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Dear Walt Disney Community:

As the New Year emerges here at Walt Disney Elementary, I was reminded of the true meaning of the recently concluded holidays by the actions of one of our families. Recently, one of our families called me and wanted my help identifying students who could benefit from being sponsored during these holidays. As a result, this family donated two $200 gift cards that will most definitely help two of our families take the “financial sting” of the holidays away. This has become a Holiday tradition for this family to give in this manner. The most incredible part of this generous offer was that the donating family chose to do this completely confidentially. As educators and parents, we often look for “teachable moments.” This is an opportunity to remind our students and children that perhaps a higher sense of the Holiday season includes the spirit of giving. It is part of our vision here at Walt Disney to contribute in producing well-rounded children – strong in academics and perhaps, more importantly, strong in character.

Along a similar note, I’d like to thank our PTA for facilitating our “We Care” drive. Disney families donated warm coats, mittens, scarves, and snacks. Joan Knight and Christine Salisbury chaired this effort and drove a packed SUV worth of donations to our sister school in Antioch, Fremont Elementary.

Technology Update

Through the efforts of DESEF (Education Fund) and our PTA, we have allocated enough funds to provide LCD projectors and document cameras for every K-5 classroom. Additionally, we have also purchased 30 new iMac’s that will give our classroom computers a much-needed upgrade. If you have attended recent PTA, DESEF, or our Town hall Technology meeting back in November, you heard that one of our goals still is to acquire a mobile cart of 32 Macbooks that will work with a wireless network that will be coming (thanks to Measure A money) to provide each classroom with an ability to put each student in front of a computer connected to the internet. I would like to thank all of our parent groups and individual families for the donations to upgrade our technology tools, but also for the parent volunteers who helped install equipment, organize our fundraising efforts, or just attending meetings to provide valuable feedback. We have accomplished much as an entire community to continue to make Disney a great place to learn and grow!

Remembering Judy Reid

It is with sadness that we announce that teacher Judy Reid passed away on December 31 after her battle with cancer. Judy was a remarkable woman, wife, daughter, sister, mother, colleague, and teacher. Judy taught at Disney for 33 years, and will be remembered for her warm sensitivity, compassion, benevolence, and love for everyone whose life she touched. A small family gathering will be held to celebrate her life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Walt Disney Elementary School to support the need for paraprofessionals in the classrooms. Donations can be sent to the school, care of Donna Thelen, in memory of Judy Reid.

Sincerely,

Joe Nguyen

Principal

Welcome to Walt Disney Elementary School’s Kindergarten Enrollment for the 2010-11 school year!  All enrollment forms are now available online for you to begin the enrollment process for your upcoming kindergartner. 

            Go to the district website:  http://www.srvusd.net

            Click on:            Enroll your Child

            Click on:            2010-2011 Kindergarten Enrollment

            Click on:            2010-2011 Kindergarten Forms (download, read, complete, print)

Please make note of the dates below to turn the completed forms into our Walt Disney Office, along with providing ALL required forms of Proof of Residency, original Birth Certificate or Passport (we will make a copy), and Immunizations to date.

January 26 – February 5 for SIBLINGS:  Current resident parents of entering kindergartners who have a sibling currently in grades K-5 at Walt Disney.  Sibling priority is only given during this time period.

February 8 – 19 for NO SIBLINGS:  Current resident parents of entering kindergartners without an attending sibling at Walt Disney.

After February 19:  Students will be placed on a wait list.

Required Proof of Residency (1 item from each category):

1.      Current picture of parent/guardian: Driver’s License, CA issued ID, passport, military ID.

2.     Current mortgage statement, Escrow papers that show close of sale no later than 7 calendar days after student’s first day of school, grant deed, property tax bill, lease/rental agreement including property address, names of occupants, signatures of both parties with 2 months of canceled checks or bank transfer records within the school year.

3.     Current PGE or water bill with name and address listed (within last 45 days for new home purchases/rentals).

KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHT

KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT 2010-2011

• If your child must leave school earlier than 10 school days (May 26)  before the last day of school  and does not return before the end of the school year, your child will be unenrolled and placed at the bottom of the 2010-11 waitlist.

• All independent study contract work must be submitted by May 27, 2010 in order for work to be graded and attendance to be recorded.

• As in the past, if your child does not attend the first three days of school, your student will be dropped from the school on Thursday, August 26^th. 

Office hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

(925) 479-3900 - Office

(925) 828-3144 - Absences

(925) 829-8957- Fax

(925) 552-4489 - Kids' Country

Absence E-mail

Week of February 8th:

Mon. Feb 8:  

• Bid on online auction!   

Tues. Feb. 9:

• DESEF online auction closes tonight at 9pm
  
• GLL Meeting, 3:20, Conference Room
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Wed. Feb. 10:

• Grade level Collaboration: 2:10-3:10

Thur. Feb 11:

• Disney’s Chevy’s Night – eat at Chevy’s and mention Disney
• PTA Mtg, 7:00 pm

Fri, Feb 12:   

•   Spirit Day – “Crazy Hair”
• WDPTA Bingo Night in MPR