• Back to School, Routines, and Homework Help
  Thursday, October 23rd   6-7:30pm
• Parents Share Ideas - What Works and What Doesn't
  Thursday November 20th    6-7:30pm
• Relaxing Through the Holidays
  Friday December 12th   5:30-8:30pm

This summer reading program for grades 3-4 is designed to enhance your child’s ability and skill in expressing ideas when writing essays, writing about what has been read, book reports, and in the daily school journal.  For more information flyer or visit the web site  www.neverstoplearning.net/star

Here are some good information on getting your children to read.

• The Center for the Book
  The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress was established in 1977 by Public Law 95-129 to use the resources f the Library of Congress to stimulate public interest in books and reading. With public and private sector support, he center carries out its mission through a national network of affiliates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and in cooperation with more than 80 national reading promotion partners such as the Children's Book Council.
• Children’s Choices is cosponsored by the Children’s Book Council. The list includes brief reviews of approximately 100 titles, each of which has been recommended by children themselves.
• Teachers’ Choices identifies approximately 30 books rated by teams of teachers, librarians, and reading specialists as outstanding for curriculum use.
• Young Adults’ Choices provides descriptions of approximately 30 books selected by teenage reviewers.

Standards describe what a student should know and be able to do at each grade level in all subjects, and this new report card is designed to give parents more and better information about how their children are progressing.

On the report card, parents will learn whether or not their child is proficient—meaning that the child has met grade-level standards, basic—meaning that the child is approaching the standards, below basic—meaning that the child has not met the standards, or advanced—meaning that the child has exceeded the standards. The report card will also provide information on student work habits.

More Information 

San Diego City Schools adheres to the Academic Content Standards established by the California Department of Education (CDE). The district page is located at  studata.sandi.net/saa/standards/. The content standards adopted by the California State Board of Education are located at www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/ 

English Language Development Standards

• District
• K-2
• 3-5
• State
• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th
• 5th

The SDUSD Science Dept. has scheduled parent meetings at 6 diferent locations to discuss the new elementary science curriculum that will be implemented this fall. Refreshments, child care, and translators will be available. The meeting that is closest to Mason will be held at Hage Elementary (9750 Galvin Ave San Diego, CA 92126) on Wednesday 4 June from 6:00-7:00 pm. Check the flyer for more details.  Please contact Paula Ross (619.725.7316) if more information is needed about the meetings.

The meeting flyer

• English
• Spanish
• Somali
• Vietnamese
• Teacher
  

The San Diego Public Library/San Diego Unified Schools presents: Live Homework Help
at www.sandiegolibrary.org

Free Online Tutoring! Sun.- Sat. from 1:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
Connect One-to-One with Real Tutors
Grades 4 - 12 & College Introduction
Academic Areas: Math, Science, English, Social Studies

La Biblioteca Pública de San Diego Presenta:
Ayuda de Tutores en Línea con Tareas
En: Matemáticas y Ciencias en Español
De: Domingo a Jueves de 1:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.- en Español
Grados 4 al 12 e Introducción Universitaria
Estudios Sociales e Inglés disponible sólo en Inglés

Atención:atemáticas, Ciencias, Inglés, y Estudios Sociales en Inglés
Diario: de Domingo a Sabado de la 1:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
Visite: www.sandiegolibrary.org

• English
• Spanish
• Teachers  

The Colorin Colorado web site www.colorincolorado.org/ has lots of articles, resources, and ideas to support English Language Learners. Below is a sample of what is available

• Pre School
• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
  

• Pre School
• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade

• Vietnamese
• Tagalog
  

1. Ask your child if there is anything that he would like you to discuss with the teacher.
2. Jot down everything that you want to talk about at the conference.
3. Arrive promptly or a few minutes early.
4. Begin with positive comments about the teacher or classroom.
5. Avoid lengthy discussions of topics that are not related to the purpose of the conference.
6. Be open-minded to suggestions from the teacher.
7. Keep your emotions under control.
8. Take notes about what has been discussed to share with your child.
9. Express appreciation for the conference.
10. Do not stay beyond your allotted time.

• The National PTA www.pta.org/parent_resources.html
• We Can! (www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/) or "Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition" is a national program designed for families and communities to help children maintain a healthy weight

A Message About Bullying from The Parent Institute

Bullying is a common experience for too many students. The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry reports that "as many as half of all children are bullied at some time during their school years, and at least 10% are bullied on a regular basis, and the effects of bullying can last well into adulthood 

The School Liaison program offers the tools to enhance learning and support military children as they successfully navigate the many transitions unique to a military lifestyle.

They have resources and events for Military families. For more information check their web site  www.miramar.usmc.mil/slo/liaison.htm or call them at (858) 577-6633.

Brownie Troop 8215 has made it their goal to help Soldier’s Angels & NEED YOUR HELP!!

Have you always wanted to help the troops in some way but don’t know how?  

Soldier’s Angels goal this year is to collect 180,000 granola/protein bars by October 24th and together with our troop you can help create the “Wrapped in Holiday Spirit Care Package” designed to tell America’s service men and women “WE BELIEVE IN YOU”.

If you would like to help, we are collecting granola or protein bars (hard type, not the soft breakable ones). We are also collecting signed Holiday Cards from home.Last day of collection will be October 24th.  If you have any further questions please call Jasmine Cone @ 619-251-5090 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Let’s work together as a community to let the Soldiers know that we care.To learn more about Soldiers’ Angels visit: www.soldiersangels.org or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

(The core of the “Wrapped in Holiday Spirit Care Package” is a handmade blanket of Belief and also includes, socks, Angel travel mug, hot cocoa, gum, tootsie rolls, a health food bar and a handwritten card with warm Holiday wishes. The goal is to deliver the care packages into the hands of 180,000 deployed service members.)

There will be a box for the donations in the front office

Studies show that healthy eating and daily physical activity have a profound impact on the body and mind by improving the ability to learn and comprehend, boosting energy, improving school attendance and changing attitudes, behavior and more. Harvest of the Month provides materials and resources to support healthy food choices through increased access and consumption of fruits and vegetables as well as encourage daily physical activity. More information is available at the Harvest of the Month web site

November is PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month!

The PTA has put together the PTA Healthy Lifestyles: A Parent's Guide (340k PDF), which contains up-to-date, reliable information on nutrition, physical activity, and more. The Food Pyramid for kids (807k PDF) is also available.

Calling All Families That Wanna Have Fun!!

Thanks again to all kids, moms & dads, and Kathy Keehans' Volunteer Crew ~ Marty Shapiro, David Kievit, Jim Baross, and special guest instructor Preston Pyree, the League of American Bicyclists National Education Program Coordinator for making our Bike Safety Class so successful.  As a result, Mason Parents have formed a Bike Club to do some family riding with their kids!  Youjust show up at Lake Miramar by the Rec Center Restrooms on Thursdays at 4pm. As we grow, we may include other days and times for even more fun. Don't forget your helmets. See ya there. can get in on it, too. How? No memberships or anything to join,