News, Information, and Updates for Primary, Discovery, and Millennium Charter Schools
A Message from our CEO, Carolyn Woods
Hello TLC Families!
Well, it looks like we have weathered the storms and are looking forward to sunny but cool days in the future! Although it is not easy to stay indoors for the whole day, I am proud of the way our staff and students have handled the weeks of rainy day schedules and lack of outdoor play time. Way to hang in there and power through!
AUDITION NOTICE
Auditions for the Wizard of OZ will be on three days at the end of the month. The auditions are open for students from 3rd grade to 12th grade. Please see the date and times for your school below and plan on attending!
For the audition, prepare a Broadway-style song to perform acapella during the audition.
Primary Students
(3rd and 4th grade)
Wednesday, January 25th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm in M202
Discovery Students
(5th thru 8th grade)
Thursday, January 26th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm in M202
Millennium High Students
(9th thru 12th grade)
Friday, January 27th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm in M202
Good Luck and I can’t wait to see all the talent from our fantastic students!
-Mr. Snyder
NOTE: IMPORTANT CALENDAR CHANGE:
The April early release day has been changed to Friday, April 28, 2023. Friday, April 21, 2023, will be a regular release day, with regular dismissal times.
Take a look inside classrooms By School- Upcoming Dates, Reminders, Announcements, and More!
Need Before or After School Care? Use the QR codes below to find out more about Champions!
Special Education
El Dorado Charter SELPA’s Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is a group formed to advise the Charter SELPA about the Special Education Local Plan, annual priorities, parent education, and other special education related activities. The CAC is designed to be a dynamic collaborative partnership of educators, parents, and community members. The CAC holds three business meetings annually to address topics of interest to families of children with disabilities and gather information to advise our Special Education Local Plan. The 2nd CAC meeting for this school year is scheduled for January 24th starting at 4pm.
Auditions for the Wizard of OZ will be on three days at the end of the month. The auditions are open for students from 3rd grade to 12th grade. Please see the date and times for your school below and plan on attending!
For the audition, prepare a Broadway-style song to perform acapella during the audition.
Primary Students
(3rd and 4th grade)
Wednesday, January 25th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm in M202
Discovery Students
(5th thru 8th grade)
Thursday, January 26th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm in M202
Millennium High Students
(9th thru 12th grade)
Friday, January 27th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm in M202
Good Luck and I can’t wait to see all the talent from our fantastic students!
News, Information, and Updates for Primary, Discovery, and Millennium Charter Schools
A Message from our CEO, Carolyn Woods
Hello TLC Families!
After my message last week regarding chronic absenteeism, we saw a marked improvement in attendance across all three schools. THANK YOU for making attendance at school a priority! Keep it up:)
Thank you to all who attended MHS Parent Information Night. We had a full house! There are just a few spots left at Millennium for incoming freshmen. Spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested- but hurry, the spots will fill up fast.
Enjoy the 3-day weekend!
NOTE: IMPORTANT CALENDAR CHANGE:
The April early release day has been changed to Friday, April 28, 2023. Friday, April 21, 2023, will be a regular release day, with regular dismissal times.
Take a look inside classrooms By School- Upcoming Dates, Reminders, Announcements, and More!
Need Before or After School Care? Use the QR codes below to find out more about Champions!
Special Education
Social media allows adolescents to create online identities, communicate with others, and build social networks. These networks can provide teens with valuable support, especially helping those who experience exclusion or have disabilities or chronic illnesses. However, social media use can also negatively affect teens, by distracting them, disrupting their sleep, and exposing them to bullying, rumor spreading, unrealistic views of other people’s lives, and peer pressure. Furthermore, multiple studies have observed links between high social media use and depression or anxiety symptoms.
News, Information, and Updates for Primary, Discovery, and Millennium Charter Schools
A Message from our CEO, Carolyn Woods
Happy 2023 TLC Families!
Staff and students returned to school with renewed enthusiasm and energy, ready to take on the rest of the school year! The new year provides the perfect opportunity for us to focus on a new goal for this school year- ATTENDANCE! I have addressed this before, but I feel the need to revisit our policies once again.
As stated in each school’s student handbook:
If a student misses more than 7 days of personal, unexcused, or suspension time (any combination) they will be asked to enroll at another school and their spot will be given to a student on the waitlist. In addition, sick days cannot be attached to personal days prior to or following personal days. All dates missed will then be considered personal.
When a student misses more than 3 consecutive days it is required to have a doctor’s note upon their return to excuse these absences. Absences that are not properly cleared by the parent or guardian within three days of the absence will be reported as unexcused. After a student reaches 10 sick/illness days during a school year a medical excuse must be provided for all illness related absences.
CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM: A “chronic absentee” has been defined in E C Section 60901(c)(1) as “a pupil who is absent on 10 percent or more of the school days in the school year when the total number of days a pupil is absent is divided by the total number of days the pupil is enrolled.” During the regular school year (August to June),
If a student is absent 18 days during the school year for any reason, they are considered a chronic absentee.
Students with significant absences, tardies or excessive early pick-ups for any reasons may be placed on an attendance contract or asked to withdraw at the CEO’s discretion.
We are required to report attendance to the state for all students in all of the Tracy Learning Center schools. This data is tracked very carefully by state officials and is reported annually on the California School Dashboard under the category of “Chronic Absenteeism.”
It is important to note that the grace allowed by the state during the COVID pandemic is no longer in place- attendance at school is critical and schools are once again being held accountable with regards to student attendance.
Attendance is very important to us. Letters will be sent home to students who are in danger of being considered chronically absent and follow up meetings may be held.
To put this in perspective, take a look at our data, as reported on the dashboard:
Chronic absenteeism percentage by school (high school data is not reported)
PCS: In 2019, 4.5% of students were chronically absent . . . in 2022, that number jumped to 21.2%
DCS: In 2019, 1.6% of students were chronically absent . . . 2022, that number increased to 16.8%
As state superintendent of public instruction, Tony Thurmond states, “Absenteeism has been serious during the pandemic and beyond and has taken a great toll on many students. As we move on from the pandemic, we continue to see an increase in chronic absenteeism in California and across the nation. We will continue to work with districts to find solutions to counter chronic absenteeism.”
TLC can and will do better!!!
Take a look inside classrooms By School- Upcoming Dates, Reminders, Announcements and More!
Need Before or After School Care? Use the QR codes below to find out more about Champions!
Special Education
Social media allows adolescents to create online identities, communicate with others, and build social networks. These networks can provide teens with valuable support, especially helping those who experience exclusion or have disabilities or chronic illnesses. However, social media use can also negatively affect teens, by distracting them, disrupting their sleep, and exposing them to bullying, rumor spreading, unrealistic views of other people’s lives, and peer pressure. Furthermore, multiple studies have observed links between high levels of social media use and depression or anxiety symptoms.
We wanted to make sure everyone is aware that TLC has taken extra steps on our campus to prepare for the coming storms. We do not know what these next weather systems will bring in terms of rain and wind but our staff has been working hard to be ready for any scenario.
We are fortunate to have our new buildings that are leak-free and equipped with all the safety systems needed in case of power outages. Battery back-ups on all our classroom and bathroom lighting ensure we still have light during an outage.
Our office phone, internet and emergency system are all on a battery backup system so we will still have communications during a power outage. The front office staff are also linked with our school telephone system via an app so we can continue to contact parents if needed.
Our custodial staff are patrolling the campus to check for any hazards such as downed trees or equipment. We have also planned alternative carline routes in the event of local flooding. Thank you George and his team!
In the event that we have to close the campus, you will receive a phone call and text via our mass communications system. We contact all parents with the information you provided in our AERIES student information system. We will also post and announcements on the charter chatter as well as facebook and twitter pages.
We hope everyone stays safe over the coming days. What a way to start 2023!
News, Information, and Updates for Primary, Discovery, and Millennium Charter Schools
A Message from our CEO, Carolyn Woods
Hello TLC Families!
This was a busy week for everyone! Primary students spent the week gearing up for their winter concert, which was amazing. Great job Falcons! Discovery students celebrated their jog-a-thon success with an awards ceremony, and Millennium students made it through finals week and began the new semester.
Be sure to click on each school’s slideshow for more detailed information. I hope you are enjoying the new streamlined format of the charter chatter!
We hope all out TLC families have a restful Winter Break and we will see you in 2023! Happy Holidays!
REMINDER: Winter break is from December 19, 2022 until January 2, 2023.
Daddy Daughter Dance was a huge success despite the rain and ugly weather. Thank you to all those that attended! Special thank you to Cristina Perez Photography for capturing such wonderful pictures. If you’d like to purchase your pictures please press on the link below. Use your email address and the password provided.
Need Before or After School Care? Use the QR codes below to find out more about Champions!
Special Education
Wait until 8th is a company empowering parents to hold off on smartphones until their children are in at least the eighth grade. Please click the link below to learn more about the benefits of keeping children off of smartphones until then. Benefits include but are not limited to: improved test scores and grades, better sleep, positive behavior, stronger relationships, better mental health and more. This is a no-judgment zone! If you have already introduced smartphones to your children, the company also provides “digital training” to ensure technology is used “safely, appropriately, and moderately”.
News, Information, and Updates for Primary, Discovery, and Millennium Charter Schools
A Message from our CEO, Carolyn Woods
Hello TLC Families! I hope you all had a wonderful break.
I have a couple of updates I’d like to share:
We will now have a crossing guard every morning at the corner of Beverly and Holly. Please continue to exercise caution when driving through the carline or dropping off/ picking up your children. Safety is very important to us and we thank you all for your cooperation!
Solar construction is well underway! When it is all said and done we will have a solar array over a portion of the PCS playground area and the MHS staff parking lot. We will also have four charging stations for electric vehicles. The estimated completion date is April, 2023. We are excited to see progress being made.
REMINDER: Winter break is from December 19, 2022 until January 2, 2023.
Take a look inside classrooms By School- Upcoming Dates, Reminders, Announcements and More!
Need Before or After School Care? Use the QR codes below to find out more about Champions!
Special Education
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires public schools to provide special education and related services to eligible students. But not every child who struggles in school qualifies. To be covered, a child’s school performance must be “adversely affected” by a disability in one of the 13 categories below.
News, Information, and Updates for Primary, Discovery, and Millennium Charter Schools
A Message from our CEO, Carolyn Woods
It is JOG-A-THON time! If you think you missed out on pledging or making a donation, do not worry! You still have time, and this year it is easier than ever to donate! Just follow the link for your student’s school. You can also share the link with family and friends!
Need Before or After School Care? Use the QR codes below to find out more about Champions!
Special Education
In today’s rush, we all think too much—seek too much—want too much—and forget about the joy of just being. – Eckhart Tolle
Mindfulness can boost the positivity in our daily lives. In addition mindfulness can have long lasting developmental benefits for kids, teens and even adults when practiced regularly. It is important for caregivers and educators to provide age-appropriate mindfulness practices to children.
Here is an article that explains how mindfulness can spark “the joy of just being” and how we can teach kids to benefit from its practicing.
News, Information, and Updates for Primary, Discovery, and Millennium Charter Schools
A Message from our CEO, Carolyn Woods
ATTENTION 8th GRADE STUDENTS and FAMILIES!!!
It is open enrollment time for Millennium High School! Applications are now available online at www.tracylc.net.
IMPORTANT– current Discovery 8th graders are not automatically accepted to Millennium, you must apply.
Why choose Millennium? Here are a few testimonials from some of our past and current MHS students:
Some of the highlights of this school are the variety of sports, extracurricular activities, mandatory internships for seniors, and different learning paths! As a student, the fact that MHS has different learning paths for students that are advanced or students who are falling behind is very helpful. MHS is very different from other school districts because there are more opportunities here.
The highlights and benefits that separate MHS from other schools is planning for the future. MHS keeps you on track to graduate and move further into college which other schools don’t do as well. Another benefit of MHS is the cleaner and safer environment that other schools do not have. A benefit is that you get to experience an internship so when you get a real job it’s not all new. The teachers are also more engaged with the students since the student count is lower, so the students can communicate with the teachers more efficiently.
I came to MHS because I used to have friends that went here. They were always preaching about MHS and the education here. When I came, I realized how different the MHS teaching style was compared to Kimball. While you have to go the extra mile by getting 200 community service hours and doing college prep classes, you gain more experience and are getting prepared for life after high school. You can also take college classes for free, if you pass, you can get a boosted GPA and more credits. I also like the athletics program. Although the amount of teams available is small, there is a more hands-on and one on one coaching style. With a smaller team, new players can understand and learn the game better because there are not as many people.
My parents wanted me to come to MHS. They thought that it would be a good opportunity for me. I didn’t want to come here at first but after being here for a couple of months I have changed my mind. There are many benefits that you can get here at MHS. This school offers the senior internship, which looks good on a college application and gives you working experience. They also pay for your college classes which can benefit you when you actually go into college. They also have Fast Track which allows you to either retake a class or move up another one. These are just some benefits and that’s why I like going here because it will help me get ahead and the teachers actually care if you are doing good or not.
MHS brings the best in education, where else can you find a school that will pay for your first two years in college or makes you take on an internship. We are also very hands-on, so we understand what we are learning. Finally, with small class sizes, teachers can feel more connected with us and it is easier to ask for help. With all of that, we stand out from all the other schools even from other cities.
Go online and apply now!
Thank you,
Mrs. Woods
IMPORTANT: We have been made aware of a disturbing trend going around involving gel guns. Individuals shoot at pedestrians with automatic gel/airsoft guns, usually from a car. Please be aware of your surroundings and if you see something, call the police immediately.
TLC Info: This Wednesday we will have a school safety drill for all classes. This will be another opportunity for our staff and students to practice our emergency procedures. This is something we do all year as we continue to take the steps to ensure our campus is as safe as possible. Our TLC Safety Committee, made up of teachers and administrators has developed detailed plans and processes for all scenarios and we strongly believe it is important to practice these throughout the year.
Enter your name and email address, then click “Submit”
Follow the instructions on-screen to register Jogger(s) (your child/children)
Add family and friends with contact info (you will add yourself here as well)
You can add email addresses and/or phone numbers (for text), and/or share on social media
There is also an option to print a QR code that goes with your child’s profile and that can be scanned by anyone wishing to make a pledge
If you have any questions please email Coach Knaus at gknaus@tracylc.net
*Pledging will remain active through December 2, 2022 at midnight.
Primary Celebrates Dia de los Muertos
Parent Teacher conferences are November 15, 16, &17th.
You should have received a conference sign up sheet. Be sure to turn it in to secure your spot!
Need Before or After School Care? Use the QR codes below to find out more about Champions!
Special Education
Assistive technology is anything/anyone that helps a student make progress. Low Tech Assistive Technology is the most common form of assistive technology. Most of these are present in most classrooms and we are unaware that we even provide these accommodations.
As required by California law (Health and Safety Code 120325 – 120375), parents need to provide proof of a Tdap vaccine (pertussis – Whooping Cough Booster) for all students entering the 7th grade. Documentation must state the shot was given on or after their 7th birthday. This means ALL current 7th graders must get up to date NOW.
It is important that you begin now, to ensure your child gets his/her required vaccination prior to school re-opening on August 1, 2022. We suggest you call and arrange this vaccine appointment asap.
Getting them up to date now, will not only protect them against Pertussis but also ensure class placement and prevent exclusion from school once students return to campus.
Remember to ask your physician about other vaccines your child may need, and bring your child’s yellow immunization card to the visit. Please return a copy of ALL up-to-date immunizations to school prior to the beginning of the next year school year.
For questions, please call your primary physician today or call the San Joaquin County Public Health Services Program, at (209) 468-3481.
MHS Families: In honor of Veterans Day our campus will be closed this Friday, November 11th.
November is open enrollment time for Millennium High School! Applications are now available online at www.tracylc.net.
Students, please remember to check the MHS Announcements Google Classroom for important info regarding school activities, community service opportunities, and college information.
