HERMOSA BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Source; Hermosa Beach City Schools mailing list
May 21, 2008
Dear Parents,
It¹s hard to believe that there is only one more month of school! The year has flown by and much has been accomplished. Students have had not only received a rigorous education based on the California Academic Standards, they have had many additional opportunities to participate in curriculum-related activities throughout the school year.
For example, Kinder students have studied the ocean and made trips to a local aquarium and to the beach. Second grade students have worked to become environmental specialists and will soon visit the Eco Station in Culver City. First grade developed a post office in every classroom to help students better understand letter writing, community helpers, and related mathematics. Our third graders just participated in a Pow Wow for their study of Native Americans and the 4th grade Regatta in the bowl will take place in a couple of weeks. Fifth grade students recently celebrated Colonial Days for their social studies unit and our middle school students have visited Catalina, Malibu, and Idyllwild to enhance their study of the science curriculum. The School Chorus has performed at the Women¹s Club, Rotary, and for their classmates, and the fabulous ³Nifty Fifties² middle school musical was a hit with everyone!
Teachers have been busy as well making sure your children are continuing to progress and will be ready for the next grade level. This year, they have worked to refine curriculum and develop new activities for Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Math. They are currently working on a plan, along with school administration, to develop more ³safety nets² for students who may be falling behind.
The Board of Education has reviewed over 400 Board Policies in order to bring them up to date. Board Policies (BP) and Administrative Regulations (AR) are currently available in hard copy in the District and school offices and will be available online at the start of the 08-09 school year. Two important policies, BP and AR 1312.3 and 5145.3 are attached to this letter per a mandate by the Office of Civil Rights. We hope you will take the time to read them online here, http://hbcsd.org/images/UPC_05_15_08.pdf. On behalf of all of the staff members, thank you for your continued support and for sending us such wonderful children! There is no better place to be than in the Hermosa Schools!
Sincerely,
Sharon McClain
Sharon McClain, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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