Alamosa Park Family Letter - 04/29/2021

​04/29/2021

Dear Alamosa Park Families,

Thank you to all virtual- and classic-enrolled families, teachers, and support staff for your continuous support of Alamosa Park students! In this AP Family Letter is the following:

• Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (May 3 – May 7)
• The Alamosa Park 5th Grade Promotion will be in-person on Wednesday, June 16 – more information to follow regarding the list of safety measures we will be following
• Equity Community Forum this afternoon at 5:00 p.m.
• Roosevelt MS – Future Wildcat Orientation, this evening at 6:00 p.m.

Health & Safety Reminders for students:
Thank you for continuing to abide by all safety measures. Please continue to follow directions from your teacher, wash and sanitize hands, remain socially distanced from each other, properly wear your mask, and remember to bring your water bottle. Thank You!

Mask Reminders for Parents and Families:
I would like to remind parents and families to please continue to wear masks when picking up or dropping off your student when you are in parking lot and outside of your vehicle. On campus and in parking lot, we are still following CA Dept. of Public Health. By wearing your mask in parking lot with large gatherings, we are demonstrating health and safety for everyone at Alamosa Park, while sustaining safety and health for all of our students and staff. The consistent approach and support from everyone adds to the health and safety of everyone. Thank you!

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (Week of May 3 – May 7)
As principal, I have the great pleasure and honor to work with our amazing teachers and support staff every day. I have the good fortune of seeing the outstanding work they do, in-person and virtually. I am deeply honored to work with our great team!
I would like to remind everyone that the week of May 3 is a perfect time for students to write a note or provide a thoughtful gesture to our teachers and support staff for the great job teachers and staff are doing every day.
I am deeply honored to work with our great team at Alamosa Park!

Teacher Appreciation Week (AP Parent Teacher Association)

Thank you to our fantastic AP PTA for your extra hard work in supporting our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week (Week of May 3). Our PTA is recognizing staff every day. On behalf of our staff, we thank you!!
In addition to the events listed below, our generous PTA will be decorating the school cage and front area with signs, created by PTA, Foundation, and the 5th grade student council / Hawk Club.

Monday, May 3: “We DONUT know what we’d do without you!” 

• Donuts and Coffee for the teachers provided by PTA. 
• Individually wrapped in gift bags with tags.

Tuesday, May 4: “Let’s TACO-bout how great you are!”

• Taco lunch provided by PTA

Wednesday, May 5: “You make us BLOOM!”

• Bring your teacher a flower (fresh, fake, hand drawn, etc. Be creative!)

Thursday, May 6: “Our Teachers are NOTE-worthy!”

• Write your teacher a note to say thank you for all that they do!

Friday, May 7: “Our Futures are BRIGHT Because of You!” 

• Students wear bright colors 
• Staff will have individually wrapped/pre-packaged snacks set up in the break room at 12:00 p.m.

​Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week (Week of May 3, 2021) - AP Education Foundation requesting donations
The AP Education Foundation (APEF) is requesting donations to support the wonderful AP teachers and support staff. Please click HERE to donate items for our outstanding teachers and support staff.
Sincerely, APEF

5th Grade Promotion
Attention 5th Grade Students and Families: The Alamosa Park 5th Grade Promotion will be in-person on Wednesday, June 16, at 8:30 a.m. on the blacktop area on our beautiful campus. I will be communicating safety and health measures to all students, families, and staff very soon. I am looking forward to recognizing all of our 5th Grade students, in-person, for their hard work and accomplishments before promoting on to middle school.
Thank you to our parents who responded to the survey. The results were more favorable to have an in-person celebration, and I believe our students deserve an in-person celebration.
I am very proud of our students and looking forward to this very special time to honor our students! More to come soon. Go hawks!

VUSD Equity Community Forum (TODAY at 5:00 p.m.)
We are holding a series of Equity Community Forums to create opportunities for students, parents, staff, and community members to get involved and become part of our efforts to create an inclusive, culturally sensitive, and positive learning environment for all students. Our next Equity Community Forum is scheduled for Thursday, April 29, 2021, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. You can access the meeting by using the following Zoom Link.  Community Forum Flyer (English) (Spanish)

Attention Grade 5 Students who will attend Roosevelt MS next year: Wildcat Virtual Orientation TODAY, at 6:00 p.m.
Dear Future Wildcats and Wildcat Families,
We are very excited to welcome you to Roosevelt Middle School! We can't wait to meet each of you and to welcome you in person! Though we are not able to host new student orientation for our incoming students on campus yet, we want to give you a chance to get to know us and your new school and to get your questions answered. 
Future Wildcat Virtual Orientation on Thursday, April 29th, at 6 pm. 
We are so happy that you are going to be part of the Wildcat family!
Please click HERE for the RMS Orientation flyer and the link to the virtual orientation.
Go, Wildcats!
Sincerely,
Principal Golly
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Please feel free to contact me at any time for any questions (760-940-0700 x49001).
Thank you for your continued support of your student at Alamosa Park Elementary School.
Students, please continue "Going for the Gold" and Go Hawks!

Sincerely,
Principal Ruggles
(760) 940-0700 x49001

Upcoming Events & Dates to Know:

• Week of May 3 – Staff Appreciation Week
  • Thank you to the AP Teachers and Support Staff for their ongoing support of our students and families. In the Virtual and Classic learning models, our staff does an outstanding job of support students by developing positive connections and relationships with our students. As a result of their work with students and families, students are making steady progress toward grade level proficiency and feel good about themselves and their progress. Thank you to our great Teachers and Support Staff at Alamosa Park!
• Date TBA - FastBridge Math and Language Arts Assessments (Grades 3 - 5)
• Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day - no school
• Wednesday, June 16 - 5th Grade Promotion
• Friday, June 18 - Final Day of School (Minimum Day, Early Dismissal)