Amgen Bike Tour
For information on the Amgen Bike Tour and a map showing the path that they will be taking, please click HERE.
Leadership Class Welcomes Special Guest Speakers
The Leadership class is happy to announce that is will host several important guest speakers within the coming weeks. All of them have experience in leadership roles and have a tremendous wealth of information to share with students. We are excited to welcome all of these wonderful individuals who have offered their time to speak with our students. We are also very grateful to Mr. Daniel Abrams for coordinating the attendance of all of the guest speakers.
Campo di Bocce
2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
The first student attendance day for the 2012-13 school year will be Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Middle and high school orientations will be the week before. The entire school year calendar will be posted on the website soon.
Livermore Stage 3 Finish Amgen Tour of California
Arts Projects at the Spring Art Show
The Commission for the Arts invites all aspiring and professional artists to participate in the Livermore Stage 3 Finish Amgen Tour of California Arts Projects, which will be featured at this weekend’s Livermore Art Association Spring Art Show. As previously announced, the projects include the Street Pole Art Banner Project, Bike Race Photo Contest, and Art on Wheels Program.
Street Pole Art Banner Project- Several artists have already signed up to paint street pole banners to promote the Amgen Tour of California in Livermore. One side of each banner will carry the official Amgen Tour of California design, while the other side will have painted artwork by participating artists or local groups. The pole banners will be displayed in the Downtown Livermore area from April 23-May 20, 2012. After their display, the banners will be auctioned off and the proceeds will be used to cover the City’s costs. All Livermore artists are encouraged to participate and showcase their artwork during this exciting event. There are only fourteen banners which will be distributed to those that have pre-registered during the Spring Art Show. The finished artwork would have to be submitted by April 16, 2012.
Bike Race Photo Contest- The Bike Race Photo Contest encourages all photographers, both professional and amateur, to be out on race day and take photographs of this momentous occasion. After the race, all those registered for the contest will submit their prized photos in the hopes of winning their selected category! There are two separate divisions – Adults and Youth. The Youth Division has no cost to participate in this program. For those in the Adult Division, the registration fee is $25/person and entry fee is $10/photo submission. The registration deadline is May 9, 2012.
Art on Wheels Project- The Art on Wheels Project is open to all artists. Artists are invited to decorate bicycle wheels donated by the Livermore Cyclery and The First Street Wine Company. The decorated bicycle wheels will then be displayed at several participating businesses in the Downtown and auctioned off during the race day festivities. Part of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to Relay for Life-
Livermore. All those interested in decorating a wheel or businesses in the downtown interested in hosting a wheel can now register for this project.
Registrations to these arts projects are being taken at the Livermore Art Association Spring Art Show on March 31 & April 1 at The Barn. Registrations are also accepted at City Hall. For more information or to register, please contact Theresa De La Vega at (925) 960-4049 or tbdelavega@ci.livermore.ca.us.
Science Odyssey
We are excited to announce 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place and honorable mention winners in the District Science Fair.
1st Miriam Brown, 2nd Hannah Dolan,3rd Alyson Friers, Sheylynne Holsen, Alejandra Quezada, Madison Hood, Megan Johnston, Jasmine Jaing, Kate Sire, Marissa Franks, Angelina Burkett, Honorable Mention: Yvonna Lopez-Gomez, Maya Brunell, Magali Sandoval, Lupita Nieblas, Jennifer Castro, and Whitney Montgomery.
Celebrating Reading at East Avenue
The end of the current trimester marks our second “celebration of reading achievement” at East Avenue. Teachers at each grade level have developed selection criteria in combination with individual reading goals developed by their students. Top readers, readers who have shown the most improvement and winners in individual categories (i.e.” most number of words read”) will all receive prize packets this week containing a variety of parent-elicited “goodies”. Additionally, all top readers will participate in a special lunch with their teachers.
Our thanks to our staff for their continued support of our reading program, and to our parent volunteers who elicited the gift donations. Over three hundred individual awards have been handed out this trimester, and we anticipate equally high numbers in our last trimester. We are proud of our outstanding readers---Go Dolphins!
Japan Visit
Students from Yotsukaido Visit East Avenue
East Avenue was fortunate enough to welcome twelve visiting Japanese students on March 19 and March 20. These middle school students from Yotsukaido, a suburb of Tokyo, were hosted by our own EAMS students as part of a reciprocal visit between their city and Livermore. The students “shadowed” our students during the school day, participated in classroom work and special projects, and experienced “a day in the life” of an East Avenue dolphin. They even had homework…the design of a quilt square based on in-class literary response of Ms. Lesandro. Their squares were incorporated into a wall-hanging (sho9wn above). The whirlwind six-day visit included special events, tours of bay area attractions, and lots of time visiting with their host families and sharing an “American experience”. Host students were: Emma Baier, Claudia Bui, Brittany Conley, Olivia Jackson, Mackensie Miller, Jeff Seidl, Abby Paterson, and Isabella Widmann. At a breakfast in their honor, students were joined by their adult chaperones in meeting and mingling with our Superintendent, Kelly Bowers, Director of Curriculum, Melinda Hall, Board Member, Anne White and our beloved (and energetic!) dolphin mascot. The students left with gift bags of dolphin souvenirs, EAMS sweatshirts and many happy memories! A special thanks to the parents who helped make the quilting experience memorable—Patty Conley, Patti Miller, and Janet Seidl.
"Romeo and Harriet" the musical
Thank you to the Livermore Police Dept. and Staff!!!!!
Diversity Week
PEDROZZI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE
The Pedrozzi Scholarship Foundation has opened their online application for graduates of accredited Livermore schools and will be awarding thousands of dollars this year for continuing education to four year college, community college, graduate schools, technical and vocational schools. Click HERE for information and to apply.
FIREFIGHTER CAREER EXPO APRIL 21
All interested middle and high school female students are invited to attend a Firefighter Expo on Saturday April 21 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at 526 Commerce Way in Livermore. Click HERE for more information.
Livermore Community Day At The Oakland A's - April 22, 2012
Join the Livermore community in support of LVJUSD athletic programs at the Oakland A's vs. Cleveland Indians game on Sunday April 22nd. Family Packages, Field Level Seats, Tailgate BBQ, Parking, T-shirts and more. Info & Order Form.
Save The Date! LVEF Reach For The Stars 2012
COMING APRIL 15
Livermore Valley Education Foundation presents "A Showcase of the Arts for the Arts" on April 15th 2:00 PM at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. The show features performances by LVJUSD students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
More info
Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair
The Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (ACSEF) will be held March 20-22, 2012 at Chabot College. Middle and high school students from public, private and parochial schools within Alameda County are eligible to participate. For more information, rules, and registration forms click HERE.
Box Tops for Education
Help our school one Box Tops coupon at a time
Box Tops for education helps to nourish young lives by enhancing every child’s learning environment. Box Tops for Education has helped America’s schools earn over $400 million since 1996.
You can help East Avenue Middle School by clipping Box Tops coupons from hundreds of participating products.
We will be collecting Box Tops throughout the school year. Students can turn box tops in to their core classes. So, help our school by submitting your Box Tops so that we can earn money to buy things such as books for our library. Thank you very much for your continued support.
Starting January 5th Help East Avenue
Shop For School Days' Promoted By Downtown Merchants
A large group of downtown retailers have teamed up with the Parent Club Information Council (PCIC) to hold all-day shopping days on the FIRST and THIRD THURSDAYS of each month (excluding Nov. & Dec.) with 10% of the proceeds going to the school of your choice. Be sure to mention EAMS when shopping!! For more information, please click here.
East Avenue Recycles
With the cooperation of our district and Livermore Waste Management, East Avenue is participating in a new recycling program. Students in all East Avenue science classes have been made aware of the reasons and benefits of recycling, as well as the three new categories used in the labeling of school cafeteria waste containers. Students took a “mini-quiz” on “recycling facts” just prior to our Thanksgiving break. We will begin the program the week of November 28, 2011. It is interesting to note that over a nine month period, an average site will reduce the amount of trash that goes into the landfill by as much as 14 tons! In addition, approximately 20 tons of food scrap materials will be converted to garden-ready compost. Clearly, this program will have a positive impact on the environment and teach our students the value of being “earth-friendly”.
Intervention Classes
This week marks the beginning of after school academic support at East Avenue. Students have been assigned to participate in these sessions based on teacher recommendation and an evaluation of their academic progress. Students in grades six through eight have already begun the first round of intervention. These forty-minute tutorial sessions are held outside of our instructional day, and are staffed by teachers who have volunteered their time to work with students in small groups.
Reading Program At East
This year, through the financial support of the East Avenue Booster Organization, the Accelerated Reading Program Online is available to all of our students—grades six through eight. Teachers at each grade level have determined how to best utilize the program to meet student needs. Prior to online access, students had somewhat limited access to books at their individual reading levels. Now students have a wide variety of reading choices. Although reading is its own reward, we know that students are motivated by both recognition and tangible incentives.
Through the hard work of parents and generous donations from the community, students will continue to receive prize packets and participate in celebratory events (i.e. lunch with their teachers). Criteria for individual rewards varies by grade level; however, “Top Reader” criteria is uniform school-wide. Of course, the ultimate reward is encouragement and accolades from their teachers, and you, their parents! As always, READ, READ, READ over the break!
On-Line Math Help
Do you need help in math? On-line video help is now available at the Hotmath.com website. Click on the Math Resources Quick Link or click HERE for more information. A big thank you to Mrs. Schlichter, a former Mendenhall teacher, and the district office for making these resources available to our students. You can also use khanacademy.org or click HERE .
HELP FUEL YOUR SCHOOL THIS FALL
This fall, Chevron's Fuel Your School promotion will support education in Alameda county public schools by helping educators receive funding for eligible projects through www.DonorsChoose.org. Our schools have received thousands of dollars in materials from DonorsChoose.org this year. Thank you!
Schoolloop
It is important for both parents and students to register for School Loop. Parents need a parent account, not only to follow their student's progress but also to receive important emails from the school. The directions to register are as follows:
How to Register for School Loop
1.You will need your student’s ID number
2. Go to: www.eams.schoolloop.com
3. Click “Register Now” then click on “Parent Registration” if you are a parent, or “Student Registration” for students.
4. Fill out the brief form and accept the user agreement.
Parents: Once you are registered and have been verified by the school you will have access to your child’s class schedule and information about each class. You may also receive daily email with information about assignments and news for the day.
PLEASE NOTE:
Verification by office staff will take 2-3 working days.
TDAP for incoming 7th graders(current 6th graders)
It is that time of year again when we are requesting proof of the Tdap vaccine for all incoming 7th graders . Please put out a blurb in newsletter/schoolloop online stating:
PARENTS of INCOMING 7th GRADERS for 2012-2013 School Year:
California Assembly Bill 354 requires that all students entering grade 7 next year need to show proof of a pertussis(whooping cough) booster (TDAP shot) before starting the 2012-2013 school year. Please submit documentation to the nurse’s office at school as soon as possible. Students who do not show proof of having had the immunization prior to the first day of school in August 2012 will not be allowed to start school.
If you need assistance finding a medical clinic to obtain the TDAP for your child or want to find out whether you have already provided this information, please contact Carolyn ReggiardoRN, LVJUSD School Nurse, at creggiardo@lvjusd.k12.ca.us or call 925-766-3925.
Sincerely,
Your District Nurses and Health Services Staff
SPORTS PHYSICALS
If you think that your student might play sports in school, don't wait until the last minute. Schedule your student's SPORTS PHYSICAL today!
****If your student will be playing Golf or Track please make sure to have their physical completed and turned into the office by February 29th*****
Another Way to Help East Avenue
We are thrilled to announce a great deal for you and a fabulous new way for you to support EAST AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL.It’s easy and you can do it while shopping for bargains from local merchants!
A quickie synopsis: You sign up online & receive a “Daily Deal of the Day!” from Screaming Daily Deals (it’s FREE to sign up! All you need to do is give your email address and zip code!) Your daily deal gives you the opportunity to receive huge discounts (50 - 90% off) at local restaurants, spas, fitness, family recreation, automotive services, health and beauty. You have 24 hrs. to “buy” the daily deal (good for ~ 60 - 120 days). Once you sign up- you are eligible for the Boomers Drawing that will be held on 3/15 (see below for details)
If you have a business and wish to participate, please contact Corey Bauer at 925-784-8764 or at corey@screamindailydeals.comto learn how.
It’s Easy to Sign up -- and it’s Free!
- Sign up today at www.screamindailydeals.com/mpc
- Select the join tab
- Be sure to “chose your area” > Scroll down and select Tri-Valley/East Bay
- Follow the sign up steps > Make sure you pick a non profit organization to support:
- Type in > EAST AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Check your email for the sign up confirmation > check your “junk” email folder just in case the confirmation email goes there.
- Each morning before 7:00 am you will get a “Daily Deal Alert”.
- You can the buy the deal or pass, but you only have 24 hours to decide.
- There will be a new deal each day!
- If you buy the deal, the coupon voucher is typically good for 60-120 days.
Every purchase you make will return 10% of the ScreaminDailyDeal proceeds back to EAST AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL. Sign up today to be part of our special drawing program. One lucky family will be selected from all our families who have registered for Screamin Deals to receive a Family of 4 four hour fun pack at Boomers.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
EAST AVENUE SCHOOL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!
Now, more than ever, East Avenue School needs your support. In these difficult economic times, we are doing everything possible at the site to reduce costs, monitor our use of our resources, and cut our expenses without negatively impacting our programs and our students. As always, Academic Excellence and a positive climate for your children are our main focus and concern.
The following items are examples of creative ways to actively support our site and our student. Please take a moment to consider contributing by doing one or more of the following:
ONGOING............
- WRITE A CHECK
- PLAY BINGO
- EAT AT BEEB'S
- SIGN UP FOR SAFEWAY E-SCRIP
- BUY A $5.OO ECO-BAG
What's new from the District Office
NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK IS MAY 6 - 12
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson urged all Californians to say 'thank you' to California's teachers who do "the most important job there is." Click HERE to see the Top 10 List of Ways to Appreciate Teachers.
2012 - 2013 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
At the April 24th Board Meeting the 2012-2013 School Year Calendar was approved. All elementary schools will now follow one calendar.
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ON MAY 8, 2012
The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 8th. Closed Session start time is 6:00 PM and Open Session will begin at 7:00 PM. Click HERE to view the published agenda.
DOWNTOWN LIVERMORE SHOP FOR YOUR SCHOOL
On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, except November and December, shop at any of the 18 participating downtown stores and the shop will donate 10% of the purchase back to the school of your choice. More Info.
63rd ANNUAL OLYMPIAN SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS
The Livermore-Granada Boosters have been celebrating the accomplishments of scholar-athletes in Livermore since 1949. For information about their annual awards banquet on May 21tst go to http://www.livermoregranadaboosters.org/
2012 - 2013 School Year Calendar
EAST AVE STUDENTS REWARDED
Camp di Bocce recently rewarded a group of East Avenue students who demonstrate good citizenship and academic achievement with a evening of pizza and bocce playing. Read the Press Release
SCIENCE ODYSSEY AND COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR RESULTS
Last month nearly 500 LVJUSD students in K - 12th grade participated in the Annual Science Odyssey Exposition and Competition which prepared middle and high school students for the Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair. Read more
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27TH ANNUAL ACADEMIC OLYMPICS
Junction Avenue K-8 School held it's 27th Annual Academic Olympics for 6th, 7th & 8th grade students. Teams competed in math, science and social studies, while individuals competed in oral interpretation, writing and public speaking. Congratualtions to the winners. Read the Press Release
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SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ON APRIL 17, 2012
The Board of Education will hold a Special Board Meeting on April 17, 2012. Open Session start time is 6:00 PM. Click HERE to view the published agenda.
TEACHERS ACCEPTED TO CURRICULUM INSTITUTE
Six high school educators have been selected to attend the University of California Curriculum Integration Institute for four days of collaboration and training in the development of integrated college level curricula for statewide implementation. Read more ...
HEALTHIER US SCHOOL CHALLENGE AWARD TO MARYLIN
On March 28th Marylin Avenue School received the HealthierUS School Challenge Silver Award from State Superintendent Tom Torlakson and representatives of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service for creating a healthier school environment by promoting nutrition and physical activity. Congratulations!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ARROYO SECO & ALTAMONT CREEK
State Superintendent Tom Torlakson has confirmed that Altamont Creek and Arroyo Seco Elementary Schools have been awarded the prestigious honor of being named 2012 California Distinguished Schools!
STUDENTS FROM JAPAN VISIT EAST AVENUE
East Avenue Middle School welcomed 12 visiting students from Yotsukaido, Japan this week. These middle school students were part of a reciprocal visit between their city, which is a suburb of Tokyo, and Livermore. Read the Press Release
DEL VALLE PHOENIX HIGH SCHOOL BLOOD DRIVE
The Student Leadership class at Del Valle Phoenix recently coordinated with the Red Cross to sponsor a Blood Drive which brought in 33 units which can save 99 lives. Read more...
LORRIE SULLENBERGER VISITS RANCHO LAS POSITAS SCHOOL
Lorrie Sullenberger, an Ambassador for the Governor's Council on Fitness, was delighted to revisit Rancho on March 2nd. Mrs. Sullenberger says Rancho not only teaches the importance of life-long learning but also the values of collaboration, partnership and character. Read the Press Release
BAY AREA EVENT "OVERDOSED AMERICA" - MARCH 26
Join experts from all over to learn about Prescription Drug Abuse, the fastest growing substance abuse problem in America. This event has been organized by some of our students as part of the Livermore Area Youth Commission. Event Information
VINEYARD HIGH SCHOOL EARNS WASC ACCREDITATION
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) recently awarded a full six year term of accreditation to Vineyard Alternative High School. A six year term is the highest awarded to a school and was given after careful study of the school.
INTEREST FREE EDUCATION LOANS FOR LIVERMORE
The Student Education Loan Fund is a 49 year old Livermore volunteer organization that makes interest free loans of up to $2500 per year to Livermore high school graduates and residents for their continuing education. More information
CAREERS EXPLORED BY LIVERMORE STUDENTS
Superintendent Kelly Bowers joined over 300 local girls in grades 6 - 9 at the Tri-Valley Expanding Your Horizons conference to increase the interest of young women in math and science related careers. Read more...
32ND ANNUAL PTA ADVOCACY DAY - MARCH 23
Learn about the challenges facing education from experts on the California budget at the state and local level on Friday March 23rd from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM. To learn more and for online registration click HERE.
KELLY BOWERS AWARDED SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR
LVJUSD Superintendent of Schools, Kelly Bowers has been namedSuperintendent of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 6. Congratulations! Read the Press Release
JUNCTION K-8 OFFERING DUAL IMMERSION PROGRAM
Junction K-8 School is offering Parent Information Open House Nights February 9th and 27th along with Classroom Tours on February 10th and 28th for families wanting to learn more about this unique learning experience. Find out more
LINDA STEVENS AWARDED TEACHER OF THE YEAR
First grade teacher at Rancho Las Positas School, Linda Stevens was honored by the Alameda County Office of Education as 2011 Teacher of the Year. Congratulations! Read more...
VERONICA NAVARRO - ENGLISH LEARNER EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) is honored to be the home of Veronica Navarro, English Learner Educator of the Year for Alameda County. Veronica stands out as a community leader, English and Spanish language instructor, parent advocate and program coordinator. Read the Press Release
SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTS BELIA MARTINEZ AS TRUSTEE
The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees appointed Belia Martinez as Trustee after public interviews of seven highly qualified prospective candidates were held on Saturday, January 21, 2012. Read the Press Release
FROM THE DESK OF YOUR SCHOOL NURSE:
For an updated letter on Pertussis click HERE.
We have been seeing an increase in the number of absences due to illness recently. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends some ways you and your family may keep from getting sick at school and at home:
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder; not into your hands.
Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol to clean hands.
Stay home if you or your child is sick for at least 24 hours after there is no longer a fever or signs of a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medicine). Stay home for 24 hours after vomiting or diarrhea. Keeping sick students at home means that they keep their viruses to themselves rather than sharing them with others.
Let’s have a happy, healthy Spring!
Carolyn Reggiardo R.N., PHN, School Nurse
