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9/14/2006 8:05 AM  Fadlan wac 651-312-9015 si aad u heshid nuqul ku qoran Somali. Yog koj xav tau qhov no sau ua lus Hmoob, thov hu rau 651-312-9015. Por favor llame a 651-216-3415 para recibir esta carta en Espanol. Dear Families, Helping out at our school may seem too big a time commitment to even consider. But study after study has shown that children whose parents are involved in their education do better in school. There are countless ways to help, both during school hours and on nights and weekends. Some employers will allow you to take an extended lunch break for volunteer activities. Even helping out once a year is greatly appreciated! Our PTO is always looking for volunteers. You can call Eleanor Clemmons at 651-293-8625, extension 1500 or email her at eleanor.clemmons@spps.org for more information. Volunteers are a bonus for the school, not a burden. Everyone wins with volunteering—you, the school and, most importantly, your children! If you’re available during the day:
Jim Litwin, Principal You’re Invited to the 1st Ever Spaghetti Dinner and Info Night Webster PTO invites you to come to the cafeteria on Thursday, September 21, 2006 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. for a spaghetti dinner. It will be followed by a meeting with information about the Referendum, Title I, 25 Books, Book of the Month, Responsive Classroom, Sally Foster Fundraising, and Cadet Band. Come one, come all. Webster Site Council Looks for Candidates The Site Council has open slots for both parents and staff. There is an informational meeting on Monday, September 11, 2006 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Library. The elections and first meeting are scheduled for Tuesday, September 19 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Chinese After School Offered Again For the fifth year, Webster will offer after-school Chinese language and culture class. Open to all students, the class will meet from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday beginning Sept. 12, in room 201. The class is taught by Yueyuan Zhang, a native of China, an experienced teacher and tutor and a former journalist. The cost is $14 per session. For information or questions, please contact Doug Stone, a Webster parent, at 651-698-9390 (home) or 651-696-6433 (work). Webster School Rules
Trustworthiness • Respect • Responsibility • Fairness • Caring • Citizenship "No Tolerance for Violence" Our school has a “no tolerance for violence” policy for all students. The “no tolerance for violence” policy means that no student will be allowed to resort to physical violence for any reason on the way to school, while at school, on the way home from school, or at any school event. While we cannot define every act of physical violence, it does include fighting, hitting, punching, kicking, pushing, and shoving. If a child uses physical action towards another student or uses physical action to solve a problem, he or she will be suspended from school. Play-fighting will not be allowed as children use it as an excuse, it leads to a disruptive environment, and many times leads to someone being hurt. The teachers will work with the students to teach, model, and review peaceful ways to solve problems and to reinforce that violence is not allowed. All staff members are responsible to follow up when an incident is reported to them. We will carefully investigate before we make a decision on the consequences. Parents and guardians have the right to expect that their student’s school does everything possible to ensure a safe learning environment. I hope that every family understands that a crucial part of our effort is to maintain a nonviolent school climate. We continue to ask your assistance to reinforce these expectations with your child at home. Sally Foster Fundraiser Kickoff The students will attend assemblies during the day on Thursday, September 14. Look for them to bring home materials. The fundraiser helps to provide student materials, field trips, and artists-in-residence. We look to provide enriching activities for every child. No one is obligated to sell. We encourage children not to sell door-to-door.
Public Reception with Superintendent Meria Carstarphen Meet the new leader of Saint Paul Public Schools, ask questions, and learn about her vision for our children’s education. Monday, September 25 Metropolitan State University (in the Main Hall) 700 E. 7th St. on St. Paul’s East Side (Park free on a limited basis in the lot on Maria Avenue) Directions to Metro State From west: I.94 to the Mounds Boulevard (left lane) exit, straight ahead on Sixth Street one block to Maria Avenue; turn left on Maria Avenue; parking lot is on the right. From east: I.94 to the Mounds Boulevard exit; turn right at Sixth Street to Maria Avenue; turn left on Maria Avenue; parking lot is on the right. 5:30-6:00 p.m. Social Time 6:00-7:00 p.m. Welcome from Dr. Wilson Bradshaw and Metropolitan State Presentation/Q&A with Superintendent Carstarphen 7:00-7:30 p.m. Follow-up by St. Paul NEAT and Metropolitan State This event is free and open to the public, though donations will be accepted. Public school parents are especially encouraged to attend. St. Paul NEAT’s goal is to promote parent partnerships and overcome restrictions to parent involvement in their children’s education. Parents can contact one of the individuals below for help with transportation, childcare, or language issues. Organized by St. Paul NEAT, this important event is co-sponsored by Metropolitan State University. For information on St. Paul NEAT, go to www.StPaulNeat.org. RSVPs appreciated, but not required unless you need childcare. Free childcare (with a light dinner) will be available on a limited basis. Contact Julie Schultz Brown (651.222.2844 or julke@comcast.net) (English) Jacquie Thomas (651.487.4151 or jaythom6299@comcast.net) (English) Tania Sprague (651.769.8461 or ronniesp1@netzero.net) (Spanish) Abdimalik Askar (651.428.6963 or aabdimalik@hotmail.com) (Somali) Gaoib Xiong (651.645.2277, Ext. 238 or gxiong@theMLC.org) (Hmong)
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