eagle eyes newsletter mar 2009

Fa ther/ Daug hte r Bow l i ng Event January 30, 2009 was a lot of fun for all who participated in Father/Daughter Bowling.

We had 125 bowlers!! The top scorers in each grade level were:

K - Jordan and Jay Whipple 1st - Emma and Stephen Sprigle 2nd - Emma and Adam Stewart 3rd - Stephanie and Jason Gardiner 4th - Gladys and John Morrison 5th - Tayler and Jay Whipple

Agora temos traduções em Português dos pontos mais importantes. deste jornal

Eagle Eyes every child. one voice.®

a publication of your PTA

Marlene Kassens, Co-President 770-579-5576

[email protected]

Tammy Feilmeier, Co-President 770-973-3923

[email protected]

The Eastvalley Pledge

On our wings, We pledge to do our best,

In our country and in our school. We fly beyond the common, Being respectful to all people,

In all we do at Eastvalley.

Look Inside

Eastvalley Elementary School 2570 Lower Roswell Road

Marietta, GA 30067 770-578-7214

National School of Excellence Karen Wacker, Principal

Eastvalley Elementary School

Eagle Eyes March 2009

For more information, visit our school website: www.EastvalleyElementary.com 1

International Night Star Students Career Day

The Boosterthon Fun Run is Coming!

Students and Parents...Mark your calendars and save the date!

The Boosterthon Fun Run kicks off at Eastvalley with a Pep Rally on Tuesday, March 3rd, with the actual Fun Run taking place on Wednesday, March 11th. What exactly is the Fun Run? It’s an awesome character and fitness event where every student gets to participate in helping their school while having an incredible time! It’s interactive, community-based, and promotes three specific values: FITNESS, EDUCATION & CHARACTER. Students are challenged to get 10 pledges for the laps they will be running around the track on March 11th. Students will run for 30 minutes and average 25-35 laps with a “lap cap” of 35. Every student receives an All-Star t-shirt and parents are invited and encouraged to attend to cheer on the run-ners! Go to www.funrun.com to learn more about this fun and unique event.

CONGRATULATIONS to our top Father/Daughter Teams!

From the Principal March 2009

2 For more information, visit our Eastvalley PTA website: www.eastvalleypta.org

Dear Eastvalley Families,

February was a month of showing how we care for each other on Valentine’s Day. Personally, I think it should be that way every day. All of us need to take the time to tell and show our loved ones how much we appreciate them more than one day a year. I certainly need to do a better job with the teachers, students and families of Eastvalley. It’s very easy to get caught up in the little stuff that goes on in our lives daily and neglect the important people around us. So, to each and every one of you…I appreciate the sup-port you have shown the staff at Eastvalley, including myself. To the staff, I appreciate your dedi-cation to the children and their needs. To the students, I appreciate your positive attitude towards learning and other children.

In reading articles on praising children, the experts in the field say that when praising your child, effective praise should be:

1. Superenthusiastic (think head cheerleader) 2. Specific to the desired behavior. Don’t say “Good job!” Instead say, “I like the way you put away your toys when you were finished.” 3. Reinforced with a smile or a touch. 4. Frequent --..Too much praise is never an issue, unless its just superficial. 5. Immediately following the desired behavior, or as soon as you know about it (positive notes home from the teacher should be addressed right away).

Again, I will work to increase my use of effective praise with all the significant people in my life. I hope I have helped inspire you to do the same. I hope you all had a Happy Valentine’s Day!

Karen Wacker Principal

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO ORDER YOUR EASTVALLEY YEARBOOK!

Order your yearbook for $24 online today at www.jostens.com.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Staff Appreciation Day is Friday, February 27th.

If you have not already sent in your donation, please send it to school in your child's folder in an envelope marked, "Staff Appreciation". Thank you for showing your support of Eastvalley's dedicated staff!


March 2009

A Corrida da Energia esta Chegando! Pais e estudantes....Marque seu calendário e reserve esta data! O comício em preparação para corrida da energia da Eastvalley será dia 3 de Março e o dia da corrida será na Quarta-feira dia 11 de Março. O que é exatamente a corrida

da energia? É um evento maravilhoso de caracter e ajusto físico onde cada estudante participa ajudando sua escola ao mesmo tempo em que se diverte muito! É um evento envolvente, comunitário e promove três áreas específicas: Ajusto Físico, Educação e Caracter. Os estudantes competem para conseguir 10 responsaveis financiadores pelas voltas de corrida que darão ao redor da pista no dia 11 de Março. Os estudantes correm por 30 minutos com uma média de 25-35 voltas com a máxima sendo 35 voltas. Cada participante recebe uma camisa de atleta e os pais são convidados a assistir a corrida e aplaudir os corredores! Para miores informações acesse www.funrun.com para mais detalhes sobre este evento.

Prezadas Famílias da Eastvalley,

Fevereiro é o mês em que mostramos que apreciamos uns aos outros no dia de San Valentino. Persoalmente acredito que deve ser assim todos os dias. Todos nós devemos ter tempo para mostrar que amamos uns aos outros e que os apreciamos todos os dias do ano. Eu em particular, preciso mostrar que aprecio os prefessores, estudantes, e as famílias da Eastvalley. A vida muito ocupada faz com que seja fácil esquecer as pessoas importantes que passam por nossos caminhos. Portanto, digo a todos... que aprecio a ajuda e suporte que vocês tem dado a todos os funcionários da Eastvalley, incluindo a mim mesma. Aos funcionários, aprecio sua dedicação para com as crianças e suas necessidades. Aos estudantes, aprecio sua atitude positivas com relação a outras crianças e a apredizagem.

Quando incentivar e parabenizar uma criança, os peritos nesta área nos indicam que devemos usar os segunites:

1. Mostre muito intusiasmo( pense que você é a audiencia) 2. Seja específico. Não diga apenas”Bom trabalho” ao invéz diga. “Gostei da maneira como

você guardou seus brinquedos ao terminar de brincar” 3. Reinforce com um sorriso ou um abraço 4. Seja frequente—Reinforço frequente nunca é demais, a não ser que seja superficial 5. parabenize imediatamente logo que notar o bom comportamento(a professora deve

mandar uma nota para casa indicando o bom comportamento).

Repito, farei o possível para observar e parabenizar todas as pessoas significantes de minha vida. Espero que isto lhes de inspiração para fazer o mesmo. Desejo a todos um Feliz dia de San Valentino.

Karen Wacker Principal

March 2009

Multi-Age Teacher Academic Star Star Citizen

Mrs. Bays Katie Miesch Sam Jobe

Kindergarten Teachers Academic Stars Citizens Mrs. Whitaker Paden Watts P.J. Goodloe Mrs. Savage Avery Hawkins Sarah Smith Mrs. Hestad Adeboye Adeoye Grace Rhyne Mrs. Walcott Caleb Mayfield Leah Maresca Mrs. Fortune Lucia Cortes Angelica Gracia Ms. Stilwell Myles Pollard Cierrah Walker

1st Grade Teachers Academic Stars Citizens Mrs. Pitoniak/ O’Meara Haden Wise Sean Williams Mrs. Shapiro Nancy Marie Fortune Bess Conway Mrs. McClellan Jaidyn Rhodes Alexander Prado Mrs. Hathcoat Raymond Shen Katie Martin Mrs. Winslett Allie Berman Blake Martin Mrs. Orr Mikila Adams Leonardo Mercado Ms. Friedman Ariel Williams Jawuan Terrell

2nd Grade Teachers Academic Stars Citizens Mrs. Klueter Zalia Weather A.J. Sigari Mrs. Moot Frank Graba Ian Krebsbach Mrs. Osburn Lindsey Rhyne Drew Antoniades Mrs. Sloan Choyan Rahman Nayeli Rodriguez Mrs. Henderson Katie-Rose Slade Lourdham Malone Mrs. Greenfield Emma Stewart James Krebsback

3rd Grade Teachers Academic Stars Citizens Mrs. Barrett Aidan Hanson Lorena Peres Mrs. Hoffmeister Brien Podhaisky Alex Ovalle Mrs. Baker Alyssa Page Colette Matas Mrs. Amon Mary Alex Hestad Gabriel Cibrian Mrs. Branham Caroline Singer Santana Lozano Mrs. Liddicoet/Mrs. Klemm Adrian Ramirez Monserrat Martinez

4th Grade Teachers Academic Stars Citizens Mrs. Swafford Kyle McParland Isma Mughal Ms. Hastedt Adam Confer Daniela Schirmer Mrs. Kraeger Jason Blackett Max Wittekiend Mrs. Volk Thomas Kmetz Jordan Davis

5th Grade Teachers Academic Stars Citizens Mrs. Smith Savannah Oster Kenny Nguyen Mrs. Cordova/Mrs. Morgan Scott Zoino Katherine Kassens Mrs. Grierson Kyler Rawles Josh Buchanan Mr. Davis Jack Morgan Benaiah Franklin

REACH FOR THE “STARS” CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ACADEMIC STARS AND STAR CITIZENS FOR THE SECOND NINE WEEKS

STAR STUDENTS



From The PTA Co-Presidents March 2009

Hi Eastvalley Families, We hope that you had a great time at International Night. Thank you to Alanne Orjoux for organizing the event, but especially to all the wonderful families that brought in tokens and food from their countries to share. It was great to see how many countries we all represent. The PTA Nominating Committee has been elected, and is looking for parents and staff to serve on the PTA Executive Board. If you would like to serve your school by holding a position next school year, please contact Jyl Ozkan or Alanne Orjoux. The months are ticking away, but it doesn’t mean that we are done making an impact. We still have some great events coming up. Please continue to support our children, staff, and school. As always, if there is anything we can help you with, please feel free to contact us. Your PTA Co-Presidents, Marlene Kassens and Tammy Feilmeier

KINDERGARTEN Lucia Cortes Sydney Spessard Cody Zenyuh Christian Paez Ben Bowman Imani Lyons FIRST GRADE Marquavious Flowers Jaidyn Rhodes Connor Norris Bryan Sullivan Sophie Vahdat

SECOND GRADE Kyle Dugan Max Boyd Isabelle Chalker Price Fine Dylan Grote Jay Patel THIRD GRADE Stephanie Clinton Grace Brannen Casey Deloughey Timothy Buchanan Savana Stewart Mimi Brown

FOURTH GRADE Adam Confer Takiyah Davis Jordan Robinson Keeley Jennings FIFTH GRADE William Bessa Jonathan Eversley Hunter Nicholas Quincai Dill MULTI-AGE Ignacio Rodriquez

Look Who’s Talking Books Look Who's Talking Books students stand out in reading for various reasons such as being model readers, achieving personal goals, and/or making great progress. Here are the Look Who's Talking Books students for February 2009:

Olá Famílias da Eastvalley, Esperamos que tenham se divertido na Noite Internacional. pela organização deste evento, e especialmente à todas as famílias que participaram em trazer comidas e ítens

de seus países para compartilhar. Foi maravilhoso ver quantos países representamos em nossa escola. A comitê que elege representantes da PTA foi escolhida, e estamos procurando pais e funcionários para se candidatarem para o quadro se representantes da PTA. Se você gostaría de servir nossa escola se candidatando para o próximo ano, por favor contactar Jyl Ozkran or Alanne Orjoux. Os meses estão passando rápido, porém isto não significa que não teremos mais atividades. Pelo contrário, ainda teremos muitos eventos no futuro. Por favor continue ajudando nossas crianças, funcionários e nossa escola. Como sempre, se tiver qualquer coisa em que possamos ajudar, sinta-se a vontade em nos contactar. As presidentes da PTA Marlene Kassens e Tammy Feilmeier

The Eastvalley PTA’s International Night on Friday, Jan. 23rd was a big success, thanks to the families that represented 20 different countries and generously shared their heritage, culture and cuisine. The evening was also enhanced by the per-formance of international songs by the 2nd grade classes, as well as the artistry and talent of Richard Bernard, renowned musician, and yes -- the brother of our own wonderful music teacher and chorus director, Mr. Anthony Bernard.

March 2009


EASTVALLEY’S INTERNATION

March 2009


NAL NIGHT A BIG SUCCESS!

Thanks goes out to Mr. Jerry Groce of Tiger Tae Kwon Do and his students for the demonstration and board-breaking event. A big thank you also to the students from the After School Program who helped set up the celebration, and to Alanne Orjoux for organizing the event.

March 2009


Dear Parent or Student,

G e t y o u r p i c t u r e s i n t h e y e a r b o o k ! The Yearbook Committee invites stu-dents and parents to submit photos for the yearbook. If you’ve got great photos of school events, we’d like to see them. Our photographers can’t be everywhere. Help us get as many photos as possible to create a terrific book everyone will want to have. Here is how you can submit photos online: • Log on to: images.jostens.com • Enter Login ID: 1179559 (notice new number!) • Enter Your Password: eagles • Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload. • Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information. • Click "Save Details".

It’s that easy! Submit your photos today! The last day to submit photos is 3/1/2009.

The Yearbook Committee will review all photos and determine final yearbook content. We cannot guarantee that all submissions can be used in the book.

EASTVALLLEY EAGLE CHORUS WINS OUTSTANDING MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD!

The Eastvalley Eagle Chorus was the recipient of the Outstanding Musical Achievement Award at the Broadway Junior Theater Fes-tival!

Chorus Members attended this once in a lifetime event held at the Atlanta Hilton on January 17th and 18th. The children performed in front of judges, who were ex-

perts in the field of music, acting, and choreography. They attended work-shops throughout the two days to learn how to hone their acting skills, and increase their self-confidence. The two day event culminated with a trip to the Cobb Energy Center to see the Broadway touring musical “Hairspray”. An amazing experience for the children!

Despite being the youngest group in the competition, they worked together as a team and rose to the occasion. It wasn't easy to beat all those high school and middle school kids from all over the country (and Canada), but we did it! Be proud of your kids! We are!

The trophy is on display in the music room.

A special thank-you goes out to directors Mr. Bernard, Mrs. Steinheimer and Dr. Cunningham! Thanks, too, to all the chaperones who helped keep our children safe, and in tow, over the course of the weekend trip!

March 2009


char.ac.ter : a distinguishing

feature or attribute;

the qualities that make a person what they are.

Congratulations to all of Eastvalley’s

February Character Club

members for demonstrating good character and being

excellent role models for

others.

February’s Character Kids! Grade Teacher Student Character PreK Bays Matthew Hestad Loves to read; Kind, Loveable

K Fortune Enzo Toledo Kindness K Hestad Natalie Aluisy Responsibility K Savage Ryan Kirk Accepts Consequences K Stilwell Lizbeth Medina Always helpful, patient, aware of her

space, is kind to friends K Walcott Malachi Hemby Perseverance K Whitaker Andrew Pyle Generosity/Kindness 1 Hathcoat Terajae Wollen Self-Control & Following Directions 1 McClellan Isabella Rocha Kind, Helpful, Hard Worker 1 O’Meara-

Pitoniak Emma Fraser Responsibility 1 Shapiro Damian Bates I Help Others 1 Winslett Tanner Gottschalk Generosity 2 Greenfield Donovan Fitzgerald Warm, Friendly, Helpful 2 Henderson Alex McKiethen Helpful 2 Klueter Lili Staten Friendliness, Cheerfulness 2 Moot Julia Su Cooperation 2 Osburn Maya Onochie Great listener, Hard worker 2 Sloan Nayeli Rodriguez Kindness 3 Amon Ismael Toriz Tolerance 3 Baker Devon Price Helpfulness, Friendliness 3 Barrett Alicia Meacham Caring & Generous 3 Branham Zavier Gebrayel Kindness 3 Hoffmeister Frances Libby Creative, Kind 3 Klemm-

Liddicoet Julissa Pagan Good listener and works well with all kids

4 Hastedt Sadi Ward Perseverance 4 Kraeger Dillon Bromell Generosity 4 Swafford Madison Staley Kindness, Compassion 4 Volk Carter Paul Terry Honesty 5 CoMo Kenneth Crook Responsibility 5 Davis Jena Cowart Honesty/Citizenship

5 Grierson Kendall Krause Responsible, Respectful, Organized, Tolerant, Initiative, Cooperation, Curiosity

5 Dalton Jaquelin Rosas Positive attitude, Kind, Generous Multi-Age Orr Katie Norris A good friend and a hard worker Multi-Age Friedman Jawuan Terrell Capable, Brave


Counselor’s Corner March 2009

CAREER DAY AT EASTVALLEY Career Day was held at Eastvalley on February 4, 2009 and enjoyed by stu-dents and staff. There were thirty five speakers that participated to provide the students with information con-cerning their careers - some of them parents of students, and others from various organizations.

Some of the speakers were from Cobb County Health, Cobb County Fire, Cobb County Sheriff', Georgia Tech Fundraiser, Dish Network, UPS, Humane Society, Army Medic, VP Big Ten Tires, Nuclear Audi-tor, Georgia Nighthawks DUI Task Force, PBA On Air Promotions, Professor Bio Chemical Engineer; Chemical Engineer Environmental Consultant, Entrepreneurship. Emphasis was placed on educa-tion required or work experi-ence for the various careers. Hopefully this helps the chil-dren to understand the impor-tance of an education to reach

their future goals. Thanks again to all of the wonderful parents that gave their time to partici-pate. Also, thanks to Ms. James and Ms. Mac-Donald for their support in making the day a suc-cess. A very special thanks to Janie Bunch for the wonderful job on hos-pitality for the partici-pants. Peggy Jordan Chair


*Foundation Mission Statement: Eastvalley Elementary School Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to advancing the mission of Eastvalley Elementary School. The Foundation will extend resources to enrich education and instill passion and desire for lifelong learning.

This corner of the newsletter is set aside for the Eastvalley Elementary School Foundation, EVESF. EVESF launched in January 2003, is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt charitable organization and is incorporated as an education nonprofit public foundation, thereby enabling the Foundation to receive employee-matching grants, educational grants and endowments. The EVESF’s goal is to support the enrichment and growth of every child at Eastvalley!

The Foundation Members: Alisha Hargett, President [email protected] Vice President - Board Position Currently Vacant Gretchen Buchanan, Treasurer [email protected] Michelle Zimmerman, Secretary [email protected] Geoffrey Osborne, Web Administrator [email protected] Janice Ritt, Faculty Advisor [email protected] Patty Phillpotts, Board Member [email protected] Shari Sprigle, Board Member [email protected] Volunteer Opportunities [email protected] Email address: eastvalleyelementaryfoundation@ yahoo.com Web address: www.eastvalleyfoundation.org

March 2009

*My Coke Rewards: Remember to enter your cap and box codes at mycokere-wards.com and donate them to Eastvalley.

The school will be able to redeem the points for free equipment. There are no more daily code limit restrictions on the site. Watch for caps at the ballpark and soccer fields and remember to enter them in on mycokerewards.com! *Spirit Night: The next Eastvalley Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night is

Wednesday, March 11th. Mark your calen-dars and plan to join the Eastvalley Staff, students, PTA and Foundation members to raise money for the school. Check your child’s communication folder for more de-

tails! *Project Update/Donation Request: We have raised the necessary funds to purchase an overhead LCD projector for the cafeteria. The LCD projector is available for use in meetings, presenta-tions, assemblies, performances, ASP and many other wonderful events at Eastvalley. Thank you to all the parents, teachers, companies and supporters of this fundraising effort. Our next projects include raising funds to purchase erosion fencing, ground cover for the upper playground and for the purchase of new listening centers for the classrooms. Make a donation via your child’s communication folder, online using the Foundation website, or by mail. See the Foundation website for more details.

*Brick Orders: The last day to place your brick or-der(s) is Friday, April 3rd. Please see the Founda-tion member or the Foundation website for forms and more information.

Thanks for your support!

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Visit Our Eastvalley Elementary School Partners in Education

Calendar February Feb 27 – Staff Appreciation Day Feb 27 – Honoring Our Heroes Winners Announced March Mar 3 – Early Release, 12:10 Mar 3 – Boosterthon/Fun Run Assembly Mar 4-11 – Boosterthon Pledges Mar 8 – Daylight Savings Time Begins! Mar 11 – Next Eagle Eyes Deadline Mar 11 – Boosterthon Fun Run Mar 19—Report Cards Go Home Mar 23-27 – Book Fair Mar 25 – Group Picture Day Mar 27 – Eagle Eyes Publication

The Eagle Eyes is a publication of the Eastvalley Elementary School PTA. Please send your contributions to

Sue Larsen at [email protected]. Our next newsletter deadline is

March 11th for the April issue going home on March 27th.

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Documents

families of eastvalley

eastvalley pledge

boosterthon fun run

eastvalley pta website

actual fun run

school website

dear eastvalley families

lot of fun