Principal's Message May 2011

Dear Parents,
Wow… Do you believe it is almost June and the end of another school year? As we move towards the end of the year, it very important to finish strong! Parents can help by staying informed about upcoming events and encouraging your children to stay focused and engaged until June 21st.
As the school year comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. You might:

• Ask the teacher about your child’s strengths and weaknesses. How has s/he improved? Where does s/he struggle? What activities might help her make progress for next year?
• Discuss new goals. What would your child like to accomplish? What did s/he learn from this year that can make next year better?
• Review your child’s successes. Look over schoolwork you saved. Point out how much s/he has learned.
• Plan a celebration. Take your child out for a special meal, to a park or library, on a picnic, or fun activity. You could also celebrate with a new book or game.
• Remember to do fun things, enjoy a hobby, follow recipes together, or just understand your child’s need for a break.

So combine learning and fun! I want to extend my sincere appreciation to our parents and students for making this a successful and productive year at Del Cerro. The research is very clear that good schools must have great teachers, but we also need cooperative and supportive parents who serve as educational partners and students who always do their best! Del Cerro is special because of the day-to-day collaboration between the
school and the home. We never take parent participation for granted and realize that without our parents and  the PTA leadership we enjoy much of our success would not happen. It is a pleasure to be at a school that provides so much to our students. We couldn’t do it without YOU…
I am looking forward to a great finish to the end of the school year.
Larry Callison
Principal