WEEKLY SPIRIT DAYS:  Show your school support and spirit by participating in our weekly spirit days.  Every Wednesday is our AVID Day and we encourage our students to wear College Wear in support of their favorite college.  Every Friday is Esperanza Spirit Day.  Wear your Esperanza Eagles shirt or the colors gold, black, grey, or white.  

TYPE, TYPE, TYPE!!   The year is really moving quickly.  We are now on the down slope of our 2nd grade year!   Students need to become very familiar with the keyboard and typing.  We have computer lab once a week and students have an opportunity to use computer once a week during centers in the class but this is not enough.  Something you may want to consider as a homework option is choosing to have students practice their spelling words by typing them or challenge them to create sentences with each of the spelling words on the computer.  If you do not have a printer, simply email the attachment to me and I will make sure your child receives homework credit.
           Next year students will be required to take the annual state test.  The test is taken solely on the computer and it is not a multiple choice formatted assessment.  Students are required to type complete sentences to their answers and though they may be familiar with the content, the typing slows down the process tremendously.   Your help is needed to better prepare our students for success.

FIELD TRIP COMING SOON:  We are scheduled to go on our Annual Field Trip on Wednesday, May 8th.  We will be going to the Los Angeles Natural History Museum on that day.  More information will be coming your way soon.  If you plan on volunteering that day, you must be cleared with our district and have a current volunteer badge.   If you do not have a current clearance with our district and plan on volunteering that day, please make your appointment with the district office as soon as possible to be fingerprinted and have a current ID issued.

VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY PLANNING: Keep an eye out for a letter regarding our Valentine's Day Party.  Donations will be needed to help our students with this fun-filled day as well as volunteers to help run the party..  Students are also requested to bring in a Valentine Card for each of their classmates.  At this time, we have 28 students.

READ TO SUCCEED CHALLENGE:  Our class will be participating in the 6 hour reading club challenge.  A reading log will be sent home before winter break but you can also print one from the link posted on the left side of this page.  Please record all the reading minutes read on the reading log and return NO LATER than Friday, February 22nd.  Students that complete the challenge will receive a free ticket to Six Flags Magic Mountain.  The Six Flag tickets will be distributed sometime in May or early June.

Read 6 Hours - Due February 22nd

  Friday Dress-Up Day Colors

• TK/Kinder - Pink
• 1st - Blue
• 2nd - Purple
• 3rd - Orange
• 4th - Yellow
• 5th - Green
• 6th - Red

THE GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE:  The Great Kindness Challenge is one week dedicated to creating a culture of kindness on campuses nationwide.  Our district is proudly participating in this proactive, positive anti-bullying initiative.  During this week, we will have activities to promote kindness throughout Westside Union School District and our community.  We encourage you to talk to your child about the importance of being kind to others.  Below you will find a list of Dress Up Days and the planned activities that will take place during your child's lunch period with our Campus Climate Aides and School Counselor.

• Monday, 1/28 - Kindness is Contagious - Dress up as a Scientist or Doctor
• Tuesday, 1/29 - Kind Notes & Create a Class Poster - Crazy Hair and/or Mismatched Socks Day
• Wednesday, 1/30 -Fun Game Day: The Amazing Race - Dress up in Esperanza gear or Favorite Sports Team Gear
• Thursday, 1/31 - Make a Friendship Bracelet -Dress up with a group of friend for Squad Day and take photos at the Photo Booth
• Friday, 2/1 - Music Dance Party - Dress in Grade Level Colors

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Thank you so much for all the treats and gifts you all gave me for the holidays :-)  I hope everyone had a wonderful break and are well rested and ready to return to our school routine.  Keep your eye out for a donation letter of supplies needed to help us complete this second half of our school year.  The months will go by quickly and expectations will grow in preparation for the coming school year.  You will note the comprehension portion of homework will require students to restate the question and write answers in complete sentences.  We have been practicing restating questions into telling sentences throughout the first semester, please check your child's responses and make sure they writing complete sentences.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14TH IS PAJAMA DAY!:   Jump out of bed Friday and come in your favorite Pajamas.  Students must wear shoes and NOT slippers.  Bring a small throw and pillow.  We will be reading books and watching a holiday movie.  

WINTER PARTY IS NEAR!  We will be celebrating our classroom Winter Party on Thursday, December 13th and your help is needed.  A letter will be coming home in your child's homework folder describing the event.   Your help is needed to help make our Winter Party a success.  Thank you in advance for your generosity!

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION:  On Friday, 12/07, Esperanza PTA will be sponsoring our Annual Holiday Celebration.  It is a fun evening of games, crafts, hot chocolate, and free pictures with Santa!  The event is a lot of fun for the family.  It will begin at 5 p.m. til 8:30 p.m.  Hope to see you there!

• Anaverde Elementary - mini bottled water
• Columbia Elementary - gum, mints, hard candy
• Del Sur Elementary - travel size deodarant
• Eastside Elementary - combs, brushes
• Esperanza Elementary - gloves, mittens, scarves
• Gregg Anderson - disposable ponchos, beanies
• Hillview Middle School = travel size tissue
• Joe Walker Middle School - chap stick, lip balm
• Quartz Hill Elementary - travel size toothbrush & toothpaste
• Rancho Vista Elementary - juice boxes, juice pouches
• Sundown Elementary - cheese & crackers, pretzel packets
• Joshua Elementary - cheese & crackers, pretzel packets
• Sunnydale Elementary - fruit snacks, granola bars
• Valley View Elementary - travel size beef jerky

Esperanza Elementary is in charge of collecting NEW gloves, mittens, and scarves.  This is  a great opportunity to teach our children about giving back to their community.  Collection will continue from October 1 through November 7th.   All students that make a donation are invited to help assemble the Kindness Kits on Thursday, November 8th at Hillview Middle School.  Doors will open at 6 PM and assembling will begin at 6:30.

Included is a list of additional schools participating in the Kindness Kit Program.  You are welcome to donate to their need if you choose. Please drop off the appropriate items at designated schools.  Thank you for your support.​

4TH ANNUAL KINDNESS KITS PROGRAM:  The North Antelope Valley Council of PTA invites our school to participate in a community outreach program.  The council's goal is to create 300 Kindness Kits which will be donated to Grace Resource Center.  Each school participating will be responsible for a specific item.  

THANKSGIVING PAGE UPDATED:  Visit the Thanksgiving Fun page under the "Homework" tab for a lot of fun activities to print, play, or watch.  I hope you are all enjoying your Thanksgiving break!  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

THANKSGIVING FEAST:  We will be having a small Thanksgiving Feast on Friday, November 16th.   Donations will be needed to help prepare for this day.  Please keep your eye out for a letter explaining our activities and further details.  Thank you in advance!!

Learn more and get involved! Click link for PTA.ORG/REFLECTIONS

PTA REFLECTIONS PROGRAM:  Students are invited to showcase their talent in photography, visual arts, film production, music composition, literature, or dance choreography with the PTA's annual Reflections program.  This year's theme is "HEROES AROUND ME".  Final project due October 24th.  Many of my former students have participated in this event and won awards for their efforts.  We even had a student that continued their win up to the state level.  Interest forms due October 4th.   Final projects due October 24th.  Reflections Ceremony November 8, 2018 @ 6 PM.  

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HALLOWEEN PARTY SUPPORT:  Our class had the best time on Halloween Day.  We started the day with our Halloween Parade (Unfortunately, I had a meeting scheduled at that time so I missed out on that fun!).  Afterward, we celebrated with Halloween Centers.  Students played Witch Hat Math Ring Toss, Graphed Candy, Made a Frankenstein plaque, decorated a picture frame, played Halloween Math Bingo, and made a Bat Necklace.  Thanks to Mrs. Stephenson (Aidan's mom), Mrs. Young (Matthew's mom), Mrs. Almarez (Isabella's mom), Mrs. Tenerelli (Andy's mom), Mrs. Butler (Alana's mom),  and Mrs. Badalyan (Arthur's mom) for helping with our Halloween Centers.  We also had a lot of help from Mrs. Zamudio (Zoey's mom), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Zoey's grandparents), Mrs. Dailey (Tariq's mom), Mrs. Conroy (Cooper's mom), and Mrs. Beltran (Bella's mom).  They helped prepare our afternoon party plates along with a few of our center volunteers.  We wouldn't have been able to have such a great party without all of our class support, so thank you all that donated toward our party!

COME SEE "INCREDIBLES 2" AT FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT:  Esperanza PTA will be hosting Family Movie Night on Friday, November 9th.  Come join the fun in our cafeteria.  Movie begins at 6 PM.  Pizza will be pre-ordered from RigaTony's Pizza so send in your order form if you're interested in purchasing a meal or bring your own food and snacks!

RED RIBBON WEEK:    We will be celebrating 'Red Ribbon Week' with the theme "YOUR FUTURE IS KEY, SO STAY DRUG FREE" during the week of October 29th through November 2nd.  We are asking the children to participate in our Red Ribbon Dress-Up Days:
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• Monday, October 29th - Let's Kick off Red Ribbon Week! (Wear RED)
• Tuesday, October 30th - Don't Get Mixed Up in Drugs (Wear mismatched clothes and/or crazy hair)
• Wednesday, October 31st -  Boo to Drugs! (Wear Halloween costumes)
• Thursday, November 1st - We Are Team Players, Not Bullies! (Wear favorite sports team)
• Friday, November 2nd - Follow Your Dreams! (Pajama Day)

HALLOWEEN:  Our Annual Halloween Parade will take place Wednesday, October 31st at 8 a.m.  Parents will be allowed on campus that morning to view the parade.  There will be set locations for parents to view parade along the route.  We will also be having a Halloween Party during the school day.  Donations are needed to help make our party a success.
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EMERGENCY INFORMATION UPDATE:   Please review and return the Emergency Information Sheet that went home Friday.   Note any changes on the form.  We need to prepare for our Earthquake Drill on October 18th as well as have correct and current information in case of a real emergency.  Form was sent home Friday, stapled to your child's behavior report.

PARENT CONFERENCES:   October 9th and 10th will be non-student days to allow teachers time to conference with parents regarding their child's progress.  I sent home a yellow notice along with a PowerSchool report showing progress year to date.  I am required to meet with all students that are considered 'At-Risk', ELL students, and resource students.  All students performing at grade level or higher do not require conferencing however I am open to meet with anyone requesting a conference time.  Please keep your eye out in your child's homework folder coming soon and return the form as soon as possible so that I may begin my scheduling.  My goal would be to meet BEFORE the scheduled days off and during the mornings and afternoons during that conference week.  My days are very flexible.

VOLUNTEERS:   See Volunteer page for list of volunteer duties and work schedule. 
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• Rancho Vista Golf Course parking lot
• Fairgreen Lane & Tesoro Lane
• La Paz Street & Town Center Drive
• De Anza Drive & Homeridge Drive
• Bolz Ranch Road & Springridge Way
• Pebble Way & Tamarisk

Walk-to-School Locations

RESTAURANT NIGHT:  Support Esperanza PTA and our students by attending Restaurant Night at Vince's Pasta and Pizza on Monday, September 24th between the hours of 5-8 PM.   A portion of your purchase will be donated back to Esperanza to help fund activities, field trips, supplies, and various expenses that benefit our students.  Hope to see you there!

DOT DAY:   Friday Esperanza will be celebrating International Dot Day.  Wear your polka dots to school and make your mark!

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL:  
​It's time to try your luck with the Kiwanis Annual Antelope Valley Rubber Duck Race.  Win one of many prizes or maybe even $1 Million!!  All proceeds of the race go back to the community.  Check out the website for up-to-date race day information, sponsors, and to purchase $5 Duck Buddies.  Online adoptions will take place through August 30th.  Click on link attached to the picture.

HELP NEEDED:  I have a number of prep jobs that need to be completed to help start the school year.  Please let me know if you are able to help and I can send the job up to the office for pick-up, meet at my gate before or after-school, or send with your child if it is manageable. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!   I appreciate the support many of you have given to our class with supplies and support you have given to our school with PTA membership.  THANK YOU!

Every Monday your child will have completed assignments come home in his/her homework folder.  Please take the time to review their work to ensure they have complete understanding of concepts learned.  It really takes our partnership and working together to ensure the best quality of education for our children.

OUR CLASS NEEDS:  Please send in a set of OVER THE EAR HEADPHONES for your child.  Our class will be working on our FastForWord Reading Program 3 times per week.  It is a program that requires individual concentration to have greater success.  We will be using iPads and/or Chromebooks for this program in the next few weeks.  A set of child sized earphones would be most beneficial.

 Thank you for all of your support!   I was very happy with our Back to School Night turn-out!  Every Monday your child will have completed assignments come home in his/her homework folder.  Please take the time to review their work to ensure they have complete understanding of concepts learned.  It really takes our partnership and working together to ensure the best quality of education for our children.

We have received SO MANY PTA Membership forms from families.  Our class will be given $100 in free books due to the large enrollment from our class so THANK YOU!

I have also received an abundance of supplies that we will need this school year. 

SCHOOL SUPPLIES:  I have supplied your child with a folder, notebook, pencil box, eraser, crayons, highlighter, pencil, and bookmark.  If your child has their own special box and/or folder they would like to use that is okay.  We go through supplies quickly so donations of items are always welcomed (see DONATIONS page under CLASS INFORMATION).  While you are out shopping for back-to-school sales, please send in a set of over-the-ear headphones.  We will be using them to help implement the Fast ForWord reading program this year.

PLEASE BRING:  Pack a light sweater or sweatshirt inside your child's backpack each week.  Classrooms get cold with the A/C running during these hot months.  Water bottles are okay to have in the classroom, however, please put a guard over the bottle if it has been frozen to alleviate condensation.

Most importantly, please return the Student Information Packet no later than Friday! :-)
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HELP NEEDED:  I have a number of prep jobs that need to be completed to help start the school year.  Please let me know if you are able to help and I can send the job up to the office for pick-up, meet at my gate before or after-school, or send with your child if it is manageable. 

HEADPHONES NEEDED FOR IPADS:  We are about 10 headsets short.  We recently took our initial assessment and students are ready to begin Fast ForWord.   At this time our iPads are almost ready to be checked out to our class but in the meantime we will only be practicing during our computer lab time.   Please consider sending in with your child or making a donation toward the classroom so we are all prepared and ready to begin FastForWord on our iPads so that is most effective for your child.  Students without headsets will still work on the program but it really requires extensive listening skills...I'm afraid outside interference will effect their performance ability.

Welcome to second grade in room 9!  I look forward to meeting all of you and excited about this year's journey.  I hope you are all well rested and ready to begin our school year.  Please refer to this page for important announcements that I post weekly.  Also, take the time to explore the various pages and resources available for you on this website.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES:  I have supplied your child with a folder, notebook, pencil box, eraser, crayons, highlighter, pencil, and mechanical pencil.  If your child has their own special box and/or folder they would like to use that is okay.  We go through supplies quickly so donations of items are always welcomed (see DONATIONS page under CLASS INFORMATION).  While you are out shopping for back-to-school sales, please send in a set of over-the-ear headphones.  We will be using them to help implement the Fast ForWord reading program this year.

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL:  It's time to try your luck with the Kiwanis Annual Antelope Valley Rubber Duck Race.  Win one of many prizes or maybe even $1 Million!!  All proceeds of the race go back to the community.  Check out the website for up-to-date race day information, sponsors, and to purchase $5 Duck Buddies.  Online adoptions will take place through August 30th.  Click on link attached to the picture.

PLEASE BRING:  Please pack a light sweater or sweatshirt inside your child's backpack each week.  Classrooms get cold with the A/C running during these hot months.  Water bottles are okay to have in the classroom, however, please put a guard or sock over the bottle if it has been frozen to alleviate condensation.

Most importantly, please return the Student Information Packet as soon as possible!   :-)
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HELP NEEDED:  I have a number of prep jobs that need to be completed to help start the school year.  Please let me know if you are able to help and I can send the job up to the office for pick-up, meet at my gate before or after-school, or send with your child if it is manageable. 

Esperanza Spirit:  Each Friday teachers and students are encouraged to show their school spirit by dressing in our school spirit wear or wearing our school colors.  A Spirit Wear flyer will be going home in the homework folder.  Keep an eye out!

Also, as an AVID school (Advancement Via Individual Determination) we support the philosophy of holding students accountable to the highest standards. We celebrate this philosophy of preparing our students for college and other post-secondary opportunities by wearing college-themed gear every Wednesday.
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Book Fair:  Students really enjoyed visiting the book fair this week!  Friday, August 25th is the last day.  We earned $100 in free books thanks to our classroom PTA Membership Drive.  Thank you for your support!  

Our Class Needs:    Each child needs a set of over-the-ear headphones.  We will be demonstrating our FastForWord Reading Program in class and students need these headsets to participate on the iPads.  Second grade is mandated to implement this program 3 days a week; however, I cannot begin the program until every student has the appropriate gear.   Donations are also accepted for those who are unable to bring in a set OR for any that break over time.

Please Bring:  Pack a light sweater or sweatshirt inside your child's backpack each week.  Classrooms get cold with the A/C running during these hot months.  Water bottles are okay to have in the classroom, however, please put a guard over the bottle if it has been frozen to alleviate condensation.

Most importantly, I have not received all of the blue Student Information Packets.  Please complete and return as soon as copies of these forms are placed in the office and my emergency bin.  This information will be very important to have in case of an emergency. 
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VOLUNTEERS:  I am currently updating my new chart of volunteers.  I am overwhelmed with the number of parents and family members that have offered their assistance.  Please view the form coming home Monday or the website "Volunteer" page (to be updated soon) and let me know if I have placed a name in error or forgot a name.  

Students know Username and Password. Also posted on their orange homework folder.

JUST ADDED!!  Fourth of July Fun page.  Visit this page under the homework tab and have fun...more activities may be added!!  Happy 4th of July!

Have a great summer!  Keep posted as changes may continue through the summer under the HOMEWORK page.

END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES: 
                           -Tuesday, June 5th - End of Year Party Centers
                                                              -Pizza Party

                                -Wednesday, June 6th -Board Game Day - Bring a board game to play, share, and have fun

                                -Thursday, June 7th - Art Instruction Day - Learn to draw step by step!

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK:  Thank you so much for all the support you gave during Teacher Appreciation Week.  I loved all the cards, flowers, snacks, school supplies, and other gifts I received.  I have enjoyed teaching your children and have had a great year.  The kind gestures and thoughtful treats were icing on the top!  

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE CARNIVAL DONATIONS AND HELP: Thank you to all that donated items toward our raffle basket.  It looked amazing and we helped our PTA raise funds for Esperanza students.  We had a great time at the carnival.  

FIELD TRIP SUCCESS:  We had a great time exploring the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles.  Special thanks to our PTA for funding this field trip for our students.   With your support, they work to raise $20 per student to help fund our field trip expense.  Please continue supporting them in their cause to create these special opportunities for our children.  Also, another special thanks to all my parent volunteers for helping escort students around the museum.  You helped create long-lasting memories and I am grateful for your help and support.

THE DINOSAURS ARE HERE!:   The students did a wonderful job on their dinosaur projects!  We are now preparing for the presentations.  Practice at home daily.  Can't wait to learn all about these other giant creatures from long ago.  Presentations will take place on Friday, May 18th.  There will be questions posted in the back of the room to help students refresh their memory.  

CAKE DONATIONS NEEDED: We are asking for Esperanza families to make donations for our CAKE WALK we will be hosting during our carnival on Friday.  If you are able to make a donation, please bring to school by Friday morning.  Your generosity is appreciated!

CARNIVAL ALMOST HERE:  We will be having our Annual PTA Carnival on Friday, May 4th.  Come and join in on the fun, games, food, and silent basket auction.!  Wristbands for games are now on sale.  You may purchase them before and after school in the office.    Hope to see you Friday!

FIELD TRIP FUN:  We will be going on our field trip to the Natural History Museum on Thursday, May 3rd.  Please have your child to school on time as we will be departing from Esperanza by 8 a.m.  Bring a sack lunch and leave all electronics at home.  For parents volunteering on this day, please report to Room 9 by 7:25 a.m. so I can go over the day's itinerary and answer any questions you may have.  PTA has supported each of our students with $20 for field trip expenses.  We thank our PTA  your PTA support with fund-raising otherwise we would not be able to take field trips.

CARNIVAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  We will be having our Annual School Carnival on May 4th and your help is needed to help run the 'Cake Walk' Booth.  Please contact me ASAP if you are able to volunteer one hour of your time.  We really need your help to have this event be a success.  

SCHOOL CARNIVAL BASKET DONATIONS:  We are beginning to plan our school carnival scheduled for May 4th.  Our class will be creating a gift basket to be donated toward the Carnival Basket Silent Auction.  The theme of our basket is "Happy Birthday'.  I will be purchasing a beverage tub to be used as our basket and a pinata to go with our theme.   I am hoping to receive items related to having a party such as: 

• party candy
• candy buffet jars
• balloons and party helium tank
• party photo props
• birthday crown/button/necklace/sash
• Party City gift card
• Hobby Lobby gift card
• Mulligan's gift card
• Rockin' Jump gift card
• Chuck E. Cheese gift card
• Inflatable party rental gift certificate
• birthday wrapping paper / ribbon
• party favors
• Costco gift card for birthday cake purchase

If you would like to make a donation or have any personal contacts or work connections that would consider making a donation toward our school that would be wonderful.  Any donations would be greatly appreciated.  The proceeds earned through the silent auction help support our Esperanza PTA and students.

Yearbook ID Code: 5711118

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY:  Yearbooks are now on sale at YBPAY.LIFETOUCH.COM.  Order deadline is April 6th.    Purchase online or return order form with checks payable to EZ PTA.  Link attached to the right.  Esperanza Yearbook ID Code: 5711118

SPRING BREAK FUN:  I hope you all enjoy your spring break.  In the meantime, if you would like some extra curricular learning activities, see the "Spring Fun' page located under the HOMEWORK tab.  Enjoy!

Meet with Campus Climate Assistants in the pavillion at lunch recess throughout the week for activities, such as designing your own bookmarks, reading clubs, coloring activities, and more.

READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK AT ESPERANZA!  We will be having these fun dress-up days to celebrate our love of reading

Monday, 2/26:       LET'S KICK OFF READ ACROSS AMERICA - Wear red, white,                         and blue
Tuesday, 2/27:       FAN OF READING - Wear your favorite team's attire
Wednesday, 2/28:  WILD ABOUT BOOKS - Crazy Hair Day 
Thursday, 3/1:       BOOKS ARE DREAMS YOU HOLD IN YOUR HANDS -                                    Pajama Day
Friday, 3/2:            HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. SEUSS! - Dress as your favorite                                book character

READ TO SUCCEED CHALLENGE:  Our class will be participating in the 6 hour reading club challenge.  A reading log was sent home before winter break but you can also print one from the link posted on the right side of this page.  Please record all the reading minutes read on the reading log and return NO LATER than Friday, February 23rd.  Students that complete the challenge will receive a free ticket to Six Flags Magic Mountain.  The Six Flag tickets will be distributed sometime in May or early June.

ESPERANZA PTA FUNDRAISER:  It's time for our PTA fundraiser!   Your support is needed in selling the items sent home in the fundraiser packet.  All profits from this sale go directly toward programs and materials to benefit students here at Esperanza Elementary.  All you need to do is register online (see link to the right), share with family, friends, and co-workers, and turn in your order forms and payment by February 20th.  You may also choose to enter your order form online and pay the total amount due online.  Your participation is key to our success.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION:  On Thursday, 12/15, our PTA will be sponsoring our Annual Holiday Celebration.  It is a fun evening of games, crafts, hot chocolate, and free pictures with Santa!  The event is a lot of fun for the family.  It will begin at 5 p.m. til 8:30 p.m.  Hope to see you there!

RED RIBBON WEEK:  We will be celebrating 'Red Ribbon Week' with the theme "YOUR FUTURE IS KEY, SO STAY DRUG FREE" during the week of October 23rd through October 27th.  We are asking the children to participate in our Red Ribbon Dress-Up Days:

• Monday, October 23 - Proud to be Drug Free (Wear RED)
• Tuesday, October 24 - Team up Against Drugs (Wear favorite sports jersey)
• Wednesday, October 25th -  Heroes Don't Do Drugs (Wear your favorite superhero outfit)
• Thursday, October 26th - Too Bright for Drugs (Wear neon colored clothes)
• Friday, October 27th - Hair's to a Drug-free Life (Crazy hair day)

PTA REFLECTIONS PROGRAM:  Students are invited to showcase their talent in photography, visual arts, film production, music composition, literature, or dance choreography with the PTA's annual Reflections program.  This year's theme is "WITHIN REACH".  Final project due October 13th.  Many of my former students have participated in this event and won awards for their efforts.  We even had a student that continued their win up to the state level.  For more information, see flier on the 'SCHOOL FLIERS' page.

COLOR-A-THON:  On Friday, November 3rd, Esperanza will take part in our 2nd Annual PTA sponsored Color-a-Thon/Jog-a-Thon event.   This event will help support assemblies, field trips, school programs, and much, much more for our students.  
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Walk-to-School Locations

• Rancho Vista Golf Course parking lot
• Fairgreen Lane & Tesoro Lane
• La Paz Street & Town Center Drive
• De Anza Drive & Homeridge Drive
• Bolz Ranch Road & Springridge Way
• Pebble Way & Tamarisk

WALK TO SCHOOL DAY:  Wednesday, October 4th is our annual Walk to School Day.  If you live too far to walk from your home, join the large groups that will be gathering in the Rancho Vista Golf Course parking lot or other locations listed map shown on flier and walk with friends.  Each group will begin meeting at 6:50 a.m. and begin walking to Esperanza at 7 a.m.  PTA will provide a snack and small drink for those who participated.  Parent participators will receive a 'bus ticket' that will allow them access on campus directly to cafeteria.   

MOVIE NIGHT:  Movie Night will take place Friday, September 29th.  Doors open at 6 p. and movie starts at 6:30 p.  Bring your blankets or chairs.  Snacks will be available for purchase and outside food is welcomed.   Adults MUST be present at all times, NO DROP OFFS.  You can pre-order a Round Table Pizza by Thursday, September 28th.  A flier was attached to Friday's  test/behavior packet.

OPTIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES FUN:  We currently read a lesson on Family Traditions.  Students made a rough draft copy of their very own story map.   The map was basically a piece of paper folded twice to have 4 squares.  Each square told a story, When they were born, Where they lived, and two important events in their lives.  Students were then given the option to create a final version of the activity by adding pictures to the 4 squares and sharing their STORY MAP in class.  This is optional and students are given a free trip the the treasure chest if they choose to complete this project.  It's been fun listening to their stories!

INTERNATIONAL DOT DAY:  Friday, September 15th will be International Dot Day.  We will be decorating t-shirts and doing a variety of activities integrated with language arts, math, and art.  Its going to be a fun day!  Please send an email if you are interested in helping with centers on Friday from 11:30 - 1:00.  You must be cleared with fingerprinting through our district office in order to participate.

Have a great summer!  Keep posted as changes may continue through the summer under the HOMEWORK page.

Click on link to view 3rd Grade Common Core Expectations

END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES: 
                            -Monday, June 5th - End of Year Party Centers
                                                                -Pizza Party

                                -Tuesday, June 6th -Board Game Day - Bring a boardgame to play, share, and have fun

                                -Wednesday, June 7th - Art Instruction Day - Learn to draw step by step!

SUMMER WEBSITE PAGE:   I am in the process of working on a summer page for this website.  Keep posted.  It will probably be a work in progress where new information is added every other week during the summer weeks.  I hope to provide practice, review, and fun activities for the students.  Keep posted!


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SPELLING WORDS PAGE:  See 'SPELLING WORDS' page posted as first option under the 'HOMEWORK' tab.  The spelling lists will be ongoing throughout the year as each week's spelling words are added to this page.  I have included a link that will take you to a "Flashcard Maker" if you or your child would like to create flashcards weekly to practice.  I hope this is helpful for you and your child!


UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:
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​               06/05 - End of Year Class Party
               06/06 - Minimum Day
               06/07 - Last Day of School - Minimum Day



CLASSWORK:  Please review completed assignments and tests with your child.  This is an opportunity to reinforce concepts that have been taught.  Your support is needed as we work together to have the most successful year possible for your child.


PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL ITEMS:  

• Homework should be returned on Friday IN THE PROVIDED orange homework folder.  

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**Please see donation page for an update on items in which we are still in need.

Read 6 Hours - Due February 28th