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Our "crazy dayz" are just so that you can come to school not wearing your average clothes. This is just to put some excitement into our school day! You don't HAVE to participate but it will be more fun than just wearing the same thing that you do every day! Below is a list of the dates.

Do small classes, individualized attention, and monthly field trips appeal to you and your child? Well, Mountain View Learning Academy is the answer you have been looking for. Mountain View is a K-8 program which blends the traditional classroom experience with the flexibility of independent study. Parents meet with state-certified teachers on a regular basis in order to receive assignments that are to be completed within the home setting. Unlike many "home-school" programs, Mountain View offers on site classes Tuesday through Friday. The classes focus on math, writing, visual & performing arts, physical education, and science standards. Monthly educational field trips are also an important part of the Mountain View program. This program is free and is dedicated to meeting the needs of all types of learners. Diana Whyte, Jennifer Broderick, and Sue Wingo comprise the Mountain View teaching staff. All three teachers are University of California graduates and all have their master's in instruction and curriculum. Combined these teachers have 58 years of teaching experience and hold a wide range of credentials. Mountain View Learning Academy, one of seven schools within the Alpine Union School District, is located at 8770 Harbison Canyon Road on the campus of Shadow Hills School. For additional information please contact the principal, Craig Champion, at (619) 445-4935.

The cost for the field trip to the Birch Aquarium is $6.50 per person. Money is due NOW. We will meet at the fountain at 10:55. The "Shark Survivor" is from 11:15 - 12:15. This should be an exciting Day!

MAKE UP PICTURES AT BOYD ANDERSON STUDIO IN SANTEE- DECEMBER 1ST.

Brush your hair, scrub your teeth, and be here on November 15 between 10:00 and 12:00 to get your picture taken!  The pictures will be taken in the Shadow Hills auditorium. Students who come to class that day will be taken up by the teachers. It is important to note that we do not need money at this time.  You will be given proofs a few days later for you to review.

Even if you are camera shy we still need you to take your picture so you can be part of the group shot!

NEW GARDEN PROJECT

"Great Plans" are in the workings for a Garden area behind Classrooms 30, 31 and 32.We are very excited to break ground on the project, which will provide a beautiful outdoor learning opportunity for our students. Ed Manning of Harbison Canyon has graciously volunteered his time and construction talents to make raised planter beds. We will be creating pathways for walking through the native plants, flowers and vegetable gardens. You will be seeing the "CHANGES" very soon!

INCREDIBLE COOKS

The fourth through eighth graders are becoming amazing cooks! Every Friday they can be found chopping, measuring, mixing, and most importantly eating wonderful food creations. They have made trifles, burritos, and fruit kabobs. These creations are not only delicious but also nutritious.

Each student is creating their own recipe inventory and will be able to replicate these recipes at home for you! Bon appetite.

WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS

Mrs. Diana Whyte will be returning as the lead teacher.

As school begins, we would like to announce our two new teachers,

Mrs. Jennifer Broderick and Mrs. Sue Wingo

Dear Parents,

We are looking forward to a fabulous year of fun and growth and would like to introduce ourselves to you. We have been team teaching since 2004 and we enjoy working together. Mrs. Broderick works Monday through Friday and Mrs. Wingo works Wednesdays and Fridays.

Mrs. Broderick grew up in San Diego and received her B.A. in both psychology and sociology from the University of California at Santa Barbara. She completed a two-year postgraduate teacher education program at the University of California at San Diego and received a multiple subject teaching credential in June of '93. She earned a Master's Degree in curriculum and instruction at San Diego State University. Recently, she obtained her CLAD credential through U.S.D. Mrs. Broderick has been teaching for The Alpine Union School District since 1993. Mrs. Broderick was named "teacher of the year" for the '96-'97 school year.

M rs. Wingo has been teaching since 1996 and started in Alpine in 2001. She earned her B.A. in both English and American Literature from the University of California at San Diego. In 1996 she completed her multiple subject teaching credential at National University. Mrs. Wingo then went on to earn a special education teaching credential in 2000 and a master's degree in special education in 2001 from National University as well.

We believe that children learn by doing. We strive to maintain a classroom environment that not only keeps your child engaged i the learning process but also allows your child to feel successful in that process. We welcome your participation in our classroom and hope to see you at Back to School Night.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Broderick & Sue Wingo