School Site Council(SSC)/Site Governance Team (SGT)
The Linda Vista School Site Council (SSC) and the Linda Vista Site Governance Team (SGT) are an elected, decision-making group made up of parents, teachers, the principal, school staff, and community members who work together to do great things for Linda Vista's kids!
The SSC plans school goals and objectives, reviews and approves program modifications, monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. The Council is charged with the legal responsibility to insure services that meet the needs of special student populations. The SSC is also responsible for categorical funding, such as Title I, Second Language and GATE. In other words, the SSC helps make decisions about how to provide an outstanding education program for all students at Linda Vista
SGT members act as an advisory body on issues other than major categorical programs. LInda Vista's SGT provides a shared decision-making base empowered to plan, problem solve, and make recommendations to improve the quality of education and working life at Linda Vista.
SGT members meet the 4th Tuesday of the month. The minutes from the meetings are posted above the teacher sign-in sheet in the office. Teachers, take a look at the monthly minutes to stay informed.
Elected parents serve in both groups. All meetings are open and parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
Student Study Team
The Student Study Team (SST) is a forum to discuss student learning and achievement, and any factors that might affect the academic, social, emotional growth or physical health of students. It provides an opportunity to brainstorm about issues and potential solutions in an effort to help each student to achieve his/her potential. Although members of the SST may vary, it usually consists of the principal, a parent, nurse, resource specialist, and a district counselor. If there is an expressive/receptive language concern, the English Learner Support Teacher may attend. A school psychologist may also be present to offer suggestions or possible interventions.
At Linda Vista, the SST meets weekly on Tuesday afternoons. Anyone working with a student may request an SST, including a parent. Parents are valuable members of the team, and can share pertinent history, strengths and concerns about their child.
Possible outcomes of the SST might include:
- Better understanding of the student and his/her needs
- Implementation of one or more interventions, such as changing seating arrangements in the classroom, modification of assignments, tutoring, or referral to a community agency.
For more information, email Patti Kerr (pkerr@sandi.net), District Counselor and Facilitator.
Parent organizations
Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO)
The PTSO is a voluntary organization that brings together parents, teachers, students and other school personnel in support of the school. At Linda Vista, the PTSO is on it's way to becoming incorporated. Becoming incorporated is a process that takes time and money. Currently, the PTSO is using fundraising proceeds plus money generated from bake sales to pay for legal and filing fees.
Becoming PTSO Inc., will give us the 501C3 rating that will make us a charity. With this rating the organization will be freed from sales taxes, income tax except and able to write donation receipts.
PTSO officers include:
- President- Theodore Burns
- Vice President-
- Vice President-
- Treasurer-
Staff Representatives include:
- Debbie Hatchell-Carter - School Representative
- Noreen Bruno- Combined Class Representative
- Debbie Hoeltgen- Fundraising Coordinator
View the, Linda Vista Elementary Parent Teacher Student organization Inc., By-laws For questions and concerns, contact Theodore Burns at PTSO@san.rr.com
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Schools with 21 or more students in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program must establish an English Learner Advisory Committee. The purpose of ELAC is to advise the principal and school staff on programs and services for English Learners. At Linda Vista, the ELAC is a subcommittee of the School Site Council/Site Governance Team (SSC/SGT). The subcommittee serves as the advisory body to the school on four key issues:
- The school plan for English Learners
- Needs assessment
- Administration of language census
- Efforts to make parents aware of the importance of attendance
ELAC officers are elected every two years and the committee meets once a month.
For more information, email Linda Vista's ELAC Advisor, Jami Curtis at jcurtis@sandi.net
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)
"Our expectations are that all students will be introduced to visual and performing arts through quality program, instructional materials and have access to literature pertaining to the arts." We have accomplished many goals this year based on our mission statement. Some highlights include:
- Winter Music Celebration
- 2nd graders attended Classics 4 Kids concerts and learned about being a conductor
- 3rd graders participated in art lessons with a follow-up fieldtrip to the Timken Art Museum
- 4th graders experienced music lessons in preparation for a visit to Copley Symphony Hall
- 5th graders received instruction in script writing through a five week Jr. Theatre "Page to Stage" program
- Interactive Literature Comes to Life assemblies for all grade levels
- Celebration of different cultures at the International Dance Festival
- Awarded $3,000 through Music for Technology Grant
- Purchased "Keys To Achievement " program to be implemented at the start of 2008-2009
- End of the year Student/Staff Talent Show
There are still more goals of bringing artistic experiences to our students. The arts play an important role in the development of our children in society and we will continue to encourage creative thinking and recognize the beauty of cultural diversity.
Members
Chair: Kristy Smith
Hildy Hammer
JoDee Owens
Bonita Ford
Gloria Gomez
Betty Mae Weber
Family Events Committee
The Family Events Committe is working on events that bring our families together. Ahead for the new year will be "Math Night" and "Movie Night". Committe members include...
Co-Chairs: Marisa Cervantes and Kieth Ross
Noreen Bruno
Nicole Harris
Technology Committee
Since conception, the Technology Committee has accomplished many goals. The Technology Committee is responsible for:
- an operational computer lab in use by the students
- school website developed and available through SDUSD home page
- Study Island: state standards based learning program for grades 2-5 now in place
- additional document/video projectors set up for classroom instruction
- Ed.Tech profile for Linda Vista being finalized
Next steps for the Technology Committee are:
- Continuing with Study Island billing/vouchers
- voucher payment/epro orders of final projector order
- follow-up on United Streaming Video for next year
- take under advisement wireless system for the school
Members
Chair: Tim Dixon
Nicole Harris
Doug Seborowski
Rosina Guerra-Lunceford
English Language Development
Smart Goals
- Monitor English Language Development of targeted English Learners
- Advise parents of resources they can use to help their child's aquisition of English
- Study the additional support provided by our resource teachers and report results to staff by the end of the year
The Second Langugage Learner Committee is determined to raise necessary funds to honor our 31 students who will be reclassified to English Proficient this year!
Members
Chair: Jami Curtis
Patricia Ross
Estela Salazar
Moia Long
Community Outreach/Business Partnerships Committee
Mission Statement
The purpose of our committee is twofold. First, it is the mission of the Community Outreach/Business Parnerships Committe to engange businesses within the San Diego business community into partnerships with our school and PTSO in promoting the academic and social success for our Linda Vista students. Second, it is the mission of the Community Outreach/Business Partnerships Committee to be the contact persons for Linda Vista School to better inform the PTSO and staff about community resources through dissemination of their promotional information regarding literacy events and activities to support increasing student achievement.
Chair: Debby Hoeltgen
Julie Gillespie
Julie Bingham
Library Committee
The goals of the Library Committee are to stimulate students to become self-motivated readers, to create a love of good literature, and to provide students with the means to nurture the reading habit. this committee will continue the "Dive Into Reading Incentive Program" for this year.
Also on the agenda will be...
Getting all Linda Vista families public library cards
Setting up library tours (Linda Vista Branch Library)
Book Fair
Locating "Read Aloud" Readers
...and more
The committee members are...
Chairwoman: Doris White
Raquel Rodriguez
Sheila Oberst
Ann Miller
Laura Gibson