REPORT CARDS AND THE RESULTS OF THE SCHOOL WIDE TESTING WENT OUT THIS PAST MONDAY. BE ON THE LOOK OUT! PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THEM BY NEXT WEEK. THANKS!
7/2/08
MISSING TENT FROM FIELD STUDIES WEEK!
A tent that was loaned by a family for field studies week is missing, and they are wondering if anyone accidently took it home? The case is green and is marked "KELLER" and the actual tent is a dark khaki color, primarily, with some dark maroon. Please contact Raskob at raskobinstitute@hnu.edu or call the main office if you have any leads. Thanks!
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!
7/1/08
Our accountant Mio Matsuhisa would like to remind you that if you have not paid your first tution payment, it is the day to do so! July 1st is the due date for the first payment for the 2008-09 school year. You can contact her at matsuhisa@hnu.edu or 510-436-1422 is you have questions.
Thanks!
6/12/08
Raskob Day School View Books with all the student photos taken by Ralph Granich as well as class pictures are available tomorrow for sale at school. They are a great way to remember the school year! You can purchase them for $5 in cash or a check for $5. Jessica Baiochhi will be selling them at drop off tomorrow morning and they will be available in Virginia Weatherby's office.
Can you believe it? The school year is almost over!
Thursday, June 12th is the 8th grade graduation from 1:30-3:00 in the Regents Theatre. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP AT 3:00 on THURSDAY after the graduation!
Friday, June 13th is the last day of school and ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP AT 12:00!
Thanks for your consideration!
Have a fantastic summer!
Hey Raskob Community,
This year, an astounding 178,480 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the US. And the unfortunate fact is that one of them may be someone you know; a loved one, a colleague, a friend or even yourself.
I believe this is unacceptable and that’s why I’m doing everything I can to fight back.
In October, Raskob will be joining the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, and I want you to join me. All the money we raise will directly fund lifesaving research, access to mammograms, and free services that make the battle against breast cancer easier for patients and their families. Last year we raised as a team $5,000!
This year the Bay Area has two walks: October 18, 2008 - San Francisco - Speedway Meadow at Golden Gate Park - it’s an easy 5 miles long. October 25, 2008 - San Jose - Arena Green at HP Pavilion - its an easy 5K walk.
It will be a fun morning, and you will feel empowered to be part of a community of over 21,000 walkers dedicated to fighting breast cancer and celebrating survivorship.
I’ve already set up a team online. Click here to join me. Please make a donation if you can. Every dollar makes an impact, and together we can save lives.
We have completed our calendar for the 2008-2009 school year at Raskob. It is attached as a word document in the attachments section below (Scroll down!).
We have a wonderful opportunity this Thursday, June 5th to celebrate our children's accomplishments over the last year at the Raskob Awards Ceremony. It is a special night that showcases our students and brings closure to another great year of learning. Please come join the community at the following times:
4:45pm Elementary Class potluck items dropped off, California Room
5:00pm Elementary Class Awards Ceremony begins, Skyroom
5:30pm Potluck Setup by Middle School Parents, California Room
6:00pm Potluck Start for Middle School Families
California Room and patio
6:30pm Elementary Class Awards Ceremony concludes and they join Middle School Families at the Potluck
7:00pm Middle School Awards Ceremony begins, Skyroom
7:30pm Elementary Class Parents clean up the Potluck
8:30pm Middle School Awards Ceremony concludes
Based on the timing of the Ceremonies and Potluck, the following assignments for the Potluck have been made for our class, please let your Room Parent know what you are bringing so that we can make sure we have enough of our assigned item.Please bring your item ready to serve - - cold or hot in the appropriate container with any needed serving utensil. We are expecting between 175 - 200 people so it is very important that everyone contributes and in the amount specified to avoid shortages.
Elementary School Potluck Assignments
Ms. Taylor's class Finger Desserts, enough for 25 people from each family
Ms. Wulkan's class Drinks, 100 oz each of juice or juice seltzer from each family
Ms. Osvald's class Drinks, 100 oz each of sparkling water from each family
Middle School Potluck Assignments
Ms. Hallanger's Class Main course, 10 serving entree from each family, two vegetarian dishes please
Ms. Harman's Class Main course, 10 serving entree from each family, two vegetarian dishes please
Ms. Williford's Class Vegetables, 16 serving salad or vegetables from each family
Ms. Marcus' Class Side Dish, 20 serving non vegetable side dish from each family (beans, rice, potatoes, pasta salad
Thank you for your Potluck contributions and see you on Thursday!
5/27/08
Very important reminder that today was the LAST DAY OF PIZZA LUNCH! Please send your students with lunch on Tuesdays until the end of the year. Thanks!
5/22/08
On Tuesday afternoon, a student's swim bag went missing. Please check to see if it was accidently taken to your house! It's a plastic target bag, with swimsuit and towel, but most importantly there was a very expensive set of ear plugs that the family is very distressed about losing. Please email Virginia (weatherby@hnu.edu) if you can help.
Pizza Tomorrow!
Tomorrow is the New Student Lunch. The RPA will provide pizza for the entire school. PLEASE do not send your child in with a bagged lunch. Thanks!
WASC UPDATE!
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) granted Raskob Day School, grades 3-8, a six-year term of accreditation, expiring on June 30, 2014.
This 6-year term is the highest term granted by WASC. The WASC commission congratulated Raskob on the quality of instruction offered and noted the Visiting Committee’s report on the “stellar aspects of your school”.
This accomplishment was a group effort by the entire Raskob community.We are proud of our school and look forward for more opportunities to excel in the Raskob C’s – Community, Communication and Competence for bright students with learning disabilities.
Copies of the Visiting Committee’s report are available for review in the front office.
Many thanks!
Rachel Hallanger
Lead Teacher/Assistant Director/WASC Coordinator
5/13/08
Auction News!
Last weeks auction was a HUGE success.We raised OVER $12,000 for Raskob!Thank you to all the families and friends who attended and supported Raskob.What a party!Although our comedians only got chuckles from a few audience members, the band, rum cake, and live auctioneer made up for it!Pictures from the Auction will be featured in the next Raskob Newsletter, due out at the end of May. If you have not already picked up your auction items, please do so.If you have not paid for your auction items, you will be receiving a notice in the mail.
It is never too early to start planning next year’s auction.If you have ideas on how to make next year even more successful, or maybe you had so much fun this year that you want to be apart of the planning process, give me a call!Contact me, Jessica Baiocchi at 436-1278 or shoot me an email at Baiocchi@hnu.edu for information on how to join the auction committee for the 2008-2009 school year.
5/13/08
PARENTS:
We are ready to wrap up our ANNUAL FUND giving for this year. I would like to remind you of the importance of contributing whatever amount your family feels comfortable giving. You will receive an email from your child's room parent this week with details on participation levels for his/her class. If you have not already done so, please give Jessica Baiocchi your donation now. If you need to use a credit card, you can get a credit card form from the main office. Your gift helps to fund the playground, scholarships for deserving students, and teacher training. Don't wait, do it now and all of the students at Raskob will benefit!
Gloriah Zavell, fundraising chairperson
5/7/08
Raskob Year End Activities Update
The year end frenzy is about to begin and we wanted to get the main events on your calendar. There will be more details to follow so be sure to check schoolnotes and emails from the room parents to be informed.
Staff and Parents Recognition Night, Wednesday May 21st 6:30-8:30pm:
This event replaces the RPA First Annual Meeting on the same night. This is an adult only event for the parents and staff to recognize each others contributions to the school. There will be food served (NOT potluck) & childcare provided. We will introduce next year's RPA Board and give out awards to staff (including teachers) and parents.
New Student Lunch, Thursday May 22nd, 11am - 1pm:
The RPA will provide pizza to new students (only) and food for their parents. The staff will organize the program and current parents will be on hand to answer questions.
Awards Ceremony, Thursday June 5th, 5:00 - 8:00pm:
The Elementary school students will have their ceremony at 5pm with a potluck dinner after. The Middle School will have their dinner/ceremony after the Elementary school, the details are being finalized.
After School Program Ends, Friday June 6th is the last day.
Graduation, June 12th, 1pm, all students and families invited.
Last Day of School, June 13th, classroom parties at 11am and class gifts for Teachers/Asst will be given out. Noon dismissal.
Please put all these events on your calendars.
RPA Board
An important reminder that there is no school this Friday, May 9th for a teacher work day!
Raskob Testing Week
May 12-16 is Raskob’s annual standardized testing period.
All Raskob students will be tested using a norm-referenced academic test called the Basic Academic Skills Inventory (BASI). Elementary students will be tested in small staggered periods throughout the week and Middle school students will be formally tested from 12:45 pm – 3:00 pm on Tuesday, May 13th (reading comprehension and language) and Thursday, May 15th (math).Students requiring extra time will have multiple opportunities to finish throughout the week.Testing week is a great way for staff to assist students with test taking strategies and guidance.7th and 8th graders will also have opportunities to practice with bubble sheets after they have completed their testing in booklets.
The comprehensive test is comprised of six timed subtests:
Vocabulary (10 minutes)
Spelling (10 minutes)
Language Mechanics (10 minutes)
Reading Comprehension (30 minutes)
Math Computation (20 minutes)
Math Application (35 minutes)
Total test administration time is just under two hours. The subtests will also be administered un-timed to yield criterion-referenced performance information in addition to standardized scores from the timed testing.
Raskob standard accommodations that do not impact standardization of scores include:
·Small group administration
·Marking answers in test booklet
·Flexible administration of tests and test order
Additional accommodations include:
·Extended time
·Reading questions
·Use of calculator
·Breaks during testing
Please make sure your student brings healthy snacks and gets plenty of rest during testing week.We purposely keep testing low key and keep schedule disruptions to a minimum during this week. If your child will be absent, please let us know for scheduling ease.
Testing will be scored in May and results will accompany June progress reports.Please contact Raskob if you have any questions regarding testing.
Ahh, you've heard rumors of a . . .
Silent Auction and Comedy Night
on Saturday, May 3rd
from 7:00 -11:00pm
but are wondering what it entails!
It involves much fun including comedy, music and your child's art!! The Skyroom will be transformed with tablecloths, sparkling lights and wonderful artwork. Your $25 ticket also provides lovely hors-d’oeurves and a complimentary drink in an adult only environment.
But that's not all . . . you will also have the opportunity to bid on fabulous auction items such as,
A Tahoe weekend package
Giants tickets
Your child's Art work
Look for an RPA Board Member at Drop-off on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to buy your tickets from or drop your check off in the main office.
Don't forget to bring your checkbook or credit card to the Auction; your purchases/donations will support the building of a new playground, scholarships and other worthwhile projects.
The Auction Program is DONE!
Thank you to everyone who has donated to the auction. Below is a taste of what you will find in the program. For the complete list of auction items, scroll to the bottom of schoolnotes and you will find a copy in the attachments area. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call Ms. Baiocchi at 436-1278.
AlexanderValley Vineyards Case, Tour, and Private Barrel Tasting
This is the ultimate package for all you wine lovers.Enjoy a case from this award- winning vineyard made up of 4 bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon, 4 Merlots, and 4 Pinot Noirs.After you’ve fallen in love with their wine, drive on up to Healdsburg and enjoy a private barrel tasting and vineyard tour for 6 people.Does it get any better?Please make reservations 60 days in advance.
Go Wild in San Francisco
You and a friend can travel out to the San Francisco Zoo for a day of wild adventures.This pack includes 2 guest passes, 4 complimentary ride tickets good on either the Carousel or the Little Puffer Steam Train, and two parking passes.
Privately Catered Dinner for 12
Chef Jonathan Rarang, previously of the Ritz Carlton and Va de Vi in Walnut Creek, will come to your home and cater a 3 course dinner for you and 11 of your friends.Sit back and let Jonathan and his staff take care of everything.All you need to do is provide the wine (he’ll even help you pair it!).Date and menu to be mutually agree upon.
One Year Family Pass to MOCHA
This family pass offers family members free admission to the Museum of Children’s Art (MOCHA) drop-in art programs, admission to special members-only events with artists and educators, a 10% discount on all classes, workshops, and camp tuition, as well as a MOCHA t-shirt!Located in Oakland.
Jump Start Your Wedding
Although wedding bells might not be ringing for you, a friend or family member will thank you forever for hiring this wedding coach.Wedding Coach and Planner, Sanford Marshal, offers you 4 hours of pre-wedding consultation, as well as vendor recommendations from his personal rolodex!Topics discussed during consultation include budget, vision, theme, vendors, and all other areas of specific interest.This is just what you (or your friends!) need to get on the right track to the wedding of your dreams.
Ship Ahoy!
Ever dreamt of floating lazily out in the bay?How about enjoying a snack while cruising the waters around Oakland?Now is your chance!Ms. Ingle-Price will take two lucky students aboard her boat for a day of sailing and picnicking.Make sure to bring your sea legs! Specific date and time will be mutually agreed upon.
Family Drum Circle Jam for 8
Summer and warm weather are quickly approaching.What better place to be than on the beach?Join Raskob’s favorite resident music-maker, Daniel Wolfe, for a family drum circle at Albany Bulb Beach.He’ll provide the drums, you provide the beats.Specific date and time will be mutually agreed upon.
3 Nights in Tahoe
This summer, head on up to Tahoe to enjoy water skiing, a swim, or simply relax in this woodsy cabin located in Tahoma, near the west shore.Light a fire at night, or gaze at the stars from your deck.Relaxation is required!Sleeps 6.Date of stay to be mutually agreed upon.
Mothers Day Massage
Treat mom (or yourself!) to a 30 minute massage by certified massage therapist Kimberly Brenner, located in Alameda.Kimberly specializes in Swedish massage, Reflexology, skilled touch for people with cancer, and hot stone massage.
Middle School Quilt #1
The middle school students learned about the story quilts of Faith Ringgold in February and have made their own class quilts using found objects and aluminum foil.Each student contributed a square to their homeroom "quilt" and the results are quite impressive!
SCROLL DOWN TO DOWNLOAD COMPLETE LIST!!!
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT
REMINDER!
All families are invited to join Mrs. Hallanger and a panel of alumni parents from 7 – 8:30, Tuesday, April 29th, in Ms. Williford's room at Raskob for a presentation on the high school selection process.
Some of the meeting topics include:
·A general overview ofwhat high school options are available, both public and private
·Tips on how to select the right school for your child
·Tips on navigating and negotiating the public school options including the 504 plan and IEP process
·Sharing how Raskob supports your efforts in the high school selection process
Questions?Contact Rachel Hallanger at 510-436-1634 or hallanger@hnu.edu
4/24/08
ART NOTE CARDS ARE HERE!!!!
Parents: Your child will be coming home today with the note cards you ordered. They are so WONDERFUL!!!
Please consider DONATING a few of them to the SILENT AUCTION. We would like to make up mixed packets of ten cards each. Donations will be collected in a large envelope on the table in the lobby.................
Gloriah Zavell
Field Studies Week is
4 Days Away!
Next week all students will be on field trips.If you haven’t already done so, PLEASE make sure all permission slips/paperwork is in by FRIDAY.Please contact your child’s teacher about driving and volunteering for the week.We need all the help we can get!If permission slips are not turned in, your child will not be allowed to participate.
Reminder: There will be no school Friday April 18th or Monday April 21st.
MIDDLE SCHOOL RASKOB HAWAIIAN DANCE!
April 25th, 7:15 - 9:15
SKYROOM
Door prizes for the first 30 students!
Bring friends and dress in theme! Prizes for the best dressed!
$5.00 at the door
It’s Not too Late to Donate to the Auction!
There are extra donation forms in the front office, as well as in the attachment section of Schoolnotes (scroll all the way down to find them).Kid parties are always a hit at auctions.Host a swim party, beach party, or maybe movie night over the summer. Thank you to the following parents/families for donating to the auction!
Teri Hupfer
Lynette and Tom Ley
Grace and Steve Pierce
Melissa Flores
Sharon Jobson and Ernie Rivas
Paul Gertler and Kathy Eyre
Joan and Dave Cannon
Ophelia Wynn
Sheryl Michels
John and Peggy Busher
Lisa and Todd York
Lisa Bedell and Paul August
Kari Castro
NEED TO RACK UP SOME VOLUNTEER HOURS?
WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PRUNE FROM A PRO?
LOVE TO SEE YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL LOOKING NEATER?
RASKOB SPRING CLEAN UP
SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH
8:30am - 5:00pm
Food and Childcare provided
Tasks involve pruning, raking, sweep, planting, other clean up activities or, if you prefer, childcare. Supervision by a professional landscape architect will be provided.
Please bring work gloves, shovels, rakes, brooms or pruning shears if you have any. There will be extra equipment available if you do not have some of your own.
Come any time during the scheduled hours, no RSVP needed. You will get credit for volunteer hours for every person you bring who is able to contribute - - bring relatives and take care of your whole 20 hour volunteer obligation.
Field Studies Week
Wow!Field Studies Week is just 2 weeks away.If you have not turned in your permission slips, or you have not received a packet of information please contact your student’s homeroom or classroom teacher ASAP.They will have extra packets available.Also, the following list of general items is needed by the 5th, 7th, and 8th grade classes for their overnights. If you have extra supplies that you are willing to share with Raskob we would greatly appreciate it.
Tents
Stoves
Sleeping Pads
Sleeping Bags
Ice Chests
7th Grade Families:This Saturday at 9:30 am we are meeting to discuss the overnight trip, supplies, and to show your kids how to set up a tent and pack their backpacks.If you have not already signed up to volunteer to drive or carry supplies into camp, you may do so at this time.
3/21/08
Thanks to everyone who came out and made the Science Fair and Potluck a success!
Please have a fun and safe Spring Break, and we will see you back on Monday, March 31st!
3/21/08
As our waitlist grows for next school year, Raskob needs to know which families plan to return. If you do not plan to have your child return, we appreciate that you communicate this with the school. We now require that you submit an official Withdrawal Form to Raskob if you do not plan on receiving services from Raskob. This is necessary so we are able to offer placement to other eager families. The form is in the attachments section at the bottom of this page, or you can pick one up in the main office. Thanks!
3.20.08
The new session of the After School program starts immediately after spring break! SIGN UP FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN IMMEDIATELY! Please contact Ricardo Almada at almada@hnu.edu or 510-436-1201 if you need more forms or have any questions.
3/12/08
Field Trips Tomorrow
Tomorrow the entire school will be out and about on field trips all over the Bay Area!Our 3rd and 4th graders are going hiking in the hills, to Safeway, and having a lovely lunch at our local burger joint, Sparky’s.Our 5th graders will be heading into San Francisco to visit the Maritime Museum and to take a tour of the Balclutha ship.Our middle school will be taking a ferry from Tiburon to Angel Island where they will receive a tour of Camp Reynolds and see a canon firing.
Just a couple reminders:Wear rain gear if it’s raining, bring your lunch (excluding 3rd/4th graders), and dress in layers.
Middle School Parents:We will be leaving promptly at 8:35.Please be on time, and send your child with $7 if you have not already turned it in.
Raskob Day School
Science Fair and Potluck
March 19, 2008
Wednesday 5:30-7:00
In the Sky Room
Families please bring a dish according to your LAST NAME
A-C Main Dish (Pizza, Meatballs, Lazagna etc)
D-G Appetizers
H-LSalads and Side Dishes
M-Q Dessert
R-ZDrinks
Paper goods will be provided but please remember to bring a dish! The students will be ready to share their projects from 5:30 to 6pm and then we will begin the Pot Luck. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at this fun event.
Tuesday from 12:00-1:00 Raskob needs parent volunteers to supervise lunch and recess so that we can have an all staff meeting. If you are available please contact Jessica at 510-436-1278 or email at Baiocchi@hnu.edu. Thanks!
3/09/08
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Raskob Day Schools First Annual Silent Auction Benefit and Night of Comedy
Benefit Details
Who: All adults are welcome!
What: Your $25 ticket donation includes a complimentary drink ticket, hors-d’oeurves, Silent Auction, Music, Comedy, Wine, and Fun
Where: Sky Room at Holy Names University
When: May 3, 2008 from 7:00-11:00 pm
Why: Raskob Day School is raising money to build a much needed playground for our students, and to provide scholarships to deserving families.
How: Confirm your reservation by cash, or check made payable to Raskob Day School.Tickets are also available at the door.You will receive an invitation in the mail.
This event can only be successful with the help of our Raskob families.Ask your hairdresser, favorite restaurant, and family members if they are willing to donate to our auction.There are forms in the waiting room, as well as in the attachment area of schoonotes (scroll ALL the way to the bottom and you will see it on the left!).Please volunteer!You may contact Jessica Baiocchi at 510-436-1278 or Baiocchi@hnu.edu for more information.
3/09/08
Science Fair and Potluck
March 19th 5:30-7:00
Dear Raskob Community,
Over the course of the school year, our middle school students have been working hard, acting as mad scientists.They’ve been experimenting on various substances, creating pie charts, and collecting data.It’s time for their findings to be revealed to the public!Please join the Raskob staff and middle school students on Wednesday, March 19th, from 5:30-7:00 in the Sky Room.From
5:30-6:00 ALL middle school students are expected to stand by their projects proudly, to answer any questions visitors may have.At 6:00 the potluck begins!All are welcome to attend and are encouraged to bring food and drinks; this includes elementary families.Please be mindful of the University students in their dorm rooms, and remember that there will not be chaperones provided for your children.If you have any questions please contact Sarah Marcus before school or after 3:00 at 510-436-1440.
We hope to you see there!
MESSAGE FROM ELIZABETH HARRIS WHO IS CONDUCTING A RESEARCH STUDY THAT INCLUDES RASKOB:
Dear Raskob Parents and Staff:
I am still looking for families to interview about your experiences at Raskob. Interviews require no more than an hour and can be done at your convenience. As an added bonus, I recently got permission from the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research at California State University to offer you a $10 Starbucks gift card as a thank you for your time in completing the interviews. I would like to complete all interviews before March 14th. Please call or e-mail me.
RPA and Board meeting will be tomorrow, Friday March 7th in the LIBRARY.
3/6/08
Thank you parents for a very successful fundraiser! Your note card orders have been sent and we are looking forward to receiving the wonderful stationary in about six weeks.
IF YOU MISSED THE DEADLINE I will be sending in a follow up order THIS FRIDAY. Please get your order form, check made payable to Raskob Parents Association, AND YOUR CHILD's NOTE CARD DESIGN to Virginia by 8:30am THIS FRIDAY, March 7. THIS IS IT-- THE CLOCK IS TICKING!
Please note the change in schedule for the RPA Meeting this month. The RPA Meeting will be held, along with the RPA Board meeting this Friday, March 7th from 8:30 - 10:00am. It will most likely be in the California Room, we are waiting for confirmation and will let you know. We will have a very interesting guest speaker, Dr. Ahern, who has been working with the Raskob teachers to address memory and other learning issues in the classroom. We hope to see you on Friday.
LAST CHANCE!!!
Parents: Your note card orders must be turned into the office by 3pm on MONDAY, March 3. Don't miss this opportunity to share your student's artwork with family and friends AND help the Raskob Parents Association raise money for special projects. Please be sure to include a check and the note card design with your order form. Extra forms are available on the table in the office lobby.
Gloriah Zavell Fundraising co- chair
2/27/08
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
Once again we are trying to have an all staff meeting. It is a rare ocasion when teachers, teaching assistants, and the administration can get together to discuss Raskob issues. On Tuesday, March 11th we are asking parents to volunteer at Raskob from 12:00-1:00 pm on the playground to supervise students during lunch. At this time all staff can have lunch and discuss your fabulous children and how to better serve them. If you are available please contact Jessica Baiocchi at 510-436-1278 or Baiocchi@hnu.edu.
2/26/08
NOTE CARD FUNDRAISER
If your student did not get his/her note card design home or If you would like to have a second design to order from...
THERE ARE EXTRA BLANK CARDS in the office-- just ask Virginia!
REMEMBER: All note cards/checks must be in the office or to home room teachers by Monday, MARCH 3. If you can get your order in sooner, even better! The printer has asked that we use only felt tip markers, NO PENCIL, NO PENCIL ERASURES.
Gloriah Zavell Fundraising co-chair
2/25/08
MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS: the art classes will begin a special project this week that requires the following "homework" ...
Please see to it that your student brings a small bag of junk drawer objects to class THIS WEDNESDAY such as
Old keys, straws, twigs, bottle caps, nuts and bolts or screws, string or rope , toothpicks, etc.
Thank you, Gloriah Zavell Art Committee
2/21/08
Field Studies Week Information Sessions
Dear Parents,
Thank you to all the families that were able to make the morning information sessions regarding Field Studies Week. I understand that not all families are able to make morning meetings, so I have scheduled an early evening info session, Thursday February 28th at 6:00 pm, with the hopes of accommodating those families who work. This meeting will go over ALL grade levels field trips. If you are still unable to make this meeting, please contact me to schedule a phone conversation so we can go over the packet of information specific to your child’s trips.
Thanks,
Jessica Baiocchi
510-436-1278
2/21
Volunteer parents are needed starting NEXT WEEK to help with the middle school art classes! Here are the dates...
Wed Feb. 27 help with relief quilt project (begin)
Wed Mar 5 help with relief quilt project (finish)
Wed Mar 12 3D constructed painting project (begin)
Wed Mar 19 3D constructed painting project (finish)
Please contact Gloriah Zavell (parent of Duscon Zavell, 7th grade) if you can help!
2/13/08
Parents: Your children will be coming home today with their wonderful artwork ready to be made into very unique stationary for their/your use. These also make great gifts for family and friends! Please ask to see the envelope with their note card design, explanatory letter, and an order form.
This is an RPA fundraising project you won't want to miss!!!
All orders are due to your child's teacher or Virginia Weatherby by March 3 so DON't DELAY!!! Orders received by this date will be available for gift giving for Mother's Day.
Instructional Interventions for Bright Students with Learning Challenges
SUMMER PROGRAM
June 23rd - August 1st, 2008
Raskob Summer Program includes either a three- or six-week week program for students age 6-15, entering grades 1st-9th.Summer Program is from 9am -12pm daily, Monday through Friday, and includes one hour each of the following: Academics, Enrichment, and Individual Educational Therapy.
Academics May Include:
Reading Decoding; Reading Comprehension; Math Skills;
Written Language; Study Skills; Test-Preparation;
Enrichment May Include:
Art; Music and Drumming; Culinary Arts;
Crafting; Photography; Computer Literacy and Media
Individual Educational Therapy:
One hour each day included during the regular Summer Program.
Also Available: Six weeks of individual educational therapy for 1 hour per day between the hours of 8am– 3pm, without Summer Program
*Speech and Language Therapy
*offered as supplemental to the regular programs for an additional fee
(Student must have existing Speech and Language services or recent evaluation indicating need)
(Tuition: Three-week program or Six weeks Individual Educational Therapy - $2650; Six-week program - $5300.)
Please call Edith Gutterres, Clinical Director (510) 436-1254 for more information
A friendly reminder that the deposit and signed contract for the 2008-2009 school year are due tomorrow, Friday February 8th! Please turn it in if you have not done so already. Please contact our accountant Mio Matsuhisa (matsuhisa@hnu.edu) if you did not receive the contract in the mail or are in need of a replacement.
Field Studies Week is Almost Here!
Field Studies week is approaching quickly.Raskob would like to invite ALL families to attend mandatory classroom meetings regarding field studies week.At these informative meetings you will be given a detailed overview of the activities planned for your child the week of April 14th - 17th, have a chance to ask questions of the adults accompanying your children on the community excursions, as well as be given a list of equipment and supplies your child may need.Below is a list of meeting dates and times; all meetings will be held in the California Room.
Please note: You may only attend the meeting that is specific to your child’s grade level.
Thanks!
Grade
Date/Time
Third and Fourth (Taylor)
February 15th at 8:30
Fourth and Fifth (Osvald/Wulkan)
February 19th at 8:30
Sixth
February 12th at 8:30
Seventh
February 13th at 8:30
Eighth
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Dear Raskob Parents:
I am a Master's Candidate in Sociology at California State University and I am writing my Master's thesis on the relationship between schools and families of children with learning disabilities. I am studying Berkeley Unified schools and Raskob to explore the ways in which the two systems differ in their approach to supporting children and families. My research will be shared with both the public school district and with Raskob staff and leaders, but Raskob will not be mentioned by name. I anticipate that my research will also be published in Sociology journals and presented at Sociology conferences.
I am also a parent of a child with learning disabilities and I am very sensitive to the experiences of families. I follow strict confidentiality guidelines that have been developed by the Office of Research and Sponsored programs at California State University. In addition, I will not publish any information that would make it possible to identify specific children.
My research approach consists of a semi-structured interview about your child. I am not walking into my research with a specific hypothesis that I want to prove. My objective is to look for themes that emerge from your experiences and your stories. In my research to date, I have found that the voices of families are often lost in academic literature. I am trying to fill in that gap.
If you would be willing to give me an hour of your time, I can arrange to do interviews at your home or office or a cafe of your choice. I can also meet you at Raskob when you drop off or pick up your child. Let me know what works in your schedule. My time is fairly flexible.
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