Author: Kristi Gutierrez

March 2021

Volume 9, Issue 8

PUSD

Lake View Primary
Newsletter

Letter from the Principal

Dates to Remember

Read Across America Week!	3/2 - 3/6
Parent - Teacher / Conferences / Virtual	3/11 / 1:00 - 4:00 PM / & / 6:00 - 8:00 PM
HALF DAY / Student release at 12:30	3/11
Book Fair / Our Fair is Online this year!	3/8 - 3/21
SPRING BREAK / NO SCHOOL	3/15 - 3/19
Remote Student Supply Distribution / 9:00 - 10:30 AM / & / 3:30-5:30 PM	3/24

Don’t Forget Parent/Teacher Conferences!
Thursday 3/11
1-4
&
5-7 PM
We look forward to seeing you there!

Greetings, Lake View Eagles!
We are kicking off the month of March with a celebration of literacy. Join in the fun by making time to read with your child at home. Here are some ideas:
Encourage your child to keep reading
If he or she likes one book, find another book with a similar subject or by the same author. Ask a librarian or teacher for book suggestions.
Take turns reading
Once your child can read, have him or her read aloud to you every day. You can take turns – you read one page and your child the next.
Make connections to your child's life
Help your child make connections between what he or she reads in books and what happens in life. If you're reading a book about a family, for example, talk about how what happens in the story is the same or different from what happens in your family.
Try different types of books and magazines
Encourage your child to read different types of books, articles, or stories. Some kids prefer nonfiction books about how things work, nature, or science. Others like children's magazines.
We are excited to announce that, this year, Lake View Primary will host a virtual Scholastic Book Fair. March 8th through March 21st, Scholastic online store, with over 6,000 titles, has launched a new, interactive shopping experience, featuring a virtual walk-through of over 200 premium book titles. Your child will feel like they are at a real-life Book Fair—from the comfort of home. Lake View Primary earns 25% back in Scholastic Dollars! This will help to update the book selections in both our school library and classroom libraries. Watch for more information in the coming week.
We are moving into the final quarter of the school year and are focused on helping your child finish strong. Want to know more about how your student is performing and progression in his/her class? Parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for the week of March 8th. Be sure to sign up for a time to meet with your child’s teacher.
Thank you,
Nancy Warner
Lake View Primary Principal

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Volume 9, Issue 8

HALF DAY
Thurs 3/11
School Releases at 12:30
School is in session 3/12
SPRING BREAK
NO SCHOOL
3/15 - 3/29

Student of the Month!

ATTENDANCE

The staff at Lake View Primary care about your child’s success in school. Be sure that they are at school or logged on every day and come on time.
Missing out on school during these critical years is detrimental to your child’s educational experience. Absences and tardiness are sometimes unavoidable, but if they become excessive, you will be contacted to see if assistance can be given to make sure your child is able to attend school on a regular basis.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher, school counselor, or principal. We are all here for you and your child!

Skye Johnson 2nd Grade - Mrs. O’Neal's Class

My February Pride student of the month is Skye Johnson. Skye uses her Pride everyday she is in class. Skye is always positive in class by always having a smile on her face and having her camera on. Skye is always respectful when she is in class. She waits patiently to be called on. Skye is always involved by being ready for class and always raising her hand to ask questions or to answer questions.
Skye is always determined by trying to finish up her work. She does have some internet issues but keeps trying to get on and being there in class. Skye is always excellent with everything she does. She is a great friend and great student. So glad to have her in my class.

Book Fair!

We are working hard to keep kids reading and raise critical funds for our school with our Scholastic Online-Only Book Fair
March 8th - March 21st
The Fair will connect your kids to notable books and inspiring characters, helping them become lifelong readers. Plus, you’ll love the new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives — directly from the interactive booklist!
Enjoy these special online shopping features:
Access to over 6,000 products
All orders ship direct to home
FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25*
All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with online shopping
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lakeviewelementary
Thank you for continuing to support our school.
Happy reading,

*Free standard shipping is available on book-only orders of $25 or more, after all discounts are applied. Free standard shipping (books) must be selected during checkout.
Orders containing products other than books are not eligible for this shipping promotion.

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Lake View Primary Staff Spotlight

Check here each month to get to know a little about our Lake View Primary Eagles Staff!

Kristine Maratas
Kindergarten

How long have you been in Education?
Page Unified School District – 2 years
Peach Springs Unified School District – 2 years
Philippines – 4 years at school
What is your “why”?
I am an educator with a purpose. To inspire and teach kids and let them appreciate the meaning of life and put purpose on it. I want to help them to be a successful citizen. I am in the field of teaching because of my Family too. I am motivated to be like my mom because she is an educator too.
What is one of your hidden talents?
I love to dance and sing. I am working with my piano skills and trying to learn how to play the piano and read notes. But now, I am doing chords.

Selene Henderson
Second Grade

How long have you been in Education?
This is my twelfth year teaching and my fourth school.
What is your “why”?
My why is because kids are amazing. Adults don't care when you get new shoes or a haircut. They don't blurt out suddenly that they like your earrings. Being a teacher lets me hang out with incredibly smart and hilarious people who don't quite have down all the social cues of adulthood. It's never boring.
What is one of your hidden talents?
A hidden talent I have is that I like to decorate cakes. I really enjoy it, but my son now has completely unrealistic expectations of birthday cakes and it's extra stressful because his birthday is regularly in the first week or so of school.

Elizabeth Richardi
Art Teacher

How long have you been in Education?
I have been in education for 6 years. I was a YMCA director for 4 years
before that.
What is your “why”?
My why is to keep the passion for art alive in schools
What sort of morning routine do you have to get jazzed for class?
I run 5 miles every morning =)

Read Across America Week
(Dr. Seuss Week)
Let’s all join in the fun of reading! Virtual and in-person students are encouraged to help us celebrate!
March 1st – 5th
Monday - Cat in the Hat Day---Crazy hat day/wear stripes
Tuesday - Fox in Socks----Crazy sock day
Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday----Dress wacky!
Thursday - The Sleep Book----Wear your pajamas
*Read across the School Day*
Friday - Oh! The Places you’ll go! ---Dress up as a career

Come dance the night away with your little boy...or boys!
On Thursday, March 28th, 2019, Lake View Primary will be holding a Mother Son Dance and we would love for you to come!
The 21st Century After School Program will have an area where you can decorate props for pictures
A picture station to capture your night
Cookies and water
Cost: $5.00 per mom/son(s)
Where: Lake View Primary Gym
When: 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Mother Son Dance

4 Ways to Strengthen Family Partnerships

After School Program

Welcome students and families with a letter in late summer by mail or email. Welcome students, introduce yourself, and tell families when the Open House or Meet the Teacher night is. Consider sending a family-student survey.
Keep parents informed of what is happening in the school and classroom. Regular (bi-weekly or monthly) communication via email or newsletters helps families feel connected to the school. In the event that something negative does come up, parents are more likely to be receptive if they feel they have a connection to their children’s school and teacher.
Be positive with parents and students. Don’t just call when Johnny has had a bad day, call randomly or to share good news. This will help build a positive rapport with parents.
Conduct home visits when appropriate and allowed by administration to encourage family involvement. This allows you to meet parents and families in an environment where they feel comfortable as well as showing you took the extra effort to reach out to them.

There will be NO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM the week of Parent-Teacher Conferences:
March 9th - March 12th
The After School Program will resume on Monday, March 23rd

The Gifted department will be accepting referrals throughout the school year to test students for the gifted program. If you have any questions please feel free to contact your principal or the Educational Services Department at (928) 608-4155. Visit our web site for further information at www.pageusd.org.
Plan to attend…
Barrett Summer Scholars program (BSS), at ASU (Arizona State University), has extended an invitation to gifted, honors and academically-talented 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students. This residential program invites students to live on campus, engage in college-level coursework, and participate in a community of peers from across the state. The program helps to prepare students for enrollment and success at ASU and Barrett, the Honors College. The program dates are officially set and the application will be available online at https://eoss.asu.edu/bss starting December 15. Applications are due March 6, 2015. Need-based scholarships are available, apply now!

Grandparents Day!
Our annual Grandparents Day will be held on Monday, April 13th.
Further details will be released soon.

Kindergarten Round Up

Page Unified School District’s annual Kindergarten Round-Up will take place at Lake View Primary School on Wednesday, April 22nd from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Do you have a child who will be five years old before September 1st? Then it is time to think about kindergarten! Kindergarten registration packets will be available at Lake View Primary, Desert View Intermediate, local Pre-schools and Page Unified School District Main Office. Come meet the principal, Mrs. Erickson, kindergarten teachers, check out the kindergarten classrooms and Lake View Primary grounds. We can’t wait to see you and your new students!