Charter Chatter

 A weekly newsletter written to parents of the TLC

 

 

June 17, 2016                                                   Final Chatter                               No. 41

Virginia Stewart

 

Today marks the last official word from the Chatter until the start of the new school year.  We are very pleased with this school year and feel very fortunate to have the wonderful families and students we have in our schools.

 

Our schools from our new Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten to Primary, Discovery and Millennium all feel very proud of the excellent performance of our students.  We appreciate the support of the parents as we work with the students to achieve excellence.

In a recent essay written by our DCS students about why they appreciated our school, they said that they appreciated the great lunches, the dedicated teachers, the wonderful custodians who cleaned the campus so well, and the fact that they had the opportunity to learn in groups that were focused at the right level of instruction.  They appreciated that students are challenged but not overwhelmed and that everyone can succeed.

One student ended the essay by saying, “Never judge a book by the cover.  Our building may not be the best, but the pride inside is incredible.”

 

Thank you for a very good year.

 

Misc. Announcements

 

Medications

The office has a huge amount of prescribed and over the counter medications that must be picked up prior to the end of the school year. All remaining medications will be destroyed.

Please come and pick your child’s meds up as soon as possible.
Our last day of school this year is Friday, June 24, 2016

 

Dismissal times will be:

Please note these very important dismissal times.

PCS –   12:00 noon

DCS –  11:30 am

MHS – 12:30 pm

 

Lunch will NOT be served this day.

Dismissal times are staggered to help with car-line traffic

 

 

 

PCS/DCS Lunch Menu Week June 20-24 Mon. –  Pizza Tues. – Chicken or Cheese Quesadilla Wed – No Meat Spaghetti Thurs – Soft Beef Taco Fri. – Minimum Day – No lunch served

 

T K

 

We cannot believe how fast this year has gone by!  Thank you to everyone who came to our year end celebration on Thursday night. We appreciate how involved and supportive you have been throughout the year. We hope you have a wonderful summer break. Good luck next year in Kindergarten, we know the students are ready and will be successful!

 

Please remember the last day of school is Friday, June 24 and dismissal is at 12:00.

 

 

Primary Charter

Initial Phase

This week in Initial Phase, students worked hard finishing up end of year assessments and preparing for Evening of Excellence. We were so impressed with the participation from P-6 families during Evening of Excellence. It was a fun event.
This year has been full of many firsts. Our first year of the new kindergarten program, the first year with 66 students, and the first year this team has worked together. We can proudly say that this year of firsts has been a success! Our team and students rose to the challenge and flourished! All of our students are leaving us more than ready for first grade. We have worked hard preparing for the transition and we know that the Phase One teachers will be so impressed. See you August 1st!

Phase One

What a fun filled and exciting week Phase 1 students had!  Evening of Excellence was fantastic and it was great seeing so many proud parents seeing their student’s work.  What a great turnout.  The students worked so hard to complete and present their projects.  The students also enjoyed an awesome time at the Multi-cultural Fair.  They got to learn about and experience so many new cultures.  Next week will be the last week of school and there are still many fun activities planned.  On Wednesday, Phase 1 students will dig up their time capsule and have a picnic lunch on the field.  On Thursday will be our Water Day filled with many fun activities and treats.  On Friday we will have a fun day getting ready for our summer break and saying goodbye to friends and teachers.  Every day at unity we will have an award ceremony celebrating different student accomplishments.  Look for information to come home in the Green Folders.  Have a safe, fun, and relaxing vacation!  Report cards and back to school information will be mailed home soon.

 

Phase Two

Evening of Excellence offers a great opportunity to reflect on another successful school year!  Thank you to all who were able to come and visit us.  We are so proud of the growth our Phase Two students have made.  The depth of knowledge they have acquired along with the character traits of all 4 of our SWO’s have led to third graders ready to take on the challenge of becoming leaders next year and fourth graders ready to embark on the journey into Discovery!  We are so excited for them!

Thank you, MHS for another amazing multicultural fair!  The crafts, food, and activities were great.  We appreciate all the hard work that went into putting the fantastic event together.  Thank you!!!!

 

 

 

^{Discovery Charter}

 

TDAP Vaccine

Just a reminder it is the law that all incoming 7^th graders provide proof of receiving his/her TDAP Vaccine. Please get a jump on this and take your 6^th grader in ASAP for this mandatory vaccine.

 

This will be our final DCS Charter Chatter for the year.  We know our 6^th grade students are prepared to move onto DHSP, our 5^th grade students will become our role models for the incoming 4^th graders, and the incoming 4^th graders are excited to join DCS.

As we reflect on the year, we all agree this year is a year of many firsts. We had our first year of dens and den points.  Dens proved to be a positive motivator in terms of behavior, grades, and team building.  We had our first den rallies where super proud students rallied against one-another and cheered on their teachers who competed against one another to earn points for their dens.  We had our first annual Jog-A-Thon where students took pride in their running of laps and in their fund raising abilities.  We held our first annual 6^th Grade Breakfast where 6^th grade students and their families enjoyed food, entertainment, and celebrated 6^th grade students, and their superb year of firsts.  Our first annual Awards Ceremony was held on Friday.  Students received medals, trophies, certificates, and gift certificates.  Awards were given for highest den points, academics, dedication, and perfect attendance. We had our first graduate walk, where Millennium graduates returned to talk to DCS and DHSP students about their time in Millennium; they celebrated their year of firsts as well, to include the first time that 100% of Millennium students were accepted to colleges.

As we reflect on our year of many firsts, we want to take time to thank the parents who help make these firsts possible.  The support we receive is appreciated.

We are pleased to announce our entire team of teachers will return next year.  Over our break, we will meet to plan lessons, review student needs, and prepare for August 1^st when we will welcome you child(ren) back to school.  If you have any questions over summer break, please feel free to email shawkins@tracylc.net, email will be checked regularly.

 

SWO INTERVIEWS WERE A SUCCESS!!!! Discovery Students were ON FIRE – their interviews were exceptional.  As we interviewed students, they remained poised, self-assured, and exceptionally prepared. We would like to thank the parents for supporting our year-long SWO project.  Your time, patience, and efforts are appreciated.  SWO’s are a large part of teaching students about themselves, their strengths, their and passions.  SWO’s reiterate the importance of being true to oneself, working with others, giving to others, and taking pride in all one does.  Keep the Scrapbooks.  SWO’s are a part of student work through Millennium.  They will be very helpful as students apply to colleges.

 

 

 

Dens are still going strong.  Points are working well for our students.  Overall their daily behavior is excellent, and they take pride in their points….our Bengals are in first place overall!! Congratulations to all dens and many thanks to our motivating den leaders. You are an inspiration to everyone.

 

                      DHSP Charter Chatter:

 

What a fantastic year it has been in DHSP!!!!

Thinking back to the first month of school in August with Back to School night, the beginning of Den points and Saturday school, the end of PHSA and the beginning of DHSP what changes, WOW!!

 

There have been lots of dance performances, art exhibits, Building the float was interesting, to say the least. And the academic competitions…..Math Counts, Math Olympiad, Spelling Bee, Science Olympiad, and Academic Pentathlon. The students are already gearing up for all the competitions for next year.

 

Mrs. Wallace believes the students would say that the study of Africa was their favorite in Social Studies this year. The “Africa Live Museum” it was called. It included dancing, wearing of cultural clothing, and food; Lots and Lots of food.

Mrs. Stewart’s English 78 taking the PSAT and scoring higher than high school students in the state was amazing!!

The Jungle Book taught in all Language Arts classes. Students will always remember their city bus field trip to see The Jungle Book at Cinemark. It was the first time on public transportation for most of them. That in and of itself was a fantastic learning experience!!

The staff vs. students’ softball game took place this week: The teachers won, but I think the kids enjoyed the competitions between innings the most!

Looking ahead to the end of the year activities: Cosmic Bowling and Great America for the eighth graders, along with Promotion of course. The field day on the last day of school for the 7^th graders will be a blast, as always.

 

The staff and students are already busy planning for next year. Den Pride is going to EXPLODE next year.

 

Overall, it has been a good year, change is not always welcomed, but it is often for the best. DHSP is ready for what lies ahead.

 

Enjoy you summer break. We will see your students back here on August 1^st

 

 

 

 

Have a Great Summer!!!!

 

MHS

 

 

Charter Chatter June 17, 2016

 

Schedules

Class schedules for next year are ready for distribution on Monday, June 20^th after school. Students must bring in their updated emergency information form to receive their schedule. Forms were mailed, but are available from the counseling office if they were misplaced. This year, we are excited to announce that Millennium will be having two lunch periods. We are able to utilize our space and  offer more classes this way.  As in the past, schedule change requests will be limited.  Planning schedules is a highly complex process. Since students are leveled in many core classes, switching classes is not an easy one.  Please note that class change requests for lunch period switches, teacher preference, or time preference of classes will not be granted. Thank you for your support and we look forward to another successful year at Millennium!

 

6^th Annual Multicultural Fair

High School students hosted the annual Multicultural Fair on Friday, June 17, 2016. Each year MHS students volunteer to showcase a different country for Primary students to attend and experience a variety of cultures around the world.

 

 

 

Fall Senior Internships

Our Fall senior interns will be starting their internships when we return from summer break in August.  We are very proud of our students and how they conducted themselves with our local business partners.  We received excellent feedback regarding their interviewing skills and professional demeanor throughout the entire placement process.  Keep an eye out for our students at the following businesses and non-profit organizations throughout our community

 

Astoria Gardens	Sutter Tracy Community Hospital – Physical Therapy Department
Boys and Girls Club (Lowell Site)	Sutter Tracy Community Hospital – Would Care Department
City of Tracy – City Manager’s Office	Sweet Arts Bakery
City of Tracy Department of Engineering Services	Tracy Chiropractic
City of Tracy Fire Prevention	Tracy Learning Center – T-K Program
City of Tracy Police Department – Crime Analyst	Tracy Learning Center IT Dept
Custom Sounds	Tracy Learning Center Primary School
Grand Theater Center for the Arts	Tracy Learning Center Yearbook
Great Beginnings Preschool	Tri Valley Orthopedics
Hawkins Thompson Child Development Center	Uneed2
Hector John Cosmetics	VBR Children and Family Services
In Shape Fit Club	VCA Old River Animal Clinic
In Shape Sport	Willbanks & Wood PLC
Main Street Music	Sutter Tracy Community Hospital – Obstretrics Department
MHS Sports Management	Sutter Tracy Community Hospital – Physical Therapy Department
National Guard – Operations Armory Facility	Sutter Tracy Community Hospital – Would Care Department
New Smile Orthodontics	Sweet Arts Bakery
Reich’s Pharmacy	Tracy Chiropractic
Silver Creek Security Academy	Tracy Learning Center – T-K Program
Skyview Aviation	Tracy Learning Center IT Dept
Sow A Seed Foundation	Tracy Learning Center Primary School
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital – Community Outreach	Tracy Learning Center Yearbook
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital – Obstretrics Department	Tri Valley Orthopedics

 

Delta College Info

The deadline for Fall CES Forms has closed. Registration for Fall 2016 Delta College will take place over the summer. If you are a senior who is required to take a class at Delta and do not register you will be placed in an elective on campus.

 

 

Community Service

Community Service: This is a reminder to all students to turn in any completed community service forms they have. All forms must be submitted to the counseling office so they can be uploaded to Aeries. Important deadlines regarding community service are:

 

June 24^th – Deadline for 9^th -11^th to submit hours towards the 2015-2016 School Year

 

Incoming freshman can volunteer up to 20 hours of community service before the start of their freshman year. There is no limit of hours over the summer for current students during this summer break.

 

Organization	When	Where	Duties
T and J Tutoring	Monday – Thursday 4-8pm		Junior and Seniors. If interested please contact Jackie (209) 914-5800
Moose Father’s Day Brunch	Sunday, June 19 – 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Moose Lodge (35 East 6th Street, Tracy) – ring doorbell to enter facility	Volunteers: 2 dish washers and 4 servers are needed – black and white server attire Volunteers MUST contact Alex Zamora for scheduling Contact: Alex Zamora 209-815-6408 or azamora@pacbell.net
American Girl Doll Wild at Art fundraising event	Saturday, July 16  – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m	Location:   TBD – at a local zoo An orientation will be held the week prior to the event, but a date is not yet confirmed.	20 Volunteers are needed to set-up and tear-down; supported by DreamWorks, possible guest star appearances will need assistance; staff gift table or booth plus other assignments. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. Contact: Sarah McNamara 209-482-0861 (cell) or smcnamara@sbcglobal.net
Give Every Child A Chance	Month of July	TBD	Summer Camp For more information please contact Lilianna 209-825-7003

 

 

 

 

 

      Charter Chatter

                   A weekly newsletter written to parents of the TLC

 

 

June 10, 2016                                                                                                                                            No.40

Virginia Stewart

 

The President of the United States has a daughter who has been accepted to Harvard, but she has chosen to take a year off.   There is a considerable debate as to the pros and cons of taking a gap year before college.  As I explored the debate, I realized that our MHS students actually experience a gap year their senior year of high school.  Most of our seniors are out of school by 10 in the morning.  They have time to continue work in community service, apply for scholarships and colleges, to work in an internship which gives them insights into possible careers and to take college classes.  Many of our seniors begin college as a second year student.

 

On another note, our little ones in Primary had a SNEAK PEEK to their new classes for the next school year.  It is an exciting time for our fourth graders to move into DCS.  The students visited and experienced being with our current fifth graders.  They also learned the den they would be joining.  The other students had fun “moving up” as well.

 

Finally, this week, we had a visit in DCS from graduates of MHS.  They did a victory walk for us.  They visited each room in their cap and gown and shared their high school experience and what they would be doing next.  It was an awesome moment.  The students asked incredibly good questions. We wish the students success as they go off to Berkley, UC schools and other great places.  It was so nice of them to visit our middle school students even after they had graduated.

 

 

 

 

Misc. Announcements

 

Medications

The office has a huge amount of prescribed and over the counter medications that must be picked up prior to the end of the school year. All remaining medications will be destroyed.

Please come and pick your child’s meds up as soon as possible.
Our last day of school this year is Friday, June 24, 2016

 

Dismissal times will be:

Please note these very important dismissal times.

PCS –   12:00 noon

DCS –  11:30 am

MHS – 12:30 pm

 

Lunch will NOT be served this day.

Dismissal times are staggered to help with car-line traffic

 

 

 

PCS/DCS Lunch Menu Week June 13-17 Mon. –  Pizza Tues. – BBQ Hamburger Wed – Chicken Nuggets Thurs – Nachos (Beef or Bean) Fri. – BBQ Hot Dog

 

T K

TK students have been busy in science and social studies. Students reviewed the plant life cycle and learned all of the different parts of a plant. They enjoyed seeing how the various parts of a plant are edible! In social studies we learned about our American flag and understand why we celebrate Flag Day. Ask your child some facts they learned about this American symbol!

 

 

Primary Charter

PCS would like to invite all Primary students and families to our Evening of Excellence on Wednesday, June 15th. Each classroom will open at 6:00 PM for you to visit and see all the wonderful learning that took place during the year. It is always an exciting event, and this year it will be even more special because Mrs. Watson and our fourth grade students are going to grace us with a recorder concert at 6:30 in the PCS unity courtyard. We hope to see you all there!
Initial Phase
This week in Initial Phase, students got to see what a first grade classroom is like at Sneak Peak! When they returned, the first grade teachers expressed how impressed they were both academically and behaviorally. They are ready for first grade!

Next week brings Evening of Excellence. This is a casual evening that showcases student work and allows parents to see what we’ve been up to. We hope to see you there.
Phase One
What a fabulous week Phase 1 students had! This week the students participated in Sneak Peek. That means they had the chance to spend an hour in their new class and experience what it will be like to be in the next grade! They were so excited to learn all about next year! This week students also worked very hard to finish up end of trimester projects and other work being presented at Evening of Excellence. We hope you will all be able to join us next Wednesday, June 15, 2016 from 6:00 – 7:00. Look for an invitation to come home in your student’s folder. They are so excited and proud to show off what they have learned in Science about force, motion, friction, simple machines, and gravity. We definitely have some future engineers in our classes!!! We are also looking forward to other end of year activities; Multicultural Fair (June 17), Field Day (June 23), and don’t forget, Friday, June 24, 2016 is the last day of school and it is early dismissal (12:00) NO lunch will be served that day.
Phase Two
Our phase two students participated in Sneak Peek on Wednesday! Our fourth grade students visited DCS and had the chance to practice following a schedule. They learned all about what to expect in Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. They came back very excited and eager to make the transition from Primary student to a middle school Discovery student!! Third graders stayed in their classrooms and welcomed their future classmates from P2, P5, and P7. They helped introduce them to Phase Two and shared about what to expect next year. We are looking forward to welcoming our third graders back as returning students and we wish our fourth graders the best of luck in fifth grade!!!

 

 

^{Discovery Charter}

 

TDAP Vaccine

Just a reminder it is the law that all incoming 7^th graders provide proof of receiving his/her TDAP Vaccine. Please get a jump on this and take your 6^th grader in ASAP for this mandatory vaccine.

 

WHAT A GREAT WEEK FOR DISCOVERY!!!!

SNEAK PEAK – Our 4^th grade students took time to visit our rooms on Wednesday morning.  Students were able to join 5^th and 6^th grade students.  We are looking forward to having these wonderful 4^th graders

 

 

 

MILLINEIUM GRADUATES – Visited Discovery classes on Wednesday.  Students came back for a WALK OF PRIDE….they wanted to express their desire for our Tigers to become Falcons.  These graduates are attending UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, and San Joaquin Delta College.  100% of our graduates applied to colleges and will attend between summer and fall terms!!

 

JOG-A-THON AWARDS – Last Friday (too late for the Charter), students gathered together for a Jog-A-Thon Awards Ceremony.  Students received awards for many reasons – including the student who raised the most money.  Christian Lavagetto won a Play Station.  Thank you to the coaches who put all of this together, for the teachers who helped, and most importantly to the students who fund raised and ran many many, many laps!!

 

 

Coach P., Coach Lopez, and Ms.Zaca announce winners

 

Kimani Thomas loves his den

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Desteeney Rodriguez wins a prize

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With only a few weeks left….our Bengals are in first place overall!! Congratulations to all dens.  Everyone works well together, and works hard to create motivated tigers.

 

          Bengal Tigers                        Malayan Tigers                    Siberian Tigers                   

         

Sumatran Tigers

 

June 16^th Ms. Rodieck’s LA classes will meet in the gym for a wonderful night of poetry.

June 17^th – Celebration of students (more information to come)

June 24^th – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – FIELD DAY/DANCE More information to come **DCS students will be released at 11:30.

 

 

 

DHSP

 

 

 

                      DHSP Charter Chatter:

 

English:

Mrs. Stewart’s English 78 is now reading Othello as a mature audience and are getting interested in the plot. Acts are being played out in class after they are read.

We are doing the final review of the 420 vocabulary words we have mastered this year.

 

SWO: The last SWO of the year was turned in on Friday. Students will be having interviews in their Social Studies classes all this week.

 

With only two weeks of school left there is much to accomplish and teach in every class. This time of year can be difficult for many students who may feel the year is over. Appropriate behavior is expected at all times.  We appreciate your help with maintaining high standards.

 

Social Studies:

The last big project of the year was completed this week. Students final projects centered around either Meso -America or the Civil War.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t miss out on this Fantastic Trip………

 

 

 

We already have over 35 people signed up for next years DC trip. Students will visit the Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery and the Holocaust Museum. What an opportunity to see our nations capital with classmates. It’s exciting to see how many students have already signed up for this great opportunity. Please email Mrs. Wallace at dwallace@tracylc.net for any questions or concerns.

 

DHSP teachers welcome parent communication, please contact us if you have questions, concerns, or ideas!  Mrs. U. at rulricksen@tracylc.net      Mrs. Dominguez at ddominguez@tracylc.net , Mrs. Ramirez at arameriz@tracylc.net, Ms. Langston at alangston@tracylc.net, Mrs. Wallace at dwallace@tracylc.net

Have a Fantastic Weekend!!!

                     

MHS

 

Charter Chatter June 10, 2016

Senior Walk

 

 

 

Six of our recenlty graduated seniors returned to Discovery and DHSP to share their experience at Millennium with our younger students. The Discover and DHSP students had great questions for our graduates. This was a great experience for all students and a tradition that we’d like to continue in years to come.

 

Fast Track

The first semester of Fast Track ended on Wednesday. Semester grades will be mailed home soon, so be on the lookout. Fast Track will end Friday, June 24^th. Just a friendly reminder that daily on time attendance is crucial during Fast Track. Four tardies is equal to one full day of absence.  Any combination of tardies and/or absences of more than 2 days will result in an automatic failing grade regardless of the reason.  We appreciate your support in promoting the importance of attendance and punctuality with your child.

 

Fast Track is also a great time for students to complete community service hours. The deadline to turn hours in for the 2015-2016 school year is the last day of Fast Track, Friday, June 24^th.  Any hours volunteered after Fast Track will need to be turned in when the regular school year resumes.

Multicultural Fair

High School students will be hosting the Multicultural Fair on Friday, June 17, 2016 after Fast Track. This event is hosted by Millennium each year for Primary students to attend and experience different culture around the world.

 

Stockton Families

One of our families may have to move to Stockton this summer, and the parent is hoping to keep her children at TLC.  She is willing to take turns driving, or pay someone to drive her children here.  If you drive here from the Stockton area and are interested, please e-mail Ms. Moore at lmoore@tracylc.net.

 

Delta College Info

The application and registration process to apply for Fall 2016 Delta College classes has began. Students who are required or interested in enrolling in classes for the Fall must begin the application process immediately. Please remember that for students to be approved to enroll in college classes while in high school, students must successfully meet deadlines, follow instructions for applying, and have a good current academic record of 3.0 or better.  For more information, parents can visit the Counseling page of the www.tracylc.net and click on College Early Start link.

 

Students seeking tuition reimbursement from Spring semester classes should be turning in their reimbursement request form with proof of grade and payment for Delta College classes attended

 

 

 

Community Service

Community Service: This is a reminder to all students to turn in any completed community service forms they have. All forms must be submitted to the counseling office so they can be uploaded to Aeries. Important deadlines regarding community service are:

1. June 24^th – Deadline for 9^th -11^th to submit hours towards the 2015-2016 School Year

 

Organization	When	Where	Duties
T and J Tutoring	Monday – Thursday 4-8pm		Junior and Seniors. If interested please contact Jackie (209) 914-5800
Moose Father’s Day Brunch	Sunday, June 19 – 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Moose Lodge (35 East 6th Street, Tracy) – ring doorbell to enter facility	Volunteers: 2 dish washers and 4 servers are needed – black and white server attire Volunteers MUST contact Alex Zamora for scheduling Contact: Alex Zamora 209-815-6408 or azamora@pacbell.net
American Girl Doll Wild at Art fundraising event	Saturday, July 16  – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m	Location:   TBD – at a local zoo An orientation will be held the week prior to the event, but a date is not yet confirmed.	20 Volunteers are needed to set-up and tear-down; supported by DreamWorks, possible guest star appearances will need assistance; staff gift table or booth plus other assignments. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. Contact: Sarah McNamara 209-482-0861 (cell) or smcnamara@sbcglobal.net
Give Every Child A Chance	Month of July	TBD	Summer Camp For more information please contact Lilianna 209-825-7003

 

 

      Charter Chatter

                                          A weekly newsletter written to parents of the TLC

 

 

June 3, 2016                                                                                                                                        No.39

Virginia Stewart

We are so excited to announce this years jog-a-thon raised $20,063!

Money raised helps purchase PE and music equipment, art supplies and pays for field trips. We want to thank all students for doing such a great job finding pledges!  9 of our students raised over $500 each! They were able to pick from the following prizes: Xbox Kinect, Stockton Ports game for 4, scooter and helmet, 2 kindles, 6 months free at Athletic Perfection, dinner and movies with the coaches and 2 friends, laser quest and fun works package and a Classic Party package from Kangazoom.

Not only did our students do a great job raising money, they ran their little hearts out during the event. We had numerous ties for top runners! The students in the following photo won trophies for running the most laps in their grade level.

Way to go runners! Cameron Williams set the record with 40 laps which is about 5.7 miles!

P6 raised the most money bringing in over $4,800

We are so proud of all our students. Over 100 prizes were given out during the raffle portion of our ceremony. We had gift cards from blaze pizza, baristas, togos, subway, pink turtle, cold stone, Jamba Juice, athletic perfection, Mel’s diner, dunkins donuts, target, and a ton of fun toys donated from WinCo! The students in the following picture are all our raffle winners!

 

Box Top contest!!!!!

The contest will run through June 10^th .  The classroom that brings in the largest number of Box Tops will win a special treat!

 

 

 

Our last day of school this year is Friday, June 24, 2016

 

Dismissal times will be:

Please note these very important dismissal times.

PCS –   12:00 noon

DCS –  11:30 am

MHS – 12:30 pm

 

Lunch will NOT be served this day.

Dismissal times are staggered to help with car-line traffic

 

PCS/DCS Lunch Menu Week June 6-10 Mon. –  Pizza Tues. – Turkey Sandwich Wed – Beef or Bean Burrito Thurs – Chicken Fettuccini Fri. – Chicken Taquitos

 

T K

 

 

Primary Charter

 

Attention Primary Families!  Save the Date– Evening of Excellence, Wednesday, June 15th from 6-7 PM!

Have you signed up for camp?  There are still spots available for football, and softball/baseball camp!  Check with the office if you are interested.

 

 

 

Initial Phase

What a Week!  Our field trip to the Stockton Children’s museum was the perfect compliment to our Trimester 3 final project!  We are so proud of each and every one of our students effort, contribution, and dedication to our classroom community.  In addition, we are just as proud of our students behavior at the Children’s Museum.  The museum gave our students the opportunity to explore the tools, buildings, settings that our community helpers work with each and every day.  Below are some pictures for you to enjoy!

 

Phase One

Wow!  It seems that summer is officially here!  Please remember to send your student to school with a water bottle.   We will continue to play and have PE outside as long as it is not too hot.  Phase 1 students have been very busy planning, designing, and building their marble runs in Science.  They are just like little engineers at work!  They can’t wait to show you their final projects at Evening of Excellence (Wednesday, June 15^th from 6 – 7).  They are also working very hard on their informative writing and putting the finishing touches on their paragraphs.  Only 3 more weeks of school, but students are continuing to work hard.  Please make sure to check the newsletter for all upcoming events.

 

 

Phase Two

Three more weeks and still so much to do!  Phase Two students are working on meeting their last AR goals,  reading and working on projects in language arts, building bridges, mazes, and structures in science, and becoming experts in geometry and measurement in math.  It is fun to watch their enthusiasm  for learning last all year!!!

We have many exciting events planned this month.  Make sure to read all newsletters that come home and check the green folders for important information.

 

 

 

 

 

^{Discovery Charter}

 

TDAP Vaccine

Just a reminder it is the law that all incoming 7^th graders provide proof of receiving his/her TDAP Vaccine. Please get a jump on this and take your 6^th grader in ASAP for this mandatory vaccine.

 

 

 

6^th GRADE BREAKFAST!!!!!….The 6^th grade class of 2016 celebrated their year of many “firsts” over breakfast, while enjoying the company of their parents, grandparents, Tracy Learning Center staff, and peers.  Guests enjoyed listening to music and browsing the picture wall.  Entertainment from Loren and Ashliegh always thrills the crowd.  Mrs. Stewart was our guest speaker.  She asked students to enter Discovery High School Prep with the leadership, pride, and spirit they have shown while in Discovery; she expects them to carry on their great attitudes and excellent leadership. At the end of the event, students received certificates from their Den Leaders Ms. Zaca and Coach Lopez (Bengal Tigers) and Mrs. Beckner and Coach P (Malayan Tigers).  After the celebration, students spent an hour signing beach balls, and talking about their experiences at Tracy Learning Center.  Our 5^th grade students are already talking about the breakfast they will have in June of 2017.

THANK YOU to Mrs. Stewart for your words of wisdom and encouragement….Ms. T for your expertise when planning…Mr. Hepner for your tireless work ethic; ensuring the gym was set-up with tables and chairs needed for the event….Mrs. Mendez and staff for the excellent food and service….Mrs. Grant for setting up the sound equipment…and to all the family members who joined us.  Because of you, the event was spectacular.

Students Welcomed our             Ashleigh and Loren Entertained        Mrs. Stewart, our Guest Speaker

                                     

 

Discovery High School Prep MEETING (for parents of 6^th grade DCS students)…….There will be a meeting on Monday, June 6^th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the gym.  You will hear about Discovery High School Prep and their many offerings.  We hope to see you all there!! ***PLEASE NOTE – we have extended the time to sign up for the Washington DC trip – you can now sign up through June 17^th.  Please email Mrs. Wallace with questions (dwallace@tracylc.net).

DENS HAVE BEEN DOING WELL…..Congratulations to our Top 5

Bengal Tigers                        Malayan Tigers              Siberian Tigers                Sumatran Tigers

          

 

 

UPCOMING DATES: (if any dates changes are made parents will be notified)

June 4^th DCS Sleepover – 6:00 PM until Sunday June 5^th at 9:00 AM email Ms. T (ttakeuchi@tracylc.net) or Mrs. Hawkins (sahawkins@tracylc.net) with any questions

June 6^th Discovery High School Prep Meeting for parents of 6^th grade students 5:00 – 6:00 in the gym

June 10^th Mrs. Hawkins’ LA classes are planning their Evening of Poetry from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in the gym

• Poetry
• Entertainment
• Open Mike
• Beverages and Appetizers

June 16^th Ms. Rodieck’s LA classes are planning their Poetry Fest

June 17^th – Celebration of students (more information to come)

June 24^th – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – FIELD DAY/DANCE More information to come **DCS students will be released at 11:30.

 

 

DHSP

 

 Hello DHSP Parents of 8^th Graders,

 

This is a super exciting time of the year. We are preparing to celebrate our students as they promote from 8^th Grade to High School. Can you take a moment and read below.

 

There are approximately 100 students who will be attending the Cosmic Bowling and the Great America trip. We need donations of the following food/drink items to cover these events.

 

For Great America  – All items must be individually wrapped   (need 100 of each)

All items will be put into paper bags for the students to take on ACE train

 

Small water bottle

Breakfast Danish (like the wrapped ones from Costco)

Sliced Apples or grapes or raisins etc.

Granola Bars

Fruit rollup type item

Napkins / Hand wipes

 

We also need a few volunteers that can hand the students the snacks in the morning at the ACE Station.  They must be there before the children.  And then need a few to make sure all the children get picked up from the ACE station at around 8:15pm.

 

 

For Cosmic Bowling – All items must be individually wrapped

Students will be bowling for 2 hours (up to 100 students)

 

Small water bottles (a lot)

Bags of chips

Bags of cookies

Bags of candy

Brownie Bites

Napkins

Other suggestions welcome

 

We could also use glow in the dark items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, if anyone can donate.  

 

If you can donate items and/or volunteer at the ACE Train Station please contact Donna at 209-321-9157 or donna@donnabaker.com or Lisa at 209-914-0858 or lisa.keogh@comcast.net

 

These events are coming up quickly so please respond ASAP.  Thank you.

 

                    

MHS

 

Charter Chatter June 3, 2016

Fast Track

The regular year has come to an end and Fast Track began Friday, May 20^th and will run until Friday, June 24^th. We will continue to begin each morning with Unity at 7:55am with classes ending at 12:30pm.   Just a friendly reminder that daily on time attendance is crucial during Fast Track. Four tardies is equal to one full day of absence.  Any combination of tardies and/or absences of more than 2 days will result in an automatic failing grade regardless of the reason.  We appreciate your support in promoting the importance of attendance and punctuality with your child.

 

Fast Track is also a great time for students to complete community service hours. The deadline to turn hours in for the 2015-2016 school year is the last day of Fast Track, Friday, June 24^th.  Any hours volunteered after Fast Track will need to be turned in when the regular school year resumes.

Graduation Photos from the Photographic Art Studio

http://www.thephotographicartstudio.com/store/events

Multicultural Fair

High School students will be hosting the Multicultural Fair on Friday, June 17, 2016 after Fast Track. This is a great opportunity for students to earn a lot of hours. If any students are still interested in participating please come by the counseling office for an application.

 

Stockton Families

One of our families may have to move to Stockton this summer, and the parent is hoping to keep her children at TLC.  She is willing to take turns driving, or pay someone to drive her children here.  If you drive here from the Stockton area and are interested, please e-mail Ms. Moore at lmoore@tracylc.net.

 

Delta College Info

The application and registration process to apply for Fall 2016 Delta College classes has began. Students who are required or interested in enrolling in classes for the Fall must begin the application process immediately. Please remember that for students to be approved to enroll in college classes while in high school, students must successfully meet deadlines, follow instructions for applying, and have a good current academic record of 3.0 or better.  For more information, parents can visit the Counseling page of the www.tracylc.net and click on College Early Start link.

 

Students seeking tuition reimbursement from Spring semester classes should be turning in their reimbursement request form with proof of grade and payment for Delta College classes attended

 

 

 

Community Service

Community Service: This is a reminder to all students to turn in any completed community service forms they have. All forms must be submitted to the counseling office so they can be uploaded to Aeries. Important deadlines regarding community service are:

1. June 24^th – Deadline for 9^th -11^th to submit hours towards the 2015-2016 School Year

 

Organization	When	Where	Duties
T and J Tutoring	Monday – Thursday 4-8pm		Junior and Seniors. If interested please contact Jackie (209) 914-5800
Moose Father’s Day Brunch	Sunday, June 19 – 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Moose Lodge (35 East 6th Street, Tracy) – ring doorbell to enter facility	Volunteers: 2 dish washers and 4 servers are needed – black and white server attire Volunteers MUST contact Alex Zamora for scheduling Contact: Alex Zamora 209-815-6408 or azamora@pacbell.net
American Girl Doll Wild at Art fundraising event	Saturday, July 16 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m	Location:   TBD – at a local zoo An orientation will be held the week prior to the event, but a date is not yet confirmed.	20 Volunteers are needed to set-up and tear-down; supported by DreamWorks, possible guest star appearances will need assistance; staff gift table or booth plus other assignments. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. Contact: Sarah McNamara 209-482-0861 (cell) or smcnamara@sbcglobal.net
Give Every Child A Chance	Month of July	TBD	Summer Camp For more information please contact Lilianna 209-825-7003