Charter Chatter
A weekly newsletter written to parents of the TLC
Sept. 22, 2017 Vol 7
| Virginia Stewart |
Recently, I was explaining to the students why we have the enrichment courses we offer at both Primary and Discovery. I thought it would be a great thing to share with you as well.
Primary:
Spanish is taught as an enrichment. If you consider that this enrichment begins in TK and continues into Discovery, we should have students fluently speaking a second language by the time they enter high school.
Art is offered to all students in grades TK to 4. Art is a great way for young children to express ideas and to begin the writing process by understanding the visual stories they can tell. Later those who express ideas in art, can better translate that into great written messages. Art also entails helping students recognize the work of great art masters of the past.
Music is offered to all students in grades TK to 4. Students learn about notes and rests, and learn the language of music. They sing and express with actions a variety of song types.
Physical Education is introduced in TK and continues through grade 4 helping children develop motor skills and games.
While PE is taught each day, the other enrichment areas are on a three day rotation.
Discovery
Spanish is taught every day for 24 minutes in conjunction with 24 minutes for workroom. In time, students will build on the language and skills taught in Primary.
Music is taught for a trimester (14 weeks). The students are able to continue the work done in Primary to encourage singing, understanding of notes and musical composition. This enhances the study of fine arts for pentathlon.
Drama is taught for a trimester. Students are acquainted with cold reading, theater and drama techniques. In the process, students should have greater skills for presenting research and other work on SWOs.
Technology is taught for a trimester. Students learn typing stories and research. They learn about sources on the Internet and other aspects of presenting information. This is essential for high school and middle school successful project work.
Physical Education is every day as a skill development and sportsmanship opportunity. A variety of games are taught throughout the year.
In addition, students in grades 5 through 8 are excused from class time to participate in instrumental band as an additional opportunity.
We believe we offer our students an enriched learning opportunity that goes beyond the basic core subjects. We know it prepares a more well-rounded student and makes learning even more exciting.
| Misc. Announcements |
MHS Home Coming Parade – Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 at 3pm (staging at 2pm)
Early Dismissal Times
PCS – 1pm
DCS/DHSP – 1:30pm
MHS – 12:18pm (directly following 4th period)
Board Member Opening
The Tracy Learning Center is now accepting applications for a TLC board member. All interested applicants please send a letter of interest and a resume to 51 E. Beverly Place Tracy, CA 95376- ATTN: Human Resources. Board meets once a month.
We are looking for donations of new books, toys, gift cards, tickets, limo rides, ride in a fire truck/police car, dinner or ice cream with a fireman or police officer, etc. We will provide a tax id for write offs on taxes for donations. These will become prizes for our students participating in the read-a-thon fundraiser. Stop by the front office or call 209-831-5240. Thank you for your support!
| PCS/DCS Lunch Menu Week Sept. 25
Mon. – Pizza Tues. – Chicken Alfredo Wed – Chicken Corn Dog Thurs – Mac and Cheese Fri. – BBQ Hot Dogs |
Pre K
T K
This week on TK Island the little fishies took a T-T-Train from the TK island to the Town of T. They saw all kind of T things like a tiger, turtle, truck, table, tree, tomato, and teeth. They had a terrific time traveling through the town learning all about the letter T and what it sounds like. This week In Science, they are learning about the 4 seasons-what each season looks like, feels like, and what kind of activities they might do in that season. In math, the students are still exploring numbers 1-5 and are becoming experts everyday by learning tallies, ten frames, number lines, and different objects that represent the number 5.
Primary Charter
Reminder: The mornings are getting chilly! Please send your student with a jacket that is LABELED with your child’s name!
Initial Phase
Did you know that five and six year old need 10-13 hours of sleep every day? Getting a good nights sleep and a having healthy breakfast every day is crucial. Studies show that students are more successful when they have a restful nights sleep and have a good breakfast. Some ideas for breakfast are: yogurt and granola, healthy cereal with fruit and milk, breakfast burritos, waffle and fruit, pancakes and eggs.
Phase One
This week, students learned all about United States symbols, landmarks, and monuments. Students created different symbols such as the Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam, and the Eagle. Ask your student what they learned this week!
Phase Two
Our 4th grade leadership students are very excited to announce that we are collecting school supplies for schools in Texas that were affected by the recent hurricanes. All classrooms will be collecting supplies and cash donations until Friday, September 29th. Let’s help our fellow students start their school year off right!
All PCS parents: Please look in your green folder for your Read-a-thon packet with information. Please start looking for sponsors this week.
Have a great weekend!
DCS and DHSP PE
Discovery
5/6 DISCOVERY School/Home Connection- DCS Conversation Starters: -How many positives and negatives did your child get this week? -Ask your child how their first midterm in DCS went. They took one in Science on Thursday. -How is the Water for South Sudan Project going in your homeroom? -How did your test go in Social Studies on the 3 countries in Africa?
Important Announcements for Upcoming Events:
-Our Pre-Order Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser is happening October 6th in our TLC Carline.
Pre-Order forms are due to Ms. T (ttakeuchi@tracylc.net) by Friday, September 29th -TLC’s Homecoming Parade is Wednesday, October 11th and this is an EARLY RELEASE day! DCS students get out of school at 1:30 PM, so please plan accordingly. Parade starts at 3:00 in downtown Tracy.
This Week’s Highlights:
| 1st Place: Siberian 103,000 pts | 2nd Place: Bengal
99,000 pts |
| 3rd Place: Malayan
91,000 pts |
4th Place: Sumatran
88,000 pts |
DHSP
Charter Chatter Week of 9/18-9/22
This week’s’ Top Den Earners: Congrats winners and thank you for all of your hard work!
Leadership:
Parent Volunteers needed for Homecoming Float Building!!
If you would like to help please contact Mrs. Dominguez or Ms. T. Construction will happen on 10/11. We are looking for parents to help with prep work 10/2 and 10/9 from 4-6pm. We are also looking for parents to help sew costumes, make accessories, or donate supplies. Any help is greatly appreciated.
ttakeuchi@tracylc.net ddominguez@tracylc.net
Social Studies: Ms. Sabedra
Ms. Sabedra and her team of recyclers are working hard to collect water bottles around campus in an effort to raise money to meet the protagonist of our Pentathlon novel, A Long Walk to Water. Keep collecting!
Language Arts:
Students are making a lot of progress in our first novel! They are excited to have the opportunity to connect what they are learning and reading about in Language Arts to their studies in Social Studies.
| MHS |
Charter Chatter September 22, 2017
MHS
Midterms are now behind us as we continue to stay focused for the remainder of the semester. Progress reports with the 1st quarter grades will be mailed by the end of next week. If you do not receive your child’s report card, contact Millennium’s front office at 209.832.6777 to verify we have your correct mailing address on file.
With September being Attendance Awareness month, Millennium high will be offering a drawing for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. All students with perfect attendance (No tardies or absences) will be automatically entered into the drawing. Please join us in spreading the word about how poor attendance effects academics in a negative way. Parents are able to check their student’s attendance in Aeries.
Our field trip to the 13th Annual Construction Trades Fair and Delta College was an exciting hands on and interactive display of apprenticeship opportunities and certificate programs for our students. Our next field trip will be on November 7th to San Jose State University and Santa Clara University. Permission slips will be available next month.
College Info
PSAT (Premilinary SAT) testing for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will be on Saturday October 14th from 7:30am to 12:00pm. Taking signups now!!!! The cost is $18.00. Student will also be given a practice student guide/test. Space is limited, therefore it is important that your student sign up as soon as possible.
Kaplan will be offering the only free, live PSAT prep program available to students online: PSAT Prep Live. Lessons begin September 23 and continue through October 8.
The PSAT opens doors to scholarships and provides a chance to practice for the SAT and ACT. Help your students improve their scores and get ahead with our highly-rated teachers!
Kaplan will once again bring you PSAT Prep Live, the only free, live PSAT prep program available to students online. Sign up now and gain instant access to quizzes and practice tests for the PSAT. Then join us beginning September 23 for live lessons. Get free prep at www.kaptest.com/psatpreplive
Class of 2018 Senior Info
MHS’ FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
$$$
FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Wednesday, September 27th
6:00pm
MHS (Corral Hollow Campus) ROOM A1
Please join us in learning about:
ü What is Financial Aid?
ü Cost of college tuition and fees
ü Dates and Deadlines
Questions? Contact Counseling Office 209.627.8299
College Info
PSAT (Premilinary SAT) testing for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will be on Saturday October 14th from 7:30am to 12:00pm. Taking signups now!!!! The cost is $18.00. Student will also be given a practice student guide/test. Space is limited, therefore it is important that your student sign up as soon as possible.
Kaplan will be offering the only free, live PSAT prep program available to students online: PSAT Prep Live. Lessons begin September 23 and continue through October 8.
The PSAT opens doors to scholarships and provides a chance to practice for the SAT and ACT. Help your students improve their scores and get ahead with our highly-rated teachers!
Kaplan will once again bring you PSAT Prep Live, the only free, live PSAT prep program available to students online. Sign up now and gain instant access to quizzes and practice tests for the PSAT. Then join us beginning September 23 for live lessons. Get free prep at www.kaptest.com/psatpreplive