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May News

Mr. Chapman's newsletter is online now. View the MAY 2012 PRINCIPAL'S MEMO
Mark your Calendars for Open House! Thursday, May 24 from 6:30 to 8pm in the classrooms.
Project Cornerstone Care to Share Crew and April Events: Read the BLOG.

Transitional Kindergarten

On May 8, 2012, the SUSD Board of Trustees approved the creation of a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) class for the 2012-2013 school year. The TK class will be a "stand alone" class held at Argonaut Elementary School. "Stand alone" means that only children enrolled in a two-year Kindergarten program will be in this class.

If your child's birthday falls between November 2 and December 2, 2007, and you are a district resident, your student is eligible to enroll. Families with a "young 5" student whose birthday falls before November 2, may enroll in TK as space permits... READ MORE

Math Olympiad Results

Congratulations! 82 Argonaut students were among the nearly 150,000 students worldwide to participate this year in the Math Olympiad program. From November-March, they participated in five monthly contests of 5 problems each, and weekly practice sessions under coaching of volunteer parents. They taught the children to solve unusual and difficult problems and to think creatively. Our students responded well and all were recognized with certificates for their participation.

72 mathletes won national awards for excellence within Division E for grades 4 and 5.
6 students are awarded gold pins that are given to those in at least the 98th percentile (top 2%).
22 students are awarded silver pins that are given to those in the 90th to 97th percentile.
72 students are awarded embroidered felt patches that are given to those in the top 50% of all the participants.

3 out of 4 Argonaut teams were named to the National Math Olympiad Honor Roll and awarded team plaques (90th percentile or better). The other Argonaut team was named to the National High Achievement List and awarded Certificate for High Achievement (80th to 89th percentile nationally).

Argonaut is a California Distinguished School

March 29, 2012: Argonaut Elementary School has been selected as a California Distinguished School! The award is an honor and reflects Argonaut Elementary School’s commitment to ensure that each student receives a rigorous, comprehensive, balanced and integrated educational program in a safe, caring environment.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced the winners on March 29, "The schools we are recognizing today demonstrate the incredible commitment of California's teachers, administrators, and school employees to provide a world-class education to every student, in spite of the financial hardships facing our state and our schools. Their dedication is inspiring, and I applaud and admire their passion and persistence."... READ NEWS RELEASE

Boys interested in fun and adventure? Want to participate in the Pinewood Derby, summer camps, service projects are more? Visit us at Open House or the Parent Information Night. FLYER

Looking for Summer Activities?

District-approved flyers for summer camps, classes and events are posted on the SUSD Flyers Online webpage. In an effort to "be green" all flyers are now posted online instead of hardcopy distribution. Postings include the SUSD Gifted and Talented "Bright Ideas" Handbook, Redwood Music Camp for grades 3-8, and lots of local camps, classes and fun activities.

Project Cornerstone: April Update

April 27, 2012: Meet our CARE TO SHARE CREW! What is our Care to Share Crew? Who are they? The Care to Share Crew at Argonaut is the student component of Project Cornerstone. This group of thirty 4th and 5th grade students attended an Expect Respect workshop facilitated by Kelly Noftz from Project Cornerstone.... READ MORE INCLUDING THE APRIL ACTIVITIES UPDATE.

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