Thursday, May 17, 2012

The Eureka Union School District invites you to participate in our Annual District Parent Survey.

The survey can be completed online. Just go to the Eureka District Web Site at: www.eurekausd.org  Click on the link for the "Parent Survey" and follow the simple instructions.

The survey will be open from Monday, May 14th through Friday, June 1st. We encourage every family to participate in taking the survey. The data generated by the survey will be used by district staff and school site councils to set goals for the future of our district and schools. Our district appreciates your input and thanks you for participating.


Principal: dduncan@eurekausd.org

Secretary:  crenken@eurekausd.org

Absence Line:   780-4315

Dear Families,

Happy May Day!  Can you believe that we only have a few days left to the 2011-12 school year?  It has been a fabulous year with many fun activities planned for the next few weeks.

I am attaching our most recent newsletter as well as the supply lists for each grade (when I get them, :). 

I am listing many events for your convenience below; however, if you'd like more information, please check the E-Wednesday folder weekly.  Here are some of the fun events for May:

  • May 4       Reading Counts Party, 1:05 pm
  • May 7-11  Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
  • May 7       Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) honors teachers at   the annual "Teachers Who Make a Difference" Celebration (Congratulations to our       counselor, Stephanie Krisiak :-)
  • May 8       EUSD Board of Trustees Meeting, District Office,7:30 pm
  • May 9       Choir Concert, Gym, 6:30 pm
  • May 10      PTC Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
  • May 10      Open House 6:30-7:30
  • May 11       GreekDay, 6th Grade
  • May 11       First Egg Drop, 5th Grade, 9:15 am
  • May 11       PTC Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
  • May 14      Parent Survey goes online
  • May 18      Site Council Meeting, Reading Lab, 8:15 am
  • May 18      Final Egg Drop, 5th Grade, 9:15 am
  • May 21      District Teachers Present the annual 21st Century                      Oakhills/Ridgeview Gym, 6:00 pm
  • May 23 Band Spring Concert 6:30 pm
  • May 24     Eagle Awards Assembly, 3:00 pm
  • May 25     Band Jazz Jubilee Field Trip
  • May 28     Memorial Day Holiday, No School
  • May 29     Incoming 4th Grade Parent Information Night, 6:30 pm 
  • May 30     PTC Meeting @ Maidu School, F-5, 11:00 am
  • May 31     Greenhills/Maidu 3rd Grade Move Up Day @ Excelsior, 9:50 am
  • June 1      Last day to take Parent Survey

Warmest Regards,

Diane L. Duncan

P.S.  In our most recent survey, parents indicated an interest in finding out more about the California State Standards.  Please access this link to the California Department of Education (CDE) website for lots of fabulous information about the standards: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cc/


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Excelsior School Selected by California Business for

Education Excellence for Prestigious Honor Roll

 

California  Business for Education Excellence   

The mission of California Business for Education Excellence (www.cbee.org) is to raise student academic achievement and close achievement gaps in California public schools by ensuring every student reaches a minimum of grade level proficiency. This recognition program uses hard data, individual school and student subgroup performance data based on the California Standards Tests to evaluate school academic performance.

   

"I am both pleased and honored to receive this award on behalf of Excelsior School.  It is truly a tribute to the excellent teaching staff, dedicated classified employees and supportive families who work collaboratively to ensure that our students are successful," said Diane Duncan, principal of Excelsior School.