Voyager, Week 10— Nov 2, 2018

PRINCIPAL LOGAN’S NOTE

Sumac is a learning community, and our teachers continue to grow! Teachers are beginning one of two book studies: Teaching for Biliteracy or Grading from The Inside Out. These books will inform classroom instruction as we continue to strengthen our practice surrounding language bridging, supporting language learners, and mastery-based grading.

​A new computer adaptive program is our latest resource! Achieve3000 will support literacy in our dual programs, grades 3-8. We are eager to embed this excellent resource into our curriculum. We thank the Board of Education for adopting this essential resource for the LVUSD dual program.

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ANNUAL GIFT WRAP FUNDRAISER

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school ID A1198307

You can still order items in our Gift Wrap fundraiser until Thursday Nov 8th! As with all fundraisers at Sumac, this directly funds our L-STEM program.

And for those who have turned in their orders, we’re having a drawing on Friday, Nov 2th, 2pm for a 4 pack to Nights of the Jack, a $100 value and on until Nov 4th!

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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• Nov 2 Final day to turn in Gift Wrap orders & Showcase of Countries in MPR
• Nov 6 Election Day & Rams come to Sumac!
• Nov 7 Dia de los Muertos celebration in MPR
• Nov 12 Veteran’s Day —No school
• Nov 14 PFA Board Meeting 8:15AM in the library —we’re changing this to the AM and invite all parents to join us! Please note new date and time.
• Nov 9-16 Parent/Teacher Conferences — Early dismissal at 12:15pm for all grades

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THE RAMS ARE COMING TO TOWN!

On Tuesday, Nov. 6th, the Rams will be coming to sign holiday cards with students in grades 1-5. A film crew will be on campus, so please wear your Sumac or Rams gear to school! 

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CELEBRATING OUR TEACHERS

Extraordinary Service to LVUSD!
Join us in congratulating the efforts and dedication of the following staff members
Dawn Siggard celebrates 15 years
Cheryl Argano celebrates 20 years
Nancy Johnson celebrates 20 years

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PUMPKINPALOOZA THANKS!

Thank you to all that came out to Pumpkinpalooza! We had a great time Trunk or Treating, jumping in the bouncy houses and hitting up all the fun games.
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— THE BIG WINNERS!--
Trunk or Treat winner was the super spooky “ButcherShop" 
Sawyer Scallions (Dual, 2nd) with parents Abby Gennet and Brett Scallions.

2nd Grade won with their creative make your own Q-Tip skeleton craft table station!

and Indiana Davis (Dual, 1st) won for her homemade sushi costume.

​A big shout-out to MC & organizer Sonya Butcher, all our parent volunteers and sponsors for putting on such a great party!

Who will walk away with the trophies next year? Start planning now!

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THIS MONTH’S VALIANT VOYAGERS
​AWARDED FOR MINDFULNESS AND THOUGHTFULNESS

Cole Albright
Aj Arabaca
Lily Barragan
Rian Bock
Sophie Brument
Amany Caberty
Kelly Canche
Steve Canche
Cesar Chuc May
Mateo Collins

Rose Crouch
​Pietro Fracascio
Braden Glynn
Vincent Grove
Brandon Hernandez
Ruby Hernandez
Jenna Johnson
Michelle Koyoc
Isabella Maciel
Elizabeth Melendez

Ian Melgarejo
Maya Mendoza
Cinthia Puc Briceno
Emma Schajris
Zane Steele
Marlee Thomas
Maia Timchak
Amalia Velázquez

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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SHOWCASE

NOVEMBER STUDENT 360 FOCUS —AUTONOMY AND INDEPENDENCE

Thank you to our teachers who worked to put the Showcase together: Eliana Castillo, Luz Martinez, Veronica Rasmussen, Andrea Monroy, Jessica Lifonzo, Tamara Poretz, and Diana Diaz

As we move through parent conferences, we support our students' development of:

• Internalizing the learning experience
• Setting and evaluating learning goals
• Developing a love for learning that transcends grades and evaluation
• Supporting student self-advocacy in times of conflict

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—VOYAGER SPONSORS–