- Notable Noble Student Quote
Some 2nd Graders were discussing whether or not animals go to heaven.
“I know where dinosaurs go when they die,” volunteered one boy. “To museums!”
– Submitted by Maria Miranda
Everyone will be administering pre-tests and putting our RtI2 problem-solving plans into action this week. Good luck!
March 15th Letters
By now, everyone should have read this news release about the Board of Education’s decision to issue “reduction-in-force” letters to thousands of certificated staff members by March 15th. Please remember that these notices are precautionary and are required by state law if lay-offs are possible for the next school year. There will be an optional meeting this Thursday after school in Room 11 to discuss some of your questions and concerns. We must all put our most positive energy together to wish for good news to come from the Board of Education. Our students need quality educators!
Grade Level RtI2 Action Plans
THANKS to Silvia Roman and to teachers on each grade level for a very productive round of grade-level meetings last week. Each grade has identified a data-based problem, hypothesized a solution, and will now begin a plan of action to validate our hypothesis. All of your input and willingness to collaborate in the name of student achievement is much appreciated. Go Team Noble!
Open House
THANKS to teachers on Tracks B & D for preparing their classrooms for parents for this Tuesday’s Open House. Remember that student-made invitations usually help ensure a high turnout. Teachers received this memo, which outlined expectations and the schedule for the evening.
Best Practices Conference – March 13th
You can still register for the 4 LAUSD by LAUSD – Best Practices Conference scheduled Saturday, March 13, from 8 AM-1 PM at 450 N. Grand, in downtown Los Angeles. Go to the Learning Zone and click on Class Offerings.
Monday Morning Assembly
The students voted last week in the Library on their favorite Dr. Seuss book. I will be reading that book to the students at Monday’s assembly.
March to Fitness
All interested staff is welcome to participate in aerobics Monday at 2:30 in Room 49, Noble Mermaids Wednesday at 2:30 in Room 22, tennis Friday at 3:15 at Parthenia Park, and the Healthy Breakfast Friday at recess in the Parent Center. This week’s Healthy Breakfast sponsor is Pre/K, kindergarten, and 1st grade teachers (represented by team Honey Bunches of Oats in Active for Life).
Active for Life
Go to the Active for Life Leaderboard every Monday to see the rankings for teams and individuals. Every week the board will be updated based on the data entered at 8pm Sunday evening.
Adopt-a-Dolphin
Mentors, remember to set a goal for your Dolphin to earn Charm #2- Healthy Heart. You might want to consider taking advantage of the jump rope opportunities before school, at recess, and at lunch by setting a jump rope goal (such as time every day or repetitions without stopping).
The Learning Center and RSP Programs will be closed in the morning on March 16th-18th and 23rd-25th due to Track D CST testing. A schedule will be posted soon.
Greetings from the Social Committee… Wednesday March 17th we will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day after school until ??? at Irelands 32! We went last year and had a great time… they have delicious appetizers and we have some festive raffle prizes to give away… come join the fun! 13721 Burbank Blvd, Van Nuys 91401, (818) 785-4031.