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La Patera School Tiger Talk From the Principal's Desk…
Smarter Balanced Testing All students in grade 3-6 will be taking the Smarter Balanced test during the month of April. As you may be aware, test results will not be shared with schools and parents this school year. The purpose of this assessment is to "test" the implementation of the Smarter Balanced tests. The computer lab will be utilized to administer the tests online. Please talk to your child about his/her testing experience. You are also encouraged to familiarize yourself with this new type of testing. For more information, please visit Reading is fundamental to school success. If your child has not been reading at home on a daily basis, this is a perfect opportunity to start. I encourage all students to set a reading goal. Success in school depends on a student's ability to read and understand what they read. Please encourage your child to read at home at least 20 minutes a day. The school library is open every day during recess and lunch. The city library is also another option that families can utilize to check out books for their children. Disaster Preparedness Every month we conduct either a fire, earthquake or lockdown drill at La Patera. These drills are not only required but allow us to become better prepared for any emergency situation. On April 23rd, La Patera will be having a Disaster Drill. This type of drill gives us an opportunity to review and scrutinize all the areas and practices that are currently in place if a disaster were to occur. You are encouraged to join us and participate as a parent. We would like to seek your input to make our drills even more effective. The more feedback we can get, the better equipped and prepared we will be. Student Discipline and Safety

I would like to remind all students and families the importance of following our school and classroom rules.
Our schoolwide rules are: Be Safe, Be Responsible and Be Respectful. These three basic rules encompass our
expectations of student behavior. We encourage our families to have conversations about these three rules and
how they can be applied in school and in other settings. It is also very important to remember that weapons
and toy replicas of guns, knives, and objects that can be used as weapons are banned from La Patera. Please
be sure that your child understands the seriousness of bringing such objects to school.

Do you shop online using
CHESS DEMO @ LUNCHTIME If so, you can now support La Patera ADRES ADELANTE TRAINING @ GOLETA VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER: 6 – 8 PM School every time you buy from There are three ways to do this: ALENT SHOW: 6 PM - 8 PM PEPE'S FUNDRAISER EVENT: 11 AM - 9 PM PADRES ADELANTE TRAINING @ GOLETA 2. Use the Amazon button on the La VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER: 6 – 8 PM Patera School website to link to WALK AND ROLL DAY - BEFORE 8:15 AM BOARD MEETING: 7 PM - 10 PM Or, join the "Amazon" group in ParentSquare to receive PTA MEETING: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM information about promotions and special offers for La Patera RINCIPAL'S COFFEE - 8:15 AM Amazon supporters ZUMBA MASTER CLASS FUNDRAISER @ 10 A percentage of your purchase will be paid to La Patera School. Need more information about what is happening
at La Patera?
Please join PARENTSQUARE for updates online. La Patera Staff and PTA members update information, calendar, links and photos weekly. Go to parentsquare.com and request an invitation to sign up. You may also join different groups to receive updates specific to the groups. La Patera School is on Facebook…
Please visit the La Patera School Facebook group page. Don't forget to "like" us!

Awesome Job La Patera Students! You made the Jog-a-thon a great success! Thank you to all the students, families and staff that supported this year's jog-a-thon. The students made a huge effort, worked hard and had a lot of fun. Our wonderful students worked together and raised more than $11,500 this year! Congratulations to Ms. Sweeney's 6th grade class and Mrs. Ino's 3rd grade class for raising the most money per class. Congratulations to Mrs. Takahara's 1st grade class for having 100% participation. All of these classes enjoyed an ice cream party. Congratulations to Mackenzie Mendoza for being the top student to raise money. Good Thank you to Nancy Naretto for organizing this event! The students earn A package, tickets to the Sea Center, gift card to Blenders, gift card to Kernohan's Toy Store, gift certific ates to Chocolate Gallery. And a huge thank you to our generous sponsors! Please remember to thank our jog-a- thon sponsors when you visit. Check Yourself, Inc Deckers Outdoor Corporation Silver Sponsors: Nargan Fire & Safety Pepe's Restaurant The Art of Smiles, Steven Subject, DDS Bronze Sponsors: BDS Construction Joelle Olive Oil Santa Cruz Market Dr. Annie at Santa Barbara Children's Dental Practice Prize Sponsors: Chocolate Gallery Blenders in the Grass Ty Warner Sea Center Zodos Bowling and Beyond

Nurse's Notes… April 2014
Goleta Unified School District Nurses The itsy, bitsy……Scabie
Sarcoptes Scabiei var. hominis, aka "the human itch mite" is responsible for the other infestation that everyone dreads, scabies. Just like the head louse, scabies are found worldwide and will infest anyone. They are most often transmitted by prolonged, direct (skin to skin) human contact, but occasionally the transmission can occur via furniture, bedding or clothing. The mite does not survive for long away from its human host and washing clothing and bedding in hot water usually kills them. There is no need to spray, vacuum or place personal articles in plastic bags. The scabie mite has a four-stage lifecycle: egg, larva, nymph and adult. The microscopic egg hatches in 3-4 days and the larvae migrate to the skin surface. The larva stage lasts about 3-4 days, during which time the mite burrows into the skin and forms a nesting pouch, where the larvae molts into a nymph and the nymph into an adult. The female mite is less than a millimeter in size and the male even smaller. Symptoms of mite infestation include: severe itching (especially at night), rash that appears as pimple-like or blister-like bumps, crooked raised lines (tracks) just under the skin that may be grayish-white in color. The tracks and burrows are most often found on the hands between the fingers, in skin folds at the wrist, elbow, armpit and knees, on the breast around the nipple and in the genital area. The characteristic rash and itching will often not appear for 1-2 months with a first time infestation. Even without symptoms, the person is contagious and the mite can be transmitted to others. With subsequent infestations, the symptoms will appear sooner, often 1-4 days following exposure. This is due to an antigen/antibody allergic reaction. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can help relieve the itching but short courses of oral or topical corticosteroids may be necessary. Symptoms may linger for a few weeks following treatment. Diagnosis and treatment will usually require a trip to the doctor. There are no "over the counter" or "home remedies" that will kill the mites or eggs. Common topical prescription medications are Permethrin (Elimite) which is safe for everyone over the age of 2 months and Lindane 1% (Kwell, Thionex) which can be used by persons over the age of 2 years who weigh more than 110 lbs but should not be used on open sores or by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Crotamiton 10% (Eurax) is not as effective and cannot be used by children. There are some additional medications that may be prescribed but do not yet have FDA approval for use on scabies. Great Job La Patera!
Another Walk & Roll Wednesday
Success!
We are very proud that many families are continuing to The next Walk & Roll Wednesday will be April 30th. T hank you to all who participated, La Patera staff, parents and COAST/Safe Routes to School Program. Don't forget, walking to school is great exercise and helps our environment.

Congratulations to our La Patera School Pi Day & Einstein's Birthday Challenge These students impressed us by working hard to memorize as much of the infinite number Pi as they could. Wow! 6th Grade: Carlos Espinal, our top winner (81 decimal places!), Mary Santizo (77), and Katie Naretto (52) 5th Grade: Abbie Mintz (78), Hannah Sieck (74), and Annalie Capitola (55) 4th Grade: Isabella Valentine (30), Kailani Butler (21), and Diego Corral (20) 3rd Grade: Marcus Vasquez (62), Max Kubel (48), and Elizabeth Contreras (15) All top winners received prize bags containing math, science and pizza rewards! Please remember to thank the following companies for their prize donations when you visit: UCSB bookstore, SBCC bookstore, Chaucer's Books, Bennett's, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and Ty Warner Sea Center, Little Caesars Pizza on Fairview, Michael's, and CVS on Calle Real. Thank you! Is Coming to Goleta this summer! Once again, our community is fortunate in having Safety Town at El Camino School. The program will be from June 9- 13, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon. The cost is $150 per child. You may register your child by picking up an application in the El Camino, Hollister, or La Patera School offices. Scholarships are available for those who qualify. Safety Town, sponsored by Soroptimist International of Santa Barbara, is an exceptional program for children going into kindergarten and currently in kindergarten. It teaches all aspects of safety through curriculum involving songs, community speakers and arts and crafts. A miniature village with houses and cars helps to insure traffic and pedestrian We hope that your child can participate in this outstanding program. For more information visit:

After School Enrichment Activities
**The following after-school classes are not sponsored by either La Patera School nor the PTA.** They are run by independent contractors. This information is being provided to our parents as a courtesy.
Our school is making progress in finding and scheduling more After School Enrichment programs
available to our students. Information and changes to these programs are updated on Parentsquare.com
and Facebook. Many programs have minimum enrollment requirements. Unfortunately, the class may be canceled if the minimum number of students enrolled is not met. Please contact Sanya Kubel atif you have any questions or suggestions for an after Zumba Kids® at La Patera
Zumba Kids is a rockin', high-energy fitness party designed just for kids from 1st-6th grades. Classes are packed with tons of fun games and specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines all set to energizing world rhythms, such as hip-hop, cumbia, reggaeton, bollywood and more. Parents love Zumba Kids because of the positive effects it has on kids, such as increasing focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing coordination. We also learn and practice important social skills in class, like leadership, respect, teamwork, pride and responsibility. Classes begin April 3rd through May 29th. Thursday class will be 1st-6th grade only from 2:05-2:50 pm. Cost is $99 per child, $75 each for siblings. Please register online aor contact Rachel McDonald at (805) 705-7480.
Academic Chess at La Patera

Grades 1-6
6 Thursdays, April 24th—May 29th, 2:00-3:00 pm
Cost: $72 for the session
Academic Chess is a program dedicated to promoting the merits of chess among children by using stories dances, and catchy songs to make the game of chess exciting and easy to understand. The benefits of chess include creativity, concentration, logical reasoning, critical thinking, memory, problem solving, planning ahead, complex decision-making, pattern recognition and intellectual maturity. The program will include six classes of instruction, a tournament for all participants, exclusive Academic Chess books, and prizes awarded to all students.
Academic Chess will also be on campus on Monday, April 21st to provide more
information and provide a lunch time demonstration activity.

You may register online atand pay by credit card. For more
information you may emailor call (805) 450-0097.
After School Enrichment Activities
**The fo llowing after-school classes are not sponsored by either La Patera School nor the PTA.** n by independent contractors. This information is being provided to our parents as a courtesy. Art Innovators at La Patera

Kindergarten: Wednesdays, 1:35-2:35 pm, Art Room
Spring Session: April 2 – May 28 Cost: $126 (*Payment Plans Available)
Art Adventures
With Art Innovators, discover our fun and playful curriculum with whimsical animals, people and nature, still life, simple landscapes, and 3-D projects. Using artist quality media, learn to draw, paint, collage, and build with clay while gaining self-confidence in creating beautiful original art! Our curriculum guides young children in the transition from random scribbling to intentional drawing and helps them see how lines and shapes fit together to create recognizable forms. NEW CURRICULUM and artist quality media EVERY SESSION!
1st through 6th Grades: Wednesdays, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, Art Room
Spring Session: April 2 – May 28 Cost: $126 (*Payment Plans Available)
Art, Ecology, and Mythology!
Join us this year for an imaginative and creative venture into the work of art. Explore famous places & faces, re-use materials in everyday life, and discover mythology in art. Build clay sculptures, learn to draw, paint in watercolor and acrylics, create mixed media projects, try out printmaking, copper tooling, collage, repousse and lots more! Three sessions make up our full-year curriculum. NEW CURRICULUM and artist quality media EVERY SESSION! Register onlin
Play-Well TEKnologies at La Patera

Does your Kindergarten, First, Second or Third grader like LEGOS?!
Play-Well TEKnologies will offer an Engineering FUNdamentals using Legos session.
This class offers students the opportunity to learn about concepts in physics,
engineering, and architecture through projects that are engineer-designed.
There will be two classes offered on Mondays. The session begins April 14th and runs
through June 2nd (no class on May 26th). Kindergarten class: 1:30-3:00pm First-Third grade class: 3:00-4:30pm. The cost is $105.00 for the session per student. Please visit the Play-Well TEKnologies link to register. For questions please email Jared Brems at [email protected] After School Enrichment Activities
**The follow ing after-school classes are not sponsored by either La Patera School nor the PTA.** They are run by i ndependent contractors. This information is being provided to our parents as a courtesy. Goleta Valley Tennis Academy
At La Patera
Winter Session will start on April 18th through May 30th. Sessions will be on
Fridays from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Taught by Peter Gerstenfeld.
The class provides general tennis instruction for Elementary students in first through sixth grade. Classes cover proper grips, ground-stroke mechanics, volleys and serves. Students remain engaged and energized moving through drills and games created to provide repetitive practice of the skills demonstrated over the class session. Tennis rules and strategy will also be covered. Materials and Fees: Tennis rackets and balls are provided. A portable net will be set up on a designated blacktop area. Classes will be taught by Peter Gerstenfeld and/or an assistant tennis instructor. Children should wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothing to participate. The cost is $98 for the session. Please visifor more information and to register. Join us for a Fundraiser! Enjoy a refreshing and healthy Blenders smoothie at Blenders in the Grass a Patera Elementary School a Patera will receive 50% of the proceeds! ng in a flier or just mention La Patera School. When: Fr iday, April 18th, All Day! 6487 Calle Real, Goleta 93117 (Near Trader Joe's and Albertsons) Tell all your family and friends! Students/Families: We need your help! Please cut these sections and give to a family member or friend who can help our school. Thank you! LA Patera
Annual Giving Campaign .
By The Numbe rs
Our students and school needs your help. Please help in any way you can. Consider asking family or friends to help too. Amount needed to pay Goleta Union School District for our PE, Computer, Art, Music
and Science programs at La Patera (estimated): $40,000
Amount donated to date: $27,911
Percentage of La Patera families who have contributed to date: 21%
Percentage of La Patera students who enjoy PE, Computer, Art, Music and Science programs at La Patera: 100%
Donate today to La Patera's annual giving program to make a difference to 100% of La
Patera students.
Make checks payable to La Patera PTA and return them to the school office with this form or mail this form and your check to: La Patera PTA/Annual Giving, 555 N. La Patera Lane, Goleta, CA 93117. Donor's name: Address: Student's Name, Grade and Teacher: Or visitand click on the DONATE button to make your donation with PayPal or visit the fundraising page on ParentSquare.com Your gift is 100% tax deductible. Tax ID 95-6205039 Sign up for Escrip and help
La Patera every time you shop!
La Patera School ESCRIP Escrip is a fabulous fundraiser for La Patera School. Card Register/Update Form Basically, if you or any of your family members shop at VONS/SAFEWAY then La Patera benefits by receiving money from Vons/Safeway. The PTA will donate a % of the proceeds raised back to the school designated for all the 6th grade students CIMI field trip. All you need to do is register you Vons/Safeway card. Here's how: Go toand select "sign up" option. Vons Card #: _ Follow the simple instructions to register. If you don't have on-line access and would like us to register Child's grade: for you, please fill out this form and return it to the school office. If you have any questions about the program, contact Please return this to the La Patera School Office. Maria Henderson at 964-8741 or.

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