Principally Speaking
Principal’s Message
The year is moving quickly and May is already upon us. In addition to beautiful weather and blossoming flowers, May is also the time at Round Meadow for Open House (May 14), our Carnival and Silent Auction (May 31), and of course, state testing. This year the standardized tests taken by our students in grades 2-5 will take place during the mornings of May 4-8. In the past Round Meadow has scored well on these tests and I look forward to another strong showing from our students. In order to help your children be alert, energetic and confident during our testing week, here are a few suggestions:
• Get a good night’s rest. Make sure your kids get to bed at an early hour.
• Avoid stressful rushing in the morning. Wake your kids up early enough for them to get ready for the day.
• Wear comfortable clothes.
• Insure that your children eat a nutritious, healthy breakfast. Kids who munch on a Pop-Tart and some chocolate milk will run out of energy before the first hour of the day.
• Be positive and upbeat with your children as they leave for school.
• Get to school on time – 7:45 is a good time to shoot for.
Of course, all these suggestions work great for any school day! Attendance during this week is very important, so please make an extra effort to be on time. However, there will be make-up days the following week for any absent students.
I continue to be impressed with the students, staff, and families that make up the Round Meadow community. Over the last two weeks I have been reminded repeatedly of what a high quality, outstanding school we have. Here’s a sampling of some of my observations just over the last two weeks:
• Dozens of students were recognized for their academic, social, and artistic achievements at our COLT Awards ceremony. Seeing the pride and excitement in the faces of the students who were called forward (not to mention their parents) made my day.
• The 3rd grade students put on a fabulous production of Vacation to Mars that was musical, humorous, and educational. I still find myself humming, “Mars, Mars, we’re goin’ to Mars…”
• My two daughters and I limboed and hulaed the night away at the Father Daughter Dance. We had a wonderful time eating, dancing and visiting with Round Meadow’s dads and daughters.
• A group of our terrific fifth graders did Round Meadow proud when they gave a powerpoint presentation at a LVUSD School Board meeting demonstrating some of their recent learning in class.
• I’ve had the pleasure of having many kindergarten and first graders come into my office to show off their new reading skills!
• The students of Round Meadow raised over $3000 in change to go toward Pennies for Patients, which benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Due to their efforts, I will soon be spending a day doing my work on the playground.
I could go on, but I’ll stop for now. If you want to see for yourself some of the impressive work your children have accomplished, be sure to plan on visiting our Open House coming up on Thursday evening, May 14. I’ll see you there!
Traffic
Our new traffic pattern is working very well. Thanks to you and your cooperation, things are running very smoothly. Please remember to join the traffic circle to pick up your child at least 5 minutes after the release bell rings. This gives the students the time they need to get to the front of the school. Parking and waiting for your child in the white zone can result in a parking citation. If the sheriff’s department arrive and find you waiting for an extended period of time, you can be ticketed.
Please remind your student of your plans at the beginning of the day. Please do not make play dates at the pick up circle at the end of the day. Also, please review the calendar to make sure it’s not enrichment day before arriving at the pick up circle. These tips can save all of us valuable time.
After School Waiters’ Club has a New Name: The 28 Minute Club
This year, as in the past, Round Meadow will have a sibling yard for those students who are presently in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade and have a sibling in either 4th or 5th grade. It will be called the “28 MINUTE CLUB.”
As its name says, it is only monitored by a staff employee from 2:07 to 2:35 hence the name 28 minutes. We would like to remind everyone that this is to be used only as a convenience to those parents who would otherwise make two pick-up trips in one day. Children in the 28 Minute Club must check in with the adult on duty when they arrive at the covered lunch tables.
Please do not let your children remain on campus for extra playtime or as a babysitting option after school. Thank you very much for helping us maintain the safety of your children.
In the event that your child is going home with a friend that has a sibling, please have them bring a note to give to the adult on duty at the covered lunch tables.
Thank you for making our Open House, Book Fair, and Art Show such a big success!
Islands Fundraiser
OUR ISLANDS FUNDRAISER LAST NIGHT RAISED $597.44 FOR ROUND
MEADOW ELEMENTARY. OUR SINCERE THANKS TO ALL WHO TURNED OUT TO SHOW
YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR SCHOOL!
Round Meadow Needs You!
Round Meadow will be hosting the Annual Carnival and Silent Auction, Sunday, May 31.
Your generous support today insures our children will have a better tomorrow.
YOUR SPONSORSHIP DOLLARS ARE CRUCIAL TO A SUCCESSFUL CARNIVAL!
GOLD RUSH (CORPORATE OR FAMILY): $2500
* Your company/family name prominently displayed on a 5X3 or 4X6 banner on the perimeter Round
Meadow fence facing Mureau Road for THREE MONTHS.
*Your family name or company displayed on a banner on a Carnival ride or game.
* ½ page ad in the Round Up for THREE MONTHS…reach over 300 families per month!
* Includes 4 carnival wristbands.
COLT SPONSOR (CORPORATE OR FAMILY): $1000
* Your company/family name prominently displayed on a 3x10 banner on the perimeter Round Meadow
fence facing Mureau Road for ONE MONTH.
*Your family name or company displayed on a banner on a Carnival ride or game.
* ¼ page ad in the Round Up for ONE MONTH…reach over 300 families per month!
* Includes 4 carnival wristbands.
PLATINUM SPONSOR (FAMILY): $600
Be a sponsor of a fun game at the Carnival. See your family name displayed on a banner located on the game. Includes 3 carnival wristbands.
NUGGET LEVEL SPONSOR (FAMILY): $400
See your family name on the Carnival Recognition Board. Includes 1 carnival wristband.
COWBOY LEVEL SPONSOR (FAMILY): $250
See your family name on the Carnival Recognition Board. Includes 40 carnival tickets.
RODEO LEVEL SPONSOR (FAMILY): $100
See your family name on the Carnival Recognition Board. Includes 20 carnival tickets.
Name: __________________________________________ Phone: ______________________
Sponsorship Level: $___________. Attached is my check or please charge my credit card:
VISA/MC Credit Card Number:_____ _________________ Exp Date______ CCV Code______
Billing Zip Code: _______________ Contact telephone #: _____________________________
All contributions are tax deductible. Please return this form to the front office.
Round Meadow Elementary School
Carnival/Auction May 31, 2009
Dear Round Meadow Families,
Thank you in advance for your much needed help. On May 31, 2009, Round Meadow will be hosting its Annual Carnival and Silent Auction, which is one of our school’s largest fundraisers. The success of this event is crucial in order for us to continue paying the salaries of our Librarian, Computer Specialist, Music Specialist, Art Specialist and Physical Education Specialist. Last year money raised at our Carnival was also used to help the school purchase books, computers, and other materials needed for the further education of our children.
Difficult financial times make fundraising efforts especially significant, as these efforts are now supporting basic educational materials and services that are provided to our kids at Round Meadow. Through events like this, we renew our determination to make our future a stronger place through our children’s education.
You can help now! Do you own a business with goods or services we could use? Do you have a condo that could be used for a vacation week? Do you have new items sitting in your closets that you’re never going to use? Be creative! We need lots of items for the silent auction.
Again, thank you for your consideration and help. Please complete the enclosed donation form and return it to the address listed. Send along any brochure, certificate or other information you would like us to include with your donation. Please make note that the event is not until May 2009 for any certificates that need to be dated. All proceeds from our Auction will go directly to support the education of our students at Round Meadow Elementary School. With your help, we can all profit by giving the world a better future.
We are proud to be the Round Meadow Colts, and we sincerely thank you for your support and generosity in this venture.
Peaceful Player update:
The peaceful Players have been working very hard this year. They have been helping the first graders find new friends and adjust to the big yard. Each first grade class got to play a game once a week with their peaceful players. Now the peaceful players will be moving to the kindergarten yard and continue to do conflict resolution for the primary grades. The peaceful players are also encouraging and helping to teach our new character counts program. This month we are focusing on being Caring. They will be doing skits in the morning and also passing out Colt Coins when they see someone with good character.
Show your COLT pride!!
Come check out all of the items we have in stock
for you and your kids today!
Available items are pictured on the wall in the
Multi-Purpose Room
T-Shirts (Short & Long Sleeve)
Baseball & Thermal Shirts
Sweatpants & Sweatshirts
Shorts & Tank Tops
Baseball Hats
Water Bottles
Insulated Lunch bags
License plate frames
Fill out an order form & get your merchandise
delivered to your child’s classroom,
Welcome to Round Meadow Elementary School where the staff, students, and parents share responsibility to develop academically successful, well-rounded children who are outstanding citizens. Our commitment at Round Meadow is to provide an enriching and nuturing environment where all students can reach and even exceed their potential. We hope you will find our website a continually growing collaboration between our staff, students. and parents. 
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