December Newsletter

Dear Parents/Guardians,

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Your Support is Needed

There is a movement in Santa Fe to change the funding formula that supplies our district with our operation monies. Lordsburg is currently designated a Small District with Small Schools. By keeping Southside, Central and RVT open, our district receives money to compensate us for the higher cost of running a small school.

As a Small District, we also receive compensatory funds to help us provide the necessary programs to our students. While we have been hit hard with budget cuts in the past year, and are still making budget cuts, we have been able to continue to provide our students with a high quality education and offer the necessary programs our students need and enjoy.

The Legislative Finance Committee is trying to dissolve Small Districts and Small Schools from the funding formula. The LFC believes doing this will save the state a great deal of money, however, it will mean we will lose around $1.3 million dollars from our budget. This would force us to suspend programs and would increase class sizes, thus affecting your child’s education. If this movement is to be stopped, the people in Santa Fe MUST hear from YOU!

Senator John Arthur Smith – all of Hidalgo County

Address: Box 998,Deming, NM 88031

Capitol Phone: (505) 986-4363

Office Phone: (575) 546-4979

Home Phone: (575) 546 -8546

Representative Rodolpho "Rudy" S. Martinez – (D) – all of Hidalgo County (except Virden area)

Address: Box 164Bayard, NM 88023

Capitol Phone: (505) 986-4233

Office Phone: (575) 537-8609

Home Phone: (575) 537-3105

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Upcoming Events at RVT

Dec. 8….Early Release

Dec. 16…Early Release

Dec. 17…Early Release

Dec. 20-Jan 2…Holiday break

Jan. 3…..School resumes

Jan. 12….Early Release

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ATTENDANCE POLICY:

A signed note from a parent/guardian or a licensed physician, providing the reason for the student's absence, must be provided. Verbal messages shall not be accepted. (Pre-school is included in this policy)

If you would like to see the entire new attendance policy go to: www.lmsed.org go to Links and then to Board Policy

Kinder 94.40%

First grade 95.13%

Second grade 95%

Pre-school 93%

We have been in school 73 days. Aug. 11 to Dec 1.

Our school designation is…. Progressing! We are out of School Improvement I-delay. We need to continue to keep our attendance high so we can stay totally out of Any Designation but Progressing!

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Bullying

Markers of Bullying

· Intent to harm

· An imbalance of power

· Threat of further aggression.

· Witnessing a victim’s distress

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Do you want to: promise a clean, never-ending (renewable) power and fuel supply in the United States? It depends on our ability to harness energy from sources such as the wind, sunlight, organic matter, the Earth’s thermal heat, and rivers. Renewable Energy is the Key! You need a High School diploma or a GED and a Bachelors degree in Renewable Energy.

Income varies from $30,000 to $65,000

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The greatest gift you can give your children is to read

to or with them!

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Allie Pelayo

November Newsletter

November 3, 2010

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Thank you for participating in the Parent/Teacher Conference on Oct. 20. We can’t do this without you and your help. Your involvement and interest will make a huge difference in your child’s learning experience. Ask your child each day: “What new thing did you learn today?” “Tell me some things about what you read today.” What is Bullying? Bullying is typically a form of repeated, persistent and aggressive behavior directed at an individual or individuals that is intended to cause fear and distress and/or harm to another person’s body, feelings, self-esteem, or reputation. Bullying occurs in a context where there is real or perceived power imbalance. At RVT we are taking Bullying seriously. Please talk with your child about the serious matter of bullying. I hope you Voted November 2, 2010. I will keep you updated on the various bills that will come before the Legislators this 60 day session. We will have a new Governor and I suspect there will be some changes.		Upcoming Events at RVT Nov. 3..Early Release All students Nov. 8..In-service Day…no school Nov. 11…Veteran’s Day Nov. 15….Progress Reports Nov. 24-26..Thanksgiving Holiday
		ATTENDANCE POLICY: A signed note from a parent/guardian or a licensed physician, providing the reason for the student's absence, must be provided. Verbal messages shall not be accepted. (Pre-school is included in this policy) If you would like to see the entire new attendance policy go to: www.lmsed.org go to Links and then to Board Policy Kinder 94.86% First grade 96.35% Second grade 95.82% Pre-school 90.85% We have been in school 56 days. Aug. 11 to Nov. 2. Our school designation is…. Progressing! We are out of School Improvement I-delay. We need to continue to keep our attendance high so we can stay totally out of Any Designation but Progressing!

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Do you want to: Design video games? You need a High School diploma or a GED. You also need an AA or a Bachelors degree. Income varies from $30,000 to millions

The greatest gift you can give your child/ren is to read to or with them!

Allie Pelayo

October Newsletter

R.V Traylor Elementary

October 5, 2010

Dear Parents/Guardians,

STUDENT ATTENDANCE AT OUR SCHOOL COUNTS EVERYDAY! Did you know that student attendance is one of the over thirty factors that the New Mexico Public Education Department looks at in deciding if R.V.T. is proficient? We MUST have 92% attendance through the entire school year to meet AYP. Last year our average attendance was 94.68%! Thank you for your diligence in sending your children to school! Please continue to help us by sending your child to school every day! The attendance rate by grade level from August 11 to Sept. 8 is as follows: Kinder 94.74% First grade 96.38% Second grade 96.96% Pre-school 93.70% Our school designation is…. Progressing! We are out of School Improvement I-delay. We need to continue to keep our attendance high so we can stay totally out of Any Designation but Progressing!		Upcoming Events at RVT Oct. 11….No School..Holiday Oct. 13…End of 9 weeks Oct. 20…Parent/Teacher Conf. RED RIBBON WEEK Oct. 25…Crazy dress up/Crazy sock day Oct. 26….PJ day Oct. 27….White T-shirt/put spots w/ markers Oct 28…..Favorite Team Jersey Oct. 29….Dress up as favorite book character
		ATTENDANCE POLICY: A signed note from a parent/guardian or a licensed physician, providing the reason for the student's absence, must be provided. Verbal messages shall not be accepted. (Pre-school is included in this policy) If you would like to see the entire new attendance policy go to: www.lmsed.org go to Links and then to Board Policy

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Do you want to: Have discount travel benefits, scheduling flexibility, and the ability to see the world? Be a Flight Attendant Applicants must be high school graduates or hold a GED. $38,000+ a year

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The greatest gift you can give your child/ren is to read to or with them!

Allie Pelayo

Newsletter

STUDENT ATTENDANCE AT OUR SCHOOL COUNTS EVERYDAY!

Did you know that student attendance is one of the over thirty factors that the New Mexico Public Education Department looks at in deciding if R.V.T. is proficient? We MUST have 92% attendance through the entire school year to meet AYP. Last year our average attendance was 94.68%! Thank you for your diligence in sending your children to school! Please continue to help us by sending your child to school every day!

The attendance rate by grade level from August 11 to Sept. 8 is as follows:

Kinder 95.41%

First grade 96.01%

Second grade 96.65%

Pre-school 97.83%

Our school designation is…. Progressing! We are out of School Improvement I-delay. We need to continue to keep our attendance high so we can stay totally out of Any Designation but Progressing!

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Upcoming Events at RVT

Sept. 13…Progress Reports

Sept. 15….Early Release

Sept. 17….Constitution Day

Sept. 29….Early Release

Oct. 4…..In-Service Day/ No School

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There will be “love and logic” parenting classes starting Wed. Sept. 1,8,22,29 and Oct. 6, it will be held at noon at HMS. For more information call 542-8384 X441.

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ATTENDANCE POLICY:

A signed note from a parent/guardian or a licensed physician, providing the reason for the student's absence, must be provided. Verbal messages shall not be accepted. (Pre-school is included in this policy)

If you would like to see the entire new attendance policy go to: www.lmsed.org go to Links and then to Board Policy

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Do you want to:

Operate track switches, couple and uncouple cars and perform other duties associated with the movement of trains?

Be a Train Conductor

High School Diploma or GED

AA 2 year degree

$20,000+ a year

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The greatest gift you can give your child/ren is to read to or with them!

Allie Pelayo

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Students of the Week

RVT Students of the week for the week of May 17, 2010 Karissa, Eva, Kyrstin, Emilo, and Samantha. Front row Dayton, Derek and Annalicia. Not pictured Mia.

Students of the Week

RVT students of the week for the week of May 10, 2010 are; Felicity, Jose, Gabby, Paulina and Jaycee. Front row Angel, Artie, Noah and Jezika.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

STUDENT ATTENDANCE AT OUR SCHOOL COUNTS EVERYDAY!

Did you know that student attendance is one of the over thirty factors that the New Mexico Public Education Department looks at in deciding if R.V.T. is proficient? We MUST have 92% attendance through the entire school year to meet AYP. Last year our average attendance was 92.7%! Thank you for your diligence in sending your children to school! Please continue to help us by sending your child to school every day!

The attendance rate by grade level from August 17 to March 2 is as follows:

Kinder 92.48%

First grade 93.10%

Second grade 94.30%

Pre-school 91.60%

We are in School Improvement I-delay. We need to continue to keep our attendance high so we can get totally out of School Improvement I!

Pre-schoolers, good job of coming to school!!

Kinder, First, and Second graders, very good job of coming to school! All of you keep up the good job of coming to school!

Upcoming Events at RVT

May 18…Pre-K to Kinder (transition day)

May19….Pre-K Fun Day

May 20….Van of Enchantment

May 20….Pre-K Awards day

May 20….Pre-K Last day

May 21….K-2 to DTMS for Magic Show

May 24….K-2 Fun Day 12:30-3:00

May 25….Kinder Awards and Program 1:45-3:00

May 25….Kinder Last Day

May 27….1-2 Awards 11:30-12:30

May 27…..Early release

May 28….Last Day 1-2 Released at 11:15

Bullying

“Bullying” means any repeated and pervasive written, verbal or electronic expression, physical act or gesture, or a pattern thereof, that is intended to cause distress upon one or more students in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop, or at school activities or sanctioned events.

“Bullying” includes, but is not limited to, hazing, harassment, intimidation or menacing acts of a student which may, but need not be based on the student’s race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation.

RVT Career of the Month:

Do you want to nearly double the life span in the United States over the next century?

Be a Water/Waste Water Manager

Education:

High School diploma

Associates degree

Bachelor of Science

Salary: $30,000 – $90,000

Reading to your child or with your child is the greatest gift you can give!

Allie Pelayo,

Principal

Students of the Week

RVT Students of the week for the week of April 19, 2010 top row Manuelito, Simona, Josiah, Xaria and Tommy. Front row Renee, AJ and Cameron. Not pictured Guillermo.

Students of the Week

RVT Students of the week for the week of April 12, 2010, top row Amanda, Gabby, Toby, Maverick and Deven. Front row Dameon, SkyeAnn, Angel and Aldo.

April, 2010
Dear Parents/Guardians,

STUDENT ATTENDANCE AT OUR SCHOOL COUNTS EVERYDAY!
Did you know that student attendance is one of the over thirty factors that the New Mexico Public Education Department looks at in deciding if R.V.T. is proficient? We MUST have 92% attendance through the entire school year to meet AYP. Last year our average attendance was 92.7%! Thank you for your diligence in sending your children to school! Please continue to help us by sending your child to school every day!
The attendance rate by grade level from August 17 to March 2 is as follows:
Kinder 92.74%
First grade 92.90%
Second grade 94.46%
Pre-school 91.54%
We are in School Improvement I-delay. We need to continue to keep our attendance high so we can get totally out of School Improvement I!
Pre-schoolers, good job of coming to school!!
Kinder, First, and Second graders, very good job of coming to school! All of you keep up the good job of coming to school!

Upcoming Events at RVT
April 14….Early Release
April 15…..”Goin’ Buggy” by 1st & 2nd 2-3pm
April 22…..Progress Reports
April 23…..Kindergarten Registration 8-3
April 26…..MAP testing window opens
April 29…..Title I Open House 5:30-6:30
May 3…….2nd grade transition to Southside
Head Start transition to Kindergarten

CENSUS…APRIL 1
There are only 10 questions. Please fill this out immediately when you get the Census.

Information from the Census data will be used to determine the distribution of more than $400 billion in public funds, so an accurate count of our community is important!


RVT Career of the Month:
Do you want to be responsible for the grooming, cutting, styling and shampooing of hair?
Be a Hair Stylist

Education:
High School diploma
Cosmetology school
Aveda Institutes

Salary: $15,000 – $50,000

Reading to your child or with your child is the greatest gift you can give!
Allie Pelayo, Principal

Students of the Week

RVT Students of the week for the week of March 29th are; Julianna, Roberto, Jordan, Cody and Caden. Front row Breanne, Xavier, Artie and Roman.

Students of the Week

RVT students of the week for the week of March 22, 2010. Top row; Ricardo, Renae, Joshua, Alisha and Emilio. Front row; Angelina, Samantha and Araya. Not pictured Aaron.

Students of the Week

RVT Students of the week for the week of March 8, 2010 were; Celeste, Madison, Andrew, Paulina and Brooklyn. Front row Ricky, Ryan, Mauricio and Ignacio.

RVT NEWSLETTER

March, 2010
Dear Parents/Guardians,

STUDENT ATTENDANCE AT OUR SCHOOL COUNTS EVERYDAY!
Did you know that student attendance is one of the over thirty factors that the New Mexico Public Education Department looks at in deciding if R.V.T. is proficient? We MUST have 92% attendance through the entire school year to meet AYP. Last year our average attendance was 92.7%! Thank you for your diligence in sending your children to school! Please continue to help us by sending your child to school every day!
The attendance rate by grade level from August 17 to March 2 is as follows:
Kinder 92.62%
First grade 92.74%
Second grade 94.49%
Pre-school 91.87%
We are in School Improvement I-delay. We need to continue to keep our attendance high so we can get totally out of School Improvement I!
Pre-schoolers, good job of coming to school!!
Kinder, First, and Second graders, very good job of coming to school! All of you keep up the good job of coming to school!

Upcoming Events at RVT
March 3…Early release
March 5…Child Find 9-2 at RVT
March 9…last day of afterschool tutoring
March 12…End of 9 weeks
March 15-19…Spring Break
March 24….Parent/Teacher Conference
March 30…Spring Group Pictures
April 2….Good Friday No School

CENSUS…APRIL 1
There are only 10 questions. Please fill this out immediately when you get the Census.

Information from the Census data will be used to determine the distribution of more than $400 billion in public funds, so an accurate count of our community is important!

RVT Career of the Month:
Do you want to use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products?
Be a Welder

Education:
High School diploma
Associates degree
Salary: $15,000 – $30,000


Reading to your child or with your child is the greatest gift you can give!
Allie Pelayo, Principal

Students of the Week

RVT Students of the week for the week of March 1st are; Vincent, Derek, Andres, Seth, Niklas, and Tobias. Front Row Destiny, and Chloe. Not pictured Austin.

Students of the Week

RVT Students of the week for the week of February 22, 2010 were; Jonathan, Lolah, Santos, Averie, and Nathan. Front row Christopher, Uriel, Theresa and Rainy.

RVT Students of the week for the week of February 16th Adriel, James, Caitlin. Front row Cory, Micheal and Anisa. Not pictured Alessandra, Pablo and Ricky.

Students of the Week

RVT Students of the week for the week of February 8, 2010 were; Aaliyah, Maranda, Edward, Leo and Leonard. Front Eva, Danica, Paulina and Noah.

Students of the Week

RVT Students of the week for the week of February 1, 2010 were; Ashley, Sage, Karissa, Martin and Frankie. Front row Hailio, Emily, Anthonio and William.

WAY TO GO!!!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

STUDENT ATTENDANCE AT OUR SCHOOL COUNTS EVERYDAY!
Did you know that student attendance is one of the over thirty factors that the New Mexico Public Education Department looks at in deciding if R.V.T. is proficient? We MUST have 92% attendance through the entire school year to meet AYP. Last year our average attendance was 92.7%! Thank you for your diligence in sending your children to school! Please continue to help us by sending your child to school every day!
The attendance rate by grade level from August 17 to January 27 is as follows:
Kinder 92.97%
First grade 92.70%
Second grade 94.51%
Pre-school 91.59%
We are in School Improvement I-delay. We need to continue to keep our attendance high so we can get totally out of School Improvement I!
Pre-schoolers, good job of coming to school!!
Kinder, First, and Second graders, very good job of coming to school! All of you keep up the good job of coming to school!




Upcoming Events at RVT

Feb.1…Tutoring begins

Feb. 10…Early Release day

Feb. 15….No School for students ( Holiday)

Feb. 19…Dental Screening K-8

Feb. 26….In-service Day (No School for students)

March 5…Child Find 9-2 at RVT




NEW ATTENDANCE POLICY:
A signed note from a parent/guardian or a licensed physician, providing the reason for the student's absence, must be provided. Verbal messages shall not be accepted. (Pre-school is included in this policy)
If you have not read and signed the Attendance Policy Acknowledgement Form please do so and return it to the office. If you have any questions please call the office.





RVT Career of the Month:
Do you want to conduct and organize an office’s administrative duties and events, as well as receiving and handling information for distribution to staff and clients?

Be a Secretary or Administrative Assistant

Education:
High School diploma
Associates degree
Salary: $15,000 – $30,000



Reading to your child or with your child is the greatest gift you can give!
Allie Pelayo, Principal