PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEDear Linwood Parents and Guardians,

Welcome Back! I hope you all had a restful and wonderful winter break with your families and friends! On behalf of the Linwood staff, we wish you a very Happy New Year!

It was wonderful to see all of the parents and guardians that recently attended our Parent-Teacher Conferences. I want to thank each of you for coming to school and supporting your child’s education. When we build partnerships between home and school and work together, we make a valuable difference for all of our children! If you attended conferences you received a Title I School Compact for improving Student Achievement, if you were unable to attend, please read on, as the compact is attached.

At Linwood, we continually strive to improve our educational program and offer the best learning opportunities for our students. One component of this is staff working hard to establish and communicate clear learning targets/goals, help students track their progress, and celebrate student successes! Using clear targets increases the clarity and focus on learning standards. During the school year, students set goals, evaluate their work by noting strengths and areas needing improvement and reflect on their progress towards their goals after assessments.

Many of you have probably heard Linwood referred to as a Title I school. This term can be confusing. Title I funding “is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high quality education and reach, at minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.” Linwood uses Title I funds to help improve student learning for all of our students. We purchase additional instructional materials, pay for intervention teachers and instructional coaches that work with students and teachers, and provide professional development opportunities to our staff to better serve our students, and to actively involve the parent community. With these pieces in place, we know that the work our Linwood staff is doing will help all of our students learn and grow. Together, with help from Title I funds, your students will be prepared for college and their future career! Please read the enclosed information on the next few pages about our Title I School Compact.

Remember, your feedback and thoughts are always welcomed. If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to call, send a note, or send an email!

Warmest regards, Gina Naccarato-Keele Principal

Main Phone: 354-3400 Attendance: 354-3361 www.spokaneschools.org/linwood

Dates to Remember January3 Back to School

10 PTO Meeting 5:30 PM in the Library

13 MLK Jr. Assembly K-3 8:40 a.m. - Gym

13 MLK Jr. Assembly 4-6 9:20 a.m. - Gym

13 Early Release Day Students released at 1:45 p.m.

16 MLK Jr. Holiday NO SCHOOL

17 PTO Skate Night @ Pattison’s 6:30 PM

20 Davis/Marchesini - Third Grade - Mobius

23 Science Night 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Gym

24 Grittner - Third Grade - Mobius

26 Awards Assembly 8:45 a.m. for K-3 Gym

26 Awards Assembly 9:20 a.m. for 4-6 Gym

27 Learning Improvement Day NO SCHOOL

30 Semester Break NO SCHOOL

February3 Math Is Cool - 6th Grade Mt. Spokane

10 Early Release Day Students released at 1:45 p.m.

8-13 ASB Valentine Sale

14 Valentine’s Day

14 PTO Meeting 5:30 p.m. in the Library

17 School Break Day NO SCHOOL

Attendance Line - 354-3361If your child is going to be absent or tardy, please notify the school. Our attendance hot line is available 24 hours a day at 354-3361. Please use this number to report your child absent rather than calling the office. In addition, because of new state requirements regarding illness reporting, please be as specific as possible as to why your child is absent (cold, flu, sore throat, etc…).

Outstanding Patrol Students

Help Us Keep Your Child SafeChanges in your child’s school information should be sent or called into the office so our records can be up to date.

It is imperative that we have a number to reach you in case of an emergency. We appreciate your help keeping our records current. Our office number is 354-3400.

Thank you for helping us keep your children safe.

November 18, 2016Marabella Blasier, Devin Brown, Adam Charley, Jelton Clement, Aime Dako, Donnie Fuhrmann, Trae Garner, Chloe Golding, Brandon Hawkes, Neoni Jibas, P J Lavin, Irene McCann, Owen Moses, Irene Nixon, Brooklynne Potts, Ashlynn Reece, Daxton Stanford, Lincoln Stanford, Molly Stapleton, Evan Teague, Bri Vanwert and Avery Wise.

Principal’s TableCheck out the Linwood Lions that are being recognized for reaching a learning goal, showing character & working hard on academic achievement!

Cold weather attirePlease dress your students for the cold, wet weather. Students line up in the mornings outside and they go outside for recess daily. Hats, boots, gloves, scarves, long pants or tights would help keep your child/children warm.

Reminder From Mrs. ZIt is winter and many students wear boots to school. Don’t forget your tennis shoes for Fitness and Health!!!

December 2, 2016Izayah Alexander, Marion Candol, Maddox Cantu, Alex Chavez, Luka Day, Rayleigh Double, Emma Gibson, Avery Good, Brijoshna Gurung, Lucas Haeberle, RickKel Hankins, Brookelyn Howard, Eric Kerr, Liam Lessor, Altiana Libokmeto, Hannah Morlin, Ashley Patik, Kaiya Piper, Tiara Sercey, Kevin Shoniber and Maddox Williman.

SeptemberJacob Smith

Jaxson RuchtiMorgan Barnett

OctoberAlyssa Garner

Addy HumphreyHector Palomares

November/ DecemberBella HaeberleKaleb Brown

Haylee Brunner

Caught You Kids!Character Counts at Linwood Elementary! At Linwood, we recognize students who have “Been Caught” demonstrating trustworthiness, fairness, respect, caring, responsibility and citizenship. Staff members fill out Caught You slips that go to the students, teacher, home and the office. Each Wednesday, Mrs. Naccarato draws 5 slips & those students come to the office to choose a book. Keep up the good work!

November 16, 2016Alyssa Garner, Mya Dayley, Hamza Banks, Douglas Kinney, Conner McIntire, Seth Bromley

November 30, 2016Noah Garcia, Angelina Norbury, Devany Heimbigner, Jennessa Chasenah and Tyshawn Lessor

December 8, 2016Glen Harvey, Owen Konek, Olivia Rodriguez and Jaylissa Graham Ashley

The Annual Linwood Book Fair – “Bookaneer – Where Books are the Treasure” was a huge success! Many fantastic books were purchased by Linwood students and their families. Linwood students enjoyed having their picture taken with “Linwood’s very own Pirate” and snacking on popcorn! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped at our Annual Book Fair. With your help we were able to earn $1038.00 for new Library materials.

Congratulations to the winners of our Family Night Drawing:

Jacob and Eli Smith and Madison and Paige Flett

Music News You Can Use!Welcome back from winter break! I wanted to inform you of a few changes in Linwood’s after school music activities and Music class.

Third Grade is working on Recorders! Please note we will be needing recorders back now that break is over. Take care of your instrument and bring it back Wednesday, January 4, 2017, for music!

On Tuesdays we will be having 4th-6th grade Choir! We will be meeting from 3:10 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. Choir will have several performance opportunities from now until the end of the year! Come be a part of this amazing group! Our first meeting will be January 10, 2017. Please come ready to sing!

Our Sixth Grade Drum, Ukulele, and Marimba Group will continue on Thursday, January 5, 2017, from 3:10 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. This group will also have an opportunity to perform! Be on the lookout for more information soon!

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s officers as follows: Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, Tennille Jeffries-Simmons, (509) 354-7265 • Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer, Dr. Adam Swinyard (509) 354-7393, • 504 Compliance Officer, Gwen Harris (509) 354-7393 • ADA Officer, Tennille Jeffries-Simmons (509) 354-7265 • Affirmative Action Officer, Mary Templeton, (509) 354-5961 • Equal Opportunity Officer, Ramon Alvarez, (509) 354-7344 • 200 N. Bernard Street, Spokane, WA 99201-0206.

September/October Respect

KindergartenCameron Hauck and Ashlynn Reece – Room 106

Kealina Bay and Laninat Orzal – Room 116Avyanna El Farraj and Jack Teague – Room 117

Kennedy Peckham and Roland Ingersoll – Room 119

First GradeLilli Kendall and Justin Hawkes – Room 102

Mason Noll and Charlie Shannon – Room 104Ali Mertens and Easton Seier – Room 118

Tollin Konek and Oliver Mantese – Room 120

Second GradeRyan Day and Sarah Semtner – Room 101

Rebecca Smith and Justine Bellinger – Room 103Aden Eccles and Haydin Robinson – Room 105

Third GradeEli Smith and Grace Burns – Room 141

Sulianna Clement and Jordon Moore – Room 146Eric Kerr and Estrella Trejo – Room 148

Fourth GradeMarabella Blasier and Connor Drees – Room 147

Natalie Akins and Se’ Martinez – Room 149Ayla Nichols and Ryland Kyle – Room 151

Fifth GradeJalen Davis and Anna Laffoon – Room A101

TaLeah Barrington and Kennedy Rosemier – Room C101Olivia Rodriguez and Emilian Delgadillo – Room C102

Sixth GradeJunior Ankeid and Arina Ueno – Room 137

James Davis and Amery Stanford – Room 139

November/December CitizenshipKindergarten

Maddox Cantu and Khloie Krumm Davis – Room 106Zakk Neidhart and Naomi Sulpizio – Room 116Miles Schultz and Abigail Morgan – Room 117Neline Mathew and Skylar Snyder – Room 119

First GradeKaiden Posey and Allie Howell – Room 102

Olivia Normand and Ishmile Aron – Room 104Davaree’a Hillman and Abigail Jelsma – Room 118

Nathaniel Waldron and Makiah Burrow – Room 120

Second GradeJoshua Milette and Valarie Powell – Room 101

Layla Meier and Aidyn Fortner – Room 103Bruko Shoniber and Izaac Smith – Room 105

Third GradeCharrity Davis and Hannah Morlin – Room 141Audrey Teague and Noah Harviston – Room 146

Camren Breeden and Madison Santiago – Room 148

Fourth GradeJaide Little and Maxx Hoff – Room 147

Romaline Lanwe and Trae Garner – Room 149Lincoln Stanford and Mia Steiner – Room 151

Fifth GradeHaylee Kassner and Noah Garcia – Room A101Joe Markel and Isabelle D’Auteuil – Room C101

Lexus Walker and Taren Schmidt – C102

Sixth GradeRickno Alfred and Bella Haeberle – Room 137

Anna Ali and Amari Smith – Room 139