Eastvalley Newsletter March 2009

Eastvalley Elementary School
Eagle Eyes
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Marlene Kassens, Co-President
770-579-5576
[email protected]
Tammy Feilmeier, Co-President
770-973-3923
[email protected]
The Eastvalley
Pledge
On our wings,
We pledge to do our best,
In our country and in our school.
We fly beyond the common,
Being respectful to all people,
In all we do at Eastvalley.
Look
Inside
International Night
Star Students
Career Day
Eastvalley Elementary School
2570 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30067
770-578-7214
National School of Excellence
March 2009
F a t h e r/ D a u g h t e r B o w l i n g E v e n t
January 30, 2009 was
a lot of fun for all
who participated in
Father/Daughter
Bowling.
We had 125
bowlers!! The top
scorers in each grade
level were:
K - Jordan and Jay Whipple
1st - Emma and Stephen Sprigle
2nd - Emma and Adam Stewart
3rd - Stephanie and Jason Gardiner
4th - Gladys and John Morrison
5th - Tayler and Jay Whipple
CONGRATULATIONS
to our top Father/Daughter Teams!
The Boosterthon Fun Run
is Coming!
Students and Parents...Mark your calendars and save the date!
The Boosterthon Fun Run kicks off at Eastvalley with a Pep Rally on Tuesday,
March 3rd, with the actual Fun Run taking place on Wednesday, March 11th. What
exactly is the Fun Run? It’s an awesome character and fitness event where every
student gets to participate in helping their school while having an incredible time!
It’s interactive, community-based, and promotes three specific values: FITNESS,
EDUCATION & CHARACTER. Students are challenged to get 10 pledges for the
laps they will be running around the track on March 11th. Students will run for 30
minutes and average 25-35 laps with a “lap cap” of 35. Every student receives an
All-Star t-shirt and parents are invited and encouraged to attend to cheer on the runners! Go to www.funrun.com to learn more about this fun and unique event.
Karen Wacker, Principal
For more information, visit our school website: www.EastvalleyElementary.com
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From the Principal
March 2009
Dear Eastvalley Families,
February was a month of showing how we care for each other on Valentine’s Day.
Personally, I think it should be that way every day. All of us need to take the time
to tell and show our loved ones how much we appreciate them more than one day
a year. I certainly need to do a better job with the teachers, students and families
of Eastvalley. It’s very easy to get caught up in the little stuff that goes on in our lives daily and
neglect the important people around us. So, to each and every one of you…I appreciate the support you have shown the staff at Eastvalley, including myself. To the staff, I appreciate your dedication to the children and their needs. To the students, I appreciate your positive attitude towards
learning and other children.
In reading articles on praising children, the experts in the field say that when praising your child,
effective praise should be:
1. Superenthusiastic (think head cheerleader)
2. Specific to the desired behavior. Don’t say “Good job!” Instead say, “I like the
way you put away your toys when you were finished.”
3. Reinforced with a smile or a touch.
4. Frequent --..Too much praise is never an issue, unless its just superficial.
5. Immediately following the desired behavior, or as soon as you know about it
(positive notes home from the teacher should be addressed right away).
Again, I will work to increase my use of effective praise with all the significant people in my life.
I hope I have helped inspire you to do the same. I hope you all had a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Karen Wacker
Principal
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO ORDER YOUR EASTVALLEY
YEARBOOK!
Order your yearbook for $24 online today at www.jostens.com.
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Staff Appreciation Day is Friday, February 27th.
If you have not already sent in your donation, please send it to school in your child's
folder in an envelope marked, "Staff Appreciation".
Thank you for showing your support of Eastvalley's dedicated staff!
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For more information, visit our Eastvalley PTA website: www.eastvalleypta.org
March 2009
Prezadas Famílias da Eastvalley,
Fevereiro é o mês em que mostramos que apreciamos uns aos outros no dia de San
Valentino. Persoalmente acredito que deve ser assim todos os dias. Todos nós
devemos ter tempo para mostrar que amamos uns aos outros e que os apreciamos
todos os dias do ano. Eu em particular, preciso mostrar que aprecio os prefessores,
estudantes, e as famílias da Eastvalley. A vida muito ocupada faz com que seja fácil esquecer as
pessoas importantes que passam por nossos caminhos. Portanto, digo a todos... que aprecio a
ajuda e suporte que vocês tem dado a todos os funcionários da Eastvalley, incluindo a mim
mesma. Aos funcionários, aprecio sua dedicação para com as crianças e suas necessidades. Aos
estudantes, aprecio sua atitude positivas com relação a outras crianças e a apredizagem.
Quando incentivar e parabenizar uma criança, os peritos nesta área nos indicam que devemos
usar os segunites:
1. Mostre muito intusiasmo( pense que você é a audiencia)
2. Seja específico. Não diga apenas”Bom trabalho” ao invéz diga. “Gostei da maneira como
você guardou seus brinquedos ao terminar de brincar”
3. Reinforce com um sorriso ou um abraço
4. Seja frequente—Reinforço frequente nunca é demais, a não ser que seja superficial
5. parabenize imediatamente logo que notar o bom comportamento(a professora deve
mandar uma nota para casa indicando o bom comportamento).
Repito, farei o possível para observar e parabenizar todas as pessoas significantes de minha vida.
Espero que isto lhes de inspiração para fazer o mesmo. Desejo a todos um Feliz dia de San
Valentino.
Karen Wacker
Principal
A Corrida da Energia esta Chegando!
Pais e estudantes....Marque seu calendário e reserve esta data! O comício em
preparação para corrida da energia da Eastvalley será dia 3 de Março e o dia
da corrida será na Quarta-feira dia 11 de Março. O que é exatamente a corrida
da energia? É um evento maravilhoso de caracter e ajusto físico onde cada estudante participa
ajudando sua escola ao mesmo tempo em que se diverte muito! É um evento envolvente,
comunitário e promove três áreas específicas: Ajusto Físico, Educação e Caracter. Os
estudantes competem para conseguir 10 responsaveis financiadores pelas voltas de corrida que
darão ao redor da pista no dia 11 de Março. Os estudantes correm por 30 minutos com uma
média de 25-35 voltas com a máxima sendo 35 voltas. Cada participante recebe uma camisa de
atleta e os pais são convidados a assistir a corrida e aplaudir os corredores! Para miores
informações acesse www.funrun.com para mais detalhes sobre este evento.
For more information, visit our school website: www.EastvalleyElementary.com
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STAR STUDENTS
March 2009
REACH FOR THE “STARS”
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ACADEMIC STARS AND STAR CITIZENS FOR THE SECOND NINE WEEKS
Multi-Age
Teacher
Mrs. Bays
Academic Star
Katie Miesch
Star Citizen
Sam Jobe
Kindergarten
Teachers
Mrs. Whitaker
Mrs. Savage
Mrs. Hestad
Mrs. Walcott
Mrs. Fortune
Ms. Stilwell
Academic Stars
Paden Watts
Avery Hawkins
Adeboye Adeoye
Caleb Mayfield
Lucia Cortes
Myles Pollard
Citizens
P.J. Goodloe
Sarah Smith
Grace Rhyne
Leah Maresca
Angelica Gracia
Cierrah Walker
1st Grade
Teachers
Mrs. Pitoniak/ O’Meara
Mrs. Shapiro
Mrs. McClellan
Mrs. Hathcoat
Mrs. Winslett
Mrs. Orr
Ms. Friedman
Academic Stars
Haden Wise
Nancy Marie Fortune
Jaidyn Rhodes
Raymond Shen
Allie Berman
Mikila Adams
Ariel Williams
Citizens
Sean Williams
Bess Conway
Alexander Prado
Katie Martin
Blake Martin
Leonardo Mercado
Jawuan Terrell
2nd Grade
Teachers
Mrs. Klueter
Mrs. Moot
Mrs. Osburn
Mrs. Sloan
Mrs. Henderson
Mrs. Greenfield
Academic Stars
Zalia Weather
Frank Graba
Lindsey Rhyne
Choyan Rahman
Katie-Rose Slade
Emma Stewart
Citizens
A.J. Sigari
Ian Krebsbach
Drew Antoniades
Nayeli Rodriguez
Lourdham Malone
James Krebsback
3rd Grade
Teachers
Academic Stars
Mrs. Barrett
Aidan Hanson
Mrs. Hoffmeister
Brien Podhaisky
Mrs. Baker
Alyssa Page
Mrs. Amon
Mary Alex Hestad
Mrs. Branham
Caroline Singer
Mrs. Liddicoet/Mrs. Klemm Adrian Ramirez
Citizens
Lorena Peres
Alex Ovalle
Colette Matas
Gabriel Cibrian
Santana Lozano
Monserrat Martinez
4th Grade
Teachers
Mrs. Swafford
Ms. Hastedt
Mrs. Kraeger
Mrs. Volk
Academic Stars
Kyle McParland
Adam Confer
Jason Blackett
Thomas Kmetz
Citizens
Isma Mughal
Daniela Schirmer
Max Wittekiend
Jordan Davis
5th Grade
Teachers
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Cordova/Mrs. Morgan
Mrs. Grierson
Mr. Davis
Academic Stars
Savannah Oster
Scott Zoino
Kyler Rawles
Jack Morgan
Citizens
Kenny Nguyen
Katherine Kassens
Josh Buchanan
Benaiah Franklin
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For more information, visit our Eastvalley PTA website: www.eastvalleypta.org
From The PTA Co-Presidents
March 2009
Hi Eastvalley Families,
Olá Famílias da Eastvalley,
We hope that you had a great time
at International Night. Thank you
to Alanne Orjoux for organizing
the event, but especially to all the
wonderful families that brought in tokens and food
from their countries to share. It was great to see
how many countries we all represent.
The PTA Nominating Committee has been
elected, and is looking for parents and staff to
serve on the PTA Executive Board. If you would
like to serve your school by holding a position next
school year, please contact Jyl Ozkan or Alanne
Orjoux.
Esperamos que tenham se divertido na Noite
Internacional. pela organização deste
evento, e especialmente à todas as famílias
que participaram em trazer comidas e ítens
de seus países para compartilhar. Foi maravilhoso ver
quantos países representamos em nossa escola.
A comitê que elege representantes da PTA foi
escolhida, e estamos procurando pais e
funcionários para se candidatarem para o quadro
se representantes da PTA. Se você gostaría de servir
nossa escola se candidatando para o próximo ano, por
favor contactar Jyl Ozkran or Alanne Orjoux.
The months are ticking away, but it doesn’t mean
that we are done making an impact. We still have
some great events coming up. Please continue to
support our children, staff, and school.
Os meses estão passando rápido, porém isto não
significa que não teremos mais atividades. Pelo
contrário, ainda teremos muitos eventos no futuro.
Por favor continue ajudando nossas crianças,
funcionários e nossa escola.
As always, if there is anything we can help you
with, please feel free to contact us.
Como sempre, se tiver qualquer coisa em que
possamos ajudar, sinta-se a vontade em nos contactar.
Your PTA Co-Presidents,
Marlene Kassens and Tammy Feilmeier
As presidentes da PTA
Marlene Kassens e Tammy Feilmeier
Look Who’s Talking Books
Look Who's Talking Books students stand out in reading for
various reasons such as being model readers, achieving personal goals, and/or making great
progress. Here are the Look Who's Talking Books students for February 2009:
KINDERGARTEN
Lucia Cortes
Sydney Spessard
Cody Zenyuh
Christian Paez
Ben Bowman
Imani Lyons
SECOND GRADE
Kyle Dugan
Max Boyd
Isabelle Chalker
Price Fine
Dylan Grote
Jay Patel
FIRST GRADE
Marquavious Flowers
Jaidyn Rhodes
Connor Norris
Bryan Sullivan
Sophie Vahdat
THIRD GRADE
Stephanie Clinton
Grace Brannen
Casey Deloughey
Timothy Buchanan
Savana Stewart
Mimi Brown
FOURTH GRADE
Adam Confer
Takiyah Davis
Jordan Robinson
Keeley Jennings
FIFTH GRADE
William Bessa
Jonathan Eversley
Hunter Nicholas
Quincai Dill
MULTI-AGE
Ignacio Rodriquez
For more information, visit our school website: www.EastvalleyElementary.com
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March 2009
EASTVALLEY’S INTERNATION
The Eastvalley PTA’s International Night on
Friday, Jan. 23rd was a big success, thanks to
the families that represented 20 different
countries and generously shared their
heritage, culture and cuisine.
The evening was also enhanced by the performance of international songs by the 2nd
grade classes, as well as the artistry and talent
of Richard Bernard, renowned musician,
and yes -- the brother of our own wonderful
music teacher and chorus director,
Mr. Anthony Bernard.
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For more information, visit our Eastvalley PTA website: www.eastvalleypta.org
March 2009
NAL NIGHT A BIG SUCCESS!
Thanks goes out to Mr. Jerry Groce of Tiger Tae
Kwon Do and his students for the demonstration
and board-breaking event. A big thank you also to
the students from the After School Program who
helped set up the celebration, and to Alanne
Orjoux for organizing the event.
For more information, visit our school website: www.EastvalleyElementary.com
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March 2009
EASTVALLLEY EAGLE CHORUS WINS
OUTSTANDING MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD!
The Eastvalley Eagle Chorus was
the recipient of the Outstanding
Musical Achievement Award at
the Broadway Junior Theater Festival!
Chorus Members attended this
once in a lifetime event held at
the Atlanta Hilton on January 17th
and 18th. The children performed
in front of judges, who were experts in the field of music, acting, and choreography. They attended workshops throughout the two days to learn how to hone their acting skills, and
increase their self-confidence. The two day event culminated with a trip to the
Cobb Energy Center to see the Broadway touring musical “Hairspray”. An
amazing experience for the children!
Despite being the youngest group in the competition, they worked together as a
team and rose to the occasion. It wasn't easy to beat all those high school and
middle school kids from all over the country (and Canada), but we did it! Be
proud of your kids! We are!
The trophy is on display in the music room.
A special thank-you goes out to directors Mr. Bernard, Mrs. Steinheimer
and Dr. Cunningham! Thanks, too, to all the chaperones who helped keep our
children safe, and in tow, over the course of the weekend trip!
Dear Parent or Student,
Get your pictures in the yearbook!
The Yearbook Committee invites students and parents to submit photos for the yearbook. If you’ve got great photos of school events, we’d like to
see them. Our photographers can’t be everywhere. Help us get as many photos as possible to create a terrific
book everyone will want to have.
Here is how you can submit photos online:
• Log on to: images.jostens.com
• Enter Login ID: 1179559 (notice new number!)
• Enter Your Password: eagles
• Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload.
• Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs
additional information.
• Click "Save Details".
It’s that easy! Submit your photos today! The last day to submit photos is 3/1/2009.
The Yearbook Committee will review all photos and determine final yearbook content. We
cannot guarantee that all submissions can be used in the book.
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For more information, visit our Eastvalley PTA website: www.eastvalleypta.org
March 2009
Congratulations to
all of Eastvalley’s
February
Character Club
members for
demonstrating good
character and being
excellent role
models for
others.
February’s Character Kids!
Grade
PreK
K
K
K
Teacher
Bays
Fortune
Hestad
Savage
Student
Matthew Hestad
Enzo Toledo
Natalie Aluisy
Ryan Kirk
K
Stilwell
Lizbeth Medina
K
K
Walcott
Whitaker
Malachi Hemby
Andrew Pyle
Character
Loves to read; Kind, Loveable
Kindness
Responsibility
Accepts Consequences
Always helpful, patient, aware of her
space, is kind to friends
Perseverance
Generosity/Kindness
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Hathcoat
Terajae Wollen
Self-Control & Following Directions
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Isabella Rocha
Kind, Helpful, Hard Worker
Emma Fraser
Responsibility
Damian Bates
Tanner Gottschalk
Donovan Fitzgerald
Alex McKiethen
Lili Staten
Julia Su
Maya Onochie
Nayeli Rodriguez
Ismael Toriz
Devon Price
Alicia Meacham
Zavier Gebrayel
Frances Libby
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5
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McClellan
O’MearaPitoniak
Shapiro
Winslett
Greenfield
Henderson
Klueter
Moot
Osburn
Sloan
Amon
Baker
Barrett
Branham
Hoffmeister
KlemmLiddicoet
Hastedt
Kraeger
Swafford
Volk
CoMo
Davis
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Grierson
Kendall Krause
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Dalton
Jaquelin Rosas
I Help Others
Generosity
Warm, Friendly, Helpful
Helpful
Friendliness, Cheerfulness
Cooperation
Great listener, Hard worker
Kindness
Tolerance
Helpfulness, Friendliness
Caring & Generous
Kindness
Creative, Kind
Good listener and works well with all
kids
Perseverance
Generosity
Kindness, Compassion
Honesty
Responsibility
Honesty/Citizenship
Responsible, Respectful, Organized,
Tolerant, Initiative,
Cooperation, Curiosity
Positive attitude, Kind, Generous
Orr
Katie Norris
A good friend and a hard worker
Friedman
Jawuan Terrell
Capable, Brave
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MultiAge
MultiAge
Julissa Pagan
Sadi Ward
Dillon Bromell
Madison Staley
Carter Paul Terry
Kenneth Crook
Jena Cowart
For more information, visit our school website: www.EastvalleyElementary.com
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Counselor’s Corner
March 2009
CAREER DAY AT EASTVALLEY
Career Day was held at Eastvalley on
February 4, 2009 and enjoyed by students and staff. There were thirty five
speakers that participated to provide
the students with information concerning their careers - some of them
parents of students, and others from
various organizations.
Some of the speakers were from Cobb County Health, Cobb County
Fire, Cobb County Sheriff', Georgia Tech Fundraiser, Dish Network,
UPS, Humane Society, Army Medic, VP Big Ten Tires, Nuclear Auditor, Georgia Nighthawks DUI Task Force, PBA On Air Promotions,
Professor Bio Chemical Engineer; Chemical Engineer Environmental
Consultant, Entrepreneurship.
Emphasis was placed on education required or work experience for the various careers.
Hopefully this helps the children to understand the importance of an education to reach
their future goals.
Thanks again to all of the
wonderful parents that
gave their time to participate. Also, thanks to Ms.
James and Ms. MacDonald for their support
in making the day a success. A very special
thanks to Janie Bunch for
the wonderful job on hospitality for the participants.
Peggy Jordan
Chair
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For more information, visit our Eastvalley PTA website: www.eastvalleypta.org
March 2009
FOUNDATION UPDATE
*My Coke Rewards: Remember to enter
your cap and box codes at mycokerewards.com and donate them to Eastvalley.
The school will be able to redeem the points for free equipment.
There are no more daily code limit restrictions on the site. Watch
for caps at the ballpark and soccer fields and remember to enter
them in on mycokerewards.com!
*Spirit Night:
The next Eastvalley Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night is
Wednesday, March 11th. Mark your calendars and plan to join the Eastvalley Staff,
students, PTA and Foundation members to
raise money for the school. Check your
child’s communication folder for more de-
tails!
*Project Update/Donation Request:
We have raised the necessary funds to
purchase an overhead LCD projector for
the cafeteria. The LCD projector is
available for use in meetings, presentations, assemblies, performances, ASP
and many other wonderful events at
Eastvalley. Thank you to all the parents,
teachers, companies and supporters of this fundraising effort. Our
next projects include raising funds to purchase erosion fencing,
ground cover for the upper playground and for the purchase of new
listening centers for the classrooms. Make a donation via your
child’s communication folder, online using the Foundation website,
or by mail. See the Foundation website for more details.
*Brick Orders: The last day to place your brick order(s) is Friday, April 3rd. Please see the Foundation member or the Foundation website for forms
and more information.
Thanks for your support!
This corner of the newsletter is set aside for
the Eastvalley Elementary School
Foundation, EVESF. EVESF launched in
January 2003, is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt
charitable organization and is incorporated
as an education nonprofit public foundation,
thereby enabling the Foundation to receive
employee-matching grants, educational
grants and endowments. The EVESF’s goal
is to support the enrichment and growth of
every child at Eastvalley!
The Foundation Members:
Alisha Hargett, President
[email protected]
Vice President - Board Position
Currently Vacant
Gretchen Buchanan, Treasurer
[email protected]
Michelle Zimmerman, Secretary
[email protected]
Geoffrey Osborne, Web Administrator
[email protected]
Janice Ritt, Faculty Advisor
[email protected]
Patty Phillpotts, Board Member
[email protected]
Shari Sprigle, Board Member
[email protected]
Volunteer Opportunities
[email protected]
Email address:
eastvalleyelementaryfoundation@
yahoo.com
Web address:
www.eastvalleyfoundation.org
*Foundation Mission Statement:
Eastvalley Elementary School
Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to
advancing the mission of Eastvalley
Elementary School. The Foundation
will extend resources to enrich
education and instill passion and
desire for lifelong learning.
For more information, visit our school website: www.EastvalleyElementary.com
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Calendar
February
Feb 27 – Staff Appreciation Day
Feb 27 – Honoring Our Heroes Winners
Announced
March 2009
Visit Our Eastvalley Elementary
School Partners in Education
March
Mar 3 – Early Release, 12:10
Mar 3 – Boosterthon/Fun Run Assembly
Mar 4-11 – Boosterthon Pledges
Mar 8 – Daylight Savings Time Begins!
Mar 11 – Next Eagle Eyes Deadline
Mar 11 – Boosterthon Fun Run
Mar 19—Report Cards Go Home
Mar 23-27 – Book Fair
Mar 25 – Group Picture Day
Mar 27 – Eagle Eyes Publication
Don’t forget to stop by and visit our supporters in the
community, and thank them for supporting our children’s
education.
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$5 each! If you want to advertise your
business, it's $50 for the school calendar year
or $10 per month. Contact: Sue Larsen
([email protected]) for newsletter
advertising, or Tony Antoniades
([email protected]) for ads on the
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Elementary School PTA. Please send your contributions to
Sue Larsen at [email protected]. Our next
newsletter deadline is
March 11th for the April issue going
home on March 27th.
For more information, visit our Eastvalley PTA website: www.eastvalleypta.org