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From the Desk of Mr. Ridge March 31, 2014

Howdy Wranglers,

Last week, the school was fortunate to receive a visit from internationally-known author, Brandon Mull, creator of children’s series: Beyonders, Fablehaven and now… The Five Kingdoms. For him, it was a homecoming as he lived in our community many years ago as a child (right on Knightsbridge Ave.) Students were clearly enthralled to see the literary equivalent of a rock star in their midst as he shared about his craft. His presentation focused upon the importance of creativity and imagination. It was a great experience for the kids to see a fine example of someone who reached for his dream and persisted to become a renowned author. I thank Mrs. Tracy and parent leader, Lisa Cusworth for making this visit happen for our kids!

I also thank and send out words of congratulation to all the families who participated and supported our remarkable International Night last Friday, and I send special thanks to Toni Quinn for personally creating the passports for the evening.

This week, students in grades 3 – 5 will begin testing within the state’s new assessment system which is almost entirely computer-based. There will be no score reports for students or schools this year. The function of the field test is to “work out the bugs” in terms of technology challenges at the school, district and state level. For parents of students in grades 3-5, look for an email notification on Monday, March 31 that provides more details on the upcoming testing.

Happy Trails!

Mr. Ridge

Author, Brandon Mull, captivates Lang

Ranch students on March 26.

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The Weekly Wrangler

2450 Whitechapel Place, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

www.langranchelementary.com www.conejousd.org Weekly Flyers: http://www.conejousd.org/lre/Office/WeeklyFlyers.aspx

Helpful Contacts:

Main Office (805) 241-4417

Fax number (805) 241-4617

Child Care (805) 241-4027

Cafeteria (805) 241-4417 x 275 PTA Email: (Vaishali Bhargava) ladybubb@yahoo.com

Mr. Ridge Email: mridge@conejousd.org

Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, April 1 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Fundraiser

Friday, April 4 ✱Bingo Night

6:15-8:00pm - Lang Ranch MPR

✱last day to clairm any items from the Lost & Found

Friday, April 11

✱PTA Executive Board Meeting 8:30am

April 14-21 Spring Break! No School

Volume 16, Issue 29 March 29-April 4

Lang Ranch Elementary

What’s new at the Ranch?

Bingo Night Hard to believe but our final Bingo Night of the year is scheduled for Friday, April 4th, in the MPR! Sign-up sheets for Student Council

member volunteers will be posted on the Student Council wall by this Friday, March 14th and taken down on Monday, March 31st. As

always, doors will open at 6:15 p.m. and the evening ends at 8:00 p.m. Space is limited and entrance is based on a first come, first

served basis. We will be selling Bingo cards for $1.50 per card and pizza for $1.50 per slice. Drinks and snacks will also be available for

purchase. All proceeds from Bingo Night go to help fund Student Council projects and the Student Council Philanthropy. Come show

your support and have family fun at the same time! Please Note: Bingo Night is not a drop off event.

Each child must have an adult chaperone.

We would like to thank all of our Green Ribbon Week Vendors for their

dedication and enthusiasm!

Westlake Sports Camp Stevenson Fitness

Tae Ryong Taekwondo School New Chapter Fitness

The Lang Ranch Health & Wellness Committee

For more information about any of these vendors, please pick up their brochures from

the Information Board in the lobby.

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Word of the Week:

Sportsmanship

Notes From the Office

Yearbook Photo Submissions http://sw.balfour.com/tops-

services/publicupload/loginForm Project Number 412382~Password is not required

The Lost and Found is overflowing!! Please check the bins for lost items. All unclaimed items will be donated on Friday, April 4, 2014.

Supporting the Adolescent Medicine Division of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

through donations by the Lang Ranch community

Donation boxes will be set up throughout Lang Ranch

the weeks of March 17-March 31. Please support local homeless and at-risk youth by

donating gently used:

*Sweatshirts/Sweat Jackets *Bike Helmets *Bike Locks *Backpacks

Contact Holly Butler holly@staticmusic.com

with any questions.

Thank you for your support!

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Fundraiser ATTENTION ALL COFFEE AND TEA DRINKERS… Earn money for our school!

On Tuesday, April 1st, the Oak Brook Plaza Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will donate 10% of ALL sales for the day to Lang Ranch Elementary. Stop by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to show your support!

This is a great time to think about buying gift cards for end of the year gifts. If you buy a $25 gift card, you get a free drink and earn money for Lang Ranch.

The Oak Brook Plaza Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is located at 1772 Avenida De Los Arboles.

If you have any questions, please contact Betty Lam at TLam702002@yahoo.com.

Janss Marketplace Youth Festival of Arts

ART COMPETITION If you are a young artist, photographer, vocalist, dancer, have a teen band or other Art, Music or

Dance talent, we encourage you could be a winner at the 2014 Janss Marketplace Youth

Festival of Arts! The purpose of the competition is to recognize the visual and

performing art achievements of area students and to encourage community support of Art,

Music and Dance education. Janss Marketplace will make a $100 donation to each school

represented by a minimum of 10 student entries in one, or a combination of, Art and

Performance categories. Art entry submission and performance auditions are Sunday, May 4, 2014. The Youth Festival of Arts featuring the student art exhibit, performance competition

finals, and winner presentations is Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Please see the Weekly Flyers section of our website for more information.