00 p.m.
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Hope to see you there!
Lisa Orsini & Larisa Somsel - Your BF Co-chairs
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Outstanding Elementary Principal!
Join us in congratulating Christine Huajardo who was recently recognized as an Outstanding Elementary Principal by the Association of California School Administrators.
Glad she's getting the recognition she deserves!!
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Congratulations Mrs. Norris
Rotary Teacher of the Year 2016
Patrice began the ATP program at Golden View and continues to play a large role in the expansion and development of the program district wide. Patrice, is a kind, compassionate, innovative, teacher. When you walk into her ATP classroom you can feel her energy and the energy of the student as you watch the children interact. Patrice thinks out of the box and spends hours developing and creating new and exciting ways to teach a concept. She is dedicated and a remarkable person and she truly deserves to be honored for all she had done this year.
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Golden View Team WINS the San Ramon Elementary Science Olympiad
Congratulations to the Golden View team for winning the San Ramon Elementary Science Olympiad competition!!
The competition involved build and quiz challenges on different topics. The Golden View team, who called themselves "The Six Molecules", won first place in most of these challenges and also bagged the coveted first place trophy for the final competition.
Congratulations to the participants in this challenge: Adrian G., Aadhitiya K., Ethan H., Anirudh T., Allan Z. and Aditya G.
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 SUGGESTED STUDENT SCHOOL SUPPLIES
PTA has teamed up with Office Depot to provide Golden View families the opportunity to buy next year's student school supplies at a substantial savings. You'll receive supplies that fit the needs of your student exactly as recommended by their teacher, and best of all...convenient too!
Convenient
Budget-Friendly
EASY: No Shopping, No Worries, No Lines!
On the first day of school your student will receive his/her own package of school supplies containing exactly what the teacher has suggested. You can relax and enjoy your summer while PTA purchases, packages and delivers everything to your child's desk on the first day of school!
Order Form Due: ASAP - No later than May 31st
A complete list of suggested supplies for all grades can be downloaded
here.
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 RUN CLUB HAS CROSSED THE FINISH LINE
The Golden View Run Club had a really great season. These numbers say it all.
Around 150 students came on Wednesday mornings. In 26 weeks they have run around 1,900 miles altogether. That is like driving for 30 hours straight or walking for 28 days!
The runners received special mileage certificate, created by the Art Contest winner Soham B. (2nd grade), and a final "High Flyer" token.
The best three runners per grade level further received special achievement tokens, and the winners got a gift card for frozen yogurt, curtesy of PTA.
4 runners had perfect attendance, 13 runners missed only one or two meets.
Best overall runner with 42.5 miles - Ryan B. (2nd grade)
Best Transitional Kindergarten: 1. James L., 2. Sophie C., 3. Kaitlin D.
Best Kindergarten: 1. Akshith A., 2. Jake W., 3. Olivia C.
Best 1st grade: 1. Ava T., 2. Lars D., 3. Team G.
Best 2nd grade: 1. Ryan B., 2. Liam F., 3. Timmy N.
Best 3rd grade: 1. Aditya K., 2. Gregory K., 3. Leon W.
Best 4th grade: 1. Luke B., 2. William L., 3. Lucas T.
Best 5th grade: 1. Tiare V., 2. Nicholas W., 3. Ethan N.
A huge thank you to the wonderful parent volunteers and to the PTA. There would be no Run/Walk Club without your help!
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We need volunteers to help run our Golden View PTA field day!!
Please consider spending a few hours of your time to help set-up the field games, run a station, hand out water or popsicles or fill up water balloons at home. It will be a fun morning for all the last week of school! June 6th is scheduled for grades 3-5 from 9:45-11:30 and June 7th is for grades K-2 9:45-11:30. We're also looking for a few supplies to be donated or borrowed.
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Art Show
While at Open House, please come visit the Art Show in Music Room #17 to see your children's art work.
100% of the art docent's salary and supplies are paid for through PTA funds and parent donations. |
Join Us for a Golden View Playdate!
Let's get together and meet other incoming Golden View TK and Kindergarten families! It is a wonderful way for our children to make new friends and help them (and us) with the transition to "big kid school."
When:
Sunday, June 12, 10 AM
Saturday, June 18, 1 PM
Saturday, July 16, 10 AM
Sunday, July 24, 1 PM
Sunday, July 31, 1 PM
Saturday, August 6, 10 AM
Where: Coyote Crossing Park, 3495 Rosincress Drive, San Ramon
These playdates will be informal gatherings. You are welcome to stay as little or as long as you wish. Come to one or come to all. Please bring your own snacks if you'd like. If you have any questions, please contact Claire Bryant at
claireebryant@gmail.com.
Sponsored by Golden View PTA Hospitality Committee
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 We still have a few spots left for the Ultimate College Bash on Saturday, June 4th! Don't miss out on this fun evening to take you back to your college days. Food, fun drinks, games, dancing, raffle and so much more! The party will take place at our very own Golden View family's house; The Roland's in Country View. This is a great way to hang out with fellow Golden View parents and support our school. Tickets are only $50 per person.
What are you waiting for?!
Email gatorfundpresident@gmail.com
and let us know you want a ticket! You can always bring a check to the office and let them know you're in for the party of the year!
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Are you planning on missing the last few weeks of school?
MISSING LAST 10 DAYS OF SCHOOL
Students should be in attendance through the last day of school, June 9, 2016, to maintain their enrollment status at their current school. Independent study contracts will not be issued the last 10 days of school. All independent study contract work must be finished and submitted by May 25, 2016 in order for work to be graded and attendance to be recorded.
If your child must leave school earlier than 10 school days (May 25) before the last day of school and does not return before the end of the school year, your child may be subject to the following consequences:
* Incomplete or lowered final grades
* Review by school/district attendance review board
* Unenrolled and placed on the waitlist upon re-enrollment, if space is not available.
If your student is unenrolled, there may not be a space at the current school for your student to return in the fall. In this case your student may have to be diverted to another elementary school in the district. Middle and High school students may not be able to access their elective choices if they reenroll upon their return.
Please note:
In accordance with California Education Codes 48205 and 48260, and District Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5113, any student who misses 3 or more school days without a valid excuse, as defined by AR 5113, shall be reported as truant to the District attendance supervisor.
MISSING THE FIRST 3 DAYS OF SCHOOL 16/17
As you plan your summer vacation, be aware that school begins on Monday, August 15, 2016. Because our district is growing, schools are very full and many continue to have wait lists.
* As in the past, if your child does not attend the first three days of school, your student will be dropped from the school on Thursday, August 18, 2016.
In that event, you will need to re-enroll your student. A space at your resident school will not be held for your child. If there is not space at your resident school when you return, your child will be placed at the closest school based on space availability.
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What is the Gator Gazette?
This electronic newsletter from the PTA includes information from all facets of the school community, including school news, PTA and Gator Fund events, special dates, activity highlights, and more. Please watch for the Gator Gazette in your inbox. If you haven't already received a copy of our Gator Gazette, it is likely because you are not yet on our list. 
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The Gator Gazette is produced by Golden View Elementary PTA in the effort to keep the parent and teacher community i
nformed of upcoming events at the school, in the district and in the community. All newsletter submissions must be sent to
gvptacommunications@gmail.com
and approved before they can be put into the newsletter. If you have questions, you can contact the Gator Gazette Editor,
Larisa Somsel
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