Happenings
Council Members congratulate 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Strohmeyer.
The Los Perales School Blue Crew recycling team described how they recycle lunch waste materials each day. The Blue Crew is comprised of forty-one students who volunteer during recess to improve the environment. Each member takes turns sorting materials into designated recycling bins. The Blue Crew encourages students not to use one-time products like plastic bags and plastic utensils. The Blue Crew sells bamboo sporks to raise money for environmentally friendly materials, such as a freestanding waste bins and a water filtration system.
Principal - Stephanie Richards; Teacher - Millie Tang
JM Debate Team representatives, comprised of 7th and 8thgraders, spoke about the elements of a debate and the process of preparing and participating in a debate tournament. Students shared how debate helps develop research skills, speak in public, gain more confidence in themselves and develop friendships with other students.
Rheem 4th Grade Teacher, Serina Culleton introduced fourth graders who talked about the reader's workshop program. The students described how they are reading various books by the same author and then doing an in-depth study on the author's life, the author's style, the message of the book and the evidence of the message. The goal of this unit is to appreciate new authors and their style of writing.
Resources
LOCAL CONTROL ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN
Governing Board and CCCOE Approved
The MSD Coordinating Council, which oversees the monitoring and annual development of the LCAP, meets at 3:30 PM at the JM Library on 9/20/18, 11/7/18, 2/27/19 and 3/27/19. Students, staff, parents and community members are welcome to attend Coordinating Council meetings and are also welcome to speak to the LCAP at any regular Board meeting. Annual LCAP updates will be presented to all site PTAs and School Site Councils in the fall. LCAP feedback and comments may be emailed to lcapfeedback@moraga.k12.ca.us. A draft LCAP will be presented to the MSD Governing Board on June 4, 2019, and a public hearing will be held. The Board will take action to approve the LCAP on June 11, 2019.
Board Adopted:
Dec. 12, 2017
Board Adopted:
Mar. 12,2019
About US
The Moraga School District is located in Moraga, California, beyond the Oakland hills and east of San Francisco. Our students consistently score advanced and proficient on California standardized tests while excelling in art, music, technology, physical education and a variety of intermediate school electives. The Moraga School District values the involvement of Moraga parents and families, our PTAs, the Moraga Education Foundation, and local businesses. Together we deliver to our TK-8th grade students a first class education addressing the academic, social and emotional needs of our students to succeed in a diverse global world.
Nondiscrimination Policy: MSD prohibits unlawful discrimination against any protected group as identified under Education Code 200 and 220 and Government Code 11135, and Title IX, including actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, age, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any District program or activity that received or benefits from state financial assistance, including athletic programs. Complaint information is available at the MSD District Office, 1540 School Street, CA, 94556. For further information, call 925-376-5943
