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OPEN HOUSE THIS THURSDAY
Please join the teachers and students in their showcase of the year's work. Each class has been working hard on their Science Fair experiments! 7th and 8th grades will be performing their Wax Museum! Please join us from 5:30pm-7pm!
We look forward to seeing you!
April/May Newsletter
April/May 2012
Dear Pioneer Families,
Beginning Monday, April 23rd and continuing until Friday, May 4th, Pioneer students in grades 2-8 will be taking the STAR tests. The CAT6 and the California Standards Test (CST) are the components that make up the STAR tests. The STAR tests cover language arts and math. Science is also tested in the 5th grade. All subjects are tested in the 7th and 8th grades. These tests are administered by the classroom teacher and scored by the California State Department of Education. The results of the tests are mailed home to families in August.
Pioneer teachers have been preparing students for the STAR tests all year by providing students with excellent instruction and support in achieving grade level standards. Additionally, the second through sixth grade teachers have been teaching test taking strategies throughout the year. Research clearly demonstrates that students who practice test taking strategies feel less anxiety during the actual test. The most important factor for successful test achievement is the attitude of the students, parents, and staff. If the student knows that taking the test and doing their best is considered really important by the adults in their lives, their effort becomes more focused.
Please help your child’s performance on tests by:
- make sure your child gets at least 8 hours of sleep each night
- make sure your child eats a nutritious breakfast
- do not make dentist or doctor appointments during testing time
- encourage your child to do their very best
The STAR test will be given between 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Please get your child to school on time. Teachers will post signs on classroom doors to eliminate interruptions.
I truly look at this as an opportunity not only for your child to demonstrate their academic growth, but also to validate the hard work of Pioneer Teachers and Staff throughout the school year. If you have any questions about the STAR test or the procedure, I will be glad to discuss it with you.
Sincerely,
Michelle Nunn, Principal
Pioneer k-8 School
5816 Pioneer Way
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 566-1940 (school)
(916) 566-3554 (fax)
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Posted by: Kathy Young
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Published: 4/18/12
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Posted by: Kathy Young
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Published: 4/18/12
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LoginSchool AccomplishmentsA California Distinguished School 1989, 2004, 2008Title 1 Achieving School 2004, 2006Parent and Community InvolvementOur school's annual plan and some budget approvals are made by our School Site Council, which includes parents and teachers. In addition, we have an English Learner Advisory Committee to help students not yet proficient in English feel welcome at our school. Our PTA is active and has helped us raise money for field trips and other fun activities at the school. New members are always needed. Our teachers welcome volunteers, especially for field trips, class parties, correcting papers, and special projects.
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Principal's MessageWelcome to Pioneer Elementary School, home of the Panthers. I know this will be a successful year for you and your children. The staff at Pioneer School is committed to providing the best education possible for our students. We believe that all children can be successful by receiving a quality education through high expectations of student performance and behavior. Our staff is dedicated to making a positive difference in children’s lives. As educators we cherish and value the process of education. Pioneer School hours are:
I look forward to seeing you. Please do not hesitate to call me at 566-1940 if you have any questions. Mission StatementWhen the school, parents and children work as a team, our efforts are most powerful. We urge you to become involved and need your support and commitment to excellence. Curriculum DevelopmentAll curriculum development in the Twin Rivers Unified School District is based on the California State Content Standards and Frameworks. Curriculum guides are updated regularly by the Educational Services Department, to align with the state standards, district goals, and the statewide assessment program. School LeadershipLeadership at Pioneer Elementary is a responsibility shared between district administration, the principal, instructional staff, students, and parents. The district’s emphasis is on a well-balanced and rigorous core curriculum at all grade levels. Instructional programs are aligned with state and district standards. Leadership duties were assumed by Principal Michelle Nunn. Staff members and parents participate on various committees that make decisions regarding the priorities and direction of the school plan to ensure the instructional programs are consistent with students’ needs and the school plan complies with district goals. PTA, ELAC and School Site Council meetingsELAC meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at 1:30pm in Room 29. Our next meeting is April 11th! School Site Council meetings are the second Tuesday of every month. Our next meeting is April 10 at 5pm in the front office! PTA meeting will follow the SSC meeting at 6pm in the Library Media Center on April 10 DELAC meeting April 11th at District Office Bay C @ 6:30pm ! |
New to Pioneer- College Preparatory ProgramI am happy to announce the College Preparatory program will be at Pioneer for the 2011-2012 school year. I will be working with 7th and 8th grade students in this year long elective course, to prepare them for success not only with thier current classes, but also to be successful in advanced high school classes and college. During the year we will work on speaking, writing, probelm solving, public speaking components that will gear students to be successful in highschool and college. If you and your child know or are thinking college is the next path after high school then this is the elective coure to take! It is a busy year but fun year with all that goes on. I hope to see your 7th or 8th grade student in the elective College Preparatory program.
Go Panthers! Tori Halcon Student Learning Coach
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5816 Pioneer Way,
Sacramento,
CA 95841
(916) 566-1940 Phone | (916)332-6374 Fax |
5115 Dudley Blvd,
McClellan,
CA 95652
(916) 566-1600 Phone |
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