Malloch Elementary School Activit… · Programs & ACTIVITIES Glossary/contacts The parents and...

Malloch

Elementary School

Programs & ACTIVITIES

Glossary/contacts

The parents and staff at Malloch Elementary believe a strong connection between school and home is

critical for student success. As we team together to provide students with a solid academic

environment and learning experience, we also realize various school activities help to build a

connection for students and families. This booklet has been provided to help parents and students

know what activities are provided throughout the year at Malloch. Please check the Weekly RED

FOLDER for specific dates and times, as well as additional opportunities.

Steve Zoller, Principal

MALLOCH ACTIVITIES

All Year SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY Academic Calendar Jog-A-Thon Family Dance

Box Tops for Education Mustang Mixer Kindergarten Progress Reports

Bullard Regional Work Student Body Elections

Coffee Hour with Mr. Zoller MARCH

Computer Carts OCTOBER Bike Rodeo

Elective Wheel Carnival Peach Blossom Festival

Movie Night Halloween Parade Read Across America Day

Music Malloch Dining Nights Out Report Cards – 3rd Quarter

PRIDE Parent Conferences Spelling Bee

Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Red Ribbon Rally/Week

Reading Buddies Report Cards – 1st Quarter APRIL

School Climate and Culture Team Book Fair

Student Jobs November Grandparents/Family Day

Science Lab Kindergarten Parent Conferences Open House

Spirit Days Pancake Breakfast

Sports DECEMBER Science Olympiad

Student Council Elective Wheel Showcase Walk Thru History

School Site Council Jingle Bell Store

Traffic Patrol Toys for Tots MAY Yearbook Elective Wheel Showcase

JANUARY

AUGUST 1st Semester Awards Assembly JUNE

Back to School Night Block M 2nd Semester Awards/6th grade Moving On

PRIDE Assembly Malloch Dining Nights Out Block M

Report Cards – 2nd Quarter Playday/Challenge Day

Report Cards - 4th Quarter

Activities and Dates subject to change – See Weekly Red Folder

Malloch Activities Descriptions

Month Activity Description Contact Phone Email

All Year

Academic Calendar

Events taking place throughout the month for Malloch students and their families, is published monthly.

Mr. Zoller 451-4530 [email protected]

Box Tops for Education

This is an easy way to help support Malloch! Box Tops are collected throughout the year; our Malloch PTA receives ten cents for each Box Top turned in. At the end of each year the class who turns in the most Box Tops throughout the year receives a prize! Check out http://www.boxtops4education.com/ to find products. (August - May)

Mary Akina 696-2584 [email protected]

Bullard Regional Work

This group is comprised of all the schools located within the Bullard attendance area. Meetings are held on various community concerns, as well as activities that promote school pride. School’s representatives meet to organize and promote activities and provide a smooth transition between schools. (August - June)


Coffee Hour with Mr. Zoller

Monthly coffee hours provide an opportunity for parents to come to school, meet each other, and learn about school events. (September - May)


Computer Carts

The Malloch computer lab carts provides students with an opportunity to learn and expand their knowledge of technology and its use in today’s world. All classes rotate carts on a schedule and have access to them as requested. (August - June)

Suzanne Orr 451-4530 [email protected]

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All Year Activity Description Contact Phone Email

Elective Wheel

Students in grades 1-6 choose from a variety of elective offerings. The elective classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30-2:15 PM and change at the semester. A “showcase” is held to highlight new learning and curriculum at the end of each semester. (September - June)


Movie Night

Parents may drop off students to enjoy dinner and a movie at school. Parents are able to have an evening to enjoy other Malloch parents’ company. Nights to be announced in October, December & March

Mary Anne Esajian 269-9601 [email protected]

Music

Music instruction is provided for students in grades 4-6. All 4th graders participate in Recorders where they learn various rhythms and read music while learning to play. All 5th and 6th grade students have the opportunity to take either Strings, Chorus or Band. Students younger than 4th grade may "audition-in" for Strings or Orchestra. (August - June)

Mark Kasparian (Band) Kaitlin Macchesney (Strings) Mark Prather (Chorus)

451-4530 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

PRIDE

(Positive, Responsible, Inquisitive, Determined, Ethical) The traits students need to demonstrate for success not only at school, but in life, make up Malloch’s Guideline for Success. (September - June)


Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

This parent/teacher group supports Malloch with various activities and fundraisers throughout the year. It is a great opportunity to make friends and become a part of the school community. Monthly meetings with various activities. (August - September)

Kevin Macy-Ayotte

492-9838 [email protected]

Reading Buddies

Students in intermediate classes "buddy" with students in primary classes to read together. Great friendships develop throughout the year as students in different grades spend time together reading. (September - June)

Your student's teacher









School Climate and Culture Team

A team of staff members who meet regularly to review Malloch's routines, procedures, and safety concerns. (August - September)


Student Jobs

Various Malloch "jobs" that 2nd-6th grade students may apply for that support the school environment and foster a sense of community. A Job Wall in the cafeteria lists all available jobs as well as supervisor. (August - September)

Julie Belmonte 451-4530 [email protected]

Science Lab

The Malloch Science Lab provides students "hands-on" science learning in a lab environment. Students in grades 1-6 rotate through the lab on a weekly basis where parent volunteers assist classroom teachers with science lessons. (September - June)

Francine Bogosian and Elizabeth McFeeters (lab set-up and support)


Spirit Days

Every Friday is Spirit Day! These days provide students and staff a time to show our school spirit. Students and staff wear Malloch's school colors (Blue & Gold). The "Most Spirited Classes" are recognized monthly. (August - September)

Dana Buel 451-4530 [email protected]

Sports

A wide variety of intra-mural sports allow students in grades 3-6 to learn the basics of various sports and learning the meaning of teamwork while competing against other schools. Dates: Fall Boys/Football Girls/Volleyball Grades 4-6 Boys & Girls/Cross Country Grades 3-6 Winter Boys/Basketball Girls/Basketball Grades 4-6 Spring Boys/Softball Girls/Softball Grades 4-6 Boys and Girls/Track & Field Grades 3-6

School Office for name of specific sport's coach or if interested in coaching

451-4530






Student Council

Provides an opportunity for students to build leadership skills and give back to their community through service projects. Students work cooperatively and have opportunities for public speaking while building a connection and sense of responsibility toward their school and community. (September - June)


School Site Council

This body of elected parents and community members oversees and guides the work of the staff to educate Malloch students and is guided by the School Site Plan. The SSC is comprised of 5 parents, 5 staff members.


Traffic Patrol

The main focus of the Traffic Patrol is ensuring that our students and families cross the streets safely and get to and from school. Students in grades 4-6 have an opportunity to help with this job. This is a year-long commitment. Students either “work” before school (8:00AM - 8:10AM) or after school (2:15PM – 2:30PM). This job teaches students responsibility, commitment, and safety awareness. Parent volunteers are welcome.

Stephanie Isaak 451-4530 [email protected]

Yearbook

Do you take pictures of school activities? Please share so the 2013-2014 Malloch yearbook will be the best one ever! Help your students have memories to last a lifetime. Want to help put it together? Give us a call.

Miraya Pinto 451-4530 [email protected]





August

Back to School Night

Parents visit teachers and classrooms to discover curriculum, classroom procedures, and school information for the new school year.


PRIDE Assembly

An assembly held to kick-off Malloch’s Guideline for Success for the new school year.



September

Jog-A-Thon “Jog” to raise money for the Malloch Student Body. Students get pledges from family members, neighbors, friends, and then see how many laps they can jog. Students receive various prizes determined by their pledges, while participating in a healthy, physical activity. 60% of money earned goes directly into the classroom’s account to help fund field trips and other special projects.

Francine Bogosian 451-4530 [email protected]

Mustang Mixer Everyone is welcome for a fun, adult night out that is the “Kick Off” to our school year and is sponsored by Malloch PTA. Enjoy music, an amazing silent auction, and a wonderful dinner. It’s a great night to meet and mingle with other parents and staff.

Jacee PorterLaura ThompsonDana Clarke(Silent Auction)Ninnette Cunnings(Bake Sale)

906-8330408-656-6909

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Student Body Elections

Students conduct campaigns while running for the various Student Body Offices. Any student in 6th grade may run for the office of President. Students in 5th or 6th grade may run for Vice-President, Secretary or Commissioner of Athletics. Students hold the elected office for a semester.



October

Carnival This is the PTA’s largest fundraising event of the year. It is not only a family event, but a community event as well. We have food, entertainment, and games for all ages.

Kevin Macy-Ayotte


Halloween Parade

Students may wear their Halloween costumes to school and participate in a parade on October 31st. Costumes must be “school friendly.” No guts, gore or weapons.


Malloch Dining Nights Out

Enjoy a night off from cooking while supporting the Malloch PTA. The kids and parents alike love eating out with their friends and seeing the teachers.

Diana Spino (McDonald's) Christa Wanger (Wahoo's)

647-1313

[email protected] [email protected]

Parent Conferences

This is the time for parents to meet with teachers to discuss their student’s school work. Conference times are pre-scheduled before school, or during the afternoon of the early-release week. This is a great opportunity for parents and teachers to work as a team to ensure student success.







October Activity Description Contact Phone Email

Red Ribbon Rally/Week

Students attend a rally/assembly that encourages them to “Say No to Drugs.” A week of events is planning (i.e. crazy hair day, sports day, pajama day, etc)


Report Cards - 1st Quarter

All students in grades K-6 receive a report of their academic progress during the first quarter. Report cards are given out during the Parent/Teacher Conference.


November

December

Elective Wheel Showcase

This performance allows students to demonstrate for parents and relatives the skills and talents they've learned during the first semester of Malloch electives.

Jordan Esraelian 451-4530 [email protected]

Jingle Bell Store

PTA sponsored store where students can purchase surprise gifts for everyone on their holiday shopping list.


Toys for Tots

Malloch students collect various new, unwrapped toys to be donated to Fresno's Toys for Tots campaign. This is a great opportunity for students to participate in a city-wide community service project.







January

1st Semester Awards Assembly

Students in grades 2-6 attend an assembly held to celebrate the accomplishments of the first semester.


Block M

Students earn points for grades, participation in school activities and sports to earn a Block M award.

Lynette Vincent 451-4530 [email protected]

Malloch Dining Nights Out

Enjoy a night off from cooking while supporting the Malloch PTA. The kids and parents alike love eating out with their friends and seeing the teachers.

Diana Spino (McDonald's)

647-1313

[email protected]

Report Cards – 2nd Quarter

Students in grades 1-6 receive report cards for their academic progress during the 2nd quarter.


February

Family Dance

This is a fund night with food and a DJ, sponsored by the Malloch PTA. The kids have a blast dancing and hanging out with their family and friends. A great time to enjoy your own family while meeting new friends and catching up with old friends. The family dance is for all Malloch families and includes all ages!

Stacey Simons Dana Clarke

438-1322 284-4460



March

Bike Rodeo

This event is held each spring allowing all of our Malloch students to bring their bikes to school. An obstacle course is set up for the kids to go through and to learn basic safety laws. The Fresno Police Department comes out and helps the PTA put this event on. They also set up a bike helmet safety check to ensure all students have their helmets on correctly.

Heather Owens MaryAnne Esajian

304-2512 259-9601




March Activity Description Contact Phone Email

Peach Blossom Festival

This traditional event, sponsored by Fresno State, provides students an opportunity to showcase their oral interpretation. Students may participate solo, in pairs, or small groups. After their performance, students receive feedback and scoring from judges. Students in grades 2-6 may participate.


Read Across America Day

Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday, guest readers come to Malloch and read their favorite books to students. Classrooms have multiple readers during the day and get an opportunity to participate in the excitement of reading and books.

Cherise Distefano 451-4530 [email protected]

Report Cards – 3rd Quarter

Students in grades 1-6 receive report cards for their academic progress during the 3rd quarter.


Spelling Bee

The Malloch Spelling Bee takes place each year in conjunction with the Fresno Unified District’s Spelling Bee. Each class in grades 4-6 selects their top four spellers to participate. The 1st and 2nd place winners in the Malloch Spelling Bee then represent our school in the FUSD’s Spelling Bee.

Kim Vincent 451-4530 [email protected]

April

Book Fair Special books are brought to the Malloch library for students to purchase. All proceeds go to the Malloch Student Body fund that supports student activities.

Cherise Distefano 451-4530 [email protected]

Grandparents/Family Day

Grandparents and Family Day is an awesome event sponsored by the PTA. It provides family and friends a chance to come to malloch for a picnic lunch with their students. Everyone is welcome! Lunch can be purchased or pack a picnic, chairs and even a Frisbee and enjoy lunch with your students.

Susan Flores 709-6191 [email protected]






April Activity Description Contact Phone Email

Open House Come see your student's classroom and all the hard work they've done throughout the year. This is a great event that showcases our classroom, students and teachers.


Pancake Breakfast

When the weather starts to warm up, Malloch’s PTA hosts a family breakfast made easy! Come enjoy other Malloch families and have a great time and enjoy great food.

Jacee Porter Laura Thompson

906-8330 408-656-6909


Science Olympiad

This event allows our future scientists to explore and learn about various scientific experiments. Students in grades 4-6 participate in this event sponsored by the Fresno County Department of Education. Students practice their event/s and then participate in a competition held at Sunnyside High School where awards are presented.

Elizabeth McFeeters


Walk Thru History

Students in grades 4-6 participate in a hands-on, interactive experience of historical events occurring during the time of their grade level history curriculum: 4th grade-California; 5th grade-US History; 6th grade-Ancient Civilizations

Your student’s teacher

MAY

Elective Wheel Showcase

This performance allows students to demonstrate for parents and relatives the skills and talents they’ve learned during the second semester of Malloch’s electives.

Jordan Esraelian 451-4530 [email protected]

JUNE

2nd Semester Awards

Students in grades 2-5 attend an assembly held to celebrate the accomplishments of the second semester.


6th grade Moving On Ceremony

Celebrating the accomplishments of the 6th grade class as they prepare to move on from elementary school.

6th grade Teachers



June Activity Description Contact Phone Email

Block M Students earn points for grades, participation in school activities and sports to earn a Block M award.


Play Day/Challenge Day

During the last month of school, PTA has a fun day planned for all Malloch students where they participate in races, sporting events, and relays. It is a great physical fitness day for all ages!


Report Cards - 4th Quarter

Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade receive their 4th quarter report card on the last day of school.




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