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News Archive
Recognizing Our Classified Support Staff
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers, ALL SCHOOLS - Big Calendar Events :), Fifth Grade to Middle School Articulation, Principals and Homepage
Celebrate Classified Employees Week ! Classified support staff provide those services that support student learning in every position they hold. Our schools would be unable to function without these invaluable members of our staff. In ...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 5/20/13
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Measures A & B Pass!
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers, ALL SCHOOLS - Big Calendar Events :), Fifth Grade to Middle School Articulation, Principals, Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
Measures A & B Pass With Significant Community Support! Voters in the San Rafael City Schools approved the renewal of the district's existing local parcel tax funding set to sunset in June 2014. More than 78% of voters endorsed thes...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 5/7/13
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Sun Valley Child Care Closed on Monday, April 1 for Cesar Chavez Holiday. This is a regular school day.
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 3/25/13
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2013/2014 District Calendar/Calendario 2013-2014 del Distrito Escolar de San Rafael
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 3/21/13
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Run for Reading 2013/Ya viene nuestro Lapathon Run for Reading 2013!
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 3/11/13
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Parent Newsletters/Boletin de Padres
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 3/5/13
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Parent Tours
Audience: Homepage
Thursday, April 18. Please contact the school office to make an appointment on 485-2440. No children, please.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/28/13
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Principal's Tours
Audience: Homepage
Friday, March 1 and Thursday, April 18. Please call the school on 485-2440 and make a reservation. No children, please.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/15/13
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Board Approves Ballot Measures for May Ballot
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
On Monday, January 28, 2013, the Board of Education approved resolutions for both the Elementary School District and the High School District authorizing placement of ballot measures on the May 2013 election seeking reauthorization of the the exis...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 1/28/13
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Superintendent's Message on Safety
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 1/15/13
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BOARD WORKSHOP - 1/8/13
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
RENEWING VOTER-APPROVED LOCAL FUNDING FOR SRCS Please join a special Board Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. - Board Room, District Offices, 310 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael.
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 1/6/13
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SRCS In The News - Marin IJ - January 4, 2013
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 1/6/13
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TRAGEDY IN CONNECTICUT
Audience: Homepage
Dear San Rafael City Schools Families, Most of you have already heard about the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. Reports are that many children, parents, and school staff have fallen victim. Though this school...
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Posted by: Theresa Allyn, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 12/14/12
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KINDERGARTEN Intradistrict Transfer School Choice Forms 2013-2014 now online!
Audience: Homepage
Go to the San Rafael City Schools website and you will be able to download the Intradistrict transfer form for KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT. Should you need a copy mailed to your home address, please contact Gayle at the school office on 485-2440...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 12/7/12
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2013/2014 Registration packets for Kindergarten have arrived! Courtesy registration at Sun Valley is Wednesday, January 23, 2013.
Audience: Homepage
Stop by the school office to pick up a packet, or call 485-2440 to have one sent to you, or you can download the entire packet if you go to the San Rafael City School's website. Go to Departments, and then Enrollment and you can acc...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/15/12
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Race to the Top Webpage Added
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers, Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
The District has launched a new webpage on the district website. To learn more about the application process, or to read the entire application you can visit
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 11/9/12
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Gift Cards for Sale
Audience: Homepage
Are you starting to think about that Thanksgiving grocery list? Don’t go shopping without picking up cards from Jen Spilly first!! Jen will be selling Andy’s and Whole Foods cards tomorrow (Thursday 11/8) AND next Thursday (11/15) duri...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/7/12
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Sun Valley School Newsletters/Boletin de Padres
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/1/12
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Parent Newsletter/Boletin de Padres
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/2/12
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Walker Creek Ranch
Audience: Homepage
Annual Fall Open House and Tour for Parents Wednesday, October 17 11:15 to 12:15. Bienvenidos a la visita y recorrido para padres de familia del programa anual de otono - miercoles, 17 de octubre 2012 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/1/12
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The Book Fair is coming soon to Sun Valley School!
Audience: Homepage
The Book Fair is Coming Soon!!!! Held in the MPR with the help of Book Passage in Corte Madera Book Fair Hours Mon, 10/15 – Sat, 10/20 10:00-3:00 Special Events Tue, 10/16 9:30 - 10:15 am: Author James Dashner speaki...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/27/12
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Goal Setting Conference Week Schedule at Sun Valley School
Audience: Homepage
NO SCHOOL–MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 CONFERENCE WEEK OCTOBER 16 THROUGH OCTOBER 19, 2012 MINIMUM DAY DISMISSAL 12:10 p.m.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/25/12
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Principal's Tours
Audience: Homepage
Please call the school office on 485-2440 to schedule a tour. No children, please. All tours run from 9 to 10:30 a.m. February 8, 2013 (this tour is now closed due to capacity), February 15, February 28, March 1 and April 18, 2013.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/21/12
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HeadsUp SUMMERFEST IS COMING!
Audience: ALL SCHOOLS - Big Calendar Events :), Fifth Grade to Middle School Articulation, Principals and Homepage
4th Annual SUMMERFEST Saturday, September 29th at San Rafael High School. This event provides a wide range of activities, performances by students from San Rafael City Schools, great food, and great fun. This one-day event raises needed funds to s...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 9/18/12
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Sun Valley School SELAC meeting
Audience: Homepage
Sun Valley's SELAC meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/10/12
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Picture Day at Sun Valley - Thursday, September 6, 2012
Audience: Homepage
To clarify, students who not want to order photos and are simply showing up for yearbook photos, class photo, do not need to turn any form in on Picture Day. This is the same for students who are ordering online. The only students who ...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/5/12
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Parent Newsletter/Boletin de Padres
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/4/12
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Make Every Day Count!
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Parents and Homepage
School attendance is a key factor that contributes to student achievement, starting in the early grades and continuing through high school. San Rafael City Schools is currently analyzing student attendance across the district and at each of our sc...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 9/2/12
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Lunch Menu for August 23 through September 28, 2012
Audience: Parents, Principals, Staff, Teachers and Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/23/12
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BAHIA VISTA STAFF STEP OUT
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers, Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
Honk if You Like School! This past Wednesday evening, the day before school started, members of the Bahia Vista Elementary school staff ventured out into the local neighborhood to greet students and families - welcoming them Back to School! T...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 8/23/12
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NEW START TIME FOR SCHOOL
Audience: Homepage
Sun Valley School 2012-2013 Daily Schedule All students start at 8:30 a.m. Dismissal for AM Kindergarten in the K/1 class 1:00 p.m. Dismissal for Extended Day Kindergarten 1:35 p.m. Dismissal for Grades 1 through 3 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fr...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/6/12
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SUN VALLEY SCHOOL CLASS LISTS POSTED
Audience: Homepage
4 P.M. IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE WINDOWS ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/6/12
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Parent Newsletter/Boletin de Padres
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 6/4/12
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Kindergarten Camp, 2012 - Your child's first step into Sun Valley School!
Audience: Homepage
Kindergarten Camp is a fun-filled, child centered camp designed to introduce your child to Sun Valley School's Kindergarten environment in a stress-free way that builds friendship and chases away the first day butterflies! During the week, we ...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 4/27/12
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Sun Valley Restaurant Events introduces every Thursday beginning April 26, 2012 is Lotus Chaat Day!
Audience: Homepage
Come for lunch or dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Let's support the restaurants that support Sun Valley! Bring this flyer and your friends and family to Lotus Chaat & Spice located at 1559 Fourth Street, between E and F Str...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 4/27/12
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Open House at Sun Valley School Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Audience: Homepage
6:00 - 6:15 p.m. Art viewing in the mpr 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Sun Valley Music Concert (Classes of deBlaauw, Robello, Greene, Weller and Ms. Tree) 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Open house Classes will be on a minimum day schedule K-5 dismissed at 12:10 p.m.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 4/27/12
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Parent Newsletter/Boletin de Padres
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 4/26/12
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Parent Newsletter/Boletin de Padres
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 3/27/12
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Juan Rodriguez Named 2012 Marin County Educator of the Year
Audience: Parents, Principals, Staff, Students and Homepage
Congratulations to Juan Rodriquez, current principal of Bahia Vista Elementary School. He has been selected as 2012 Marin County Educator of the Year. Read more about Mr. Rodriguez in this March 23rd Marin Independent Journal .
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Posted by: Theresa Allyn, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 3/26/12
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NEW VENETIA VALLEY K-8 PRINCIPAL ANNOUNCED
Audience: Homepage
On Monday, March 12, 2012, Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, Superintendent of Schools announced the selection of Mr. Juan Rodriguez, as the new principal at Venetia Valley K-8 School, effective for the 2012-2013 school year. Mr. Rodriguez is current...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 3/13/12
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Spaghetti Feed and Movie Night/Spaghetti y Noche de Cine en Sun Valley
Audience: Homepage
Spaghetti feed and movie night on Friday, March 16 in the multi-purpose room 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. spaghetti dinner 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. screening of DOLPHIN TALE in 2D! Sleeping bags and pajamas optional Suggested donation: $5/person Spaghetti y Noc...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 3/6/12
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Parent Newsletter/Boletins de Padres
Audience: Homepage and Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/16/12
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Parent Newsletters/Boletin de Padres
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 1/26/12
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Sun Valley School Menu January 30 - March 30, 2012
Audience: Parents, Principals, Staff, Teachers and Homepage
Go online to sign your child up for lunches. MyNutrikids.com Contact the school office for your child's ID number if you cannot locate it on his/her report card.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 1/23/12
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COMMUNITY BUDGET FORUMS
Audience: Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Teachers and Homepage
You are invited to attend San Rafael City Schools Community Budget Forums. Information about the Governor’s State Budget proposal and its potential impact on San Rafael City Schools elementary and high school district budgets will be discuss...
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Posted by: Theresa Allyn, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 1/19/12
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2012-2013 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Audience: Homepage
San Rafael City Schools will be holding Courtesy Kindergarten Registration dates at elementary school sites beginning January 11th. Click for registration information and a schedule of the Courtesy Registration date for your local school...
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Posted by: Alex Perez (Sys Admin), District Admin, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 1/6/12
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School Board Elects New President & Vice President
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers, Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
Each December, the Board of Education conducts a 'reorganizationi' election for Board President and Board Vice-President. On Monday, December 12, 2011, the Board acknowledged and recognized outgoing President Linda M. Jackson . Ms. ...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 12/13/11
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State Budget Triggers Being Pulled
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
The Department of Finance announced today that its revenue forecast was calling for the 2011-12 budget trigger to be pulled but that the effect of this reduction would hit K-12 schools far less than had previously been thought. The total sho...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 12/13/11
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Parent Newsletters/Boletin para Padres
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 12/12/11
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Kindergarten Registration Packets for 2012/2013 are at Sun Valley!
Audience: Homepage
Call on 485-2440 if you wish to make arrangements to stop by and pick up a packet, or if you would like this to be mailed to you. The registration packet is now available online by going to , Departments, Enrollment and on the left you will ...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 12/2/11
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Venetia Valley Interim Principal to Continue Through June 2012
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
Due to a last minute administrative resignation, former San Rafael High School principal Judy Colton has been serving as the Interim Principal at Venetia Valley K-8 since school opened in August. Earlier this month a number of candidates were invi...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 11/29/11
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SRCS Profiled by the National Equity Project
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
The (NEP) has worked with the leaders in San Rafael CIty Schools since 2008. NEP has been instrumental in supporting the district's efforts outlined in our strategic plan, Roadmap to the Future, working towards ensuring that ever...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 11/29/11
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Sun Valley Elementary Qualifies for Distinguished School Designation
Audience: Homepage
Congratulations Sun Valley! We are proud to announce that based on student achievement gains, Sun Valley Elementary School has been invited to apply for Distinguished School honors. Sun Valley is one of only three elementary schools in Marin...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 11/10/11
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November events at Sun Valley!
Audience: Homepage
Fall Clothing Drive - November 7 through December; Restaurant night at Tenkyu - November 8 and November 9 - proceeds benefit the Sun Valley, PTO, 1315 Fourth Street; Marin Food Bank Drive - November 8 through December 13, 2011. The Marin Foo...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/7/11
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Parent Newsletter/Boletin para padres
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/2/11
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Kindergarten courtesy registration date for Sun Valley's attendance area families on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the mpr
Audience: Homepage
Cal the school office on 485-2440 should you have any questions. Registration packets for the 12/13 school year should be ready to be downloaded in December, 2011. Or, you may call the office to pick one up, or have one sent to you. Th...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/24/11
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Parent Newsletters for October/Boletin para padres por Octubre
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/14/11
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Annual Pancake Breakfast and Soccer Scramble on Sunday, October 23, 2011
Audience: Homepage
It's time for our Annual Pancake Breakfast and Soccer scramble on Sunday, October 23. Would like to have everyone signed up asap as we need help in setup, cooking, serving, and soccer... The menu pancakes, fruit, juice and coffee. We sta...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/13/11
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School Picture Information and Update
Audience: Homepage
Make up picture date has changed to Thursday, October 20, 2011. School picture information will come home in the Friday folder on October 7. The deadline to return pictures is October 14, and make up picture day is October 20. Use this link ...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/6/11
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News for the Week of October 10 - 14, 2011
Audience: Homepage
Monday, Octoer 10 - Non-student day - First day of conferences Tuesday, October 11 tthrough Friday, October 14, 12:10 p.m. dismissal Book Fair in the mpr all week! Thursday, October 13 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Family Pajama Night Look for the Directory...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/5/11
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Sun Valley School Meal Menu November 28, 2011 - January 27, 2012
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/22/11
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You're Invited - College Access to Success Conference
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
The conference will provide training and professional development in college access and success practices to nonprofit providers, community agencies, organization volunteers and mentors, and school professionals. A reception honoring the fi...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 9/8/11
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Parent Newsletter/Boletin de Padres
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/7/11
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State Assembly Approves Education Reform Bill - Co-sponsored by SRCS
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
Thanks to legislation introduced by our Assemblymember Jared Huffman, the California Assembly has approved AB 47. On Tuesday of this week, 9/6/11, the California Assembly gave final approval to Assembly Bill 47, by Assemblymember Jared Huffman (D-...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 9/7/11
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SRHS GRAD PROFILED IN MARIN IJ
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
San Rafael High School alumni Ernesto Vilchis is profiled in the September 7th issue of the Marin Independent Journal. Vilchis was a high school freshman and spoke only about 50 words of English when his family moved from Mexico to Sa...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 9/7/11
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2011 Annual Performance Report Released
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
SAN RAFAEL CITY SCHOOLS CELEBRATES GAINS IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT San Rafael City Schools received good news today as the 2010-2011 Accountability Progress Report was released today. These reports based on the Spring administration of the STAR...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 8/31/11
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Parent newsletter/Boletin para padres
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/30/11
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Sun Valley School's Daily Schedule
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/30/11
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011 PTO and General Meeting/Back to School Night
Audience: Homepage
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 PTO Meeting 6- 6:30 p.m. General Meeting 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Back to School Night 7 - 8:00 p.m. No children please. Minimum day dismissal at 12:10 p.m.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/22/11
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Miercoles, 31 de agosto Reunion de PTO y General/Noche de Regreso a Escuela
Audience: Homepage
Miercoles, 31 de agosto 2011 Reunion de PTO 6 - 6:30 p.m. Reunion general 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Noche de regreso a escuela 7 - 8:00 p.m. Por favor, NO traiga a los ninos. Dia minimo escuela terminara a las 12:10 p.m.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/22/11
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BOARD LEADERSHIP MAINTAINED
Audience: Homepage
District Governance & Leadership Stable - The filing deadline for incumbent candidates for the upcoming November election closed at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2011. Trustees Linda M. Jackson (Board Pre...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 8/19/11
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Watch the Video! Davidson Middle School 2011!
Audience: Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
As school ended, the filmmakers from Mission Pictures documented the many perceptions and the realities that reflect Davidson Middle School 2011. Listen to students, staff, families share their experiences with you. Many thanks to the Dean Witter ...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 8/19/11
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The Faces of San Rafael City Schools
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
Thanks to our friends at the Dean Witter Family Foundation, we would like to share with you the first in a series of videos intended to capture the commitment to ensure that every student receives a quality education. We recognize that for many, &...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 8/19/11
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New Start Time and End Time for Sun Valley School 2011/2012
Audience: Homepage
Start time 8:20 a.m. (Students will be supervised on campus starting at 8:05 a.m.) End time 2:50 p.m. Wednesday early release day 1:25 p.m. Extended day kindergarten 8:20 a.m. - 1:25 p.m. Kindergartners in K/1 classes 8:20 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. (Wedne...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/11/11
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New Assistant Principal Named for Davidson Middle School
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
The Board of Education appointed Dr. Ruth Bissell to the site leadership position of Assistant Principal at Davidson Middle School, joining the site's administrative team comprised of Principal Dr. Harriet MacLean and Assistant Principal Krist...
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Posted by: Theresa Allyn, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 8/9/11
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San Rafael Public Library Offers Free Tutoring
Audience: ALL SCHOOLS - Big Calendar Events :), Fifth Grade to Middle School Articulation, Principals, Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
The San Rafael Public Library is proud to offer Tutor.com, professional one-on-one online tutoring for homework for students of all ages and most subjects, from elementary school up through college. The tutors are screened and are experts in...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 7/8/11
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District Appoints New Human Resources Administrator
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
It is my pleasure to share with you the appointment of Kathleen McClure as the district’s new Executive Director for Human Resources, effective July 1, 2011. Ms. McClure was selected from a candidate pool of over twenty applicants, hav...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 6/21/11
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Welcome to Kindergarten at Sun Valley School! Bienvenidos al kindergarten de la escuela de Sun Valley!
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 6/14/11
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Summer 2011
Audience: Homepage
The Sun Valley School office is now closed for the summer. If you have registration or transportation questions, please call 492-3226.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 6/14/11
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Posting of class lists
Audience: Homepage
K and K/1 class lists posted Friday, August 12, 2011 at 4 p.m. Grades 1-5 class lists posted Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 4 p.m.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 6/14/11
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2011-12 School Bus Application/Aplicacion para el pase de autobus escolar para el 2011-12
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 6/10/11
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Summer letter and wish lists by grade
Audience: Homepage
Please keep your students working on their math skills and reading over the summer. K and K-1 class lists posted 4 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2011 in the office windows. Grades 1 - 5 class lists posted 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 in...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 6/9/11
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Parent/PTO Newsletters/Boletins
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 6/3/11
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Heads Up RUN FOR READING in the News!
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers, Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
Students in San Rafael City Schools have been literally "Running for Reading" over the past couple of weeks. For the second year, our education foundation, HeadsUp has coordinated "Run for Reading" to raise funds specifically d...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 5/24/11
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Parent and PTO Newsletters/Boletin para padres
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 5/16/11
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Classified School Employees Week
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
Classified Employees: The Heart and Sole of Education - May 15—21, 2011 Since 1986, California has taken the third week in May to honor the invaluable contributions of classified school employees. This year’s theme, "Heart and Sol...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 5/6/11
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Recognize Our Teachers!
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers, Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
May 1 - 7 is designated as National Teachers' Week by the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers. - Tuesday , May 3rd i s National Teacher Day! Nominate a Classroom Superhero! - They don&r...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 5/2/11
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Board Agendas & Board Briefs
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
Agendas for meetings of the San Rafael City Schools Board of Education can be located at . Also posted are "Board Briefs" - highlights from board meetings.
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 4/25/11
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2011-12 Kindergarten Enrollment Update
Audience: Homepage
Once again San Rafael City Schools is welcoming record numbers of students into all schools in the district. This 2011-12 Kindergarten Enrollment Update provides information about the placement process and the Short School Option.
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Posted by: Theresa Allyn, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 4/21/11
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PTO Newsletters/Boletins del PTO de Sun Valley
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 4/19/11
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Parent/PTO Newsletter/Boletin para Padres
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 4/1/11
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UPDATE! - 1:1 Tutoring Available Thanks to San Rafael Public Library!
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers, Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
The San Rafael Public Library is proud to offer Tutor.com, professional one-on-one online tutoring for homework for students of all ages and most subjects, from elementary school up through college. The tutors are screened and are experts in...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 3/26/11
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New Web Resource on School Financial Emergency
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
New Web Resource on School Financial Emergency The California Department of Education has created a “School Financial Emergency” Web page to help keep the public up to date on the dire fiscal situation facing the state’s public s...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 3/25/11
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APRIL 1ST - 2011 NEW Resident Students Enrollment Packet Deadline
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
All new families registering students to attend their school of residence (family resides within the designated attendance boundaries of a specific school) must submit a completed registration packet for each student on or before April 1, 20...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 3/21/11
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Excellence In Education Awards Announced!
Audience: Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
Each year the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce selects educators and support staff from the San Rafael and Dixie school districts, the College of Marin, and Dominican University of California to receive the Excellence In Education Award. Congratulat...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 3/17/11
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March 15th - Not a List of Positions....REAL PEOPLE
Audience: Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
This week over 80 certificated staff; teachers, principals, counselors, librarians, assistant principals, intervention specialists comprised the positions of the REAL people that were issued a notice that their services " may not be needed fo...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 3/10/11
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Parent and PTO newsletter/Boletin y Noticias de el PTO para padres
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 3/9/11
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2011-2012 Budget Status, Updates, Challenges
Audience: Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
On Monday, February 28th, the Board of Education received a report on the challenges facing San Rafael City Schools in developing the 2011-2012 budget due to the high level of uncertainty regarding the projected levels of state revenues the distri...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 2/28/11
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State Budget Uncertainty = Plan for the Worst
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
What will or will not impact K-12 funding for 2011-12 remains unknown. Given recent updates from Sacramento, it is critical that members of our school community remain informed and aware. Attached is a written communication intended to provi...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 2/25/11
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Parent and PTO Newsletters/Boletins y Noticias de el PTO para padres
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/18/11
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Mid-Winter Break
Audience: Homepage
All San Rafael City Schools will be closed for mid-winter break beginning Monday, February 21 through Friday, February 25, 2011. Classes resume Monday, February 28, 2011.
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 2/15/11
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Parent and PTO Newsletters/Boletin del PTO y Padres
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/7/11
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Initial Response to Governor Brown's Budget Proposal
Audience: Homepage
January 10, 2011 - Late this morning Governor Brown announced his proposed state budget for 2011-2012. It is very encouraging to hear the state’s governor publicly acknowledge and say that schools have been cut enough and that they hav...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 1/10/11
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Enrollment First Look for 2011-2012/Inscripcion 2011-2012
Audience: Homepage
We would appreciate your assistance in helping us accurately predict enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year at Sun Valley School. Please take the time to fill out and return the information based on your current plans. Thank you! Les...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 1/7/11
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Parenting with Wit and Wisdom/Como Ser Padres Con Humor y Sabidura
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 1/5/11
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Parenting with Wit & Wisdom - Workshop
Audience: Homepage
Best-selling author Barbara Coloroso will be in Marin County on February 8, 2011. Prepare for an evening packed with practical advice on how to use the stuff of everyday family life—chores, mealtime, sibling rivalry, toilet learning, ...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 1/5/11
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Happy New Year! - Superintendent's New Year Message 2011
Audience: Homepage
It is officially 2011! Many have pledged New Year’s resolutions. History shares the perspective of other individuals about the start of a New Year: · ” - Anonymous · &n...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 1/5/11
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Parent and PTO Newsletters/ Boletin para Padres y Boletin del PTO
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 1/4/11
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Parent Workshop: Student Use of Facebook & Other Social Media
Audience: Homepage
The Marin County Office of Education will present a workshop to educate parents and school staff on the impact of social networking, both good and bad, on our children. Digital media and technology play an enormous role in the lives and learning o...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 1/4/11
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BOARD OF EDUCATION REINSTATES CURRENT LEADERSHIP
Audience: Homepage
Each December, the Board of Education conducts an annual re-organization meeting where the trustees elect a Board President, a Board Vice-President, and designates individual board members to represent the district and school board on various loca...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 12/13/10
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December Parent and PTO Newsletters
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 12/3/10
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San Rafael HS Boys Cross Country Team Wins the California Division IV State Title!!
Audience: Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Teachers and Homepage
HISTORY WAS MADE THIS WEEK IN MARIN COUNTY!! Congratulations to the San Rafael High School Boys Cross Country Team, 2010 California Division IV State Champions! These young athletes are to be commended for their hard work this year as they capture...
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Posted by: Theresa Allyn, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 12/2/10
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Kindergarten Registration packets for 2011/2012 are in!
Audience: Homepage
Stop by the Sun Valley School office or call 485-2440 to request a registration packet be mailed to you. Courtesy Registraton Day for Sun Valley attendance area families will be on Wednesday, February 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the multi-pu...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/23/10
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Bundles for Babies and the Children of Haiti - December 6 - 10, 2010
Audience: Homepage
The need is great for blankets, booties, caps and clothing for newborns as well as children up to ten years of age. A group of caring women (a nurse, teacher, mom and grandmother) want to help these children and empower school children to do...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/22/10
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Coleman Dad's Club Receives State Recognition
Audience: Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
The California School Boards Association (CSBA) has announced that The Coleman Dad's Club has been selected to receive a "2010 State Golden Bell Award". CSBA is a statewide organization comprised of school board members f...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 11/18/10
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Dean Witter Family Foundation Makes Awards to San Rafael City Schools
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers, Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
The Dean Witter Family Foundation has awarded grant funding to support educational endeavors in San Rafael City Schools. At the invitation of the Dean Witter Family Foundation, Superintendent Michael Watenpaugh and Davidson Middle School principal...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 11/18/10
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Congratulations to JOSE ZEPEDA 2010 Terra Linda HS Graduate and Recipient of the 2010 ACSA
Audience: Homepage
The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) annually recognizes select students who have overcome significant obstacles in their lives, yet through dedication, perservance and hard work have excelled in school. The award titled &quo...
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Posted by: Theresa Allyn, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 11/15/10
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SRCS Highlighted by National Equity Project
Audience: Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
San Rafael City Schools has been in partnership with the National Equity Project (formerly BAYCES) for the past few years. Our strategic plan, Roadmap to the Future, outlines the vision for our students, our district, and our community. ...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 11/9/10
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Marin Community Foundation & San Rafael City Schools
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers, Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
The Fall 2010 issue of Imagine , Marin Philanthropist Magazine , published by the Marin Community Foundation (MCF), focuses on "The Challenge Among Us" - the Education Achievement Gap in Marin County. "Creating an equitable sc...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 11/9/10
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PTO and Parent Newsletters (November, 2010)
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/8/10
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Congratulations to Davidson Middle School's CLAIRE JOYCE - 2010 MARIN CTY SPELLING BEE WINNER!!
Audience: Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Teachers and Homepage
Congratulations to Claire Joyce! Claire was the winner of the Marin County Spelling Bee for 2010! Claire is a 6 th grader at Davidson Middle School. She was deemed the county champion after her last competitor failed to correctly...
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Posted by: Theresa Allyn, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 11/8/10
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Marin Food Bank Holiday Food Drive (November 3 - December 3, 2010)
Audience: Homepage
There is a collection barrel in the office from November 3 through December 3, 2010. The Marin Food Bank needs donations of the following foods: High protein foods such as canned tuna, salmon, chicken, peanut butter and jellly, ca...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/3/10
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PTO and Parent Newsletters
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/2/10
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Parent and PTO Newsletters
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/22/10
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Parent and PTO Newsletters
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/21/10
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2010 Teacher Tenure Recognition
Audience: Homepage
On Monday, October 25th the Board of Education will recognize and honor those teachers who have accrued permanent status. Teachers receiving tenure are identified on the attached document.
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 10/18/10
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Recursos para Prevenir el Suicidio
Audience: Homepage
Escuche, Comparta, Proteja - Este taller informativo es una respuesta rápida a los trágicos eventos que afectan a nuestra comunidad escolar. Designado para padres y tutores, este taller le proporcionará recursos, herramientas ...
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Posted by: Marta Biton, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 10/13/10
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School Photo Update
Audience: Homepage
It is anticipated that order forms, class proofs and service items will be deliver to the school on October 12 or 13. The deadline to return orders, yearbook pose selections and retake requests is on Wednesday, October 20. Make up picture da...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/11/10
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PTO and Parent Newsletters y Boletin del PTO de Sun Valley
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/11/10
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Venetia Valley is Front Page News!
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Parents, Principals, Staff and Homepage
The October 2010 San Rafael Mothers' Club Newsletter features the article, "Bringing Back the Community School, Venetia Valley K-8: A Community School with Heart. Parents of Venetia Valley students, Laura Daniels, Nicole Kepnes, Tori He...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 10/8/10
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TLHS Student Awarded $10,000 Scholarship!
Audience: Homepage
Congratulations to Terra Linda High School student Whitney Krupp! Earlier this week Whitney was presented with $10,000 scholarship check from the Nordstrom Company. Principal Lars Christensen reports that Whitney's check was not only a...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 10/8/10
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Newsletters September 20 - 24, 2010
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/29/10
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Use of Facilities Board Policy on Board Agenda
Audience: Homepage
On Monday, September 27, 2010, the Board of Education meeting agenda will include a Discussion Item regarding Board Policy 1330, Use of Facilities. Representatives from the District Facilities Use Committee, as well as members of the communi...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 9/24/10
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Our Call to Action
Audience: Homepage
Last Friday, September 17, 2010, our community experienced yet another auto accident involving high school students allegedly driving under the influence, resulting in the untimely death of at least one teen, and two others in the hospital in crit...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 9/20/10
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Sun Valley Newsletters
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/17/10
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Dedication of the Sidewalk on Happy Lane
Audience: Homepage
One Wednesday, September 22 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. we will have a dedication ceremony/ribbon cutting ceremony for our new sidewalk on Happy Lane. Come and join the festivities.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/17/10
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HeadsUP KidPower Workshop
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Theresa Allyn, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 9/14/10
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Every School Makes Student Achievement Gains
Audience: Homepage
Congratulations! On Monday, September 13, 2010, the California Department of Education released the 2010 Academic Performance Index scores. Every school in San Rafael City Schools demonstrated increases in student achievement over 2009. To l...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 9/13/10
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Newsletters September 7 - 10, 2010
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/10/10
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Heads Up Announces Essay & Art Contest!
Audience: Homepage
Students in grades K-12 are invited to enter an essay or draw a picture depicting, "How do you build a community?" Learn more about suggested topics, prizes and how to enter by downloading the attached information.
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 9/10/10
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Great Prizes! Heads Up Raffle Tickets!
Audience: Homepage
Two ways to earn/win great prizes! If you purchase raffle tickets, you may win one of three terrific prizes! Win a Lance Duke Scooter! - Win $1,000 Cash! - Win an IPad! Sell raffle tickets and earn: An IPod Nano or a Sony P...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 9/10/10
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Parent Coffee on Friday, September 10 8:30 - 9:00 a.m./Cafe con la directora
Audience: Homepage
Come to the parent coffee on Friday, September 10! This is going to be kindergarten focused and it will be a good time to ask quesetions or hear about upcoming activities. Vamos a reunir a todos los padres para que vengan a...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/7/10
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Ice Cream Social for Second and Third Grades/Helados por estudiantes de los grados 2 & 3
Audience: Homepage
Ice cream social for the second and third grades is set for Sunday, September 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Sun Valley School. Helados estudiantes de los grados 2 & 3. Domingo, Septiembre 12 ...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/2/10
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Back to School Night at Sun Valley Thursday, September 2, 2010-School Dismissal at 12:10 p.m.
Audience: Homepage
6:00 p.m. PTO meeting in the mpr 6:30 p.m. Back to School Night General Meeting 7:00 p.m. Classroom meetings No school aged children, please.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/31/10
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Back-to-School Night Information
Audience: Homepage
All parents are invited to attend the Back-to-School Night scheduled for the school where their child attends.
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 8/31/10
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School Wide Lice Checks 2010-2011
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals and Staff
Monday, April 18
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/29/10
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Sun Valley Newsletters August 23 - 27, 2010
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/27/10
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MCF Funds Early Education Grants
Audience: Homepage
The Marin Community Foundation announced on Monday, August 24, 2010, $2 Million in Grants for Early Childhood Education Efforts. San Rafael City Schools is one of four Marin County school districts where the Foundation is focusing support un...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 8/26/10
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MCF Awards Grants for Early Childhood Efforts
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
The Marin Community Foundation announced on Monday, August 24, 2010, $2 Million in Grants for Early Childhood Education Efforts. San Rafael City Schools is one of four Marin County school districts where the Foundation is focusing support un...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 8/24/10
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OCTOBER 2ND - ANDY'S SUMMERFEST
Audience: Homepage
Supporting HeadsUp and San Rafael City Schools CLICK FOR TICKETS To learn more, visit the HeadsUp website at
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 8/17/10
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Sun Valley Morning Care
Audience: Homepage
Chad Dagit, Physical Education Specialist and Melissa Daly, Instructional Assistant at Sun Valley, will provide care for your students before school. Students will hear stories, play games and receive homework assistance or complete homework...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/17/10
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Superintendent's Welcome 2010
Audience: Homepage
Dear Members of the San Rafael City Schools Community: Welcome back! We start the academic year with all the energy and enthusiasm of new beginnings. This is the 150 th school year kickoff in the City of San Rafael since 1861, the year...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 8/17/10
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Summer Facilities Work!
Audience: Homepage
New Entry San Rafael High School Preparing for the Opening of Short Elementary School Work in Progress! - New Middle School Classrooms at Venetia Valley!
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 8/12/10
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Sun Valley School Daily Schedule for 2010/2011
Audience: Homepage
Daily Schedule for grades 1 through 5: 8:30 - 3:00 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday), 8:30 - 1:35 p.m. (Wednesday schedule). Kindergarten - Extended Day: 8:30 - 1:35 p.m. (every day). Kindergartners in K/1 class: 8:30 - 12:55 p.m. (Monda...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/11/10
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Back to School Night
Audience: Homepage
All parents are invited to attend Sun Valley's Back to School Night on Thursday, September 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Principal Julie Harris will give her presentation in the mpr from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. and then you will be released to...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/10/10
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Thursday, September 2 Early Release Day - Dismissal 12:10 p.m.
Audience: Homepage
Thursday, September 2 is Back to School Night at Sun Valley 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/10/10
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District Prepares to Open Short School
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
Due to continued enrollment growth, preparations continue for the re-opening of Short Elementary School in the Gerstle Park neighborhood of San Rafael. Short School will open and house students and staff for the 2010-2011 school year.
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 8/9/10
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Sun Valley School Parent Tour dates for school year 2010-2011
Audience: Homepage
One parent tour remaining for this school year: June 6. The tours of May 12 and 16 have been cancelled. Space is limited so you MUST call the school office on 485-2440 to make a reservation for a tour. The tours start at 9:00 a.m. and ...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 7/26/10
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Sun Valley School office opens on Monday, August 9, 2010
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 7/26/10
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New Principals Selected and Announced!
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
San Rafael City Schools is proud to announce the appointment of two new principals. Ms. Kit Pappenheimer has been selected as the next principal of San Rafael High School, and Ms. Cindy Jaconette has been selected as the new principal of Vene...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 6/29/10
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State Releases Survey of School District Budget Cuts
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell released the results of a survey of local educational agencies to find out how state budget cuts to public education are affecting them. "The survey results make clear that school admi...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 6/10/10
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EDUCATION COALITION SUPPORTS ASSEMBLY BUDGET PROPOSAL, REJECTS GOVERNOR’S MAY REVISION BUDGET
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
Education Coalition policy experts hosted a budget briefing today to announce their support of the Assembly budget proposal and to oppose the Governor’s May Budget Revision, which cuts more than $4.1 billion from California’s schools a...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 6/7/10
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Parent and PTO Newsletter
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 5/26/10
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San Rafael High School Principal Search
Audience: Homepage
Principal Judy Colton announced to her staff this past week that she will not be returning to SRHS as principal for the 2010-11 school year. Ms. Colton will be reducing her work load to part-time, working as Special Projects Director at the D...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 5/21/10
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June 5 | Child Safety Event - HeadsUp benefit
Audience: Homepage
How to Teach Self - Protection skills to your child A Parent - Child Workshop Saturday June 5, 2010 at Glenwood School, see the attached flyers for details
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov, District Admin, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 5/21/10
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June 2 | Family Nutrition Class - HeadsUp benefit
Audience: Parents and Homepage
How to feed healthy, "yummy" meals to your family on a budget June 2nd at Sun Valley - See the attached flyer for details
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov, District Admin, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 5/21/10
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STAR Testing begins at Sun Valley
Audience: Parents, Principals, Staff, Teachers and Homepage
For Parents of Second - Fifth Graders: Please make sure your child has breakfast, and comes to school on time. Please schedule doctor/dental appointments in the afternoon. Please do not schedule time away from school during these...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 5/10/10
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PTO and Parent Newsletters
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 5/7/10
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Say Thank You to our Golden Bell Award Recipients 2010
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov, District Admin, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 5/7/10
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2010 California Day of the Teacher
Audience: Homepage
This year's Day of the Teacher theme is "California Teachers: Creating Brighter Futures." It's important to remind the public that California's future depends on today's students succeeding. And if we are to ensure the success of those s...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 5/4/10
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Parent and PTO Newsletters/Boletin para padres y Boletin del PTO de Sun Valley
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 5/3/10
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Davidson Principal Named Middle School Principal of the Year
Audience: Homepage
The Marin County Association of California School Administrators (MCSAA) have named Dr. Harriet MacLean as the Marin County Middle School Principal of the Year for 2010. Dr. MacLean is completing her 2nd year as principal of Davidson Middle School...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 4/30/10
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Marin Human Race
Audience: Homepage
If you wish more information about this event that will take place on Saturday, May 8, go to
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 4/28/10
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PTO Newsletter
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 4/23/10
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What are your kids doing this summer?
Audience: Homepage
Please join us at the San Rafael Community Schools Summer 2010 Information Fair! This is a chance to learn about summer camps, classes and other activities in our community. Opportunities and summer activities for children, teens and families...
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov, District Admin, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 4/9/10
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STAR TEST DATES COMING UP!
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers, Fifth Grade to Middle School Articulation and Homepage
The Standardized Testing and Accountability Reporting (STAR) tests will begin in the next couple of weeks for students in Grades 2-11. These assessments will be given during the following "testing windows" April 20, 2010 - May 18, 2010 f...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 4/9/10
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Elementary Teachers & District Reach Agreement!
Audience: Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
San Rafael Elementary Teachers and District Reach Tentative Agreement Negotiations teams for the San Rafael Teachers Association (SRTA) and the San Rafael City Elementary School District met on the afternoon of April 7, 2010. ...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 4/8/10
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Parents, Teens & the Law Forum Hosted by MCOE
Audience: Parents, Principals, Students and Homepage
May 25th from 6-8 pm a free public forum will be held at MCOE on topics including: Alcohol Drugs, Sex and the Law, Teens Cyber Safety, Violence and Teens - Cyber Bullying, Marin County's Social Host Ordinance.
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Posted by: Laura Milholland, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 4/7/10
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Parent Newsletter and Boletin para padres
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 4/5/10
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Laurel Dell Teacher Selected for Fulbright-Hays Program!
Audience: Assistant Principals, Parents, Principals, Staff, Teachers and Homepage
Congratulations to Laurel Dell teacher Molly O’Donoguhue ! Molly has been selected to participate in the 2010 Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program in Mexico! This is a high honor bestowed by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarsh...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 3/31/10
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PTO/Parents Newsletter/Boletin Para Padres
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 3/30/10
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Think Green! Donate your Children's Clothing for Reuse
Audience: Homepage
SAN RAFAEL CITY SCHOOLS SPRING CLOTHING DRIVE DROP OFF FROM MARCH 22 ND TO APRIL 2 ND AT A SCHOOL NEAR YOU We are looking for spring and summer clothes for children ages 0-18 years old. We are in need of gently worn clothes that are ...
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov, District Admin, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 3/29/10
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Kids To Run Laps for Libraries, Fitness and Fun!
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
Imagine 4,000 San Rafael public school children with no school libraries. Devastating budget cuts are threatening our elementary and middle schools, with every library clerk potentially on the chopping block for 2010-2011. Who will open the librar...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 3/22/10
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SR Chamber's 2010 Excellence In Education Recipients Announced
Audience: Homepage
Please join us in celebrating San Rafael City Schools' recipients of the SR Chamber's Excellence In Education Awards: Leslie Saperstein, San Pedro Elementary Stanley Njoroge, San Pedro Elementary Barbara Segal, SRHS Madrone Ann Di...
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Posted by: Laura Milholland, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 3/19/10
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PTO and Parent Newsletter/ Boletin para Padres
Audience: Homepage
PTO and Parent Newsletter/Boletin para los Padres
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 3/15/10
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School Calendars Approved!
Audience: Homepage
The Board of Education approved the school calendars for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year, as well as the following 2011-2012 school year. Mark your calendars! The first day of school for elementary, middle, and high school students ...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 3/14/10
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Davidson Basketball Teams Advance to Finals!!
Audience: ALL SCHOOLS - Big Calendar Events :) and Homepage
Congratulations to the Davidson 7th and 8th Grade Basketball teams! These two teams have advanced to the Marin County Middle School Championships for the first time ever. All are invited to cheer on the Davidson Cougars at the Marin Middle S...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 3/10/10
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Community Forums re: Budget
Audience: Homepage
You are invited to attend either of three Community Forums offered by San Rafael City Schools to receive more information and time for discussion and questions regarding possible reductions for the 2010-11 school year. Usted esta invitado as...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 3/9/10
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Congratulations Cindy Bader!
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
See the SRCS homepage! Program Manager Cindy Bader has been selected as the President of the California Activity Directors Association!
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 3/7/10
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Parent and PTO Newsletters
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 3/5/10
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PTO Newsletter
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/26/10
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Field Closures Information on the Web
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers, ALL SCHOOLS - Big Calendar Events :) and Homepage
San Rafael City Schools needs to close fields from time to time, for repairs, maintenance, or following inclement weather. Each school website will have a new link in the right side column where you can access this information.
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov, District Admin, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 2/26/10
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San Rafael City Schools Governance Leaders Recognized
Audience: Homepage
Sacramento - February 25, 2010 - San Rafael City Elementary School District governance leaders in Marin County took center stage at the California Middle Grades Alliance Annual recognition ceremony and were recognized for their outstanding s...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 2/26/10
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PTO and Parent Newsletters February 8 - 12, 2010
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/22/10
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District Prepares for 3rd Consecutive Year of Budget Cuts
Audience: Homepage
The Governor's proposed budget for 2010-11 identifies the need for San Rafael City Schools to prepare for further budget reductions for the coming school year. It is estimated that we must cut approximately $750,000 from the Elementary Schoo...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 2/10/10
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DAVIDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Highlighted by Marin IJ
Audience: Homepage
Davidson Middle School is front page news in the February 7th edition of the Marin Independent Journal. Reporter Rob Rogers provides an overview of the significant positive changes that have been implemented over the past two years by the Da...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 2/8/10
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Board Adopts Revised District Residency Policy & Timeline
Audience: Homepage
On Monday, February 7th, the Board of Education approved the third reading and approval of Board Policy 5111.1, District Residency, with an accompanying exhibit that outlines the Timeline Intersections for Intra/Inter district transfers.
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 2/8/10
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Parent and PTO Newsletter
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/5/10
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California Middle Grades Alliance Recognizes Board & Superintendent
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
The California Middle Grades Alliance (Alliance) has recognized Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Watenpaugh and the San Rafael City Schools Board of Education for our district’s strong and visible support for middle grades educat...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 2/4/10
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Venetia Valley K-8 - Serving as a Demonstration Site for Staff Development
Audience: Homepage
Venetia Valley teacher Lisa Johnson's classroom now serves as a "demonstration classroom" for teachers being trained in Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD). Venetia Valley, our K-8 school, is hosting a series of staff develop...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 2/3/10
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Facilities Planning for Projected Enrollment Growth - Short and McPhail Schools
Audience: All Staff, Loop Help Group, Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
Student enrollment in our K-8 elementary school district continues to grow. Our 2009-10 Kindergarten class is the largest grouping of students in the system, followed by 1st grade and 2nd grade. With this level of student enrollment we...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 2/3/10
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Student Enrollment Policies Revised & Updated
Audience: Afterschool Professionals, Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
Beginning in November, the Board of Education began the process of updating and revising three Board Policies related to student enrollment and school of choice. Both the Intradistrict and Interdistrict Transfer Policies have been rev...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 2/3/10
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Parent and PTO Newsletter y Boletin de Padres
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/2/10
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Parent Newsletter y Boletin para padres
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 1/25/10
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Understanding the State Budget & Impacts to Schools
Audience: Homepage
As San Rafael City Schools begins to work on our 2010-11 budgets, we are facing a financial situation likely to be even more difficult than this year's. Most analyses of the governor's proposed budget and the state's financial situation say...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 1/24/10
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PTO Newsletter
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 1/14/10
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PTO Newsletter and Parent Newsletter
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 1/8/10
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Electronic On-line Payment System for School Lunches Coming!
Audience: All Staff, Loop Help Group and Homepage
Beginning in March 2010, parents will be able to make electronic on-line payments to student school lunch accounts! Our Food and Nutritional Services Department is in the process of streamlining our student meal tracking software that will c...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 1/7/10
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Enrollment Board Policies To Be Reviewed - January 11, 2010
Audience: Homepage
Residency - Intradistrict Transfer - Interdistrict Transfer Among the items included on the Board agenda for Monday, January 11, 2010, will be updates and recommended revisions to three Board Policies related to student enrollment and school of ch...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 1/7/10
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Parent Newsletter and PTO Newsletter
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 12/18/09
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Annual Board Reorganization and Election of Officers
Audience: Homepage
At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, December 14, 2009, the Board elected: Linda M. Jackson as Board President, and Paul M. Cohen as Board Vice-President for 2010. Memb...
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Posted by: Laura Milholland, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 12/16/09
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December Flu Update & Reminder
Audience: Homepage
Please read the December letter from the Superintendent regarding current information on H1N1 flu and precautions, including " How to Tell if a Child Needs Urgent Medical Attention." H1N1 Flu Letter -
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Posted by: Laura Milholland, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 12/15/09
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PTO Newsletter
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 12/11/09
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Boletin para Padres y Paginas Amarillas del PTO
Audience: Homepage
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 12/9/09
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Parent and PTO Newsletters
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 12/4/09
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Communication: Teens and Families
Audience: Homepage
General Meeting Parent Education Night Wednesday, December 9, 2009 – 7:00 p.m. San Rafael High Library Join us for an evening with Jeffrey Leiken, M.A . internationally recognized speaker and professional mentor for teens and families,...
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 12/3/09
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Boletin para padres Noviembre 16-20, 2009
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 12/1/09
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Board To Review Interdistrict and Intradistrict Transfer Policies
Audience: ALL SCHOOLS - Big Calendar Events :) and Homepage
Student enrollment in San Rafael City Schools continues to grow, with the expectation that our K-8 enrollment will continue to grow in the 2010-11 school year. At the November 16 th meeting of the Board of Education, the Board received data,...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 11/30/09
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Parent Tour for 2009/2010
Audience: Homepage
There is one more principal tours scheduled for the New Year! May 13. Please call the school office on 485-2440 to make an appointment. No children, please. Thank you.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/23/09
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PTO Newsletter and Parent Newsletter
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/20/09
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Parent Tour
Audience: Homepage
Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m. Please call the school office on 485-2440 to make an appointment. THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL AND CLOSED.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/20/09
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PTO and Principal's Newsletter November 13, 2009
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals and Staff
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/19/09
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Free H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled
Audience: Homepage
H1N1 free vaccination clinics have been scheduled in Marin County. The first will be held THIS Saturday, November 14, 2009 in San Rafael. An updated flyer and a letter with the latest H1N1 information is attached.
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 11/13/09
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Sun Valley School Kindergarten Enrollment for 2010/2011
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals and Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the multipurpose room. This is a courtesy registration day for those who wish to register their incoming kindergarten student for the 10/11 school year at their neighborhood school.&...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/13/09
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Parent Newsletter and PTO Newsletter November 2-6, 2009
Audience: Homepage
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/6/09
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H1N1 Update - Nov. 6, 2009
Audience: Homepage
This week Dr. Watenpaugh and other Marin County Superintendents met with Dr. Fred Schwartz, Public Health Officer with the Health and Human Services Department, County of Marin. Dr. Schwartz provided a real time update specific to reports of...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 11/6/09
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Nov 7. | Raising Healthy Teens Event at Marin Center
Audience: Homepage
Raising Healthy Teens: Overcoming the Mental Health Challenges of the Transition to Adulthood Key Note Speaker: Mary Jane Burke, Marin County Superintendent of Schools Emcee: San Rafael Officer Joel Faye, PsyD ...
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 11/5/09
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Parent and PTO Newsletters October 26-30, 2009
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals and Staff
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/3/09
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Board Congratulates Tenured Teachers
Audience: Homepage
Last week, the Board of Education congratulated those teachers who have achieved permanent status as tenured teachers with San Rafael City Schools. This multi-year process is a time for both the District and for each individual teacher to determin...
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Posted by: Laura Milholland
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Published: 11/3/09
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Davidson and Venetia Valley Celebrate Middle School Students!
Audience: Homepage
San Rafael City Schools participated in the national effort marking October as the Month of the Young Adolescent . Successful events were held at both Davidson Middle School and Venetia Valley K-8. SHADOW DAY at DAVIDSON - Community l...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 10/29/09
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UPDATE: Monitoring H1N1 Flu
Audience: Homepage
San Rafael City Schools continues to be in close communications with the Marin County Office of Education, the Marin County Department of Public Health and other agencies to provide information about H1N1 and seasonal flu. In turn, the County Heal...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 10/27/09
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Another Restaurant Night for Sun Valley!
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins and Teachers
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Check out Tekila's Mexican Restaurant (across from Baskin and Robbins between 3rd and 4th Streets) at 916 B Street from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This restaurant is owned and operated by a Sun Valley School family!&n...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/26/09
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Sun Valley School Parent Newsletter/PTO Newsletter English and Spanish
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins and Teachers
For the week of October 19-23, 2009
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/26/09
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Fun at Venetia Valley - Saturday October 17th
Audience: Homepage and All Staff Unique ID
11 am to 3 pm - 177 N. San Pedro Road
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 10/16/09
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Parent Newsletter and PTO Newsletter October 12-16, 2009
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins and Teachers
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/16/09
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Summerfest News!
Audience: Homepage
Together, businesses, community members and YOU, our parents and students, raised $120,000 at Andy’s Summerfest to get librarians and counselors back into our schools! A Special Thank You to Andy Bachich of Andy’s Market,...
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 10/15/09
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ELL and Kindergarten Parent Education
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins and Teachers
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. dinner 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. meeting/presentations Come and join us for the following meetings/presentations: ELL and Kindergarten Parents Kindergarten Parents: Training on how to help your child with ...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/12/09
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Marin's senior tutors garner newfound experience
Audience: Homepage
Jim Welte Marin Independent Journal October 5, 2009 As she matched words like "cauldron" and "scouted" with definitions and related illustrations, 8-year-old Landy Chi-Chable had an unmistakable glimmer in her eye - the light b...
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 10/7/09
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Sun Valley School Parent Newsletter and PTO Newsletter
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins and Teachers
This is for the week of September 28 - Otober 2, 2009.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 10/2/09
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Holiday Food Drive at Sun Valley
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins and Teachers
Monday, November 1 through Wednesday, December 16, 2009. You can help make this holiday season and 2010 better for less-fortunate families and individuals in Marin County by particpating in our county-wide Holiday Food Drive. Watch for more ...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/30/09
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Jumpstart to Literacy-October 8, 2009
Audience: Homepage
Heads Up will be participating in Jumpstart’s “Read for the Record” as they continue the quest to set a new world record for the greatest number of people reading the same book on the same day. On Thursday, October 8th, we ...
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 9/26/09
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Parent Newsletter September 21-25, 2009/Boletin de Padres Septiembre 21-25, 2009
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/25/09
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Walker Creek Parent Information Meeting
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals, Students, Teachers and Homepage
Interested in learning more about Walker Creek Ranch before your child sets out on their Outdoor School adventure? Sun Valley will be holding a question and answer session on Thursday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 22 (Ms. Hodel's room), ...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/23/09
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Sun Valley's Back to School Night
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals, Staff and Sys Admins
Sun Valley's Back to School Night is on Thursday, September 10. School dismissal on this day will be at 12:10 p.m. Meet the principal and staff in the multi-purpose room at 6:30 p.m. and then you will be released to go to your children(s) cl...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 9/10/09
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September 26th - Support HeadsUp
Audience: Homepage
Come to Play! Come to Support! Come Together! On September 26 , join us at Andy’s Summer Fest to benefit San Rafael City Schools to raise funds to maintain elementary music programs and to restore librarians, co...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 9/8/09
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Adult Education Registration
Audience: Homepage
Please come register for our Adult Education classes! We will hold 3 night of registration, Aug. 31st, Sept. 1st, and Sept. 2nd. All 3 registration nights will be at Madrone High School beginning at 7:00. There will be a short test to take t...
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Posted by: Karen Allen
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Published: 8/28/09
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Sun Valley School Parent Newsletter 8/26-8/28/09
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/28/09
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Sun Valley Labor Day's Heritage Festival
Audience: Homepage
Come and celebrate the history of Sun Valley on Monday, September 7 at the Sun Valley Park (Solano Street). There will be the First Annual Children's Decorated Bike Parade! Start time is 10:30 a.m. at Sun Valley School to finish at Sun...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/28/09
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August and September 2009 Lunch Menu
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students and Teachers
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/26/09
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Flu Prevention Information Meeting for Parents
Audience: Homepage
A Flu Prevention Information parent meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Marin County Office of Education 1111 Las Gallinas, San Rafael, 94903 Information being shared will include steps being taken by Public H...
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Posted by: Laura Milholland
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Published: 8/26/09
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Student Enrollment Growth Continues, K-12
Audience: Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
Our surge in student enrollment continues as we open school. For the fourth consecutive year, our K-12 enrollment is greater than last year. We are happy to welcome almost 200 new students in grades K-8, and approximately 60 high school ...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 8/24/09
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Welcoming New Teaching Staff
Audience: Homepage
San Rafael City Schools is pleased to welcome several new teachers to both our elementary and high school districts. Due to our student enrollment growth, we have been able to rehire almost every teacher and certificated employee that receive...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 8/24/09
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Kindergarten Students - Class of 2022
Audience: Homepage
On the first day of school for elementary students, we will welcome 560+ Kindergarten students – the graduating high school class of 2022! Our incoming Kindergarten class has the highest grade level enrollment of students than an...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 8/24/09
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Combination Classes - An Overview
Audience: Homepage
As we prepare for the opening of the 2009-10 school year, our schools have received a number of inquiries about “what is a combination class?” and “how does it work?” Working together with our professional staff, we have pr...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 8/24/09
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Hear Dr. Watenpaugh on KQED FM
Audience: Homepage
Listen to the KQED FM broadcast of "Forum " from Friday, August 21, 2009. I was an invited panelist to talk about the opening of the 2009-10 school year and the impacts of the State Budget cuts.
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 8/23/09
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Parent Newsletter Summer 2009 Update
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals, Staff and Sys Admins
Summer 2009 Update from Julie Harris, Principal at Sun Valley School.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/21/09
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Back to School Night
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals, Staff and Sys Admins
Sun Valley's Back to School Night is on Thursday, September 10, 2009. Classes will be dismissed at 12:10 p.m. that day. Meet the principal and staff in the multi-purpose room at 6:30 p.m. You will be sent to your child's class at 7:00 ...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/19/09
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Welcome Back!
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Dear Members of the San Rafael City Schools Community: Where did the summer go? Last month, we watched as the Governor and the Legislature worked to come to a budget agreement to close California's $26.3 billion defi...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 8/17/09
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Start of School and Bell Schedule - REVISION AS OF AUGUST 17, 2009
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals, Staff and Sys Admins
School Starts on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 New start time of 8:35 a.m. New end time of 1:40 p.m. (Wednesday schedule) Kindergarten extended day: 8:35 -1:40 (every day) Kindergarten students in the K/1 classes: 8:35 - 12:45 (every day)...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/14/09
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Sun Valley Morning Care
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals, Staff and Sys Admins
Children in grades K-5 may take part in the morning care at Sun Valley in room 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. This program will begin on Thursday, August 27, 2009. Anne-Marie Montellato, Resource Instructional Aide at Sun Valley, w...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 8/14/09
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Principal/PTO Newsletter 6/8/09 to 6/12/09
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Click below to download our weekly newsletter!
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Posted by: Julie Harris
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Published: 6/15/09
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Reflections on the Graduating Class of 2009
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From: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh, Superintendent As Superintendent of Schools, one of the best parts of my job is attending high school graduation ceremonies. During the last week of school I participated in both the Madrone and Terra Linda High...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 6/10/09
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BASIC AID FUNDED SCHOOL DISTRICTS ANTICIPATE CUTS
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San Rafael City Schools Office of the Superintendent 6/4/09 For the past many months, it has appeared that the grim and dramatic budget reductions impacting Revenue Limit school districts had left B...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 6/5/09
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Governor's May Revise Impacts Elementary Budget.... Again!
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The combination of the Governor's announced May Revise and the failure of the May 19th ballot initiatives creates further reductions to our revenue in the San Rafael Elementary District...READ MORE
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 6/2/09
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Open House on Thursday May 21st
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Venetia Valley, San Pedro, Glenwood, Sun Valley, Laurel Dell and Coleman will all have Open House Night this Thursday, May 21st. We hope you take this opportunity to visit your children's school to see all the wonderful work they have been d...
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 5/18/09
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Lap-a-thon Reminder
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Today you will receive a Community Service message at your home phone reminding you and your child about our Lap-a-thon on Friday. All students will run or walk for 15-20 minutes around half of the field. On Friday, each students' lap...
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Posted by: Julie Harris
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Published: 5/13/09
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Field Trip to Petaluma Wildlife Museum
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Teachers: deBlaauw, Robello, Leroux and Bartholomew 10:15 to 12:30 p.m.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 5/7/09
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Bahia Vista Elementary School to re-open Tuesday, May 5, 2009
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We are pleased to announce that Bahia Vista Elementary School will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5, 2009. Marin County Public Health Officer Fred Schwartz, M.D., along with Superintendent of San Rafael City Schools Dr. Michael Watenp...
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Posted by: Rebecca Rosales
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Published: 5/4/09
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Field trip to the Academy of Sciences Planetarium in San Francisco
Audience: Homepage, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins and Teachers
Teachers: deBlaauw, Robello, Leroux and Bartholomew 8:15 - 2:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A DATE CHANGE.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 4/30/09
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Swine Flu Updates - Informacion sobre la gripe porcina
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We have created a Swine Flu Information page in the Parents and Community section. Please check back regularly to see the most recent developments.
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Posted by: Randy Hust
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Published: 4/29/09
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Swine Flu Information
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As you know, there have been a number of cases of human infection with the Swine Flu in Mexico and in the United States. While only 40 cases have been reported in the United States to date (7 of those are in Southern California), the potentia...
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Posted by: Randy Hust
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Published: 4/27/09
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Celebrate Our Golden Bell Recipients!
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Please join us on Thursday, May 28, 2009 to celebrate our Golden Bell Recipients! The program will begin promptly at 4:30 in Angelico Hall at Dominican University. Following the Comcast Presentation and acknowledgement of each recipient...
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Posted by: Patty Thompson
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Published: 4/23/09
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Frequently Asked Questions - Impacts of State Fiscal Crisis
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Every day members of our school community seek factual and timely information about how San Rafael City Schools is impacted by the state fiscal crisis. There are many questions that are asked often, yet when these "answers" are sha...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 4/21/09
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Good News from San Rafael Schools
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Despite the distraction of the State fiscal crisis and a faltering national economy, students and staff in San Rafael schools continue to achieve and succeed. Our elementary school teachers recently completed their conference week where students, ...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 4/9/09
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Field Trip to the Guide Dogs for the Blind facility
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Teacher: deBlaauw 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 4/7/09
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April Elementary Budget Forum Presentations
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Two additional Elementary Budget Forums were held on Thursday, April 2 at Davidson Library, 7 PM 280 Woodland Avenue Monday, April 6 at Bahia Vista Multi Use Room, 7 PM 125 Bahia Way (Spanish translation for this meeting) The presentations can now...
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 4/5/09
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Thank you Rotarians!!!
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San Rafael is the home to several Rotary Clubs. San Rafael City Schools is grateful to our local Rotarians for their continued support and fiscal contributions. Teacher Mini-Grants Each year the Rotary Club of San Rafael provides our elementary sc...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 3/23/09
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Madrone High School Interim Principal
Audience: Assistant Principals, Associates, Parents, Principals, Staff, Students, Sys Admins, Teachers and Homepage
A familiar face to most in the elementary school district is retired principal Kathy O'Keefe who was at Glenwood. Mrs. O'Keefe has "jumped into the shoes" of Madrone High School principal, Karen Levin Allen, serving as the Interim Princi...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 3/23/09
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2009 Chamber of Commerce - Excellence in Education Awards
Audience: ALL SCHOOLS - Big Calendar Events :) and Homepage
Please join us in congratulating. . . - Shaun Bond, San Rafael HS - Emily Busch, San Rafael HS - Ruth Reynolds, Coleman ES - Christina Stroeh, Terra Linda HS They will be honored at an event on March 19th.
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Posted by: Laura Milholland, District Staff, San Rafael City Schools
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Published: 3/13/09
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Teacher Layoffs - Frequently Asked Questions
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California's public schools, colleges and universities are facing more than $11 billion in state budget cuts. These cuts are going to impact an entire generation of kids and alter public education for years to come. March 13 is the deadline for sc...
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 3/4/09
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Fifth Grade Parent Night Orientation Thursday March 5th
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Meet the DMS Administration, Teachers and learn about the School Community Resources at the Davidson Library on Thursday, March 5th from 6:30 -8:00 p.m.
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 3/2/09
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Kindergarten 2009-2010 the facts
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California is in the midst of an unprecedented fiscal crisis that will mean massive cuts to K-12 education for the current and future school years. Like school districts across the state, we are grappling with the sobering task of finding ways to ...
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Posted by: Dr. Michael Watenpaugh
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Published: 3/1/09
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Field Trip to Point Reyes National Seashore
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Teachers: deBlaauw and Bartholomew 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/27/09
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Field Trip to the Jelly Belly Factory
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On Thursday, February 26, the students from Ms. Renati, Mrs. Arnold and Ms. Davis' classes will be going to Vacaville to visit the factory. The time of the trip is 8:30 to 1:00 p.m.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/23/09
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Mid-Winter Break
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There will be no school during the week of February 16 through 20, 2009. Classes resume at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2009.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/16/09
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Field Trip to Kule Loko, Point Reyes
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The classes of Mrs. Leroux and Mrs. Robello will be visiting Kule Loko, a Native American site in Point Reyes. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/12/09
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Field trip to Kule Loklo, Point Reyes
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Teachers: Leroux and Robello 9 - 2 p.m.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/12/09
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Visit by Local Dentists
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Drs. Rayman and Gonzalez will be at Sun Valley on Wednesday, February 11 providing dental health screening on Kindergarten and first grade students. More information will be provided to the K and first grade parents in January, 2009.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/9/09
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Outdoor Education for Fifth Graders
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The fifth graders will be spending this week at Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma for their annual outdoor education program. The students leave Sun Valley at about 9:30 on Monday, February 9 and return to school at about 1:30 on Friday, February 13....
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/9/09
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Field Trip to Mission San Juan Bautista and San Juan Bautista State Historic Park
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The classes of Ms. Tree, Ms. Greene and Mrs. Weller will be going to the Mission San Juan Bautista and San Juan Bautista State Historica Park on Friday, February 6 from 8:30 and returning to Sun Valley at about 5 p.m. This field trip is to enhance...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/6/09
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Field Trip to Chinatown
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The classes of Ms. Renati, Mrs. Arnold and Ms. Davis will be going to Chinatown on Friday, February 6 to celebrate different cultures and the Chinese New Year at a tour of the Chinese Cultural Center in San Francisco.
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/6/09
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Award assembly
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Monday, February 2 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. in the mpr for grades K through fifth.
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 2/2/09
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Budget Forums
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San Rafael City Schools is encouraging parents and community members to attend one of the scheduled community forums in February to discuss the impact of the current State budget crisis on local education. The state of California is in a very seri...
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 2/2/09
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Parent Tour
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The parent tour that takes place at Sun Valley at 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28 is now full. The next tour will be on Thursday, February 26 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Please call the school office on 485-2440 should you wish to sign up for...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 1/28/09
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Walker Creek Parent Information Meeting
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Interested n learning more about Walker Creek Ranch before your fifth grader sets out on their Outdoor School adventure? Sun Valley will be holding a question and answer session on Thusrday, January 22 at 6:00 p.m. in room 22 hosted by Sun Valley ...
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 1/22/09
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Parent Tour at Walker Creek
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Walker Creek is hosting a parent tour on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 with an optional hike at 10 a.m. and then the presentation and tour at 11:00 p.m. More information to follow in Friday folders.
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 1/21/09
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All Schools Closed on Jan 26
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On January 26th, all teachers K -12 will have the opportunity to continue the work of building Professional Learning Communities in our schools, supported by nationally recognized educators. This opportunity, open for all Marin County teachers, ha...
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 1/13/09
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Parent Tour 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
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This tour is now full. Call 485-2440 for another date.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 12/12/08
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Drama Stars Production
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10:45 p.m. show in the mpr. This performance should be about 35 minutes.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 12/8/08
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Guided Language Acquisition and Development
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Coleman and Sun Valley Elementary Schools' staff are among the first in our district to participate and complete the Guided Language Acquisition and Development (GLAD) training. Based upon their success, we will be training all K-5 teachers in the...
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 12/8/08
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PTO Holiday Party at Falkirk
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Please be sure to join us for this fun community-building event for adults only on December 4 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Falkirk mansion in San Rafael. It's always a lovely event that celebrates you the parents!
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 12/4/08
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Gift Wrap Arrives on Monday, December 8.
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Pick up your items that afternoon from the mpr. The truck is arriving that morning and we need a few more helping hands so we can get everyone's orders ready for pick up that afternoon. Please contact Jenn at jennoreilly@comcast.net or Rachel at v...
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 12/4/08
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Awards Assembly
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The next awards assembly will be on Monday, December 15 for grades K through 5 from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. in the mpr.
Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 12/4/08
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Parent Tour on Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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Call 485-2440 to book this tour of Sun Valley. The tour takes place from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. No children, please.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 12/4/08
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Music Concert Grades 2 and 3
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6:30 p.m. Music Concert in the MPR for grades 2 and 3
Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 12/1/08
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No school on November 10 and 11, 2008
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Monday, November 10 is a Local Recess day and Tuesday, November 11 is Veteran's Day. See you back on Wednesday, November 12 at 8:15 a.m. for classes.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/7/08
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Holiday Food Drive
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You can help make this holiday season and 2009 better for less-fortunate families and individuals in Marin County by participating in our country-wide Holiday Food Drive. Drop off your non-perishable food items in the school office.
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Posted by: Gayle Hartsook
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Published: 11/3/08
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Pancake Breakfast
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Got Pajamas? Got coffee mug? Want to get to know or visit with Sun Valley families? Then this Sunday is your chance. Please join us for a fun community building event. Our wonderful parent and P.E. coach extraordinaire, Mike Dibley, will be on han...
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Posted by: Sarah Zykanov
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Published: 10/9/08
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