October 31, 2018

Dear Loma CT English Families,

My Top Three Moments of the Week
1.  Watching the 5th graders practice their awesome flash mob dance to  Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” (see photo)
2.  Having the honor of judging the CT costume contest.  There were some super funny, scary, and original costumes! (see photos)
3.  Checking out the donut-on-a-string contest in Mrs. Templeton’s kindergarten. It was probably the cutest moment of my Halloween day! (see photo)

I hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween!

Sincerely,
Karren Zook, Principal
Loma Prieta Joint Union School District
23800 Summit Road
Los Gatos, CA  95033
408/353-1106 – p                           
408/353-3274 - f

Construction Corner
Our reconstruction project is continuously moving forward. Wing A’s roof is complete and is water tight. The windows have been installed in Wing A. The doors have arrived and the exterior doors have been installed as well. The stucco contractor has completed lathing Wing A and brought in the batch plant silo. It contains an engineered stucco mix that is approved by the DSA (Division of State Architect) and will create consistent mix every time a batch of stucco is made. Wing B’s roof frame is complete and the contractor has started to sheet the roof. Once the sheeting is complete, a sheeting inspection will take place and then the roofing will be installed. We now are currently 187 days into construction and have had zero injuries during this project.

Thank you,

Paul Harville
Director of Facilities
23800 Summit Road
Los Gatos CA, 95033
408-384-1310


Bus Drivers Wanted
Are you interested in a fun and rewarding part time job?  Please consider joining our AWESOME Transportation Team!!  We are looking for qualified people to fill in as substitute bus drivers. Training will be provided for DMV and CHP licensing.  Contact Patty Smrt if you are interested.  p.smrt@loma.k12.ca.us

Building Developmental Assets in School Communities
You are invited to attend an evening with H. Clay Roberts on Thursday, November 1, 2018 6:30-8:30 in the Loma Forum. The Loma Prieta District Office sponsors this event. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Theater in the Mountains
Our Theatre in the Mountains Stars to Be have been working since school began to dazzle audience with their performance of the classic Beauty and the Beast. We invite you to “Be Our Guest” in a French village and an enchanted castle created right here on the mountain! Tickets are on sale now at theatreinthemountains.org.

CASA Info.
Thursday, Nov 1 from 7-8pm in the LG Theatre: Everything you want to know about how to support better Mental and Physical Wellness for our teens Panel of 4 Distinguished Experts and Parent Q&A

Weekly Science Classes: Parent Participation and Afterschool Science
Join YSI for a 6-week session of fun, hands-on classes about biology, geology, chemistry, and more!  Get to know YSI's Animal Ambassadors and explore the Nature Center, investigate what's in the park around you, and try out some really fun (and sometimes messy) experiments!
               Tuesdays  11/6 – 12/18  *no class 11/20
               Held at YSI Vasona: 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos
               PreK-K: Parent Participation Classes  2:00-2:45pm
               1st-4th grades:  Afterschool Science Classes  3:30-4:30pm

November Holiday Camp: Science Of Art
Explore art through science. Learn about scientific drawing and how to draw animals in the nature center. Conduct beautiful experiments and create art from nature. Discover Vasona with an artist’s hand and a naturalist’s eye.
               Mon-Wed 11/19-21  9am-2:30pm
               Extended Camp offered until 5:30pm for an additional fee
               Held at YSI Vasona: 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos
               Sign up here for our K-2nd and 3rd-6th camp groups

Wild Times @ CT English MS
Early Release EVERY Wednesday @ 1:30 pm
Upcoming Events
11/1/18 NO SCHOOL-Teacher in service day
11/1/18 Building Developmental Assets in School Communities 6:30-8:30pm Loma Forum
11/2/18 NO SCHOOL-Teacher in service day
11/7/18 Make-Up Picture Day
11/9/18 Q1 Report Cards hand carried home by students
11/12/18 NO-SCHOOL-Veteran’s Day
11/12-11/16 CT ON Regular Schedule-NO MIN DAYS
11/14/18 CT HSC Mtg 8:30am
11/15/18 CT Turkey Trot starts at 12:15 Loma field
11/19-11/23/18 NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving break

11/19 & 11/20 Kids & Co Thanksgiving Camp (See attached Flyer)

12/1/18 & 12/2/18 CT Holiday Craft Faire (See Student applications attached )