Mary A. Deterding Elementary School “Where the Arts Are Academic!”

February 3rd, 2014

Mrs. Elcock, Principal (916) 575-2338 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Important Dates

February 3rd: Energy Conservation Assembly February 4th: PTA Meeting, 6:30 PM, Library Hearing Screening, Grades 1, 2, & 5 ATS Testing, Grade 4, 5, & 6 (if requested) Room 6 to Fish Hatchery Jump Rope for Heart Kick Off February 4th-7th: Family Life Education Materials available to view For parents, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM February 5th: 6th Grades to Rosicrucian Community Meeting, DREAM and PTA Discussion, 6:30-7:00 PM, library February 6th: Mission to Mars, 5th Grade 2nd Grade Performance, 6:00 PM February 7th: 1st Friday Treats & Meet, 7:50 AM, Sponsored by DREAM Room 8 to Yolo Basin Wetlands No 5th/6th Dance Team

Future Dates February 10th: Penny Drive begins Room 6 to Marin Headlands

February 11th: PERLE Meeting, 7:00 PM February 12th: Room 6 back from Marin Headlands Room 7 Wax Museum February 13th: Rooms 19 & 20 Wax Museum February 14th: PTA Hospitality Lunch For staff Jump Rope for Heart Event

Vacation: February 17th-23rd No School

Family Life Materials

The Family Life Education Materials are scheduled to be viewed by parents from February 4th through 7th from 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM. A parent consent letter was sent home two weeks ago. Forms are available in the office. Please return it to school by February 10th. It is an “opt-in” choice. Please e-mail Mrs. Elcock if you have questions.

Thank you, Mrs. Kissinger! Thank you, Mrs. Kissinger, for your generous donation of soccer balls, four square balls, and basketballs for our playground! The children are THRILLED!!

Academic Talent Search Academic Talent Search Testing will be done at Deterding Elementary School on February 4th, at 8:30 AM for 4th through 6th grade students. The cost is $15 per student. If your child is unable to attend on the 4th, there will be alternate days and times at

CSUS. Students need to bring their registration form and money on the day of the test, February 4th. Please let your child’s teacher know by January 28th if you would like your student to participate.

First Friday Meet Up! The first Friday of every month there will be a “Parent Meet UP,” sponsored by DREAM at 7:50 by the blue tables. Come get acquainted! Our first “Meet Up” is February 7th at 7:50 AM. Join the fun and make new friendships while you support our students! Rapid Learner applications online, due

March 1

Parents interested in the Rapid Learner Program should apply online through the District website. Online applications will be accepted through March 1. This year all first- and second-graders interested in Rapid Learner placement for second or third grade take the MAP Primary test during the first two weeks in March at the site. If you have any questions please call 979-8049 or email accelerated@sanjuan.edu

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DIjNtRfI-yXue00k190av1gEz7PAPo4RYNZuWMItYHg/viewform

Student Volunteers of the Week: Thank you to Farimah Nazeri for helping with Parent Visitation tours on Friday, January 24th. Parents were impressed with Farimah’s cheerful personality, poise, and manner. Thank you, Farimah, for your helpfulness! Farimah is a student in Mrs. Umemoto’s 6th grade class.

Parent Volunteers of the Week: Thank you to Arnela Kitovnica for the hours she puts in collecting Box Tops for Education! She is otherwise known as

the “Popsicle” or “Box Top Lady.” Thank you, also, to her husband, Ermin, who donates the popsicles! They have a son, Tarik, in Mrs. Kuwabara’s 2nd Grade class.

Character Awards for January Perseverance is an important character trait for 21st Century Learners. The following students have been recognized for their perseverance in their classrooms: Mrs. Thuet: Wawona Dick Mrs. Marlin: Aiden Schweitzberger Mr. Anderson: Semaj Williams Mrs. Coverdale: Lauryn Mora Mrs. Spacek: Mrs. Kuwabara: Brian Altangerel Mrs. Morgenstern: Alex Shibkiy Mrs. Webberson: Nathan Calhoon Mrs. McCuen-Keith: Jasmine McClure Mr. Mitchell: Ryanntt Laforme Mrs. Walden: Mrs. Gibbons: Kobe Lambdin Mrs. Hales: Karley Makar Mrs. Friedman: Leah Johnson Mr. Lennerton: Makayla Tijerino Mrs. Jaime: Emma Santiago Mr. Bridges: Mrs. Umemoto: Regina Volkov Mrs. Harris: Sade Bruins-Shoemaker Mrs. Hudson:

Lost and Found Thank you to Stephanie Baker and Girl Scout Troop # 1637, for continuing to collect lost and found items and turn them into the San Juan Clothes Closet each month. This month there were 61 pounds of clothing in the lost and found! PLEASE mark your children’s clothing and lunchboxes with their names, so they can be returned to them. Thank you, Mrs. Baker, for your continuous support at our school!!

$12.oo per person

Ticket sales will begin February 7th

Tickets WILL NOT be available at thedoor and space is LIMITED

$2 Keepsake available for pre-order($3 at the door)

Refreshments and Photo Included

Raffle

Proceeds Benefitting 5th Grade Fund

Adult’s Name:

Daughter’s Name(s) / Teacher:

Please make al l checks Payable to “Deterding Student Body”Please make al l checks Payable to “Deterding Student Body”

Please fill out this lower portion and return it to the schooloffice with payment - Tickets are Pre-Sale Only!

3rd Annual

Father Daughter DanceFather Daughter DanceFather Daughter Dance

Saturday March 1, 20146-8pm

Al l Father F igures Welcome

U n d e r t h e S e aU n d e r t h e S e a

# T i c k e t s @ $ 1 2 . 0 0

Total $:

# K e e p s a k e s @ $ 2

# Raff le t ickets @ $1

Total $:

# T i c k e t s @ $ 1 2 . 0 0

# K e e p s a k e s @ $ 2

# Raff le t ickets @ $1

Son(s) Name/Grade/Teacher :

# ______ of Tickets at $12.00 each ....... = $__________

# ______ of $1.00 Raffle Tickets ............. = $__________Total = $ _________

Adult’s Name:

* Return form w/ payment to the office or your child’s teacher. * Make checks payable to Deterding.

2nd

Tickets On Sale: February 3rd - 25th, or until sold outThere will not be “paper tickets” - your name will be on a list at the door.

Tickets will not be available at the door and space is limited.

Games & Fun!

12- 2 pm // Deterding MP Room

$12 per person Sunday, March 2nd

All “Mother Figures” Welcome. Nacho Bar & Photo Are Included

Proceeds Benefit the 6th Grade Field trip Fund.This event is Sponsored by PTA.

Hi 5th Grade Families,

Great news! The third Annual Father/Daughter Dance at Deterding will be on Saturday March 1st, from 6-8pm. This is an all-school event that is being put on by the 5th Grade classes.

We need you! Are you good at marketing? Have a knack for decorating? Great at hosting events? Skilled at photography? We are looking for lots of fresh ideas and help to make this event a night to remember!

Please join us for a planning meeting on February 4th at 6:00 in Mr. Lennerton's room.

Please email me if you are unable to attend the planning meeting but, would like to share your ideas and/or would like to help the night of the dance. Let me know how you would like to help and how we can best use your talents. Remember that all proceeds will benefit the 5th Grade!

Thanks in advance for your participation! This promises to be a fun night for all, but we can't do it without your help.

Cara Rouse carryrouse@gmail.com

5th Grade Only!

Under the Sea Father/Daughter Dance Donations

Dear 5th Grade Families,

Our 3rd Annual Father/Daughter Dance is Saturday March 1st. We are relying on donations to make this event a real SPLASH!

If you are not able to donate your time in planning and prep for the dance we hope that are able to help out in other ways. If you are able to donate please put an "X" on the line item and have your child drop this slip off with their teacher by the 14th. We are looking for donations of

---Small Bottled Water

---Baked Goods

---Donations for the raffle--$5-$10 dollar gift cards that would appeal to girls.

Non-perishable donations can be dropped off on the 28th with your child's teacher. You can also drop off donations at 5pm on Saturday March 1st in the gym. All proceeds will be applied to the Grizzly Creek fund.

Student Name____________________________________

Thank you for your continued support, Mr. Bridges, Mr. Lennerton, and Mrs. Jamie

5th Grade Only!

February 2014 San Juan Unified School District

K – 6 Salad Bar Lunch $2.75

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

3

Nachos with Cheese

Taco Beef Crumble

Peppy Pinto Beans

Green Salad w/dressing

Baby Carrot Sticks

Mild Salsa

Mixed Vegetables

Chilled Canned Fruit

Crisp Apple

4

Mini Corn Dogs

Green Salad w/dressing

Shredded Cheese

Baby Carrot Sticks

Broccoli Trees

Pineapple Chunks

Orange Smiles

Fritos

5

Chicken Sticks

Mini Wheat Roll

Green Salad w/dressing

Celery Sticks

Green Peas

Baby Carrot Sticks

Mixed Fruit Cocktail

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

Animal Crackers

6

Macaroni & Cheese

Green Salad w/dressing

Savory Diced Turkey

Baby Carrot Sticks

Broccoli Trees

Chilled Canned Fruit

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

7

Cheeseburger

Shredded Lettuce

Fresh Vegetable Variety

Canned Yellow Corn

Celery Sticks

Pineapple Chunks

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

10

Turkey Pot Roast

Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Mini Wheat Roll

Green Salad w/dressing

Bean Medley Salad

Zucchini Sticks

Broccoli Trees

Chilled Canned Fruit

Crisp Apple

11

Chicken Taquitos

Shredded Cheese

Mild Salsa

Shredded Lettuce

Celery Sticks

Pineapple Chunks

Orange Smiles

Gelatin w/fruit*

12

Cheesy Bread Sticks

Marinara Sauce

Green Salad w/dressing

Savory Diced Turkey

Broccoli Trees

Baby Carrot Sticks

Chilled Canned Pears

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

13

Pepperoni Pizza*

Green Salad w/dressing

Mixed Vegetables

Baby Carrot Sticks

Broccoli Trees

Chilled Canned Fruit

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

14

Mini Corn Dogs

Green Salad w/dressing

Shredded Cheese

Fresh Vegetable Variety

Broccoli Trees

Chilled Canned Fruit

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

Fritos

17

Presidents’ Day

No School

18

Lincoln’s Day

No School

19 20 21

24

Teriyaki Beef Nuggets

Mini Wheat Roll

Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Green Peas

Mixed Vegetables

Canned Yellow Corn

Baby Carrot Sticks

Chilled Canned Peaches

Crisp Apple

25

Cheesy Bread Sticks

Marinara Sauce

Green Salad w/dressing

Savory Diced Turkey

Celery Sticks

Baby Carrot Sticks

Orange Smiles

Chilled Canned Fruit

26

BBQ Chicken Drumstick

Mini Wheat Roll

Green Salad w/dressing

Shredded Cheese

Baby Carrot Sticks

Broccoli Trees

Applesauce

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

27

Mini Corn Dogs

Green Salad w/dressing

Kidney Beans

Broccoli Trees

Baby Carrot Sticks

Mixed Fruit Cocktail

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

Chips

28

Cheeseburger

Shredded Lettuce

Green Peas

Broccoli Trees

Fresh Vegetable Variety

Pineapple Chunks

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

Fritos

More than half of the bread and grain products are whole

grain

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Items in italics are for salad bar

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Menu subject to change

*Contains pork products

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Each meal is served with a choice of: 1% Low Fat Plain or Non-Fat Chocolate milk.

Flavored milk has been reformulated reduce sugar and eliminate high fructose

corn syrup.

WANTED! Substitute Food Service Workers. $10.98 per

hour. May be offered 2-4 hours per day. Apply online at

www.edjoin.org

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Canned vegetables are low sodium. Canned fruits are in

juice or light syrup.

Free & Reduced-Priced Meals are available online

at: http://nutrition.sanjuan.edu

Paper applications are also

available at:

Central Enrollment Office

Food Services Department Office

School offices and cafeterias

Questions about the meal applications? Call: 971-7035

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Meals may be pre-purchased online at:

www.myschoolbucks.com

NO SCHOOL – BREAK

February 2014 San Juan Unified School District

Elementary Hot Breakfast $1.75

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

3

Scrambled Eggs with

Turkey Ham & Tortilla

-or-

Cold Cereal

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

Apple Juice

4

Cinnamon Apple

Breakfast Bar

-or-

Cold Cereal

Mixed Fruit Cocktail

Fruit Juice Variety

5

Whole Grain Biscuit

-or-

Cold Cereal

Pork Sausage Patty*

Chilled Canned Peaches

Fruit Juice Variety

6

Cinnamon Glazed Pancakes

-or-

Cold Cereal

Applesauce

Fruit Juice Variety

7

Yogurt Parfait

-or-

Cold Cereal

Orange Smiles

Fruit Juice Variety

10

Crumb Square

-or-

Cold Cereal

Chilled Canned Fruit

Fruit Juice Variety

11

Breakfast Pizza

-or-

Cold Cereal

Chilled Canned Peaches

Fruit Juice Variety

12

Sausage Pancake

Roll-up*

-or-

Cinnamon Apple

Breakfast Bar

Applesauce

Orange Smiles

13

Bagel & Cream Cheese

-or-

Cold Cereal

Applesauce

Fruit Juice Variety

14

French Toast Sticks

-or-

Cold Cereal

Turkey Bacon

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

Orange Juice

17

Presidents’ Day

No School

18

Lincoln’s Day

No School

19 20 21

24

Bagel & Cream Cheese

-or-

Cold Cereal

Orange Smiles

Fruit Juice Variety

25

Breakfast Sandwich:

Ham, Egg & Cheese

-or-

Cold Cereal

Seasonal Fresh Fruit

Apple Juice

26

Yogurt & Crumb Square

-or-

Cold Cereal

Applesauce

Fruit Juice Variety

27

Cold Cereal

-or-

Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Bar

Chilled Canned Pears

Fruit Juice Variety

28

Sausage Pancake Rollup*

-or-

Cold Cereal

Applesauce

Fruit Juice Variety

Each meal is served with a choice of: 1% Low Fat

Plain or Non-Fat

Chocolate milk. Flavored milk has been

reformulated to reduce

sugar and eliminate high fructose corn syrup.

Meals may be pre-

purchased online at: www.myschoolbucks.com

Free & Reduced-Priced Meals available online at:

http://nutrition.sanjuan.edu

Canned fruits are in juice

or light syrup

- - - - - - - - - -

Menus subject to change

- - - - - - - - - - - -

*Contains pork products

WANTED! Substitute Food

Service Workers. $10.98 per hour. May be offered 2-4

hours per day. Apply online

at www.edjoin.org

More than half the bread

and cereal products are whole grain

--------------------

Not all schools serve

breakfast

NAME_________________ SCHOOL___________________ TEACHER__________ GRADE____ To receive a prize, return to: Food Service Dept., 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608

Fill in the Blank Complete the sentences using the following words:

root vegetable vitamin A yams beta carotene

1. Sweet potatoes are very high in _______________________________.

2. Sweet potatoes are often mistaken for _________________________.

3. Sweet potatoes are a kind of _________________________________.

4. Sweet potatoes are orange because they contain ___________________.

NO SCHOOL - BREAK