volume 30, issue 14 november 15, 2019 · 11/15/2019 · echoes ~ page 10 november 15, 2019. the...

Pr incipal's Message

Volume 30, I ssue 14 November 15, 2019

Echoes

~Terry WorthingtonPrincipal

COMING SOON:

Nov 18 - Nov 22

* Parent Teacher Conferences

Nov 18 * DC Foundation Mtg. 5:15PM Staff Room

Nov 21 * Fall Choir Concert

Nov 22 Black and White

Nov 25- Nov 29

School Recess

Dec 3-4 Holly Jolly Children's Shop

Dec 6 * 1st Friday 9AM

Dec 6 * Holiday Shopping Bazaar

* PARENTS WELCOME

In This Issue

Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences

The week of November 18th has been reserved for Parent-Teacher Conferences with your child?s teacher. Please make every effort to attend your child?s conference. Parent-Teacher conferences are an excellent opportunity for parents to share important information about their children with teachers and for teachers to share about the progress of children in school. We look forward to seeing you at school during these conference days. As a reminder, students will be on a minimum day schedule Monday through Friday of this week. Transitional kindergarten through 5th grade students will begin at 7:45am every day and dismiss at 11:30am; there will not be a late start on Friday, November 22.

Tips for a Good Parent-Teacher Conference

1. Plan for conferences. Jot down questions before your scheduled conference time. Glance over work brought home by your child and think about their learning style and study habits.

2. Ask questions about your child?s schoolwork, peer relationships, and any class or school rules you might not understand. Concentrate on finding solutions to challenges and getting to know your child?s teacher.

3. Share any information that might help the teacher develop a better understanding of your child. You are the expert! What you know will help us as we support your child this year.

4. Decide with the teacher what, if anything, needs to be done to additionally support your child. Agree on plans, responsibilities and future steps before you leave.

5. Talk with your child after the conference and share what was discussed - especially the positive accomplishments and successes shared with you by the teacher.

6. Follow up. Keep in touch with the teacher. If the plan doesn?t seem to be working or if new challenges develop, ask for another meeting. Your partnership with the teacher will ensure success with your child?s learning.

Working together we make a difference in the lives of our children!

- Parent-Teacher conference information

- Innovation Lab Update- Holiday Shopping options- Box Tops 4 Education- Writing Corner

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GI FTED AND TALENTED

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Special School Hours

November 18-22During the week of Monday, November 18th-22nd school hours will be 7:45AM-11:30AM, Monday through Friday, for all transitional kindergarten through 5th grade students. ASD Students will dismiss at 11:20AM.

SPECIAL REMINDER: Friday, November 22nd will be a REGULAR START DAY (7:45AM). Due to parent-teacher conferences, TK-5th grade students start school on this day at 7:45AM.

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Please be sure to take a look in room 16 the next time you are on campus! Deer Canyon is building two Innovation Labs on campus, and the first one is starting to take shape! The Innovation Lab is a space where EVERY child can learn and grow through collaboration, problem based learning, and innovative learning opportunities.

Imagine a space with tables and chairs that move, combine, and flex into a wide variety of collaborative groupings. Imagine a space with floor seating, wobble stool seating, balance balls, traditional chairs, tall tables and more!

Imaging a space where children can brainstorm and record their thinking directly on the table in front of them, and then share that thinking with other groups of learners.

This is our vision for our Innovation Lab.

We now have two white board rolling tables, and two more are nearly funded! We have a beautiful L-shaped couch for students to enjoy. We have submitted additional projects to acquire flexible seating for our space! Want to learn more? Click on the QR code here to donate:

Our Innovation Labs are being designed as spaces for all of our children to access and work. We want to spark creativity and build strong skills of collaboration and problem solving while working through rigorous tasks! Lakeshore Learning has helped us to create a blueprint, and our generous community ? local and afar ? are helping us to obtain items for our Lab! Ultimately we anticipate an arrangement that promotes collaboration, problem solving, perseverance, and FUN!

Please help us reach our goal! Every dollar counts.

Deer Canyon's I nnovat ion Lab Cont inues t o Grow!

~Terry WorthingtonPrincipal

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DEER CANYON I NNOVATI ON LABS

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Talent Show Seeking Commit tee Members

HOLI DAY SHOPPI NG

AT DEER CANYON Did you know there are TWO opportunities to start your holiday shopping at Deer Canyon Elementary School?

1. HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAY SHOP TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3 AND 4 (SEE PAGES 7&8)

Students can visit the Holly Jolly Holiday Shop in the MPR with their classes during the school day. They will be able to purchase small gifts on their own.

2. HOLIDAY SHOPPING BAZAAR FRIDAY DECEMBER 6 (SEE PAGE 6)

The whole family is invited to the MPR in the evening. Please browse a variety of gifts, enjoy sweet treats, and hear the Deer Canyon Choir perform on stage!

~Maha El MeniawyPTA President

Do your kids love being in the talent show? Are you interested in making sure this popular event has another great year? The talent show is currently seeking volunteers for our committee. If you are interested in being a part of the talent show team, please contact Lisa Mazurek at [email protected].

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HOLI DAY SHOPPI NG BAZAAR

~Emily Comstock andSabine Schroeder

Vendors may still register to participate by completing

the form on the last page of Echoes.


HOLLY JOLLY HOLI DAY SHOP

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PTA and Rancho Famliy YMCA offer Friday morning sports clinics.

Get your morning off to a great start with a little exercise and fun.

Sports and exercise clinics are free to all

Deer Canyon students 8AM to first bell on Late

Start Fridays.

Join in through winter break for BASKETBALL!

Use t hese links when shopping on Am azon.com t o suppor t t he Deer Canyon Elem ent ar y Foundat ion. Thank you.

Volunteers Needed for Holly Jolly Holiday Shop

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Running Club- Week 9Deer Canyon's Mileage Club is running every day!

Check Echoes every week and congratulate your schoolmates on their progress.

20 Miles 40 Miles 80 Miles

Mrs. Graham Ms. Welty Miss Taylor Miss Hobbs Mrs. Castro

Danilo C. Ainysh K. Dianne C. Sasha R. Taiki W.

Kristalyn L. Ellie W. Taishi C.

Mrs. Leibowitz Mrs. Castro Madison K.

Brody K. Sophia S. Yanxun P. Mrs. Swalley Mrs. Collins

Ainsley L. Angela P. Eugene K.

Miss Robison Lucas G. Mrs. Jaravata Kaiden T.

Anika C. Owen S. Joielynn L.

Flynn C. Bryce F. James W. Mrs. Jaravata 100 Miles

Sophia M. Abdullah K. Tiana A. Aiden L.

Samantha A. Tedson W. Mrs. Swalley

Christopher R. Mrs. Collins Michael V.

Elina L. Aarab S. Mrs. Richards/ Mrs. Ryan 60 Miles

Serene R. Janna C.

Miss Hobbs Taylor M. Marcela K. Miss Hobbs

Elena S. Hailey S. Myka C. Zion K.

Naitik L. Maysie-Dax A. Emma H.

Aria C. Emery S. Stanley D. Mrs. Swalley

Nidhi N.

Mrs. Swalley Mrs. Katsiapis Mrs. Jenkins

Gabrielle N. Luke J. Liam S. Mrs. Castro

Eames S. Elizabeth R. Ryan W. Elijah W.

Journey S. Sophie C. Sage T. Mason T.

Macy B.

Miss Taylor

Mrs. Regardie Kayleigh C.

Elise G.


The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

ECHOES - The Weekly PTA Newsletter for Deer Canyon ~ Palomar Council, Ninth District, Inc. CCPTS13455 Russet Leaf Lane, San Diego, CA 92129 ~ www.deercanyon.org ~ Office: 858-484-6064 ~ Attendance: 858-484-4876

Terry Worthington, Principal: [email protected] Maha ElMenaiwy, PTA President: [email protected] Sagi, Echoes Editor: [email protected] Lisa Thakkar, Foundation President: [email protected]

Box Tops 4 Educat ion

Next week will be minimum days for Parent-Teacher conferences. Write to Echoes and let us know either:

1. What special fun activity will you be doing after school next week?

2. What is the funniest thing your teacher will tell your parents about your class or you?

Email your responses to [email protected] You can read some great replies in this section next week. Include your first name, last initial and grade please.

Fun and Games: Wr it ing Corner

Do you wonder if those little 10 cent Box Tops coupons make a difference for Deer Canyon? Would it surprise you to learn that over the years DCES has earned over $16,000.00 from Box Tops 4 Education?

Keep sending in those clipped coupons!

Check your student's Friday folder for information on how to sign in to your teacher's Box Tops 4 Education APP account. Using the class account saves you time and allows us to continue our competition to see which class can earn the most money for Deer Canyon!

Support our school in this no cost fundraiser with your regular purchases.

~Sarah [email protected]

PTA Box Tops coordinator

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Vet er an's Day

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

PTA Boar dMeet ing

(Room 17)7:55am- 8:55am

Ref lect ions Awar d

Cer em ony5:30pm - 7pm

1st Fr iday9AM

Halloween Par ade7:50am-8am


November

DC Dining

Par ent Teacher Conf er ences: Minim um Days, No lat e st ar t

Fall Choir Concer t

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Vet er an's Day

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Dist r ict Recess

DC Foundat ion Mt g 5:15pm St af f L ounge

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