October 26, 2015 - Jefferson School District

Tom Hawkins Elementary School
475 Darlene Lane
Tracy, CA 95377
Phone: (209) 839-2380
Fax: (209) 839-2384
Christina Orsi, Principal
Emily Stroup, Vice Principal
Rahila Amani, Secretary
Nena Serrato, Attendance Clerk
Grace Locquiao, Clerk
October 26, 2015
Dates to Remember:
Oct 26 - Minimum Day
Oct 26 –30 - Red Ribbon Week
Oct 26 - Hat Day
Oct 27 - Camo Day
Oct 28 - Red, White & Blue Day
Oct 28 - 8th Grade Field Trip/Strike Zone
Oct 28 - Walkthrough Amer. Rev –5th gr
Oct 29 - Red Day
Oct 30 - Wear Costume or Orange & Black
Oct 30 - Walkthrough Amer. Rev - 5th gr
Oct 30 - End of 1st Trimester
Oct 30 - Halloween Parade/Concert/Parties
Oct. 30 - Deadline for TB Clearance
Nov 2 - Beginning of 2nd Trimester
Nov 4 - Day of the Writer
Nov 5 - District Spelling Bee
Nov 9 - Minimum Day
Nov 10 - Board Meeting
Nov 10 - Fund Run
Nov 11 - No School - Veterans Day
Nov 12 - HPFC Meeting
Nov 12-18 - Monster Book Fair
Nov 16 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conf.
Nov 17-20 - 2:00 Dismissal
Nov 20 - Trimester 1 Awards Ceremony
Nov 20 - 8th Grade Promotion Fees Due
Nov 23-27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
Minimum Days Every Monday!
Early Dismissal
AMK - 8:15-12:00pm
PMK - 9:45am-1:30pm
1-8th - 8:15am-1:30pm
This is sure to be a fun week filled with exciting opportunities for students
to learn about making healthy decisions to lead a drug free life. Each day,
students will dress up in special attire to remind them about making the
choice to not use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. Thursday, a K9 officer will
come to our campus for a demonstration. These furry heroes play a critical
role in the fight against drugs.
Friday is our Halloween Parade and Concert. This will begin at 8:30am
and the band concert will immediately follow in the gym. Please make
sure that all costumes are dress code appropriate. Weapons should not be
brought to school and masks should be worn during the parade only.
Parade spectators fill the grass area of the quad and students promenade
around the surrounding walkway.
This week we are kicking off our Fund Run and Turkey Trot Fundraiser.
Students get pledges from family, friends, and neighbors. Then, on
November 10, students will run the track to see how many laps they can
do! We invite you to come volunteer for this event or just watch. The
students have a wonderful time and really, the adults do too! This is one of
our major HPFC fundraisers. Proceeds from this event go towards many
enriching programs we offer at Hawkins such as Artist in Residence, 6th
grade Science Camp, 8th grade graduation, the library, PE department,
band, and more! We appreciate your support!
First Trimester is coming to an end already. Parent teacher conferences
are the week of November 16th. Families will be receiving notification
letters with their conference appointment time. Conferences are an important opportunity to check in with teachers to make sure students are on
track and making progress. We look forward to meeting with each of you
soon!
Christina Orsi
Spelling Bee Winners
4th-6th Grade
1st Place - Rohith Chikka
2nd Place - Balwin Kaur
Alternate - Layla Quinones
7th-8th Grade
1st - Dharshini Srhidaran
2nd - Jonathan Guite
Alternate - Lemar Argand
On Friday, October 30th, we invite you to come watch our
Halloween Parade and Concert. The parade will begin at
8:30am and the concert will be immediately after in the
gym. There will be many family members attending. We
respectfully ask that you please park on the street or walk
to campus that day so our staff has access to the parking
lot. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Deadline for Volunteer
TB Clearance
Friday, October 30th
TB Testing for Volunteers:
Please join Hawkins School in our fight
against drugs by dressing up for our Red
Ribbon Spirit Week!
Mon-26
Hats off to Red Ribbon Week
-Wear your favorite hat
Tue-27
Drugs Can’t Find Me
-Wear Camo
Wed-28
I Pledge to be Drug Free
-Wear red, white, and blue
Thur-29
Too Smart to Start
-Wear red to show your commitment to be drug free
Fri-30
Scare Away Drugs
-Wear Halloween
Costume or
Orange and Black
7/8th Grade
10/26/15 MV @ Hawkins
Congratulations to
Mrs Frizzi’s
6th grade class for
winning last week’s
Spirit Award.
To help volunteers comply with the requirement to
have a TB clearance, we are hosting a one day opportunity for volunteers to come in and receive the clearance at no cost. It will be held on Tuesday, October 27
from 8:00AM to 12:00PM and 1:00PM to 4:00PM on a
drop in basis at the District Office in the board
room. Volunteers will complete the Risk Assessment
Questionnaire which will then be evaluated by a Registered Nurse who will issue a Certificate of Completion
if it determined that no risk factors exist. This certificate will be valid for four years. If a person is identified with risk factors, they will need to obtain a TB test
from a medical professional at their own cost.
Volleyball Tournament Information
The Huskies volleyball teams had an
amazing season thanks to the hard
work and dedication of our players
coaches and fans! Hawkins will be
hosting a league tournament this week. Join
us in support of our athletes to route them on!
General Admission: $2.00
Students: $1.00
5th-8th Grade Brackets will be
announced Monday.
Boys Basketball sign ups will begin Wednesday,
October 28th. Packets will be passed out during
PE classes to those who are interested in playing.
Packets are due to the office by Monday, Nov 2nd
at 3:00pm.
Parents interested in coaching, please
contact Mrs. Stroup at estroup@sjcoe.net
or 209-839-2380
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End of 1st Trimester
Friday, October 30th
Box Tops
Deadline to turn in
Box Tops is
October 30!
KONA ICE
Kona Ice will be
here after both
dismissals on
October 30th!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
OUR MONSTER BOOK FAIR!
Book fair days and hours are as follows:
Thursday, November 12th : 8:30 – 3:30
Friday, November 13th : 8:30 – 3:30
Monday, November 16th : 10:30 – 6:00
Tuesday, November 17th : 8:30 – 3:30
Wednesday, November 18th : 8:30 – 3:30
We also need help on Wednesday, November 11th to
help set up
the fair.
Please help us make this book fair successful and fun
for our
students. They are really looking forward to our once a
year
fair, but we can’t do it without our wonderful parental
help.
We really appreciate you!!
If you have any questions please call Ms. McCune @
209-839-2380
Ext. 1062
8th Grade Field Trip
to Strike Zone
Oct. 28th
8th grade Promotion Fees
Per Student Cost = $87
Deadline for payment:
November 20th
AVID Forms are due by
October 27th.
If you are interested in joining the
AVID program, please contact the
district AVID coordinator, Terri
Sorgent, at tsorgent@tusd.net or
(209)830-3360 x2081
Applications available at Hawkins School office.
Current 8th Graders: Are you interested
in becoming a member of one of
Tracy High’s Academy
Programs?
Performing Arts Academy?
International Baccalaureate Honors Program?
Agricultural/Scientific Academy?
For more information please attend:
THS Academies Information Night
Thursday, November 19, 2015
6:30PM
Tracy High School Cafeteria
315 E. 11th Street
Applications will be available on the THS website on
11/5/15, applications will be available at the Information
Night
Academy Coordinators and Staff will make presentations and answer questions—what are these academies all about, how to apply, what can you expect and
is one of these programs right for you? There are a
limited number of Intra District seats for students who
do not reside in the Tracy High zone. Applications will
be available on the THS website after 11/5/15. Questions? Please contact:
Emily Williams, Administrative Assistant,
ewilliams@tusd.net.
The monsters are coming to Hawkins!
With Halloween over, these fun-loving, book-loving monsters will settle into
Hawkins’ Library with loads of books for everyone to enjoy!
Our Monster Book Fair will open Thursday November 12th, Friday
November 13th, Monday November 16th, Tuesday November 17th, & Wednesday
November 18th.
Hours of operation will be 8:30 am – 3:30 pm each day except for Monday,
November 16th which hours will be 10:30 – 6:00 pm.
In keeping with our Monster theme, this year we will hold a Monster Contest for
students to participate in. Students in grades K-4 will be given an 11 x 14 sheet of
paper for them to create their own monster using whatever art supplies they
choose. There will be a winner for each grade level. The winner of the most
creative monster will win a gift certificate for a free paperback book of their
choice at the book fair. All entries will be used to decorate the book fair!
Also, for parents this year, you have an opportunity to win a Grab Bag for your
child. When you attend your Parent/Teacher Conference, your child’s teacher
will give you a raffle ticket. Please write your child’s first and last name along with
the teacher’s name on the back.
When you visit the book fair and make a purchase you can drop your
ticket in the “Raffle Bag”. On Wednesday November 18th one ticket for grades
TK-1, one for grades 2-3, one for 4-6, and one for 7-8 will be drawn.
Winning students will be notified to pick up their Grab Bags in the library.
See you at the Book Fair!
Ms. McCune & Mrs. Caro
Jefferson School District
Human Resources Department
Tuberculosis Testing Requirements
for Volunteers
Dear Parents and Community Members,
Education Code Section 49406 and the Jefferson School District Board Policy 1240 require all volunteers to have an intradermal
skin test or the certificate of completion for risk assessment questionnaire for the detection of tuberculosis or have taken a
chest X-ray every four years.
The provisions of Assembly Bill (AB) 1667, which became effective on January 1, 2015, replaces universal tuberculosis (TB)
testing with a TB risk assessment questionnaire, and if risk factors are identified, would then require TB testing and examination
to determine that the person is free of infectious tuberculosis.
If you choose not to do the questionnaire you can take the TB test.
All volunteers are required to place on file with the district a certificate of completion for risk assessment questionnaire or certificate from a licensed physician indicating that a tuberculosis examination within the past 60 days shows that they are free
from active tuberculosis. The tuberculosis examination shall consist of an approved intradermal tuberculin test. An X-ray of the
lungs shall be required only if the intradermal test is positive. Employees with a history of previous positive skin test should follow the instructions below. There can be no exemptions from this requirement. (Education Code 49406 and Board Policy 1240)
If you work in another school district and have a current TB clearance: According to Education Code Section 49406, you may
fulfill tuberculosis examination requirements in either of the following ways by:
Producing a certificate of completion for risk assessment questionnaire or a certificate showing that the employee was
examined within the last four years and found free of active tuberculosis; or
Having the last employing school district verify that it has on file a current certificate of completion for risk assessment
questionnaire or a certificate which documents the TB test results.
Special Instructions: Previous History of Positive Skin Test: Volunteers who have a previous history of a positive skin test, converted from a negative to a positive skin test, or who have other physician-diagnosed medical disorders that interfere with the
skin-testing procedure are to go to their personal physician for an X-ray.
Please send a Certificate of Completion that certifies that employee is free of infectious to the Human Resources Department.
The Tuberculin Skin Test takes two (2) visits, one for the test and a second visit for the reading. The skin test must be read at
least 48 hours but no longer than 72 hours after being administered. If you miss the second visit, the test must be repeated.
TB Risk Assessment and Certificate of Compliance:
The Risk Assessment Questionnaire and Certificate of Compliance forms are attached to this newsletter, available in the school
office
You may have your TB skin test or risk assessment questionnaire done at your personal physician’s office or Tracy Urgent Care.
Tracy Urgent Care: located at 2160 W. Grantline Road, Suite 230 Tracy, CA. (209) 832-8700.
TB Skin Tests are given on a walk-in basis. The cost is $45.00.
TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire and Certificate of Compliance by appointment. The cost is $90.
Tracy Urgent Care hours:
M-F 9 am – 8 pm (closed from 1 – 2:30)
Sat & Sun – 9 am – 1 pm
PLEASE NOTE: The TB fee is the sole responsibility of the volunteer.