Welcome to Back to School Night Mrs. Liberty Logan, Principal www.sumacelementary.org @WeAreSumac @SumacElementary
Agenda 1. Pledge 2. Introductions 3. Summer Updates 4. Program Overview 5. Student Expectations 6. Parents as Partners - PFA 7. Green Initiatives
Introductions Welcome Honored Guests LVUSD Board Member, Mathy Wasserman Superintendent , Dr. Dan Stepenosky Director of Ed. & Leadership, Ryan Gleason Chief Technology Officer , Jim Klein
Introductions Journeys/Kinder Team Mrs. Tammy Poretz Mrs. Diana Diaz Ms. Jadie Mathews
Introductions First Grade Team Ms. Andrea Aguirre Mrs. Cheryl Argano Mrs. Joni Duim
Introductions Second Grade Team Mrs. Catherine Crisman Ms. Jessica Gant Mrs. Veronica Rasmussen
Introductions Third Grade Team Mrs. Eliana Castillo Ms. Andrea Seideman Mr. Eric Tally
Introductions Fourth Grade Team Mrs. Julie Birkett Ms. Nina Clifford Mrs. Sheri Given
Introductions Fifth Grade Team Mrs. Julie Birkett Mrs. Sheri Given Mrs. Robin Lorch
Introductions Learning Center Teachers Mrs. Angie LaFazia Ms. Megan Smeck Para Educators Mrs. Kelly Johnson Mrs. Nancy Johnson Mrs. Dawn Siggard Ms. Kelly Fish Speech and Language Pathologist Mrs. Cindy Swain
Introductions Intervention Team Mrs. Robin Frank, ELD Mrs. Somer Levine, Reading Specialist Mrs. Cristina Mayer, Interventionist Ms. Vanessa Hernandez, Counselor
Introductions Curriculum Specialists Mrs. Carol Mallett, STEAM Mrs. Laura Leininger, Music Mr. Nick Dillon, Physical Education Mrs. Julia Stratton, Media Center Coordinator
Introductions Maintenance Team Mr. Richard Nuno, Plant Manager Mr. Darius Pinkney, Custodian Ms. Eva Ruiz, Custodian
Mrs. Liberty Logan, Principal Education is ◎ transformative BA in Political Science & ◎ Spanish from HSU Clear Single Subject - ◎ Social Science from HSU M. in Ed. from CSUCI ◎ Building connections ◎ Caught my 1 st fish ◎
Philosophy - Ensure all students feel included and valued - Engage students with meaningful and real life learning experiences - - Cultivate a love of reading - Have fun!
Summer Happenings ● New Roof ● New Library Media Center (LMC) floor and paint ● New books in our LMC ○ 400 in Spanish ● Newly adopted ELA/SLA curriculum ● Newly adopted intervention materials ● PI Grant for Title I Schools ○ CLASS LIBRARIES 200+ Titles
We want our students to enjoy learning, take risks, problem solve, and build their voice.
Parents as Partners Who are our Sumac PFA Partners? President - Kristin Luebke (5th and 2nd Dual) VP Fundraising - Megan Glynn (5th, 3rd, 1st, Journeys Dual) VP Special Events - Jenn Kurtz (5th Traditional, 1st Dual) VP School Affairs - Dr. Melissa Spence (3rd and 1st Traditional) VP Communications/Marketing - Kim Erwin (5th and 3rd Dual) Receivables Treasurer - Catrine Brown (3rd and 1st Dual) Payables Treasurer - Angie Shain (4th Dual) Secretary - Caroline Bogeaus (5th Dual) Parliamentarian - Vincent Gonzales (3rd and 1st Traditional) Director (Governance) - Mike Laxner (2nd Traditional) Director (Member at Large) - OPEN
How to Stay Connected! Our Social Media Monthly Newsletter PFA Meetings 1st Wednesday of the month @ 7 PM Coffee & ParentSquare Conversations sumacpfa.org Fridays after PFA meetings @ 8:30 AM
Thank You to Our Parents... Music P. E. Media Center STEAM ??
FUNDRAISING
What does the PFA fund? Total: $161,138
FUNdraising
Saturday, October 7th 3-9pm ...plus, live music, biergarten and food, face painting, balloon artists, and more! Tickets go on sale THIS FRIDAY, September 1st
Title I Supports Intervention Team Reading Specialist, Somer Levine Interventionist, Cristina Mayer 100% Counselor Vanessa Hernandez Classroom Libraries Professional Capacity Building Questions or Need Support? Call Edna Sandoval, Office Manager
School to Home Communication Website Twitter “Failure is not fatal. Facebook ParentSquare It’s the courage to continue that Aeries Parent Portal counts.” -Winston Churchill
Green Initiatives: Waste Free Lunch Tips for Success: Use a reusable lunch box and food containers (avoid ● plastic baggies and single-use items) Use a refillable water bottle and hydration stations ● “I am still (avoid juice boxes and plastic bottles) learning.” ● Use reusable utensils and napkins (avoid plastic and paper) ● Take any waste from a packed lunch home each day - Michelangelo at age 87 Sort waste from “hot lunch” in appropriate bins ●
Green Initiative: School Idling Students’ lungs are developing and at greater risk of health problems when exposed to elevated levels of pollutants. One minute of idling puts more carbon monoxide than smoking three packs of cigarettes! ● Turn off vehicle engines when waiting for longer than 30 seconds. ● Families are encouraged to carpool, walk or bike with students when possible
Thank you so much! We are going to have an “Education is a shared amazing year together. commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students, and Feel free to email, call, or enthusiastic parents - all stop by the office to set up with high expectations.” an appointment. llogan@lvusd.org Thank (818) 991-4940 you!
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