THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!!

Can you believe it is here already?!? We had some amazing events take place this year, some better than others, but for me things have definitely come full circle. As I lay in bed writing my end of the year letter, I can't help but remember last summer, when I was doing the same thing to welcome you to Kindergarten. Although my memories of this year both start and end with ankle surgeries, the middle offered many great memories that I am so thankful for. We were nominated and awarded the high distinction of a California Distinguished School! We got to live, laugh, and learn together in the classroom. And I found out I will get to continue working with a few of you next year when I teach a K-1 Combo class again! Each of you students have unique and special talents that you shared with our class this year, and I will remember each of you for your personality and enthusiasm that you shared with me each day. I hope that I helped you grow and learn all that you could this year, and that you look back on your Kindergarten year with joyful feelings and happy memories. Thank you to all the families. You were so amazing this year! I can't begin to tell you how appreciative I am for your support and understanding throughout this chaotic year. Many families would have been upset with all the personal time I had to use this year, but you all stuck with me and I thank you for it. Hopefully I was able to meet or exceed your expectations this year. I have to be honest, I have never worked harder in the classroom than I had to this year!! State politics being what they are, we all had to push through and stay focused on our kid's academic achievement, and working together this year I can say "We Did It!". As a teacher, every year is special; but because of personal and political challenges, this year is by far my most rewarding. I have enjoyed the great times shared this year, and am thankful for the difficulties that tested me, both personally and professionally. Seeing our success this year shows me that we will always find a way to get the job done, even if it seems impossible at times!! I know that I won't be around to celebrate with all of you this week, but I will be thinking about you all and missing the fun things that happen that last week of school. Have lots of fun tomorrow at Field Day, and don't forget to bring your ingredients on Thursday for the Taco Bar!! Make sure you all turn in your books if you haven't done so yet, the guest teacher will be passing out you Report Cards on the last day of school!! If I can, I will try to stop in at the end of the week to wish you all a Happy Summer, but if I am not able to make it, then I hope you all have a lot of fun this summer and read a lot of books for me!!

My surgery was successful!

Just wanted to let you all know that things went smoothly, and the doctor says I can start rehab for my ankle in two weeks. Thank you all for the prayers and kind words. I feel honored to work at a great school filled with so many amazing families! Tell the kids that Mr. Linnet misses them, and hopes to RUN around with them at recess next year! Enjoy the last week of school and have a fun summer everybody. I will see you all again in August!!

A thought-provoking page from the Solano County Office of Education

I think it was probably posted earlier in the year, but as your family will be directly affected by the consistent cutbacks our State has been making each year, I thought that many of you would like to be informed about specific stats to the School Districts in our County, and ways to get involved in reminding our State who they are really hurting with these cutbacks.  If the General Public doesn't voice their feelings about the effects these cutbacks have on their children's education, things will never get better for your children.  Also you now have a link to the Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) for future reference.  They are located here in Cordelia, near the Library, and are a great tool for families.  -Mr. Linnet

Schools in Crisis!!

New Plan for Student Drop Off / Pick Up

*I am posting the letter that you will all be receiving from the Principal regarding the policy change for Student Drop Off / Pick up at Cordelia Hills, beginning April 10th when we return from Spring Break.  This change has been deemed necessary by the Fairfield Police Department, and not something we had a choice on.  I am sorry if it comes up small, this is the largest I could get it to come up.  If you still are having trouble reading it, you will be given a paper version through the mail and in your child's Friday Folder.

*Also, please note that this will NOT affect our routine for AM Kindergarten.  We get out at noon, so you will still be able to use the drive-thru to pick up your children.  This new policy only applies to before and after school.

*I strongly recommend that you all work to follow this new ordinance.  The Fairfield P.D. seemed pretty unhappy with the congestion in front of our school, and the lack of safety some families had in regards to children (walking students in the street through cars, letting children in/out of cars on the road, etc.).  I believe they intend to monitor our site that first week back to enforce the new policy, and may even write citations for individuals that choose not to follow the new plan.  Just wanted to give a heads-up!!

-Mr. Linnet