ELMWOOD ELEMENTARY MISSION STATEMENT
The staff at Elmwood Elementary School believes unwaveringly
that all students can achieve high academic standards through
the infusion of the arts. Through the arts we will be able to
see and hear the achievements of all students. Students will
understand how to think deeply and then be able to apply
knowledge in new ways. By infusing the arts into daily academic
instruction, students will achieve real and significant academic
growth. We KNOW that through arts infusion Elmwood
School is educating the creative and intellectual side of the
human personality thus, educating the whole child.
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ELMWOOD THIS WEEK
FEBRUARY 8 - 12, 2010
MONDAY
• Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday
NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY
• 10:00 AM – Franklin High School
Counselor Visitation
• 2:45 PM – Leadership Team Meeting in
the staff lounge
WEDNESDAY
• 5th Grade Professional Devel. Release
Day
• School
Spirit “70”s Day
THURSDAY
• 1:15 PM – Arts Specialists Meeting in
Mr. Semillo’s office
• 2:45 PM – School Site Council Meeting
in the staff lounge
FRIDAY
• 1:30 PM – PTO Dance-A-Thon in the
cafeteria
UPCOMING EVENTS
2/15 – President’s Day Holiday
2/16 – African Drum Assembly for Grades
K-8 and Collaboration Meeting
2/17 – 4th Grade Teacher Release Day
2/18 – Arts Specialists Meeting
2/19 – 7th Grade Ancient Artifacts
Assembly and 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade
Science Assemblies
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All
Staff:
Please remember that we are working very
hard to improve our attendance rate at
Elmwood School. If you have attendance
concerns with students, please notify
Pat Clark as soon as possible so she can
follow up. She will be conducting
regular home visits to encourage
consistent student attendance.
Elmwood School Presents
"What a Wonderful World"
Winter Program
Pictures and Videos
December 17, 2009
On Dec. 17th Elmwood
School presented our Annual Winter
Programs for our parents. Our staff
and students provided a wonderful
program highlighting the Holiday
Season! Many parents commented on
how our students did a fantastic job
in using the “Arts”. The Elmwood
Community is very thankful for the
“Arts” – Dance, Music, Visual Arts,
and Theater for they help to make a
“Wonderful World” at Elmwood School.
>>Pictures
>>Videos
1. Ms. Golder "What
a Wonderful World"
2. Mrs. Lehnertz "A
Holly, Jolly Christmas"
3. Mrs. Schimke & Miss Wiss
"Whacky
March from the Nutcracker"
4. Mrs. Alvarado, Ms. Andaya, Mrs.
Diaz
Mrs. Goodman, Ms. Vallery
"Winter
Holidays of Light"
5. Mrs. Martin & Miss Danielsson
"Mele
Kalikimaka"
6. Ms. Blake "El
Tambor"
7. Mrs. Esau & Mrs. Miller "Santa's
Workshop"
8. Mrs. Feingold, Mrs. Finnigan, Ms.
Valenzuela
"Snowflake Bentley"
Part 1 |
Part 2
9. Mrs. Herrman, Mr. Monroe, Mrs.
Stansbury
"Snowflake,
Wish You a Merry Christmas"
10. Mrs. Arnold & Ms. Serpa "Imagine"
11. Mrs. Chamberlain & Mrs. Dyer
"Twas
the Night Before Christmas"
12. Ms. Gorzeman, Mrs. Murrieta,
Mrs. Rodriguez "Mele
Kalikimaka"
13. Mrs. O'Dneal
"Rudolph,
Jingle Bells, Feliz Navidad"
On Thursday, Dec. 10th, Elmwood
School 7th and 8th Grade Dance
Students presented an outstanding
program for our school. Some of the
highlights were the dances to “Let
It Snow” and “Holiday Magic”. Mrs.
Celisse Johnson, our Dance Teacher,
again did a FANTASTIC job in
preparing our Elmwood Dancers!! It
is so GREAT to see “Arts Infusion”
in action at Elmwood School!!!
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pictures >>
videos
Fellows Lodge Partners with
Elmwood
In
an effort to increase student and
parent involvement at Elmwood
School, our Parent Teacher
Organization is going to host “Movie
Time” for Elmwood students and their
families. The Charity Lodge No. 6,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows is
going to be a major sponsor of the
“Movie Time” events. Mrs. Gwen Addie
of the Odd Fellows Lodge presented
Mr. Semillo and Mrs. Peni Sarafin,
PTO President, with a $400 check to
help with our efforts. Also in
attendance during the presentation
were Harvey Addie, Bob Allen, Rich
Gohlke and Jim Coyle of the Odd
Fellows Lodge. Elmwood School is
very excited to have the Odd Fellows
Lodge as a partner in providing a
well rounded education for our
students!
What Do Illustrators Do?
Students in
3rd Grade read a story titled “What Do Illustrators
Do?” In our reading series, Illustrators are Artists, so Mrs.
Jensen, our VAPA Teacher was invited to Ms. Padilla’s class to
see how an artist works when completing a drawing. First Mrs.
Jensen showed a few samples of her work. She is a great
Artist! Then she did a sketch of Kerry Moua and the students
were very impressed by Mrs. Jensen’s talent!!
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H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic
Elmwood
School recently held an H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic for Elmwood
Students in the school auditorium. Over 200 H1N1 vaccines
were given to our students. Coupled with the 335 seasonal
flu mists that were given in October, our students are well
prepared for the flu season. It was fantastic to see all
the parents come out and take advantage of a great opportunity
to protect their children. We would also like to say Thank
You to the SUSD Health Services Department and our wonderful
School Nurses for providing the clinic. Special Thanks, to
Elmwood’s School Nurse, Robyn Mendoza, for her hard work
and dedication to Elmwood Students!! >>
pictures
OUR
Family
Fun
Students in
3rd Grade read a story titled “What Do Illustrators
Do?” In our reading series, Illustrators are Artists, so Mrs.
Jensen, our VAPA Teacher was invited to Ms. Padilla’s class to
see how an artist works when completing a drawing. First Mrs.
Jensen showed a few samples of her work. She is a great
Artist! Then she did a sketch of Kerry Moua and the students
were very impressed by Mrs. Jensen’s talent!!
Elmwood
School recently held an H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic for Elmwood
Students in the school auditorium. Over 200 H1N1 vaccines
were given to our students. Coupled with the 335 seasonal
flu mists that were given in October, our students are well
prepared for the flu season. It was fantastic to see all
the parents come out and take advantage of a great opportunity
to protect their children. We would also like to say Thank
You to the SUSD Health Services Department and our wonderful
School Nurses for providing the clinic. Special Thanks, to
Elmwood’s School Nurse, Robyn Mendoza, for her hard work
and dedication to Elmwood Students!!