PEN News   May 20, 2013

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Parents of 4th-7th grade students - the new "Common Core" curriculum will be implemented across PUSD secondary schools beginning this fall, with a greater emphasis on application and problem-solving, collaboration and other so-called "21st Century" skills. As a parent, what should you expect to see change next fall? What should you be looking for when you tour a prospective middle school? Come to PEN's parent workshop this evening to learn more! (Register online / download flyer to share with other parents.)

PUSD's Master Plan Task Force meets tomorrow (Tues), May 21 at 6 pm in the Board Room. (Scroll to pp 3-7 of agenda for Board members' input on goals and criteria. Read PEN's recommendations as to what the Task Force should address.)

Have budget cuts impacted PE instruction at your elementary school? This Thursday morning, come see how Willard parents piloted a volunteer-driven PE program and hear about their plans to expand it next year. Share with other parents your ideas and strategies for strengthening our students' health/fitness programs. (RSVP / Download Flyer)

Although Open Enrollment is closed, there are kinder spaces still available in the Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion Program at Jackson Elementary. Call the school (396-5700) for a tour and more information.

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Upcoming Events

This Week:
Monday, May 20
6:30 pm – CAC (Special Ed) meeting
7:00 pm – PTA Council meeting
7:00 pm – Core SHIFT: PEN program on what the Common Core Standards mean for middle schools

Tuesday, May 21
9:00 am – Don Benito tour
9:00 am – Field tour
6:00 pm – Master Plan Task Force (agenda)

Wednesday, May 22
9:00 am – Webster tour
11:00 am – PHS tour

Thursday, May 23
9:15 am – Running Start: parent-driven PE & fitness programs

Friday, May 24
Schools dismiss early – check with school for dismissal time

Coming up Next Week:
No school Monday (Memorial Day), May 27