BULLETIN TO THE BOARD OCTOBER 6, 2019

TO: MEMBERS, BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM: DAVID HAGLUND, ED.D., SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Please find below the updates from our divisional heads. These reports are meant to update the Board members on current issues and to provide relevant information to the public.

TO: MEMBERS, BOARD OF EDUCATION

DAVID HAGLUND, ED.D., SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FROM: BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION National School Lunch Week Child Nutrition Services Department will be celebrating National School Lunch Week October 14-18. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves more than 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. During this annual weeklong celebration, School Nutrition Association members and students around the country celebrate in their cafeterias, schools and districts with special menus, events, student activities and more. The 2019 NSLW theme is “School Lunch: What’s on Your Playlist” which spotlights how today’s school cafeterias are serving up the menu items that kids want to eat, with increased choice and customization. At PUSD the week will be filled with various activities and giveaways for the Elementary School students. Monday - color page, Tuesday - Whole Fruit Ice Cups, Wednesday- Sticker Day, Thursday- Eat the rainbow salad bar, and Friday- Sweet Treat. Pizza Is Back on the Menu On September 24th, PUSD Board of Trustees voted to approve Garlex Pizza as the vendor for Child Nutrition Services. Garlex Pizza will be return to the menus this month! Garlex Pizza will be offered Monday, Wednesday & Friday at Middle and High Schools beginning October 14th. Garlex Pizza will be offered at all Elementary Schools and Village High School once per week beginning October 21st. The scheduled days are as follows:

Monday: Alisal & Walnut Grove Tuesday: Fairlands & Mohr Wednesday: Lydiksen & Donlon Thursday: Vintage Hills & Valley View Friday: Hearst & Village High School

Based on USDA guidelines, pizza will be offered as part of a complete meal. Students may select a piece of pizza, fresh fruit, veggies, and milk. At a minimum students need to select at least one fruit or vegetable. Pizza will not be offered as an a la carte item.

TO: MEMBERS, BOARD OF EDUCATION

DAVID HAGLUND, ED.D., SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FROM: JANELLE WOODWARD, ED.D., ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, TEACHING AND LEARNING Learning Opportunities for Families

We would love to have parents and guardians participate in the following opportunities: (1) Parenting the Love and Logic Way Course Information Night is on October 3 and the course starts on October 8th! (2) Join us for a Community Book Study of the book Biased by Jennifer Eberhardt, Ph.D., which starts in October. SAT Testing at Las Positas College Las Positas College is offered SAT Testing for the second consecutive year.

ELPAC Field Testing Pleasanton Unified School District is participating in Field Testing for the Computer Based Summative and Initial English Proficiency Assessment in California (ELPAC). The ELPAC field test will gather test response data from approximately 56,000 students representing diverse geographic locations throughout California, and will benefit participating districts in becoming familiar with the new Computer Based ELPAC format. Participating districts will receive a stipend based on the number of students tested during the field test. By agreeing to participate in the field test, districts must commit to:

● Participating in the CB ELPAC field test during the field test window of October 1 - October 25, 2019

● Participating in a one-day California Department of Education-sponsored ELPAC administration and scoring training in October 2019

The PUSD Testing window will extend from October 14 - 25, 2019. Staff from the Department of Assessment and Accountability attended training on October 3, 2019 to learn about how to administer the ELPAC in a computer based format. Altogether 60 students have been identified by Educational Testing Services as potential participants in the field test. These students are current English Learners and have taken either the paper version of the Initial ELPAC or the Initial and Summative ELPAC. All students are in grades K-2 and will be administered the Computer Based ELPAC individually per administration requirements. Three schools will be participating in the Computer Based ELPAC Field Test:

● Alisal: Kindergarten

● Mohr: First Grade ● Fairlands: Second Grade

Parents/Guardians of these identified students have received a communication to let them know that their student is included in this field test. Parents/guardians may decide to opt their student out of participation in this field test. Because a field test is being administered, no student scores will be generated or made available for schools, or parents/guardians. The assessment will be administered by currently trained ELPAC test administrators. These test administrators will receive additional training on October 8th specifically designed to assist them in using a technology device to administer the assessment. Students will be able to use the device to see picture prompts, read text passages and listen to auditory prompts. The writing portion of the computer based assessment for grades K-2 will continue to be administered with paper and pencil. In preparation for the computer-based Summative ELPAC, online training tests by grade and grade span are now available for test examiners to begin preparing students to take the computer-based Summative ELPAC. Test examiners can access the training tests from ELPAC.org by selecting the “Practice & Training Tests” button on the ELPAC TOMS website. Ballet Folklórico México Danza Ballet Folklórico México Danza and PUSD student Mariachi Band will join Oakland Ballet Company to present a special showcase of the beautiful, cultural Oakland Ballet Company’s Luna Mexicana. Luna Mexicana returns to Amador Theater this October 25th with two shows during the school day and one public show at 7:00 pm. This family-friendly performance is filled with festive dancing, colorful costumes, and vibrant music in celebration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). In "Luna Mexicana", a young woman’s dreams revive her relatives and friends who dance back to life in the forms of teetering skeletons, skirt swishing girls, a high flying ‘deer dancer,’ and a deathly Bride and Groom. Luna Mexicana will feature ‘Viva la Vida’ – a ballet celebrating the life and singular artistic vision of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. An event not to be missed! Ballet Folklorico Mexico Danza and PUSD student Mariachi Band will join OBC to present a special showcase of the beautiful, cultural heritage of Mexico through folkloric dance and music.

TO: MEMBERS, BOARD OF EDUCATION DAVID HAGLUND, ED.D., SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

FROM: ED DIOLAZO, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

PUSD’s All Counselors Meeting On Wednesday, October 2nd, Student Services lead the agenda at the District’s “All Counselor Meeting.” As part of the agenda, counselors heard a presentation from our District’s McKinney Vento Liaison, Noemi Almaraz. During her presentation Ms. Almaraz, shared information about the federal law and services available within the District for our homeless youth. She also reviewed the eligibility

form, criteria and dispute procedures. Lastly, Ms. Almaraz shared the District webpage and a list of additional resources for homeless youth.

● National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth ● Alameda County Office of Education ● PUSD Informational Handout ● PUSD Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Informational Handout ● PUSD McKinney-Vento Brochure ● PUSD McKinney-Vento Eligibility Questionnaire

PUSD and Tri-Valley SELPA Collaboration Tri-Valley SELPA, Clinical Services, also presented at the “All Counselors Meeting”. Clinical Services staff discussed the resources available through the SELPA and asked for feedback on needs for upcoming trainings for staff, parents, and students. Clinical Services shared national data regarding mental health trends and evidenced based practices for meeting the needs of students with mental health needs. The referral process and the importance of identifying needs early was also discussed. Clinical Services is planning more opportunities to work with counselors in each of the SELPA districts. Tri-Valley SELPA, Clinical Services, along with members of Dublin Unified School District special education staff attended an all staff meeting at Fallon Middle School on October 2, to discuss the newly opened counseling enriched classroom (CEC) at Fallon Middle School. Topics included program goals, level system, roles of staff, and student support as it relates to least restrictive environment. An overview of the referral process and placement of students was also discussed. Clinical Services is working with the Fallon administration to determine a date and time for an all staff behavior training in order to support students in the least restrictive environment. Please see the link for more information about the Tri-Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA).

TO: MEMBERS, BOARD OF EDUCATION

DAVID HAGLUND, ED.D., SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FROM: PATRICK GANNON, COORDINATOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Media coverage this week includes: Drop in PUSD bond sale interest to save taxpayers money (Independent) Fairlands principal unites with former kindergarten student (Independent) Head of the Class: O’Brien reflects on career arc that led him to Vintage Hills (Pleasanton Weekly) PUSD turning to state for career tech facilities funding (Pleasanton Weekly) Before Pleasanton or Livermore … (Pleasanton Weekly) Articles of interest: Will UCs drop their SAT test score requirement? (Los Angeles Times) Identifying developmental delays is target of new California law (EdSource) Opinion: Equip schools, students with mental health first aid (Mercury News)

Calendar of School Events

If you plan on attending any of the events below, please let us know so that we can arrange to capture your visits through photos, etc. We value your commitment and support for our schools and students!

Date Event

Wednesday, October 9, 8:30 - 9:15 a.m.

Alisal Elementary Walk and Roll to School Event

Wednesday, October 9, 8:35-9:20 a.m.

Lydiksen Elementary Walk and Roll to School Event

Wednesday, October 9, 7 - 8 p.m.

Pleasanton Middle Watch DOG Pizza Night

Thursday, October 10 Amador Valley Counseling - College Application Workshop Night

Thursday, October 10, 3 - 4 p.m.

Fairlands Elementary Costume Dance Party

Thursday, October 10, 7 - 9 p.m.

Harvest Park Middle Fall Band Concert

Friday, October 11 Alisal Elementary Fun Run

Friday, October 11 Vintage Hills Elementary Family Movie Night

Tuesday, October 15 Amador Valley Fall Band Concert

Wednesday, October 16 Donlon Elementary Fun Run

Friday, October 18 Hearst Elementary Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 18 Mohr Elementary Tech Trek

Friday, October 18, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Hart Middle PTSA Ice Cream Social

Monday, October 21, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Fairlands Elementary Reflections Art Gallery

Wednesday, October 23, 8:30 - 9:15 a.m.

Hearst Elementary Walk and Roll to School Event

Wednesday, October 23, 9:20 - 3 p.m.

Harvest Park Middle Pumpkin Patch w/ HP Preschool, Alisal and Walnut Grove Elementary Students

Wednesday, October 23 Lydiksen Elementary Monster Mash Dash/Fun Run

Wednesday, October 23, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Pleasanton Middle Fall Band Concert

Friday, October 25 Alisal Elementary Fall Carnival

Friday, October 25, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Valley View Elementary Hootenanny

Friday, October 25, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Vintage Hills Elementary Fall Family Carnival

Thursday, October 31, 8:30 - 9 a.m.

Fairlands Elementary Halloween Parade

Thursday, October 31 Hearst Elementary Halloween Parade

Thursday, October 31, 8:15-9:15 a.m.

Valley View Elementary Halloween Parade

Tuesday, November 5, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Pleasanton Middle Kids Against Hunger Event

Wednesday, November 6, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Pleasanton Middle ‘Tweens, Teens & Screens’ Teen Esteem Parent Workshop

November 8-9 Amador Valley Fall Play Production

Wednesday, November 20, 6 - 7 p.m.

Hart Middle Screenagers Movie Screening

Concluding Comments

We will hold a Facilities Workshop as part of our regular board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2019, as a part of our regularly scheduled Board meeting. During the workshop, we will share updates regarding Measure I1 projects and exciting upcoming facilities improvements that will benefit PUSD students.

Hart Middle Pam Boni Swing Dance Competition Once again our Hart Middle School community hosted an incredible finale to the Pam Boni Swing Dance Competition. The planning and hard work by students, families and staff was highlighted by the packed multipurpose room and students that danced with incredible skill throughout the event. A huge congratulations to all of our student competitors and top three teams:

● 1st Place: Hannah Villar and Nolan Chavez ● 2nd Place: Breanna Huff and Matthew Tahir ● 3rd Place: Anisha Madiraju and Aditya Gundimeda

A special thank you to the Hart and Boni families for attending this event to support our students - this is a testament to the commitment and support of our community to the educational experience of our students. View a few photos from the event below.

Please enjoy more highlights from the event in this photo album. Sincerely,

David Haglund Superintendent of Schools