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Pacific View
Charter School
3670 Ocean Ranch Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760)757-0161
www.pacificview.org
April
Highlights:
* Spring Break, 4/4-4/7
* STAR Testing,
4/12-5/6
* Track 1 pre-enrollment
begins, 4/11
* Meet & Greet, 4/14
* MainStreet Oceanside's
Sunset Market, 4/14
* New Children's Museum
Field Trip, 4/15
* Board Meeting, 4/19
* School Holiday, 4/22
* Padres Game and Science
Field Trip, 4/27
Coming Up in May:
* Field Trip to the San Diego Safari Park (Wild Animal Park), 5/6
Click Here for the K-8 Calendar.
Click Here for the High School Calendar.
K-8 Classroom
Spring is here! We will be celebrating in the classroom by doing some gardening, discussing nutrition and healthy eating, learning about life cycles, and investigating our wonderful planet Earth. Watch for information about our Science Fair being held on Tuesday, May 17th. All 6th-8th grade students will be required to complete a Science Fair project as part of their Science grade. April is also the STAR testing month for 2nd-8th graders. Please refer to the STAR testing schedule provided by your student's Supervisory Teacher. Please note: class will not be held during the weeks of April 4th-April 22nd.
See you in the classroom!
Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Meck, Mrs. Reilly, and
Miss Pavolini
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Reminders:
* Parents need to pick up their students from the front office. For the students' personal safety, they are not allowed to meet parents at the front of the complex.
* PVCS is a closed campus
* PVCS is a smoke-free
environment
* PVCS is a skateboard- free area
* PVCS is a hats-off area
Thank you for helping make our school a safe and healthy environment!
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Meet & Greet
Invite your friends to attend an upcoming Meet
& Greet Informational Session to learn more about personalized learning, different curricula, and all that PVCS has to offer students in grades Kinder through 12th. The April Meet & Greet will be Thursday, April 14th from 5:00-6:00 at PVCS. For additional information, go to www.pacificview.org and click on the Current Events tab.
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Cans for Critter Recycling
Participants who collect at least $16 will raise funds that benefit endangered animals and the environment and will win prizes and tickets to Jamboree Days at the San Diego Safari Park (Wild Animal Park) or the San Diego Zoo. Participants who collect less than $16 may turn in the money for a small prize, but are not eligible to attend Jamboree Days.
Who: All PVCS students and families
When: Mon., April 18th is the last day - please turn in your money to your Supervisory Teacher.
Info: Your Supervisory Teacher or Mary Roberts
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society/
Pasta for Pennies
Thank you to everyone who participated in the campaign by giving money to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; together we raised $213.86! Congratulations to Kathy Meck and
her K-8 students for winning the Olive Garden Hospitaliano Luncheon. Ms. Meck will let you know when lunch will be scheduled.
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PVCS will be closed
Mon., - Fri., April 4th - 8th and Fri., April 22nd. Have a safe and relaxing Spring Break! |
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STAR Testing for High School and 2-8
STAR testing begins Tuesday, April 12 for students in grades 2-8 and Monday, April 25 for Track 2 high school. Most grades will test for three or four days in math, and language arts, while some grades will add science and history. Students can begin preparing for this test by reviewing the CA State Content Standards or practicing appropriate test preparation materials provided by Supervisory Teachers. Parents may use these materials at home for more specific practice sessions. NOTE: Test results are published across the state and scores affect our Academic Performance Index (API) score, so it is important that all students do their best to score WELL. Begin preparing TODAY!
Please Be On Time
STAR Testing for 2-8
Beginning Tuesday, April 12 - Tuesday, April 26
High School:
Beginning Monday, April 25 - Friday, May 6
Check with your Supervisory Teacher for specific times
* Pencils will be provided. Bring a small snack, water, and a book to read.
Info: See your Supervisory Teacher
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New School Pertussis Shot Requirement!
Starting July 2011, a new law, (AB 354), changing California immunization requirements for all students entering 7th-12th grades goes into effect. This law requires that starting this coming school year (2011-2012), all students entering into 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades will need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster shot (called "Tdap") before starting school. For more information look up the following web address: www.sdiz.org.
PLAN AHEAD:
START NOW TO BE SURE YOUR STUDENT IS IMMUNIZED BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS
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MainStreet Oceanside's Sunset Market
Please join PVCS at the MainStreet Oceanside Sunset Market. Tell your friends and family to stop by our booth while they enjoy live music, visit the arts & crafts booths, shop at various farmers' markets and fresh floral vendors, and dine at any of the awesome international food stands.
Who: All PVCS families
When: Thursday, April 14th from 5:00-9:00 pm
Where: Downtown Oceanside by Tremont St. between Mission Ave., Civic Center Dr. and Pier View Way between Coast Highway and N. Cleveland St.
Info: For additional information, visit the website @
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Track 1 Enrollment
Who:All Track 1 and Track 2 students who desire to attend Track 1 starting July 1st.
Info: See your Supervisory Teacher |
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Get Creative with Animal Art
Field Trip to the New Children's Museum
Join us as we explore the New Children's Museum in San Diego. All grade levels will enjoy interactive art installations by various artists focusing on animals. Students will also have an opportunity to create their own original art work. We will meet across the street at the park at 10:45 am and will enter as a group. (After visiting the museum, it is optional for you to bring a lunch and enjoy eating it at the park.)
Who: All K-12 Students
When: Friday, April 15th, 10:45 am - 1:30 pm
Cost: $8.00 per students and $5.00 per parent (pre-pay cash by Wed., April 13th)
Where: 200 West Island Ave., in San Diego
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San Diego Padres Science Field Trip Day and Padres Baseball Game
This unique educational field trip will show students what science looks like outside of the classroom. Activities will include a "Fire and Ice" show presented by the Fleet Science Center, an ecovivarium show on natural science featuring snakes and creepy crawlies, a general atomics show on physics, and appearances by Padres players.
Who: K-12 Students
When: Wednesday, April 27, 10;30 am - 3:30 pm
Where: Petco Park - 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, 92101
Cost: $7:00 per person (includes admission to the 12:35 pm Padres vs. Braves baseball game).
Pre-pay cash by Wed., April 13th.
Info: Mary Roberts
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PVCS Graduation
Graduation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 5:00 at the Oceanside Amphitheater. If you are scheduled to graduate, information regarding graduation was sent to you. All cap and gowns have been ordered and will be arriving in May. Your Supervisory teacher will contact you when your order has arrived. If you have any questions regarding graduation, please contact Lena Rumps @ ext. 117.
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Please see your Supervisory Teacher for information regarding the following scholarships. You can also pick up a hard copy from the front office or access the scholarships via PVCS's website at www.pacificview.org. Please contact Lena Rumps @ ext.117 if you have any questions.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Program is sponsored by the City of Oceanside through the Community Relations Commission and is open to any graduating senior living in the City of Oceanside. This scholarship is funded entirely by donations from the community. The deadline to submit this application is Thursday, April 14th. To download the application visit www.ci.oceanside.ca.us; click on Advisory Groups, then select community Relations Commission.
Pacific View Charter School Parent Advisory Committee will award a $250 scholarship to a graduating senior who demonstrates pride in his/her personal and academic accomplishments, has devoted service to the community, and who desires to enhance his/her future. Applications are due Friday, May 13.
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WebGrants for Students
If you have completed the FAFSA, you can establish a Webgrants for Students (WGS) account. By using WGS, students can view their Cal Grant application status, confirm and/or update their postal and email addresses, provide the required high school graduation confirmation and change their college of attendance. Students can access WGS 24/7. To establish a WGS account, go to www.webgrants4students.org and follow the directions.
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