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PRINCIPAL INGREDIENTS
by Maria Lang-Gavidia, Principal
Dear Cipriani Families,
Happy Chinese New Year and welcome to the Year of the Tiger! Although I was unable to attend, I heard there was a fantastic Chinese New Year celebration hosted by Cipriani After School Care last evening. Many of our students are learning Mandarin and learning about Chinese customs and culture, thanks to Teacher Li and her talents. Check out the student work on display in the MUR; you’ll see samples of Chinese writing and art work everywhere. Thank you, CASC, Inc.!
Our character trait for the month of February is Kindness. This is a great month for showing kindness; the week of February 8-12th is Random Acts of Kindness Week. Of course, Valentine’s Day is on February 14th, and this is a day to make an extra effort to show kindness to those we love.
Next week, at Monday Morning Meeting, students representing each grade will present their thoughts about what it means to be a kind person. The representatives are these students:
First grade: Greg McCulloh
Second grade: Francesca D’Urzo
Third grade: Alexis Tanase
Fourth grade: Darya Buchholz
Fifth grade: Noah Suissa
Their comments will be published in next week’s Soup. If you notice your child showing an act of kindness, big or small, give him/her big hug make sure they know you noticed!
Happy Birthday to the following Cipriani Wildcats: Muneeb Fallaha, Blake Masters, Mako Oshiro, Thomas Riley, Giovanna Delgadillo, Henry Chung, Lauren Bazigian.
SAVE THE DATE: The “Talk it Out” Parent Workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, February 24th, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the MUR. This is open to all parents, grades K-5. Reservations are NOT required, but please RSVP so we have enough materials on hand for everyone. View the “Talk It Out” flyer for more information and how to RSVP in the flyer section of Cipriani Soup.
“Talk It Out” teaches basic communication skills that can be used in any context, and throughout life. It gives us a common language and reference for “talking out” our differences, and most of all, keeps us mindful our goal for respecting others and ourselves, whether at school, at home, at after care, or anywhere.
Staff and students are being trained to “Talk it Out” when conflict arises at school. The parent workshop will give you tips for supporting these skills at home, and for empowering your student with good communication skills.
New Section in the Cipriani Soup: Look below at the new section titled Teacher Tips. In Teacher Tips, you’ll find hints from our talented teachers or good articles they have found, for how to help your child get the most out of their education. Topics will include building healthy habits, study and homework tips, tips for encouraging independence, and other topics of interest. Do you have a particular educational topic you’re curious about? Email your child’s teacher with your ideas.
I hope you and your loved ones are staying healthy during this brisk and wet winter weather. I look forward to seeing you all throughout the coming month.
Have a good week,
Mrs. Gavidia
Notes from the Secretary
by Jill Bauer, Administrative Assistant
Dates to remember:
February 8-12: 5th Graders at Outdoor Ed.
February 15-19: Mid-Winter Break. School is closed.
February 22-26: Sibling registration week. Forms are available on-line. Don't forget to complete registration during that week or you will lose your spot in the fall.
February 25: Spring pictures by Len Conrad. Photos with backdrop are taken of all individual students. Parents only purchase if desired. More info will be sent.
February 26: Dual Language Immersion pre-registration forms due to school office.
FLYERS FOR THIS WEEK:
The following e-flyers for this week:
1. Spring Break Sport Camp
2. Belmont Flea Market
3. Camp Galileo summer camps
The following e-flyers from last week:
1. Please click here for highlights from the 1-21-10 Board Meeting (items include enrollment, grade level placement, immersion program,
and portables)
2. Belmont Park & Rec: Father-Daughter Dance
3. SCCT Social Skills workshop Grades 1-4 only
By Annette Robinson, PTA President
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at Cipriani works together and in partnership with our principal, teachers, and community for the benefit of all our children. Throughout the year, the Cipriani PTA sponsors events and programs designed to broaden our children's educational experience and enrich their lives.
We encourage you to attend our General Membership meetings (next meeting is Thursday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m.), and to participate in, or help organize, one of our many events and programs. It's a great way to get to know your fellow parents and your child's schoolmates. If you are interested in becoming further involved, we invite you to consider serving on the Executive Board.
We are looking for nominees for the Cipriani PTA Executive Board for the school year 2010-2011. All positions on the board are open positions. Each position serves for a one year term with a two year maximum. Position descriptions are on the Cipriani website under PTA Board (http://cipriani.brssd.org/page106.html).
As I am ending my second term as president this year, I feel honored to have been able to be a part of enhancing the overall educational experience for our children. If you are interested in becoming part of the Executive Board or have any questions regarding the positions and what they entail, please do not hesitate to contact me at steveannette6515@aol.com.
by Jaime Dal Porto, PTA Chair, Dinner Dance/Auction
Should you have any questions, have an item to donate, or would like to help with the event (yes! there is still time and we will take all the help we can get!) you can reach me at 654-4338 or by email at ciprianimom@comcast.net
by Nancy Jung, PTA Chair
February's theme is:
"Non-Perishable Foods" (packaged rice, canned juices, dry pinto beans, pasta, mac & cheese, cereal, tomato/paste sauce, cookie/cake mix, canned meat/fish, peanut butter, etc.)
and"Diabetic Foods for Safe Harbor Residents."(oatmeal (packets or tubs), low sodium soups, no-sugar juices, boxed soymilk, Ensure, GlucernaSR)
- Pick-up will be next Tuesday, February 9th.
by Dan Wright, PTA Chair
Cipriani's annual talent show.
We are looking for a wide variety of acts, don't be shy.
Come to the tryouts on March 4th & 5th.
The rehearsals are on March 11th, 12th, and the 18th.
The show will follow be on March 19th. More information coming soon.
Contact Dan Wright at jdand18@yahoo.com with any questions.
by Marla Becker and Karen Werner, School-Force Liaisons
Fundraising Update
Thanks to all the parents and businesses who have donated so far this school year, our education foundation has already raised $400,000! This amounts to approximately $130 per child in the district. It is a record for this time of year! However, this is the hardest financial year yet, so *everybody* needs to donate by June 30th to reach the "beyond $1 Million" goal and keep our schools great.
The suggested annual donation is at least $500 per child (far less than what most of us paid for a single month of preschool tuition!). Please go to www.schoolforce.org and make your donation today.
Do You Have PR/Communications Experience?
School-Force
is looking for additional volunteers to help with communications. If
you have communications/PR experience, the foundation communications
team would love to have you on board and learn from your expertise.
Please email communications@schoolforce.org if interested.
out how you can get more involved in our education foundation? Contact us at marla@beckerlipton.com or kmwerner7@yahoo.com.
School-Force
is a volunteer-run, non-profit 501(c)(3) educational foundation. Your
donation to School-Force is tax deductible. (Tax ID #91-215965) For
more information about School-Force and the programs it funds, please
visit http://www.schoolforce.org/
Is My Child Getting Enough Sleep?
Did you know that 69% of American children aren’t getting enough sleep? Research shows that nearly 70% of children under the age of 10 experience some sort of sleep disorders, including insomnia, nightmares, sleep walking and sleep apnea. Here are some tips on getting kids to snooze.
Toddlers should get 12-15 hours of sleep per day, including one nap. Preschoolers and kindergartners, without napping, need 11-13 hours of sleep. Older school age children need 10-11 hours of sleep, generally through fifth grade. Teenagers should get at least 8-1/2 hours of sleep, and may need over 9!
Guidelines for school age kids:
• Make “checking in” a part of the bedtime routine. Ask about your child’s day-the good, the bad, and the ugly-and allow your child time to share any worries. Be consistent about bed times and limits.
• Don’t give in to “five more minutes, please!” This is especially true as demands on a child’s time increase because of activities and homework.
• Keep the TV and computers out of the bedroom! Avoid TV, video games, etc. just before bed. TV at night has been linked to bedtime resistance, difficulty falling asleep and night time anxiety.
• Avoid caffeine in food and sodas.
• Take note of how much sleep seems to work for your child. Be on the lookout for cranky behavior during the day, or over-tiredness at night. Make sure your child is rested and remember that needs will change as kids get older.
• If you notice signs of sleep disorders or daytime sleepiness, don’t hesitate to contact a doctor.
• For more on this topic, go to www.sleepfoundation.org
by Nannette Mahar, AiA School Coordinator
Cheerful Artwork on a "Stormy" Day
Last week, second graders in Mr. Mock's room analyzed folk artist Nellie Mae Rowe's artwork, "Stormy Weather" (aptly named since the lesson happened on a cold, rainy day). The students discussed organic and geometric shapes, patterns, and curving lines. They also located contrasting warm and cool colors. Finally, they sketched bugs and small animals and drew patterns around their names. The class enjoyed using oil pastel to create a lively mood in their compositions.
Students in rooms 13, 14 and 16 decorated their names with vibrant oil pastels using patterns inspired by Nellie Mae Rowe.
The following 4th grade students will have their art displayed at the San Carlos Library
Feb. 9th thru March 8th, 2010.
Isla Shi Simon Haugwitz-Estelles
Neha Aeri Darya Buchholz
Matea Peshunova Nicholas Buchard
Caroline McLean Alex Gonzalez
Georgia Van Amsterdam Megan Uozumi
Jane Abrams Lauren Bazigian
Sophie Rodriguez Brooke Chang
Dina Awad David Kogan
by Sophia Chernikova, PTA parent
AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES SCHEDULE:
- Mondays, 2:40-3:40pm, 1/25/2010 - 4/5/2010 (Class is full.)
- Mondays, 3:45-4-45 pm, 1/25/2010 - 4/5/2010). Price: $149.00
Chess:
Friday, January 22nd through June 4, 2010 (No class on Feb 19; Mar 12, 26; Apr 2). Register them at: http://bayareachess.com/my/sch.php?is=cipriani
Spanish:
Tuesday and Thursday, 2:40-3:25 (K-3), 10/1/09-02/23/10. No class during the Mid-Winter Break. Room 14.
Please contact Sophia Chernikova at sbcher@gmail.com or (925) 899-9908 with questions or comments.
by Stephen Finn, Site Director
Open Spaces Now Available at After Care!
The After Care program has open spaces available for new children to enroll and/or drop-ins to join our before and after school care. Just come by the After Care program to get an Enrollment form or check out our website at www.cascinc.org. Cost: $25 Registration Fee good for the rest of the 2009-2010 school year. Drop-in care is $8 per hour with a minimum of two hours charged. Drop-in care requires a 24 hour notice, unless there is an emergency. For availability or any questions, Call Stephen Finn at 650-592-3262
by Cindy Pappas, PTA Chair
Show your school spirit with T-shirts and sweatshirts (for children and adults) with the new Cipriani logo. Click here for the order form. (Limited past logos are still available.)
If you have any questions, please contact pappas.cindy@comcast.net
by Lora Lloyd, PTA Chair
Please click below for information and instructions.
http://cipriani.brssd.org/page100.html
Are you signed up for eScrip?
by Jennifer Fisher, PTA Chair
Please click below for information and instructions.
http://cipriani.brssd.org/page100.html
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