Dear Chandler Oaks Families,
OPEN STAFF POSITIONS:
If you know of anyone who is interested in working for the school, the following positions are still open to applications:
Crossing Guard (2 hours per day)
Cafeteria Monitor (2 hours per day)
Kindergarten Teacher
Half-time Talented and Gifted Teacher
All other teaching and paraprofessional positions have been filled or are in the process of being filled.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
Thank you to everyone who has come for our Brown Bag Open Forums and to our IB Information Sessions. It has been great fun getting to know all of you. I even got some time to meet all our students this week!
Here is what coming up:
IB Informations Sessions: Tonight, 6:30, Walsh Middle School Lecture Hall and Tomorrow, 11:00 am, RRISD Athletic Complex (feel free to bring your lunch).
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY/SCHOOL TOUR--SAVE THE DATE: August 3, 5-7 PM
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
"Brown Bags" with the Principal
Dear Chandler Oaks Families,
If you have questions about the new school, or would like to share your thoughts or concerns, please join the principal for an informal open forum over the lunch hour. There is no agenda--just discussion around parent generated topics. Please bring your lunch and questions and we'll chat! Here are the dates and locations:
Monday, May 24th, 12:00-1:00 PM, Teravista Elementary (room TBD)
Wednesday, May 26th, 12:00-1:00 PM, Sommer Elementary Library
Following both "Brown Bags", Ms. Lavender will meet briefly in the cafeteria with Chandler Oaks students attending those schools just to let them know how things are going as we get ready for the transition.
Don't forget, we also have IB Information Sessions coming up:
May 25: 8 AM, RRISD Athletic Complex
May 27: 6:30 PM, Walsh Lecture Hall
May 28: 11:00 AM, Athletic Complex
If you have questions about the new school, or would like to share your thoughts or concerns, please join the principal for an informal open forum over the lunch hour. There is no agenda--just discussion around parent generated topics. Please bring your lunch and questions and we'll chat! Here are the dates and locations:
Monday, May 24th, 12:00-1:00 PM, Teravista Elementary (room TBD)
Wednesday, May 26th, 12:00-1:00 PM, Sommer Elementary Library
Following both "Brown Bags", Ms. Lavender will meet briefly in the cafeteria with Chandler Oaks students attending those schools just to let them know how things are going as we get ready for the transition.
Don't forget, we also have IB Information Sessions coming up:
May 25: 8 AM, RRISD Athletic Complex
May 27: 6:30 PM, Walsh Lecture Hall
May 28: 11:00 AM, Athletic Complex
Friday, May 7, 2010
IB-PYP Parent Information Sessions
Dear Chandler Oaks ES Parents,
CORRECTION TO LAST E-NEWS: Our PTA website is www.chandleroakspta.org
IB-PYP INFORMATION SESSIONS
The district is giving close consideration to the possibility of Chandler Oaks beginning the process of seeking authorization as an International Primary Years Programme. (Like Anderson Mill and Spicewood Elementaries did several years back.) This is a campus-based decision, however, so we are seeking input from our families, first. (The journey generally takes about 3 years, starting with the "Consideration Phase".)
Some of you are familiar with the IB diploma program that is being newly implemented at Stony Point High School and has been at Westwood for many years. For some of you this may be completely new. Also, the PYP is very different from the diploma program since it involves every student in the school. With that in mind, I would like to hold some information sessions to give you a glimpse of this complex program, answer any questions you might have, and get your feedback.
Below are listed 3 information sessions. You only need to attend one, as they are all the same. I tried to pick different times and venues to meet a variety of parents' schedules. Don't worry if you can not make any of these, though. There will be other opportunities!
If you are completely new to IB programming, may I suggest that you visit the Anderson Mill and Spicewood Elementary websites and browse around. You can also go to ibo.org and click on the Primary Years Programme to get the bigger picture. Please come ready to ask questions and discuss.
SESSIONS:
May 25th, 8:00 AM, RRISD Athletic Complex Meeting Room (Coffee and pastries will be served.)
May 27th, 6:30 PM, Walsh Lecture Hall
May 28th, 11:00 AM, RRISD Athletic Complex Meeting Room (Please feel free to "brown bag" it and bring your lunch to enjoy while listening and discussing).
See you there!
CORRECTION TO LAST E-NEWS: Our PTA website is www.chandleroakspta.org
IB-PYP INFORMATION SESSIONS
The district is giving close consideration to the possibility of Chandler Oaks beginning the process of seeking authorization as an International Primary Years Programme. (Like Anderson Mill and Spicewood Elementaries did several years back.) This is a campus-based decision, however, so we are seeking input from our families, first. (The journey generally takes about 3 years, starting with the "Consideration Phase".)
Some of you are familiar with the IB diploma program that is being newly implemented at Stony Point High School and has been at Westwood for many years. For some of you this may be completely new. Also, the PYP is very different from the diploma program since it involves every student in the school. With that in mind, I would like to hold some information sessions to give you a glimpse of this complex program, answer any questions you might have, and get your feedback.
Below are listed 3 information sessions. You only need to attend one, as they are all the same. I tried to pick different times and venues to meet a variety of parents' schedules. Don't worry if you can not make any of these, though. There will be other opportunities!
If you are completely new to IB programming, may I suggest that you visit the Anderson Mill and Spicewood Elementary websites and browse around. You can also go to ibo.org and click on the Primary Years Programme to get the bigger picture. Please come ready to ask questions and discuss.
SESSIONS:
May 25th, 8:00 AM, RRISD Athletic Complex Meeting Room (Coffee and pastries will be served.)
May 27th, 6:30 PM, Walsh Lecture Hall
May 28th, 11:00 AM, RRISD Athletic Complex Meeting Room (Please feel free to "brown bag" it and bring your lunch to enjoy while listening and discussing).
See you there!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Mascots, colors and schools supplies, oh my!
MASCOT/COLORS
We filled the Walsh cafeteria last night with families and staff anxious to support PTA and hear the mascot announcement. If you were unable to attend, here it is:
Mascot: CHEETAH Colors: RED AND GOLD
T-SHIRTS
Our PTA is busy designing our first t-shirt for students! Please watch their website for updates on how you can pre-order yours: http://chandleroakspta.org/1.html
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
You may also go to the PTA website to order prepackaged school supplies which will be delivered to the school in time for back-to-school night. If you wish to shop for supplies in the stores, the list is below. We chose to adopt Teravista Elementary's supply list, so if you are at the store and have forgotten your list, look at Teravista's LIST posted in stores.
6- assorted pocket & brad folders 2 - plastic folder w/ pockets
2 -100 ct wide rule filler paper
8 -70 ct assorted spiral comp. book wide rule
THIRD GRADE -- 2010-2011
1- 4 oz school glue (Elmer's preferred)
4 - .21 oz colored Washable glue sticks (Elmer's preferred)
Plastic folder with pocket & brad 1 orange, 1 purple
12 pencil cap erasers
100 ct black marble composition book
1 - 24 ct crayons (Crayola preferred)
1- 24 ct colored pencils (Crayola preferred)
1 - 8 ct Classic thick markers (Crayola preferred)
2 red pens
36 #2 pencils
1 plastic school box
2 boxes facial tissue
12x18 50 ct assorted construction paper
100 ct. wide rule filler paper
12x18 manila paper 50 ct
sharp 5" Fiskar scissors
4 assorted pocket & brad folders
4- 70 ct assorted spiral notebooks, wide rule
FOURTH GRADE -- 2010-2011
70 ct. spiral notebook, wide ruled - 1red, 1 blue, 1 green
2 - small glue stick (Elmer's preferred)
Folders w/ pockets& brads-2 blue, 2 green, 2 orange,2 purple, 2 red, 2 yellow
1 - plastic school box
1 - 5-tab index divider
2 - 100 ct. marble composition book, black
2 - 100 ct facial tissue
12x18 50ct asst. constr. Paper
12x18 Brt white 50 ct const. paper
1 - ream (500ct) copy paper
200 ct. wide rule filler paper
Sharp 5" scissors/plastic handle
1 - regular pencil sharpener w/ receptacle
2- red medium stick pen
1 - black chisel tip dry erase marker (Expo preferred)
12 - #2 pencils (Papermate brand preferred)
1 ream (500 ct) copy paper, white
1 -25ct reclosable quart size baggies
1.5" hardback vinyl binder
FIFTH GRADE -- 2010-2011
12 - assorted folders w/ pockets & brads
2 -200 ct notebook paper, wide rule
4 - 70 ct spiral notebooks, wide rule
1 Ream (500 shts) white copy paper
6- Pencil top eraser caps
1 large pink bevel eraser
1 see through pencil bag 8.25" x 10.25"
1 box pre-sharpened map color pencils 7", 12 ct
12 wood #2 pencils (Papermate preferred)
Pen-style highlighter, 1 yellow and 1 pink
1 - Black fine tip permananet marker
4 Medium point Red pens
1 - 5" pointed scissors w/ plastic handle
1 - 3x3 yellow post-it notes 4 pack
1 - 110 ct facial tissue
2 - 6 gram glue sticks (Elmer's preferred)
2 - 100 ct black marble composition books
1 - 12x18 50ct assorted construction paper
1 - Assorted color bullet tip dry erase markers, 4 pack
We filled the Walsh cafeteria last night with families and staff anxious to support PTA and hear the mascot announcement. If you were unable to attend, here it is:
Mascot: CHEETAH Colors: RED AND GOLD
T-SHIRTS
Our PTA is busy designing our first t-shirt for students! Please watch their website for updates on how you can pre-order yours: http://chandleroakspta.org/1.html
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
You may also go to the PTA website to order prepackaged school supplies which will be delivered to the school in time for back-to-school night. If you wish to shop for supplies in the stores, the list is below. We chose to adopt Teravista Elementary's supply list, so if you are at the store and have forgotten your list, look at Teravista's LIST posted in stores.
KINDERGARTEN --2010-2011
1 -50 ct colored construction paper
1 -4 pack of dry erase markers, thin (Expo preferred)
Plastic folders w/ pockets and brads -2blue,2 red,1 green
1 - 50 ct 12x 18 Manilla paper,
2 - 70 pg spiral notebook, wide ruled
2 - 100 pg composition book
1 - 5" blunt Fiskar's scissors
2 - 24 count crayons (Crayola preferred)
3 - 4oz. School glue (Elmer's preferred)
1 small glue stick
1 - 8 count Classic thick markers (Crayola preferred)
1 set of watercolors (Crayola preferred)
100 count box of tissue
24 presharpened No. 2 pencils
FIRST GRADE --2010-2011
1 - blue plastic pocket only folder
1 - red plastic pocket only folder
1 - yellow pocket & brad folder (glossy finish preferred)
1 - green pocket only folder ( glossy finish preferred)
2 - 70 ct blue spiral notebook, wide ruled
1- 70 ct red spiral notebook, wide ruled
3 - 100 ct composition book (Mead black marble preferred)
2 - Jumbo Glue sticks (Elmer's preferred)
1- 4oz. School Glue (Elmer's preferred)
1 - Plastic 8 x 5 school box
2 - 24 ct Washable Crayons (Crayola preferred)
1- 8 ct Classic color, thin markers (Crayola preferred)
2 - black chisel tip dry erase markers (Expo preferred)
2 boxes facial tissue
1 - 9 x 12 , 50 ct construction paper
1 - 9x12, 50ct Manilla paper
2- pink beveled eraser
24 - # 2 pencils
1 - 5" blunt scissors (Fiskars preferred)
SECOND GRADE--2010-2011
24 No. 2 Pencils
1 large pink eraser 1- box facial tissue
1 school box
24 ct Crayola crayons - 2 boxes
12 ct Crayola colored pencils, 7"
1- 8 ct markers, thick tip (Crayola preferred)
Large glue sticks - 4
3" x 3", post-it notes, yellow - 4 pads
1 pair blunt tip scissors
2 -12x18 Manila paper 50 ct 6- assorted pocket & brad folders 2 - plastic folder w/ pockets
2 -100 ct wide rule filler paper
8 -70 ct assorted spiral comp. book wide rule
THIRD GRADE -- 2010-2011
1- 4 oz school glue (Elmer's preferred)
4 - .21 oz colored Washable glue sticks (Elmer's preferred)
Plastic folder with pocket & brad 1 orange, 1 purple
12 pencil cap erasers
100 ct black marble composition book
1 - 24 ct crayons (Crayola preferred)
1- 24 ct colored pencils (Crayola preferred)
1 - 8 ct Classic thick markers (Crayola preferred)
2 red pens
36 #2 pencils
1 plastic school box
2 boxes facial tissue
12x18 50 ct assorted construction paper
100 ct. wide rule filler paper
12x18 manila paper 50 ct
sharp 5" Fiskar scissors
4 assorted pocket & brad folders
4- 70 ct assorted spiral notebooks, wide rule
FOURTH GRADE -- 2010-2011
70 ct. spiral notebook, wide ruled - 1red, 1 blue, 1 green
2 - small glue stick (Elmer's preferred)
Folders w/ pockets& brads-2 blue, 2 green, 2 orange,2 purple, 2 red, 2 yellow
1 - plastic school box
1 - 5-tab index divider
2 - 100 ct. marble composition book, black
2 - 100 ct facial tissue
12x18 50ct asst. constr. Paper
12x18 Brt white 50 ct const. paper
1 - ream (500ct) copy paper
200 ct. wide rule filler paper
Sharp 5" scissors/plastic handle
1 - regular pencil sharpener w/ receptacle
2- red medium stick pen
1 - black chisel tip dry erase marker (Expo preferred)
12 - #2 pencils (Papermate brand preferred)
1 ream (500 ct) copy paper, white
1 -25ct reclosable quart size baggies
1.5" hardback vinyl binder
FIFTH GRADE -- 2010-2011
12 - assorted folders w/ pockets & brads
2 -200 ct notebook paper, wide rule
4 - 70 ct spiral notebooks, wide rule
1 Ream (500 shts) white copy paper
6- Pencil top eraser caps
1 large pink bevel eraser
1 see through pencil bag 8.25" x 10.25"
1 box pre-sharpened map color pencils 7", 12 ct
12 wood #2 pencils (Papermate preferred)
Pen-style highlighter, 1 yellow and 1 pink
1 - Black fine tip permananet marker
4 Medium point Red pens
1 - 5" pointed scissors w/ plastic handle
1 - 3x3 yellow post-it notes 4 pack
1 - 110 ct facial tissue
2 - 6 gram glue sticks (Elmer's preferred)
2 - 100 ct black marble composition books
1 - 12x18 50ct assorted construction paper
1 - Assorted color bullet tip dry erase markers, 4 pack
