Hbcsd_Info Wednesday Packet Update

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The Wednesday Packet has been updated please see the link below:
http://hbcsd.org/view/viewbulltin.htm



HERMOSA BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
 
 
May 21, 2008
 
 
Dear Parents,
 
It¹s hard to believe that there is only one more month of school!  The year
has flown by and much has been accomplished. Students have had not only
received a rigorous education based on the California Academic Standards,
they have had many additional opportunities to participate in
curriculum-related activities throughout the school year.
 
For example, Kinder students have studied the ocean and made trips to a
local aquarium and to the beach.  Second grade students have worked to
become environmental specialists and will soon visit the Eco Station in
Culver City.  First grade developed a post office in every classroom to help
students better understand letter writing, community helpers, and related
mathematics. Our third graders just participated in a Pow Wow for their
study of Native Americans and the 4th grade Regatta in the bowl will take
place in a couple of weeks.  Fifth grade students recently celebrated
Colonial Days for their social studies unit and our middle school students
have visited Catalina, Malibu, and Idyllwild to enhance their study of the
science curriculum.  The School Chorus has performed at the Women¹s Club,
Rotary, and for their classmates, and the fabulous ³Nifty Fifties² middle
school musical was a hit with everyone!
 
Teachers have been busy as well making sure your children are continuing to
progress and will be ready for the next grade level.  This year, they have
worked to refine curriculum and develop new activities for Language Arts,
Social Studies, Science and Math.  They are currently working on a plan,
along with school administration, to develop more ³safety nets² for students
who may be falling behind.
 
The Board of Education has reviewed over 400 Board Policies in order to
bring them up to date. Board Policies (BP) and Administrative Regulations
(AR) are currently available in hard copy in the District and school offices
and will be available online at the start of the 08-09 school year.  Two
important policies, BP and AR 1312.3 and 5145.3 are attached to this letter
per a mandate by the Office of Civil Rights.  We hope you will take the time
to read them online here,
http://hbcsd.org/images/UPC_05_15_08.pdf
 
On behalf of all of the staff members, thank you for your continued support
and for sending us such wonderful children!  There is no better place to be
than in the Hermosa Schools!
 
Sincerely,
Sharon McClain
Sharon McClain, Ed.D.
Superintendent




Teri Tsosie
Director of Technology
Hermosa Beach City School District
1645 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Phone: 310-937-5888  x218
Mobile: 310-505-3033
Website: hbcsd.org/techno.htm
District:hbcsd.org
ADTECH:adtech.org

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