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Volume 5, Issue 1
Harbor Council PTA
September 2004
4th District PTA
CCPTS, Inc.
National PTA
NEWPORT COAST
ELEMENTARY
Ms. Van
PTA President
Dear NCE Parents,
Dear Newport Coast Families,
Welcome Back! I am eager to begin our fifth year
together and I am excited about getting to know all of
our new students and their families. We have 120 new
kindergarten students! I am also looking forward to
seeing all of our returning families and students. I
hope your summer was full of laughter, play, rest and
relaxation. Summer always seems to go by so quickly!
We not only have new students and families joining
us but several new teachers as well. I have never had
such an excellent group of experienced applicants for
all of the openings. Please join me in welcoming them
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By a show of hands, how many of you have
been at Newport Coast Elementary since the
beginning? Wow, that’s quite a few! So, you
remember those trailers we were in on Lincoln’s
campus…Oh! And the way we were supposed to
move to our own campus and because of
“construction delays” we were pushed back, and
back, and… Then, there was the whole bridgeover-Newport-Coast-Road (that was exhausting).
The point is, whether a school (any school) is
brand new or 20 years old, it’s going to
experience growing pains or aging pains.
Since day one we have worked closely with
our parent population, the district, the Irvine
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Cooling down at Field Day in June.
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New Times for This Year!
Fundraisers: Book Fair & Sally Foster
NCE Teacher Teams
Traffic
Accelerated Winners!
Newport Coast Adventure Run
Calendar
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to our school.
K-Allison Butler
K-Anne Partin
2-Kristen Johnson
2-Carolyn Prough (Sharing w/ Lori Kilday)
3-Leslie Montejano
3- Amy Moonly
4-April Forrester
6-Marsha Pattison
Changes
Miss McGann- Tech Coordinator (4 days/week);
will not be returning to the classroom.
Mrs. Dekofsky- Teacher on Special Assignment
(TOSA) (2.5 days/week)- “Program Coordinator;”
will not be returning to the classroom.
Mrs. Maddux- will be teaching 3rd grade full time.
Mrs. Mink- will be enjoying her time with her
new baby girl and will return October 12th.
Our students are very fortunate to work with our
new and returning teachers!
The entire teaching staff and I spent one day at
our annual retreat the week before school began.
We focused our efforts this year on getting to
know each other as we have eight new staff
members with us this year! We worked together on
determining our working styles and team building
activities. All work was based on current research
in these two areas. We spent the other half of the
day analyzing student test scores and developing
plans to move our students forward to even greater
success. We had a very productive day!
Please remember to participate in our biggest
fundraiser of the year during the month of
September and October. We ask that each family
donate $500 per child if possible, but of course,
any amount will assist our school. This fundraiser
is the base for all of future expenditures for the
year. Our goal is $300,000 and I know we can do
it!! We did very well last year.
As we are a relatively new school, with many
needs and high expectations, we need your
financial assistance. The district does NOT pay for
all of the wonderful ‘extra enrichment’ programs
that your children enjoy. These programs or
personnel are:
Art
Kindergarten music
Classroom aides
Primary (K-3) PE teacher
Kindergarten Music Teacher
Science Equipment
Technology
Staff training
Extra library and classroom books
Extra Duty Aides
We are grateful for your donations and
appreciate your support. The partnership between
an expert staff and involved parents is critical to
your child’s academic success.
On behalf of all of the staff we look forward to
our fifth year together working to move all of our
students into academic excellence.
Sincerely,
M. Van
NEW START AND END TIMES FOR THIS YEAR…..
Kindergarten:
1st – 6th Grades:
8:35 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
8:35 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
Early Out Dismissal (every Wednesday & one Friday a month)
Kindergarten:
12:45 p.m.
1st – 6th Grades:
1:45 p.m.
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Book Fair
Our Book Fair gives you and your children the opportunity to buy
books and products at affordable prices, plus it serves as a fundraiser
for our school.
Sept. 13-16,
9 a.m.-4 p.m. (9-2 p.m. on Wed.)
Multi-Purpose Room
We invite you to attend and look forward to seeing you.
Happy Reading!
Rani Gokhale
719-0939
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Company, first the county, then the city, first the
Sheriff’s department, and then the police
department to find solutions to everything from
traffic concerns to more classrooms to more shade
on our playground.
Most of our challenges are directly related to
our ever growing population. As parents, this is
most evident regarding our traffic situation. The
staff experiences frustration with regard to
scheduling school events (we can’t all fit into the
multi-purpose room together)! Some solutions are
great, while others need a bit of work. The bottom
line is that we will always be a work in progress as
our needs change. As parents, we must set a good
example for our children. We must be patient,
always put safety over convenience and conduct
ourselves in the spirit of cooperation. This is all
with the understanding that the solution(s) at hand
might have a few kinks and might not be ideal.
With that said, we also urge communication.
Please feel free to contact anyone on the PTA
Board with any questions or concerns you might
have throughout the school year.
Denise Molnar
PTA President
By the way, you’re also free to call just to say
how fabulous you think everything is!
Sally Foster Gift Wrap
The Sally Foster sale is one of NCE’s biggest
fundraisers for the year. Our school earns 50%
profit on every order. Individual teachers will
receive 10% profit to be used in his or her
classroom!
Kick-off - Flag Deck, September 10th.
View the Sally Foster product at Back-toSchool night, September 14th.
Sale ends! - September 27th.
Product Delivery - November 5th.
VERY IMPORTANT - Order's can be placed by
out-of-state family and friends with product being
shipped directly to their doorsteps by visiting:
www.sallyfoster.com
and registering their student online. The account
number foasr NCE is 617189 and this number is
needed for each student registration.
Thank You!
Debe Deck & Stacy Mamatas
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Newport Coast Elementary
Teachers
2004-05
Kindergarten
Team
Jenny Carns, Allison Butler, Jodi Biggs, Pam Lookabaugh & Anne Partin (Paulette Montandon not shown)
1st Grade
Team
Carol Davis, Kristina Tons, Sue Stokes, Carolyn Prough, Lori Kilday & Theresa Hiramoto
2nd Grade
Team
Colleen Gurney, Kristen Johnson, Heidi Eadie & Chandra Prough (Anne Mink not shown)
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3rd Grade
Team
Amy Moonly, Leslie Montejano, Shannon Maddux & Stacy Rickman
4th Grade
Team
Joni Sommer, Nathan Gibbs & April Forrester
5th Grade
Team
Ingrid Ohanian, Allison Fletcher & Liz Sawyer
6th Grade
Team
Ingrid Ohanian, Judy Andrew & Marsha Pattison
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Fifth disease Facts
A Friendly Reminder about
“The Loop Road”
and AM Drop-off and PM Pickup…
Please enter the school in a single lane only from
Newport Coast Drive. Stay in single file closely to
the curb in the event that an emergency vehicle
would need to pass. Drop-off starts in front of the
office area. DO NOT get out of your car. Staff
will assist your child if necessary. The only entry
areas for students are the kindergarten gate and the
gate between the office and the library. These two
areas will have school employees monitoring the
incoming foot traffic (adult and child) at all times.
After School, you will enter the school from
Newport Coast Drive in a single line and stay as
close to possible to the curb to allow emergency
vehicles to pass. Continue in a single line. As you
near the office area, a school employee will bring
your child to your car. Once again, DO NOT get
out of your car. Please remind your children to
watch for their ride.
Fifth Disease is a common disease in young
children. It is caused by a virus. Named fifth
disease because it was the fifth of the childhood
rash illnesses to be identified. There are generally
no complications in normal children.
In children symptoms are: low grade fever,
tiredness, mild flu-like symptoms. Rash appears
7-10 days after initial symptoms. Appears first as
"Slapped cheek" rash, then may continue as a lace
like rash on arms and legs. Rash may last for up to
three weeks. When rash appears- child is no
longer contagious. In adults- symptoms may also
include joint tenderness and swelling. Pregnant
women exposed are advised to see their
obstetrician promptly if exposed.
75% of adults are already immune to this
disease. Incubation period 7-20 days form
exposure.
Treatment: Tylenol or Ibuprophen for discomfort
and fever.
Prevention: Best prevention- frequent hand
washing!
If you have further
questions about Fifth
Disease feel free to
contact me in the Health
Office on Tuesdays.
Thank you,
Claire Mcgirr, RN
NCE School Nurse
Important
Update.
We now have 260 supporters for NCE signed up with eScrip. Some of you are aware of the Safeway/Vons
card renewal process that is now in place. The reason for the card renewal process is so that Safeway and
Vons will be ensured that those participating are intentionally making their purchases, in exchange for
Safeway/Vons support of our school. Therefore, please take just a few minutes to renew your Pavilion’s
card so that they may continue to support our school.
Our school made $7,787.16 in the last 12 months, simply from supporters using Pavilion (and other)
registered cards!
Remember, there are two easy ways for supporters to renew:
1. Supporters can call 1-800-801-4973 and renew via phone.
2. Supporters can visit www.escrip.com and click the “Yes! Renew” icon.
Look for the big red check mark!
If you any problems..... please call Mette Light (644-6611)
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Accelerated Readers Winners!
Here are photos of the $100 jar winners from the end of
last school year. The Upper winner was Kaela
Schreck from Fletcher’s class. The primary winner
was Elizabeth Rogers from Dekofsky/Maddux’ class.
My child will not be going to school today.
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Call the 24 hour attendance line. A message will
prompt you to leave information so that your child is
accounted for. If possible, call before 10:00 a.m. of
the day your child is absent.
Although you may notify your child’s teacher of an
impending absence of your child from school (e.g.,
vacation, medical leave, etc.), you still need to call the
attendance line.
Attendance Line: 515-6882
Help Wanted!
Congratulations!
For a complete list of NCE’s Accelerated Reader
(AR) Book List, please visit our school website:
nce.nmusd.k12.ca.us/
We are looking for someone to run our Tile
Fund Raiser this fall. This would be one
afternoon to help assist in tile painting to be
put up on the walls inside the school. This
would also involve sending out flyers and
coordinating the program.
Please contact:
Michelle Prescott (721-1640)
THE NEWPORT COAST ADVENTURE RUN…
This exciting event is quickly taking its place among the most popular races of Orange
County. The incredible location is the beautiful Crystal Cove Park.
The 5k Walk & Run is an easy out-and-back course with beautiful ocean views, food and
water on the course and a live band at the turn-around.
The 10k Adventure Run is a challenging course taking the runners on the pristine sandy beaches, up and
down the steep bluffs, through a tunnel under PCH, along the Historic Crystal Cove Cottages and more. This
is the only local race that allows the runners on the beach!!
The Kids “Costume” Run is very easy and is lots of fun for the entire family. All Kids, Runners and
Walkers receive Finishers Medals.
The Sports Expo is where the real fun begins. Vanna White, star of “Wheel of Fortune”, and Mindy
Burbano-Stearns, of ktla Channel 5, are the Celebrity Guest Hosts of the event, along with several proathletes. The culinary highlight will be “The Toast of The Coast” featuring over 20 of the area’s finest
restaurants offering “free catered food” to all.
Other great activities include a special VIP Village sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank, a Classic Car Show,
Custom V-Twin Choppers, an extensive Art Exhibit, fabulous Raffle Prizes, Sports Merchandise and
much more.
Plus, this all takes place on Halloween morning. So bring the kids and the entire family. There is an extraspecial “Kids Fun Zone” sponsored by Countrywide Funding with Jumper Houses, a Rock Climbing Wall,
Face Painting, Balloons, Cotton Candy and Lots of Goodies for “Trick-or-Treat”.
Please remember, the purpose of this important neighborhood event is to support The Kids. This is a nonprofit activity and 100% of the proceeds remain in your community and are donated to support your
local schools. Mark your calendars and we hope to see you there!
Easy “on-line” Registration at www.ncadventurerun.com
or phone Ed Escano and Heather Bourne at (949) 566-1118.
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Thank You!
Phone Numbers/Websites
Newport Coast Elementary
(949)515-6975
Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00PM
Attendance
(949)515-6882
To Carla Hummel for Back to school Coffee!
To Newport Coast Fire Department for the watering on Field Day.
To last year’s Sixth Grade for adding a storage unit for stage equipment.
WEB Site: nce.nmusd.k12.ca.us
Dennis Uniforms
(714)637-8928
(800)473-8130
dennisuniform.com
Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Please note that doors are locked before 7:30 AM and after
4:00PM. If you see us before or after these times, we are
here on our own time working on projects. Thank you for
letting us work without interruption before 7:30AM and
after 4:00PM.
School Code: AN00GL (2 zero's)
Newsletter Inquiries
Mette M. Light
(949)644-6611
mette.light@cox.net
M. Van and Office Staff
Important Numbers
Orange County Learning Disability Association
(949)646-0133
Literacy Luncheon will be
coming in October.
Be there or be square!
International Dyslexia Associations
(714)564-0777
Team of Advocates for Special Kids
(714)533-8275
SEPTEMBER 2004
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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1:45 P.M.
Class List Posted
2 P.M.
Meet’n’Greet
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Labor Day
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1st Day of School
PTA: Back-toschool-coffee
(after drop off)
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Flag Deck
Early Out
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Gift Wrapping
Sale Begins!
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Early Out
Back to School
Night
(Parents only!)
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2nd Grade
T-shirt Week!
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Early Out
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Early Out
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Early Out
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8:45-9:45 a.m.
PTA Meeting
Gift Wrapping
Sale Ends!
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