Running Club morning runners.  To date (5/15/12), those who have participated have logged an amazing:

1,298 laps for a total of 324.5 miles

May 17th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Joe Michell School

Books will be provided for all students K-8 who attend.  Childcare will be offered for children under 5.  Hope to see you there.

Pre-registration needed by May 10th.  

Joe Michell's Spring Fling Luau
Fun! Food! Family and Friends!
 

Friday, May 18th
5:30pm - 8:00pm on the Joe Michell School Grounds

Fun Booths and Activities - LOTS of prizes! Face Painting, Potato Sack Races, Freeze Dance, Crazy Hair Booth, Jumpy House, Obstacle Course and Lots More...

Food for purchase includes: Kalua Pork Sandwich Meals, Hot Dog Meals, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Snow Cones and More.

Tickets for food and activities can be purchased at the door.  Each ticket is $0.50.  Get 22 tickets for $10 or 44 tickets for $20.

Wrist bands can be purchased for unlimited gaming for $20 each and include a hot dog meal*

NOTE: Some booths require tickets only (wrist bands will not be accepted).

SPRING BOOK FAIR: Our Spring Book Fair will begin on May 24th, and be open during Open House.  We will be open on the next day (Friday, May 25) and all through the next week.  June 1will be the last day.  Help is needed for set up, after school on May 24, and for sales help every day after school.  Please contact Kathy Hart  and let her know what shift would work best for you.  There will be more information coming home soon.  

LAST DAY TO CHECK OUT BOOKS: The last day for student check out is May 18.  IF you student has had a book out for a while, please remind them to return their books to the Library.  There is still time for students to meet their Accelerated Reader goals.  I will let them accumulate points until June 1.  Students can check their point totals in the Library.

Kathy Hart 
Library Media Specialist

for an OUTSTANDING season!

April: "RESPECT"

Treat each other with respect; follow the Golden Rule, Be tolerant and accepting of differences.  Use good manners, not bad language.  Be considerate of the feelings of others.  Don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone.  Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements.

These students were honored at the May flag pole ceremony and will be joining the Principal for pizza lunch in their honor.

If you happen to be at school, stop by the office and be sure to check our the bulletin board where their pictures will be posted.

For the list of the 2012 April "Students of the Month", please click here.

Livermore School District students have an excellent opportunity to improve their math skills and get ready for their next math course.  Students who are going to be in Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2 next school year can sign up for this dynamic class that will prepare them for success next year. 

SIGN UP TODAY to reserve your spot.  Give your application to Mr. Dolan and Livermore High School in Room 308 or send it to the District office, attention Kiran Guleria by May 10th.

MAA Dates: June 18 - July 12 (no MAA on July 4).  For more information, click here.

Click image to play message from Granada High School Principal to the incoming Class of 2016!

Click here for the 2011-2012 school profile.

LAST ENRICHMENT SERIES for the school year.  For the month of May, the following classes will be offered:

• Engineering
• Music & Movement
• Garden & Cooking
• Art

For the specific times/dates (look at the calendar; top right) or download the attached flier (spanish).

Congratulations to the following for perfect attendance!!!

1st Trimester

2nd Trimester

The following students represented us at the spelling bee competition.  Karen Morgan took 3^rd place.  Way to go!!!

The following students have reached their AR goals    for the school year!! Congrats to fourth graders Nathan Woolsey, Caitlin Miller, and Abigail Lentz. They are joined by second grade student Jenny Nguyen. Be sure to give them all a high five! There are a number of students that are close, and will meet their goals soon. Check the list on the Library window.

We are reading some new titles in the Library this month, and the 4th, 5th and 6th grades enjoyed watching some book trailers (previews) on some new titles. Ask your student about this - we really enjoyed this new way of previewing new books.

Ms. Kathy Hart

School Fundraiser!!! Shop downtown Livermore (at these participating stores) and 10% of your purchase goes to Joe Michell School.  All day long!!!

Every First and Third Thursday.  You must present this flyer or mention Joe Michell School to receive credit.

In December, TOPS scientist john Akins brought the wetlands to Michell's first graders in Ms. Martin's science class, so they could learn more about this water habitat.  The animal specimens were provided by the LIndsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek.  For more information on the TOPS program (Teaching Opportunities in Science), visit the LVJUSD website , and click on "Departments".

To ease the apprehension that comes as eighth graders anticipate the challenges of moving to a larger, unfamiliar school Michell Middle School teachers created a program called Middle School in Transition (MIT).  Throughout the school year students will visit Granada High School to gain a better understanding of the high school experience.

Keep checking back for details on upcoming events.

The PTO wants to offer monthly drawings for school and classroom supplies, gift cards and other items for all teachers. 

The first drawing will be held at the end of September.  Drawings are held on the last day of each month.

Teachers “earn” tickets by boosting teacher and student involvement in PTO events.  To find out how teachers may earn tickets, click here.

If you are interested in purchasing a 50th year shirt, there are still a few available in both adult and child sizes.  The cost is $13 each.  Once they are gone, they are gone.  Be sure to get one!  You can contact Mike Ring at dsnyfreak@comcast.net for more information.

If you can... bring extra socks and shoes in case the field is wet. 

Please join us every Tuesday morning from 8:00-8:20 students can run laps around the back playground at JMS to win feet (see pic below).  The running club is open to every student at Joe Michell, K-8.  The program will begin one day a week (Tuesday), but could increase to several times a week depending on volunteer support.

For more information click here.  If you are interested in helping Tuesday mornings, please contact Lisa O'Connor.

Show your school spirit by wearing your Joe Michell gear.  If you are in need of new gear, swing by our store.

Joe Michell School is teaming up with Bella Roma Pizza every 3rd Wednesday of the month for a dinner night.  Mention Joe Michell or bring in this flyer and 20% of your order will be given back to Joe Michell! 

What a great way to have an easy dinner night and earn money for our school.  Look for a flyer to come home this week.

Please join us each Friday morning beginning September 9th at 8:30 a.m. in the Joe Michell Parent Center.  The Parent Center is located to the left as you enter the MPR.

Meet other parents, get the latest updates, share your concerns and ideas and meet PTO members.  Enjoy some coffee and refreshments and great conversation.  We look forward to seeing you!

Remember your 2 hour volunteer pledge?  We have lots of opportunities to fulfill those hours.  Currently we are looking for volunteers for a variety of  jobs.  If you can help, please contact the PTO volunteer coordinator Sarah Woolsey at sbwools@comcast.net.  She has a variety of tasks that we need help with throughout the school. 

All students are asked to stay in the playground in the morning where there is supervision.  The school bell rings at 8:25 a.m.  This bell serves two purposes.  The first purpose is middle school students are beginning class.  The second purpose is it serves as a warning bell for 1st - 5th grade students.  When the bell rings the students will have a chance to use the restroom or get a drink of water before class begins.  A whistle will be blown by yard duty and students will line up in the playground area with their class.  They will then proceed to walk to class in a quiet manner.

Parents are asked to remain in the front of the school before/after school.  This helps to keep a quiet learning environment for those students who are already in class.  We want to have the most productive environment for your child's education.  We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a safe and happy school year.

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