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1 Laurel Ruff School SAN JUAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Family Bulletin October 2014 Hello Laurel Ruff community, Thanks to all who attended Back to School night last month; as you can see from the attached collage it was a positive kick-off to the 2014/15 school year. Our student workers prepared and served a delicious meal, and were especially appreciative of the community donations to the 'tip jar' ($189 was collected). Thanks to your generosity each student worker received $9 of WALK FOR THE TIGERS At Laurel Ruff, our Mission is to Educate Students in The Least Restrictive Environment As They Attain Their Maximum Potential. tip money, and learned a valuable lesson about tips, wages and the importance of customer service. As we progress into October our calendar of events is packed! WALK FOR THE TIGERS, our first fundraising effort for the year is coming up on Thursday October 16 at 8:00A.M. Packets were sent home last month. Proceeds will directly support each student s homeroom class. This year we will not participate in Mighty Milers as this east coast based program has exceeded its capacity. However, given that physical fitness is an essential quality of life component, we will design a new incentive program for students who document their physical activities. Walk for the Tigers is the kick-off event for our new incentive program. Additionally, we invite all students, staff, family members and interested community members to start training for the 2015 Race for the Stars fundraising fun run scheduled for April 26; (stay tuned for details). BOO BASH 2014 is almost here! Friday October 24 from 6 to 8:30 P.M. Advance tickets are now on sale! Purchase Boo-Bash tickets in our office for $5 each (see attached flyer & order form). Advance ticket sales allow us to plan quality refreshments, and this year advance ticket holders will receive a bonus goodie bag and commemorative photo. As part of our positive character traits program we are pleased to announce that 36 students were awarded vouchers for free dance tickets as a reward for absolutely perfect attendance (not one period missed) during the month of September. Students who exemplify the positive character traits may also be awarded free dance vouchers by a teacher. Students should trade in the vouchers for dance tickets at the front office. October is the last full month of instruction before we head into the holiday season. Students seem to be enjoying their fall semester electives and on-campus vocational training. Several students recently started off campus vocational training placements, and over 85 students are participating in our Special Olympics weekly bowling practice. As we approach the half-way point of the semester, we are starting to contemplate master schedule changes and ARC registration for the 2 nd semester. The agenda Laurel Ruff's October site council meeting scheduled on Tuesday October 14, at 2:45 PM has been publicly posted and a copy is attached. Keep up with Laurel Ruff happenings by monitoring our master calendar of events (copy attached). I hope to see you at the Boo Bash on October 24 th If you have questions/needs please contact us at or me at [email protected]. Thanks for your ongoing support of Laurel Ruff students and programs. HAPPY OCTOBER!!! San Juan Unified School District Lucinda Luttgen, President Pam Costa, Vice President Saul Hernandez, Clerk Greg Paulo, Member Larry Masuoka, D.M.D., Member Kent Kern, Superintendent of Schools Donna O Neil, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Shelley Ellinghouse, Director of Special Education Julia Arreguin, Ed.D., Laurel Ruff principal Be the first to know what s happening at Laurel Ruff - sign up for Laurel Ruff s e- newsletter. The e-newsletter sign up link is located in the quicklinks on the center of our homepage

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3 Laurel Ruff Community Transition Programs 2014/15 MASTER CALENDAR of EVENTS October 14 - Laurel Ruff School Site Council meeting 2:45 in the school office October 16 - Walk for the Tigers 8:00AM October 17 - bowling practice (Mardi Gras Lanes) October 24 - bowling practice (Mardi Gras Lanes) October 24- BOO-BASH- 6 to 8:30 PM tickets now available ($5 advance tickets includes amenities that will not be available for those buying tickets at the door) - see the BooBash flyer & order form for information October 31 - all school CBI day November 4 - SJUSD Special Education Community Advisory Committee for parents (CAC) meeting - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: Kenneth Avenue Annex, 4825 Kenneth Avenue, Carmichael, CA Topic - Occupational Therapy in the Home and Behavior Strategies at Home and School November 8 - Special Olympic Bowling Tournament time to be determined at Mardi Gras Lanes November 10 & 11- NO SCHOOL - Veterans' Day November 13 - Fall Picture Day make-up & retake - order online at mylifetouch.com November 18 - Laurel Ruff School Site Council meeting 2:45 in the school office November 21 - all school CBI day November 24 through November 28 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break December 2 - SJUSD Special Education Community Advisory Committee for parents (CAC) meeting - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: Kenneth Avenue Annex, 4825 Kenneth Avenue, Carmichael, CA Topic - Assistive Technology and Apps December 3 - Laurel Ruff annual Holiday appreciation luncheon 11:00 to 12:30 December 11 - Theater Arts shows time(s) to be determined December 16 - Laurel Ruff School Site Council meeting 2:45 in the school office December 19 -all school CBI day December 22 through January 2 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break January 5 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day (secondary) January 6 - first day of the spring 2015 semester January 6 - SJUSD Special Education Community Advisory Committee for parents (CAC) - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: Kenneth Ave Annex, 4825 Kenneth Ave, Carmichael, CA Topic - Panel Discussion: Workability, Dept. of Rehabilitation, Pride Industries, In Alliance, Alta CA Regional Center and Trusts & Conservatorship Legal Advisor January 19 - NO SCHOOL -Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 20 - Laurel Ruff School Site Council meeting 2:45 in the school office January 23 - all school CBI day February 3 - SJUSD Special Education Community Advisory Committee for parents (CAC) meeting - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: Kenneth Avenue Annex, 4825 Kenneth Avenue, Carmichael, CA Topic - Common Core State Standards, Universal Design and Non-Diploma Curriculum February 13 - all school CBI day February 16 through February 20 - NO SCHOOL - February Break March 3 - SJUSD Special Education Community Advisory Committee for parents (CAC) meeting - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: Kenneth Avenue Annex, 4825 Kenneth Avenue, Carmichael, CA Topic - Panel Discussion: IEP Advocacy, Roles and Responsibilities of IEP Team March 19 - SJUSD Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC) You Light the Way Awards March 17 - Laurel Ruff School Site Council meeting 2:45 in the school office March 20 - all school CBI day March 30 through April 3 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break April 7 - SJUSD Special Education Community Advisory Committee for parents (CAC) meeting - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: Kenneth Avenue Annex, 4825 Kenneth Avenue, Carmichael, CA Topic - Hot Topics April 8 - minimum day 12:10 dismissal; Open House event - 6:00 to 7:30PM April 21 - Laurel Ruff School Site Council meeting 2:45 in the school office April 24 - all school CBI day May 5 - SJUSD Special Education Community Advisory Committee for parents (CAC) meeting - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: Kenneth Avenue Annex, 4825 Kenneth Avenue, Carmichael, CA Topic - CAC Board Elections, Presentation of Annual Service Plan and Budget Plan May 19 - Laurel Ruff School Site Council meeting 2:45 in the school office May 22 - all school CBI day May 25 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day June 3 - GRADUATION DAY - practice 8:00AM, graduation at 11:00AM June 4 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - minimum day 12:10 dismissal June 5 through June 19 - no school June / July Extended School Year summer program - start /end dates to be determined

4 Laurel Ruff Center, San Juan USD School Site Council Meeting Meeting Agenda for October 14, 2014 At Laurel Ruff our mission is to educate students in the least restrictive environment as they attain their maximum potential. I. Attendance Role Call & Approval of Previous Minutes: ACTION ITEM approximate time 2:45 PM A. Laurel Ruff Site Council Membership & By-Laws review as needed 1. Membership & By-law review (as needed) II. New Business: A. Open Forum for new items B. School Marquee approximate time 2:50 PM III. Site plan & budget review and actions approximate time 3:00 PM A. Site Plan & related budgets review, amend and act to approve 14/15 SPSA 1. Site Plan Goals review 2014 assessments Goal 1 POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE Goal 2 POST-SECONDARY TRANSITION INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS Goal 3 - POST-SECONDARY TRANSITION EMPLOYMENT & VOCATIONAL TRAINING Goal 4 - POST-SECONDARY TRANSITION EDUCATION 2. LCFF funds ( Local Control Funding Formula) $18,364 - spending plan for 14/15 - needs to be amended 3. Common Core State Standards $2030 spending plan for 14/15 4. Approval of final 2014/15 Site Plan revision (budget amended) ACTION ITEM approximate time 3:30 PM B. LCAP Local Control Accountability Plan updates as necessary C. Special Education Strategic plan review if available D. English Language Learner advisory committee (ELLAC) E. Assessment, Curriculum & Instruction 1. Article 24 school leadership team & collaboration Thursdays update 2. curriculum & assessment updates 3. Staff development updates 4. Project Search updates IV. Component Reports A. Certificated B. Classified C. Parents D. Community approximate time 3:50 PM III. Old Business: (will consider if any items can be deleted from the ongoing agenda as we proceed through agenda) B. Laurel Ruff Team & Committee Reports approximate time 4:05 PM 1. Safety Committee & Grounds / Safety Plan Review as necessary Site crime & safety report 2. Facilities updates Measure N updates 3. Health & Attendance Updates C. district updates approximate time 4:10 PM 1. District changes / updates 2. SJUSD Special Education Department updates. 3. Workability changes for 2014/15 D. Community, Climate & Culture approximate time 4:20 PM 1. accomplishments 2. parent support updates 3. Extracurricular events 4. Laurel Ruff public relations VI. Correspondence and/or Public Comments approximate time 4:25 PM VII. Next Meeting Date/Time VIII. Adjournment ACTION ITEM approximate time 4:30 PM

5 WALK FOR THE TIGERS WHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 th TIME: 8:00 AM WHERE: LAUREL RUFF SCHOOL - North field WHY: TO RAISE FUNDS FOR YOUR STUDENT S CLASSROOM. Collect as many donations as you can and return in the envelope that was sent home with your student. Students and staff will walk to upbeat music for 30 minutes and then enjoy refreshments. Please send your students in shoes appropriate for walking on that day. If it is hot remember hats, sunscreen and water. Thank you for your support SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL! GO TIGERS GO!!

6 Student: Class: Event will be held on Thursday October 16, 8:00 a.m. at Laurel Ruff school. Please make any checks out to Laurel Ruff School. Funds will directly benefit each student s class. Thank You!!!! SPONSOR: Name (& Address if receipt desired) Amount Donated:

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8 The Boo Bash 2014 Advance Ticket order form Laurel Ruff San Juan Unified School District 5325 Garfield Avenue, Sacramento CA Telephone (916) ; FAX (916) Order your advance tickets now for $5.00 per person. Those with advance tickets will be eligible for all the amenities (souvenir bag, keepsake photo and food bracelet). BUY YOUR TICKETS ASAP - Don t miss out on all the goodies (tickets purchased at the door will not include souvenir bag & photo). Name(s) of attendees (please print): 1. ($5 total due) 2. ($10 total due) 3. ($15 total due) 4. ($20 total due) 5. ($25 total due) I want to purchase: Total # of tickets Total $ enclosed = & Please make checks out to Laurel Ruff School and send to: Laurel Ruff 5325 Garfield Avenue Sacramento, CA I ll pick up my ticket(s) at Laurel Ruff. Please have my ticket(s) waiting at the door. Please mail ticket(s) to (please print neatly): NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At Laurel Ruff our Mission is to educate students in the least restrictive environment they attain their maximum potential!