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Call of the Whitmore Wolves

Newsletter for the families of Whitmore Charter School

of the Arts and Technology

3435 Don Pedro Road, Ceres, CA 95307 • (209) 556-1610

WCSAT Parent Booster Club Officers for the 2013-2014 School Year:

President: Heidi Starkweather

Vice President: Tracy Cortez

Treasurer: Briona Mendes

Secretary: Libby Anderson

Booster Comments or [email protected]

The PAW PRINT is edited and published monthly by the

WCSAT Parent Booster Club.

Editor: Julie Lynn Martin-BorbaAssistant: Cheri Lloyd

Content provided by: WCS Teachers, Staff and Parents

Printed by: CUSD Media CenterFunded by: WCSAT

Full color copies are available for download at the WCSAT website: http://wcs.ceres.k12.ca.us/WCSAT

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The Paw Print http://wcs.ceres.k12.ca.us/WCSAT Dec 2013 /Jan 2014 Volume 7, Issue 3

As we join our family and friends to celebrate this holiday season, I want to thank you for your extraordinary support, dedication and commitment. This month marks the beginning of the holiday season, a time that is filled with family and friends, fes-tivities, fun, and food. It is a time for counting our blessings, making happy memo-ries with those we love, and focusing on simple pleasures.

I have found over the years, and I’m sure you would agree, that children enjoy so very much the little things we do with them around this time of year. And it’s the little things we do as a family that make these days even more special. Though this can be a busy time of year, I hope that you’ll take time to enjoy the simple pleasures of the season. Make a family inspired meal together, create something special, take a leisure walk through the Fall leaves, enjoy a family movie or snuggle up to a good book.

At WCSAT there are so many wonderful people and so many great things happen-ing that it is easy to feel very thankful every day. Our students are so wonderful and so much fun to be around, they work hard and take great pride in their learning. Our teachers are so dedicated and creative in the work that they do with our students; they are here at school long before school starts and long after the students leave for the day. And of course all of you parents are so very generous in your support and encouragement of our school. Whether you are volunteering in our classrooms, help-ing with a PBC event, or supporting a classroom fundraiser, your support is much appreciated. It is no wonder that WCSAT is such a great place for children to grow and learn, with all of us working together to make it the best it can be!

I would also like to take this time to thank our partners in education: Lindsey and Mike Curry from Footnotes Dance Studio, Heidi and Joshua Starkweather from Starkweather Painting, and Del Ambris from Costless Foods of Ceres.

If you ever have any concerns, questions, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (209) 556-1610 or you may email me at [email protected].

David Viss Principal

Happy Holidays

Seasons Greetings

The Paw Print http://wcs.ceres.k12.ca.us/WCSAT Dec 2013/Jan 2014 Volume 7, Issue 3

The Pup Club The place for Our Young WCSAT Artists

Provided by Mrs. Cheri LloydK-8 Studio and Digital Arts TeacherFine Arts Department Chair

Here are some art favorites displayed by our WCSAT Wolves.

Thank you for supporting the Arts!!!

Artist: IzaakGrade: 4thTitle: Red Carpet PhotoMedium: Digital Media - Photoshop

Artist: GavinGrade: 1stTitle: Digital OwlMedium: Digital Media-Kid pix

Arist: JessicaGrade: 2nd

Title: Body Movin’ Medium: Construction

Paper

Artist: JoshuaGrade: 5th Title: My Space ShuttleMedium: Watercolor

Artist: KadinGrade: 6thTitle: One-Point Perspective RoomMedium: Ink Drawing & Digital Media - Photoshop

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On October 30, 2013, the second grade classes went on a fantas-tic fieldtrip to the McHenry Museum and the Gallo Center for the Arts.

They explored local history at the museum and learned many new things about the community.

Within the museum there are a county recorders office, a general store and a recreated blacksmith shop using wood and square nails from a century old house. Other exhibits include gold mining para-phernalia, original fire fighting equipment, along exhibits showing what a turn of the century home might have had for furnishings.

2nd Grade Field Trip Fun

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Students also visited the Gallo Center for the Arts to watch a theater performance of - A Diary of a Worm, Spider, and Fly.

The performance was GREAT and was enjoyed by all!

Front of the McHenry Museum in downtown Modesto.

Vintage dresses on display at the McHenry Museum..

Also, on display is an old stagecoach used for travel in the 1800’s and early 1900’s.

Mrs. Lewis’ 2nd grade class. Ms. Reyes’ 2nd grade class.

Provided by Mrs. Lewis and Ms. Reyes


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Each month teachers are pleased to face the challenge to select just one student who exemplifies the traits of this year’s life skills. Please join the WCSAT staff in congratulating the following students for earning the recognition as a “Life Skills Student of the Month” for his/her class.

Photos by: Cheri Lloyd K-8 Studio and Digital Arts

TeacherK-5 Life Skills Model Student Awards

August 2013 - Organization - the act of having formal structure and order -

Grade Teacher Student K Mrs. Burnett Ryker Stone K Mrs. Rodriguez Jacob Carver 1 Ms. Kerr Caullen Murphy 1 Mrs. Tornquist Taylor Moring 2 Mrs. Lewis Lianna Padilla 2 Mrs. Reyes Tatyanni Coconi 3 Mrs. Benitez Taylor Clawson 3 Mrs. Crawford Arya Flores 4 Ms. McNeal Breanna Rice 4 Mrs. Terrones Matthew Sanchez 5 Mrs. Aguiar Ruhdeep Takher 5 Mr. Sundy Trenton Hogan

September 2013 - Respect - showing courtesy to others -

Grade Teacher Student K Mrs. Burnett Jayson Trevino K Mrs. Rodriguez Reese Donaldson 1 Ms. Kerr Arleth Serafin 1 Mrs. Tornquist Akua Flores 2 Mrs. Lewis Owen Webster 2 Mrs. Reyes Andres Guevara 3 Mrs. Benitez Sam Caulkins 3 Mrs. Crawford Katelyn Hogan 4 Ms. McNeal Ian Wescott 4 Mrs. Terrones Nolan Kilgore 5 Mrs. Aguiar Olivia Gil 5 Mr. Sundy Madison Terry

Terryn Happy 8th Birthday

to our Little Dolphin!!!

December 15th

Whitmore Charter’s Lost and Found is overflowing!!

If your child is missing a sweater, jacket, lunch pail, backpack, or anything else, please come and check in the Multipurpose Room before December 18th. Items left in the lost and found will be donated during the Winter Break.


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Each month teachers are pleased to face the challenge to select just one student who exemplifies the traits of this year’s life skills. Please join the WCSAT staff in congratulating the following students for earning the recognition as a “Life Skills Student of the Month” for his/her class.

Photos by: Cheri Lloyd K-8 Studio and Digital Arts

TeacherK-5 Life Skills Model Student Awards

October 2013 - Responsibility - the act of being reliable and dependable -

Grade Teacher Student K Mrs. Burnett Kiyomi Fielden K Mrs. Rodriguez Samuel Lloyd 1 Ms. Kerr Jacob Garcia 1 Mrs. Tornquist Hannah Hartsfield 2 Mrs. Lewis Abigail Melendez 2 Mrs. Reyes Elise Swain 3 Mrs. Benitez Jada Mendes 3 Mrs. Crawford Grace Looney 4 Ms. McNeal Jazmine Carver 4 Mrs. Terrones Maritza Palafox 5 Mrs. Aguiar Riley Caramella 5 Mr. Sundy Rome DeJulio

November 2013 - Honesty - the act of being truthful, sincere, and fair to your

self and others -

Grade Teacher Student K Mrs. Burnett Bryce Caulkins K Mrs. Rodriguez Olivia Baldonado 1 Ms. Kerr Brooke Trio 1 Mrs. Tornquist Maxwell Clawson 2 Mrs. Lewis Noah Hunt 2 Mrs. Reyes Hannah Methvin 3 Mrs. Benitez Joshua Lybarger 3 Mrs. Crawford Nathan Miranda 4 Ms. McNeal Izaak Sengsoury 4 Mrs. Terrones Brooklyn Howe 5 Mrs. Aguiar Romy McClain 5 Mr. Sundy Ally Feld

Thank you!!! The Whitmore Charter Par-ent Booster Club and teach-ers would like to thank all the volunteers who assisted with Round Up on October 4th and a big “thank you” to all the families who attended. Over $5,000 was raised for class-room activities and field trips!

Get the ScoopMr. Sundy’s class was the top earning class of the Parent Booster Club “Get the Scoop” Membership Drive held at the beginning of the 2013-14 school year. Mr. Sundy received a $25 gift card and his class enjoyed an ice cream sundae party on Thursday, October 31. 2013. Thank you to all the WCSAT parents for supporting the PBC!


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Thank you to Jeff Hayes Photography!


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The top seller from each class won their own Mixed Bag. All prizes will be awarded at the December 6th Life Skills Assembly.Top Sellers: Andrew Sanchez 1st place Ipad Mini, Esteban Rodriguez 2nd place Ipod TouchJessica Potts 3rd Place $100 gift cardTop Selling Class is Mrs. Terrones 4th Grade with $2,436.00, they will be awarded a Pizza Party in December.

Fundraising Winners Nov 2013


Trunk-or-Treat October 25th

Costume winners and other great outfits!Photos provided by Renee Gaskill, WCSAT parent

2013-2014 Business Partners

WCSAT would like to thank the following businesses who have partnered with our school year!

Starkweather Painting

The Starkweather family has volunteered countless hours to WCSAT for many years. Heidi Starkweather currently serves as the president of the WCSAT Parent Booster Club.

Above - Joshua and Heidi Starkweather

Cost Less Foods

Del Ambris, Store Director, (pictured at left) has partnered with Whitmore Charter for the past two years. He graciously provided the food for the Breakfast with Santa event since 2012.

Del was honored as the “2013 Friend of Education” by the Ceres Unified School District earlier this year.

Footnotes Dance Studio

Owner, Lindsey Curry has partnered with Whitmore Charter to provide resources and support to school events and activities for the 2013-2014 year.

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On Friday, October 4th, five real men from Whitmore attended the Real Men Sing Music Festival. It was hosted by Johansen High School and featured guest conductor Richard Colla. The event was for men only – no girls allowed… Well, girls could come and lis-ten but it was an all-male choir. Our five valiant participants were: Chris Cordrey and Noah Reese, Grade 12, Caleb Cordrey and Steven Jones, Grade 9, and Jared “Junior” Fernandez, Grade 6. These men became part of a 200-plus member choir.

The day started with warm-ups and rehearsal. There were featured smaller groups, including the CSU Stanislaus Men’s Choir and a barbershop quartet from Downey High School. At the conclusion of the event, all two hundred men sang three songs: Dormi, Dormi (Sleep, Sleep) a lullaby in Italian, The Pirate King from The Pirates of Penzance, and Carry on Wayward Son by Kansas. Listening to this massive choir was an amazing experience! We all left feeling a bit more manly.

Real Men Sing – Music Festival

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by Mr. Hunn, Music Teacher

6th Grade Organization: Naiyleah ArellanoResponsibility: Kailey MartinOrganization: Stefanie RodriguezRespect: Otoniel HernandezResponsibility: Madison BevanRespect: Sebastian Castillo (not pictured)

7th GradeOrganization: Ashlee Anderson Respect: Samson GonzalezResponsibility: Tanya MendozaRespect: Adrian Gomez Organization: Alyssa StilesResponsibility: Taleyna Sengsoury

8th gradeOrganization: Mariana Garibay Organization: Justine Burbank Respect: Bianca Madrigal Responsibility: Marlee Baker Respect: Ryan MiceliResponsibility: Angelica Duarte (not pictured)6th Grade

7th Grade 8th Grade

Middle School Life Skills


Kindergarten Had A Day of Fun!Check out kindergarten on their first field trip! Mrs. Rodrigues' and Mrs. Burnett's classes had a blast visiting the police and fire stations! They learned about the daily routine of policemen and firemen, took a tour of the SWAT truck and fire engine, and learned about safety.

Kindergarteners also visited the Resendiz pumpkin patch. The students enjoyed learning about the water cycle, planting broccoli, look-ing at farm animals, getting a tasty treat from the store, feeding the fish, and picking out a pumpkin! The kindergarteners can't wait to take another adventure!

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• All the volunteers who helped with the Trunk-or-Treat event on October 25th.

• The many parents who opened their trunks and handed out treats on October 25th.

• All the volunteers who coordinated the Round-Up event on October 4th.

• Mr. Hutsell’s addition to the Whitmore Wolf Pack, baby Oliver Hutsell!

• Mr. Sundy’s addition to the Whitmore Wolf Pack, baby Ben-jamin Sundy!

• DJ Hunn for always providing music at Whitmore events!

• Vivien Guel for assisting with Box Tops collection.

WE APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU! Thank you!

Dec 2013SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT1 2 3 4 5 6

Life Skills Assembly K-5 2:30pm

7 Breakfast w/ Santa 8-11 am

8 9 10Middle School Winterfest6:30 pm

11 12PBC Mtg 4 pm Room 39

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15 16 17K-5 Winter Concert6 & 7 pm

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Important Dates!!! Howl Out To:

= Turn in Box Tops the last school day of each month to your child’s teacher.

Articles and/or Digital Photos from WCSAT families would be greatly

appreciated.

To place your ad or announcement in the Paw Print, complete and submit

an application with payment.

To get our application OR to send articles and/or digital images, please

visit the WCSAT website at:

http://wcs.ceres.k12.ca.us/WCSAT/.

School Volunteer Requirements

Volunteer applications and addi-tional information are available in the Whitmore Charter School main office.

Questions ??? Whitmore Charter School

(209) 556-1610

Life Skill of the Month

Committment

= Spirit Fridays, wear your WCSAT gear and colors

Reminder BackpacksBe sure to check your child’s backpack each Wednesday for important infor-mation provided in the communication folder. Return all items as requested.

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Raffle Fundraiser Starts

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31K-5 Life Skills Assembly K-5 2:30pmMS assembly10 am

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