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8/29: This week at Proctor

Weekly Updates

Dates, Enrichment Programs, Misc Announcements

Upcoming Programs:

Dates:

8/30 – SRTA School Board Candidates Forum. Tuesday, August 30th 5:30pm – 8pm @ Piner Highschool Performing Arts Center. Click here for more details

8/31 & 9/1 – Disfruta after school Spanish classes begin on Wednesday, August 31st and Thursday, September 1st depending on grade level. Click here for more info.

9/1 – Coffee with the Principal on Thursday, September 1st at 8:30am in the library

9/5 – Labor Day Holiday/No School on Monday, September 5th

9/6 – Amazing Athletes after school enrichment program starts on Tuesday 9/6.  For more information and to register, click here: use this web addresshttp://amazingathletes.com/sonomanapa

9/8 – Back to School Night – Thursday, September 8th from 6pm – 8pm. Minimum day schedule, 11:35am dismissal!

9/15 – School Picture Day on Thursday, September 15th

9/15 – Welcoming all parents, old and new, to the first PTA meeting of the year!  This is a great way to meet parents and teachers, and get involved with the whole school community.   The September meeting will present the upcoming budget, highlight the new and improved PTA programs such as the Science Guy and the Art Docent program, as well as give you updates from the teachers and our principal Mrs Olmsted.  The meeting starts at 7pm onThursday, September 15th at the Proctor Terrace Library and will be kept to 1 hour.  Join us and help make a difference for all our kids.

9/19 – Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run Fall 2016 – Program Starts the week of September 19th! See below for more details.

9/22 – ELAC (English Language Learner parent meeting) is Thursday, September 22nd at 8:15am in the Library

9/29 – School Site Council is the Thursday, September 29th at 2:45pm in the Library.

The school Site Council meets 4 to 6 times a school year. It is similar to a School Board meeting. The agenda is posted on the bulletin board by the office and has to be posted 72 hours in advance. There is an opportunity for public comment at the beginning of the meeting and the public is always welcome. We will be reviewing the proposed budget for our school site plan and Ms. Olmsted will be asking for committee approval. It is a living document throughout next school year and changes may be made with approval of the committee.

This is another great place to learn about supplemental money, how we spend it and to hear what teachers who are on site council have to say. Also, another great place to offer feedback as a parent.

9/30 – Annual Walkathon. Our Walkathon is scheduled for Friday, September 30th, and the committee is now forming. Your PTA Board is serving as committee chair for this important event. Being an Olympic year, we have decided on a sports theme, and we have lots of good ideas to start with for prizes, fundraising efforts and organized execution. But we need your help! If you’d like to be part of our committee, please email me atpresident@proctorterracepta.org
Let’s kick off a great new year!

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8/22: This week at Proctor

Weekly Updates

8/31 & 9/1 – Disfruta after school Spanish classes begin on Wednesday, August 31st and Thursday, September 1st depending on grade level. Click here for more info.

9/1 – Coffee with the Principal on Thursday, September 1st at 8:30am in the library

9/5 – Labor Day Holiday/No School on Monday, September 5th

9/8 – Back to School Night – Thursday, September 8th from 6pm – 8pm. Minimum day schedule, 11:35am dismissal!

9/15 – School Picture Day on Thursday, September 15th

9/15 – Welcoming all parents, old and new, to the first PTA meeting of the year!  This is a great way to meet parents and teachers, and get involved with the whole school community.   The September meeting will present the upcoming budget, highlight the new and improved PTA programs such as the Science Guy and the Art Docent program, as well as give you updates from the teachers and our principal Mrs Olmsted.  The meeting starts at 7pm onThursday, September 15th at the Proctor Terrace Library and will be kept to 1 hour.  Join us and help make a difference for all our kids.

9/19 – Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run Fall 2016 – Program Starts the week of September 19th!  Specific practice days and times will be announced the week of August 22nd.

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a fun after-school program for 3rd to 5th grade girls that meets twice per week.  Using the power of running and being active, girls learn important life skills such as teamwork, leadership, goal-setting, conflict resolution, and healthy decision making.  At the end of the program, all girls participate in a non-competitive 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk event as a final personal challenge for the season (taking place December 3rd).  Crossing the finish line produces a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction in everyone.

9/22 – ELAC (English Language Learner parent meeting) is Thursday, September 22nd at 8:15am in the Library

9/29 – School Site Council is the Thursday, September 29th at 2:45pm in the Library

9/30 – Annual Walkathon. More details about the walkathon soon!

The 2016/2017 school year is almost here!

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Hello to our new and returning families!

Welcome! We’re excited to see you for the 2016-2017 school year. Here’s a quick rundown of upcoming back to school dates:

  • 8/15 – Class lists will be posted August 15th at 4pm and there will be a welcome back picnic from 4pm – 7pm sponsored by the Proctor PTA. Enjoy our food or bring your own
  • 8/16 – There is a kinder visit on August 16th from 1pm – 2pm. Kinder Visit – Please bring your child to see their Kinder Academy or Kindergarten classroom, meet their teacher and answer any questions you may have regarding our Kindergarten program.
  • 8/17 – The first day of school is August 17th. School begins at 8:05 am for 1-6 grades and Kinder/TK starts at 8:10 am. This will be an early dismissal day: 1:25 for Kinder/TK and 1:30 for grades 1-6. 
  • 8/19 – Coffee Meet and Greet for TK/Kinder Parents. If you are a parent of a TK or Kinder student please join us for a cup of coffee in the Multi-Purpose Room at 8:15am on August 19th.  This is a great way to meet other parents who have new students at Proctor. You can ask questions, introduce yourself and/or just stop by for a hot cup of joe.  We look forward to seeing you there.

 

 

Have you picked up your school supplies yet?

Please scroll down to see a supply list for each grade. Instead of running all over town, click the Amazon link for your grade to see a prepopulated purchase list.

If you buy your supplies via the Amazon link Proctor will also get a percentage of the purchase via our affiliate program AND we’re entered into a contest to win $4,000

Thanks!

There are supplies and materials that are needed for our class which are difficult to fund with the limited supply budget of the school. We are reaching out to our families and asking for any supply donations that can be made. The following is a list of some of the supplies we will need for each student. Assisting with providing these supplies for your child is greatly appreciated.

SDC:

Click here to view and purchase the SDC supplies on Amazon

Transitional Kindergarten:

No Supplies necessary

Kindergarten:

Click here to view and purchase Kindergarten supplies on Amazon
Dixon black Tri-conderoga Tri Write pencils (4) (available at staples)(This is a larger size triangular pencil)
Large Crayola crayons 2 boxes 8 count #949651 (not jumbo)
Crayola crayons regular size 1 box 8 count
Crayola crayons 1 box regular size 16/24 count (16 preferred)
UHU glue sticks .74 oz. size #910281 (6)
Ear buds or small earphones for your child’s use in class
Click here to view and purchase Kindergarten supplies on Amazon

First Grade:

Click here to view and purchase first grade supplies on Amazon
Crayons (24-count)
Colored pencils (1 box)
Markers (8-count, washable)
Glue sticks (4)
Fiskar scissors (child size)
Expo black, thin pens (3)
Ticonderoga Laddies pencils (12)
(Primary pencils, available only online at Office Depot at: http://goo.gl/nYLzpV)
Tool box container (Staples brand, @ 5” x 13” OR Sterile brand, @ 11 ½ x 7 5/8)
Ear buds Or ear phones for your child to use at school
Pink Pearl erasers (2)
Click here to view and purchase first grade supplies on Amazon

Second and Third Grade:

Click here to view and purchase second & third grade supplies on Amazon
Ear buds (head phones) in a bag and labeled with name on them
Large Sturdy Pencil Pouch with 3 hole punch in it. (about 10×7)
Thin black felt marker (not a ball point) (2)
Pink Pearl erasers (3)
Fiskar Scissors (Child Size)
Crayons 24 count box (1)
Box of colored pencils 16 count (1)
Large UHU glue sticks (3)
EXPO dry erase markers (thicker sizes) (2)
Tri-write laddie pencils
Black Sharpie (2)
Red ball point pen (2)
1 bottle of white glue
High-liters (2)
Kleenex
Chlorox Wipes
Click here to view and purchase second & third grade supplies on Amazon

Fourth Grade:

Click here to view and purchase fourth grade supplies on Amazon
Binder (1 inch-1.5 inch)
earbuds (1 set)
Binder paper, college-ruled (2 reams)
Florescent yellow highlighter (1)
Black or blue ball-point pens
Red ball-point pens
Fine point, black felt tip pen (2)
Box colored pencils (1)
#2 pencils (mechanical pencils are ok)
Erasers (pencil toppers and block)
Pencil sharpener (w/shavings catcher)
Glue sticks (4)
Ruler 12” (must have metric and standard measures) (1)
Scissors (1 pair)
Spiral ruled notebooks, College Rule 100 pgs, single subject (2)
Composition book (1)
Pencil box or bag (1)
Premier student agenda – Proctor Terrace Edition
Click here to view and purchase fourth grade supplies on Amazon

Fifth Grade:

Click here to view and purchase fifth grade supplies on Amazon
Binder (2 inch – 2.5 inch)
earbuds (1 set)
Index tabbed binder divider pages (6-8)
Binder paper, college-ruled (2 reams)
Florescent yellow highlighter (1)
Black or blue ball-point pens
Red ball-point pens
Fine point, black felt tip pen (2)
Box colored pencils (1)
#2 pencils (mechanical pencils are ok)
Erasers (pencil toppers and block)
Pencil sharpener (w/shavings catcher)
Glue sticks (2)
Ruler 12” (must have metric and standard measures) (1)
Scissors (1 pair)
Spiral ruled notebooks, College Rule 100 pgs, single subject (2)
Composition book (1)
Pencil box or bag (1)
Basic calculator
Premier student agenda – Proctor Terrace Edition
Click here to view and purchase fifth grade supplies on Amazon

Sixth Grade:

Click here to view and purchase sixth grade supplies on Amazon
Binder (2 inch – 2.5 inch)
Binder (1/2 inch)
Ead buds (1 set)
Index tabbed binder divider pages (6-8)
Binder paper (2 reams)
Florescent yellow highlighter (1)
Black or blue ball-point pens
Red ball-point pens
Fine point, black felt tip pen (2)
Box colored pencils (1)
#2 pencils (mechanical pencils are ok)
Erasers
Pencil sharpener (w/shavings catcher)
Glue sticks (2)
Ruler 12” (must have metric and standard measures) (1)
Scissors (1 pair)
Spiral ruled notebooks, College Rule 100 pgs, single subject (2)
Composition book (1)
Pencil box or bag (1)
Basic calculator
Premier student agenda – Proctor Terrace Edition
Click here to view and purchase sixth grade supplies on Amazon

Your help in donating the above listed supplies for one or more students will be very helpful. No student will be denied participation in classroom activities due to lack of funds for donated items.

 

Proctor Calendar and Communication:

Reminder: you can always find the Proctor calendar at the link below, including links and instructions for adding this calendar to your devices.

http://proctorterracepta.org/calendar

If you’re a new or returning parent, please make sure you sign up for our mailing list here. Please help us out by sharing this info with any new Proctor parents.:

http://eepurl.com/bAJ9dr

We also communicate via our website, and the PTES PTA facebook. Please feel free to forward this information to any friends or family interested in Proctor Terrace Elementary.

Thanks!

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5/27 – Fifth Grade Field Trip:

Fifth grade field trip to Marin headlands on Friday, May 27th.

5/30 – Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL:

No school on Monday, May 30th.

6/2 – Last Day of School – Minimum Day Schedule:

Last day of school on Thursday, June 2nd. Minimum day schedule, pick up at11:35am.

6/2 – Kindergarten Singing Send Off:

Thursday, June 2nd the Kindergartners will be doing a singing send off for the parents at 10:45 with a quick reception to follow.

6/2 – 6th Grade Promotion Celebration Ceremony:

The 6th Grade Promotion Celebration Ceremony is Thursday, June 2nd, at9am in the MPR.

Invitations should have been given out on Friday, May 20th. Each student received two invites.

Snacks and refreshments to follow.

6/21 – PROSPECTIVE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER WORKSHOP

Voters will make many decisions on Election Day in November, including the selection of individuals to fill open seats on school boards throughout the County. The Santa Rosa City Schools will host a Prospective School Board Member Workshop for those interested in serving our schools, students and families.

This workshop will take place at the Santa Rosa City Schools District Office on June 21st, and provide information regarding the importance and duties of these critical positions.

Please see this flyer for more details

6/20 through 7/22 – Summer Art Program:

Make this summer…
A SUMMER OF ART

Taught by Tina Hiatt and her daughter Bailee Hiatt (Proctor Terrace and SRHS ArtQuest Visual Fine Arts alumni).  All sessions will be held in Room 31.

  • Offered to students entering grades 4-5-6
  • Session Time is 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
  • 4 sessions offered at $100 per session.

Session 1: Find Yourself in Art (June 20 -24)

  • Express yourself through self-portraiture.
  • Learn more about you and make new friends!

Session 2: Famous Artists and You (June 27 – July 1)

  • Learn about all the greats! Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Henri Matisse, and more!
  • Try working with new materials.

 Session 3: I Can Make Art With ANYTHING (July 11 – July 15) 

  • Experiment with new textures.
  • Sculpture, paper dolls, felting and more.

Session 4: Bookmaking and Journaling (July 18 – July 22)

  • Make your own books and journals.
  • Express yourself through visual journaling and creative writing.
  • Work with different textures and effects.
  • Create pop-up books, accordion books, and handmade paperback journals!

Please see this flyer for more details

Art Auction:

Did you enjoy the art and music festival during open house? Now you can bring it home with you! Bid on FB on the sixth grade’s Chihuly-inspired masterpiece, coordinated by our beloved art docent, Margaret Batchelor.

This lightweight sculpture is perfect to mount over an LED or fluorescent (low heat) light fixture or to dress up with bee lights (like we have here) and display anywhere in your home.

The faux glass pieces of this sculpture were designed by each sixth grade student on glasses, plates and sheets of plastic, and then melted and compiled to make this unique sculpture. All proceeds will benefit the Art Docent Program at Proctor Terrace. Bidding will end at noon on the last day of school, June 2. Good luck!

(Not on FaceBook?  Don’t worry!  Contact Bess Allen now atbesslake@gmail.com with your mobile number and she’ll get you involved in the bidding by text!)

PTA Summer Committees:

As the school year draws to a close, your 2016-17 PTA Board is excited to start planning another great year! Would you like to join other enthusiastic parents in relaxed get-togethers and be part of planning next year’s programs for Proctor? Now forming, summer committees will meet a few times over the next few months to plan priorities and outline events and activities for next year.

These committees include: Budget, PTA Climate, Building Projects, PTA Structure and Classroom Enrichment. Planning committees are open to all and will be chaired and facilitated by a Board member. Committees for our two fun fall events, Walkathon and Tigerfest are also forming.

If you are interested in being part of any of these exciting summer committees, or would just like more information, contact Bess Allen atpresident@proctorterracepta.org.

Lost and Found:

PLEASE take a moment to stop by the Lost and Found! Items that are left will be donated the week of June 5 to a local charity.

Maker Camp:

There will be a Maker Camp for 4th grade students moving into 5th grade, and current 5th and 6th grade students at Comstock Middle School, June 14th – July 8th , Tues – Fri/8:00- 1:30. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Registration forms will be in the office.

Year Books 2015-2016:

We’re approaching the end of the year, and what a year it’s been! So many memories have been had by all, and what better way to remember them than a yearbook?

Your Proctor Terrace PTA wants to ensure that every student received a yearbook, regardless of financial ability, so yearbooks will be ordered for every student at the school. While payment for these yearbooks is not required, donations to help offset the cost are welcome.

If you’re interested in donating, we have a suggested donation of $15 per student (but any amount helps). If making a donation, please attach your donation to this flyer and return to the office. Thank you for helping to make this such a great year for our students. We couldn’t have done it without you!

2016 – 2017 Enrollment Intentions:

It is that time of year and we are beginning to plan for next year. Parents if you know that your child will not be returning to Proctor next year, please call the school office. 707-522-3240

Proctor Calendar and Communication:

Reminder: you can always find the Proctor calendar at the link below, including links and instructions for adding this calendar to your devices.

http://proctorterracepta.org/calendar

Also: Proctor Terrace PTA will work with the teachers over the summer to get school supply lists and classroom wishlists to you in a timely manner. If you’re a new or returning parent, please make sure you sign up for our mailing list here:

http://eepurl.com/bAJ9dr

We also communicate via our website, and the PTES PTA facebook. Please feel free to forward this information to any friends or family interested in Proctor Terrace Elementary.

Thanks!