LOCH LOMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Manassas, VA
"Learning  for a Lifetime"

Loch Lomond News
Our 5th Year as a School of Excellence!

  March 2008
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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE:

Dear Loch Lomond Parents,

The first semester is over and it has been a real pleasure to be the Principal here at Loch Lomond Elementary School.  Our school has a great history of having served our community for almost fifty years and more recently a School of Excellence for the last five years.  Many outstanding students, parents, teachers, and administrators have passed through our doors and we have reason to be proud.

We also have reason to be optimistic about our future and we would like to make sure you are a part of it.  In the near future, we will be seeking help from those parents available to assist with the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and the Advisory Council.  Please give some thought to serving on either or both groups.  If interested, I would be happy to discuss our vision and plans, and help identify ways in which you can serve.

To make all of our parents and visitors feel more welcome, we have added four new “Visitor” parking spaces to the front of the school.  Three have a one hour limit and the fourth has a 15 minute limit.  We ask that you please use one of those four spaces and not park in the circle immediately in front of the school.  The circle is reserved for school buses, emergency vehicles and other county vehicles making deliveries.  Private vehicles parking in the circle creates a real safety issue and we greatly appreciate your support by using a visitor space. 

Also, in the next few months we will be hosting a couple of morning coffees to invite you to come in and meet with our staff in an informal and casual setting.  This will give us an opportunity to listen to your interests and concerns, and give you an opportunity to get to know us a little better.  Look for more information to be out on this after Spring Break.

Thank you again for trusting us with your children and giving us the opportunity to help provide them the best education possible.

Sincerely,
Mr. Horan
Principal


IMPORTANT DATES: 

March

17-21     Spring Break - No School

April

14           Teacher Workday - No School
26            Spring Festival and Beautification Day (Rain Date:  May 3)

May

26           Memorial Day - No School

June

13           Last Day of School

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:

Loch Lomond Elementary - 703-368-4128
Loch Lomond Sick Line - 703-369-4060
Pr. Wm. Co. School Board - 703-791-7200
Pr. Wm. Co. School Closing Line - 703-791-2776 (Select #3)


SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE CELEBRATION!
January 29, 2008

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Left:  Mr. Horan accepts the School of Excellence Plaque from Mr. Richardson.  Right:  Dr. Walts, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Horan, Mrs. Lewis,  and Grade Level Chairs display the School of Excellence presented by Dr. Walts.

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Mr. Richardson, Mr. Horan, our PTO and SCO Presidents,  and Grade Level Chairs accept the School of Excellence Flag.


Breakfast                   Principal    

Left:  Mrs. Nourse-Miller enjoys breakfast with Loch Lomond staff .  Right:  Mr. Horan applauds students and teachers for a job well done!

SCHOOL HOURS

9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Monday - Friday
for all students (Kindergarten - Grade 5)


All students should arrive to school on time to begin a positive day of learning, but please do not arrive prior to 8:40 am.


ABSENTEE LINE

Please call the school before 9:00 am at 703-369-4060 to inform us of your child's absence.


HOMEWORK CLUB

Need extra help, just can't figure it out?  Every Monday, Tuesday,  Thursday and Friday we will have help available to the students from 8:00 - 8:50.  Need more info?  Call 703-368-4128 and ask for Ms. Hollyfield.


ARE YOU AT LOCH LOMOND ON A TRANSFER?

The transfer process timeline for students residing in Prince William County on January 1 shall be as follows: 

Deadline for principals to rescind or disapprove a transfer request for the following year based on student behavior issues.

January 1 - Transfer process for upcoming school year begins.

April 30 - Deadline for receiving school principal to notify parents of approval or disapproval of student transfer requests.

Deadline for principals to rescind or disapprove a transfer request for the following year based on student behavior issues.

May 15 - Deadline for submission of written parent appeal to Supervisor of Secondary Counseling and Student Support Services.

June 30 - Deadline for submission of final written appeal to Director for the Office of Student Services.

Please contact the office to request a transfer packet. 703.368.4128.

STUDENT COUNCIL ORGANIZATON
by Mrs. Andersen-Kayne and Mrs. McKay

SCO members continue to do a great job assisting with Loch Lomond’s morning announcements.  The SCO also continues to sponsor community service activities and school spirit days. 

Last month, we held a contest to see which class had the most school spirit by wearing a Scottie shirt or green or white on Fridays.  Congratulations to Mrs. Shorts’ class who had the most students wearing these colors on Fridays in February!    We will continue the contest to see which class has the most Scottie Pride in March!

The SCO also sponsored a Valentine’s Colors Day on February 14.  It was great to see everyone wearing pink or red that day.  Students also created Valentine cards which were sent to Prince William Hospital.  The hospital was very thankful for the cards which were placed on patients’ lunch trays on Valentine’s Day.  We were told that the cards brought a smile to the faces of everyone who received them!

The SCO would like to thank all students, parents and teachers for their support!  Have a Safe and Happy Spring Break!

 COMPUTER LAB
by Mrs. McKay

During March, we will continue working with spreadsheets, word processing and drawing programs and the Internet.  Kindergarten and first grade students celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday by reading a book from a CD and working in a Dr. Seuss website.  Second graders are exploring word processing.  Third graders are working on multiplication spreadsheets, and fourth graders are working on spreadsheets tracking the color and number of Smarties candies.    Fifth graders are reviewing and learning new word processing skills.

Please remember that Loch Lomond participates in the “Recycle for the Students Program”.  Please save and place your used computer cartridges in a sandwich bag.  Have your child bring them to school.  Our school receives one dollar for every empty cartridge collected.  Recycle Ink, LLC will also make regular pick-ups at your place of business.  Call 703-684-9304 to sign up!


LIBRARY NEWS

Thank you to the PTO for sponsoring Mr. Fred Bowen's author visit for Loch Lomond students.  The author of nine children’s books, Fred Bowen has turned his love of sports into a second career.   Students heard first hand from the author how ideas for books are formed. They were advised to write their ideas down, share their writing and then listen for suggestions on how they might improve what has been written.  Mr. Bowen’s dynamic presentation emphasized the importance of reading, writing and persevering in the quest for excellence.  Accentuating his talk with replicas of the first baseball gloves, Mr. Bowen captivated his audience with humor and energy. 

Most students had read Mr. Bowen’s books in preparation for his visit to Loch Lomond.   The Scottie Society of Readers, the school book club participated in activities based on reading Winners Take All, a story examining ethics and honesty .  In a multidisciplinary approach, teachers included the arts, music and physical education in planning for Fred Bowen Day.  Teachers used the practical writing tips to motivate students in the classroom.  Two lucky winners of the trivia contest were awarded autographed books at the end of the inspirational day.  Mr. Bowen’s appearance was sponsored by the Loch Lomond PTO in order to excite students about reading and writing.  Segments of the author visit and an interview with Mr. Bowen were filmed by Prince William County Schools and will be shown on School Focus on PWCS TV.

DISMISSAL AND PARKING LOT SAFETY

The safety of our students is our number one priority.  Please review our rules for dismissal and abide by them to keep everyone safe. 

Car riders must be picked up in a car at the car circle.  Please wait in the car loop line and do not park your car and walk over to pick up your child.  Students will only be released to parents in cars that sit in the circle.

When leaving the building please walk on the sidewalk at all times.  Please do not cut through the parking lot as cars and buses are driving through at various times.

If you child is a walker, they will be dismisssed with the bell out the front doors of the building.

We appreciate all your support in this manner to keep the school a safe place for all students and families.


PTO NEWS

The PTO meetings will be held on the Second Wednesday of every month.  Please mark your calendars for some of the events the PTO has planned for this year.

PTO Meeting:  April 9, 2008
Chuck E. Cheese Nights:  April 10, 2008 and June 12, 2008

We look forward to having you volunteer and become active in the Loch Lomond PTO.

Congratulations!
Principal Awards

WILLIAM

AGUILLON

LESLIE

CORNEAS

CAITLIN

CRISLER-BIGGS

ETHAN

LAIRD

JULIANA

PLAZA

EBONY

POWERS

NATALIE

PURNELL

DEMETRA

RILEY

GREGORY

ROJAS

SUKHMIT

SARAI

ABIGAIL

WEAVER

EMILY

WOOD

 

Scottie Awards

KAYLIN

ACOSTA

KAREN

AGUSTIN

JESSICA

AGUSTIN-VAZQUEZ

BRYANNA

ALDARONDO

HEATHER

ALLEN

JOSHUA

ALMODOVAR

LESLIE

ALVAREZ-PLANTILLAS

JAIME

ANDERSON

DANIEL

ANWANWAN

KEVIN

ARGUETA-REYES

CINDY

ARRIAGA-BRIZUELA

ALEXANDER

BARRETT

JIAVONI

BAUTISTA-GOMEZ

DAMIAN

BENAVIDES

ANA

BENAVIDES

MATTHEW

BIGGS

DAVID

BLANCO

MALAYSIA

BLEVINS

CARMEN

BONILLA

TAYLOR

BOYCE

DANA

BOYD

JORDAN

BOYD

CARLEIGH

BRAGG

KATHY

BRIONES

CINDY

BRIONES

TROY

BROWN

KENDRA

BRUMMETT

DEVIN

BRUMMETT

JAMILA

CALLAWAY

WILBER

CENTENO

CRISTINA

CHAVEZ-ARGUETA

BLANCA

CONTRERAS MELGAR

MARIAH

CORBETT

ADDISON

CORWELL

KAYLEIGH

D'ABADIE

DIXIE

DELCID

ALVIN

DELCID

JUDITH

DELCID

SERGIO

DIAZ

YOCELIN

DIAZ-LARIN

TAYLOR

DYE

HUNTER

EBERLY

ALEXIS

ECKARD

RIONA

FRANCIS

REYNA

FUENTES REYES

KIMBERLY

GALINDO-GONZALEZ

JONATHAN

GARCIA-RAMOS

DENYSE

GARITA MORALES

ANGEL

GOMEZ-CASTANEDA

CHELSEA

HALL

MELANIE

HERNANDEZ

MARYSOL

HERNANDEZ GONZALEZ

KEVIN

HERRERA

MICHAEL

HERRERA

LARISSA

HOOD

MATTHEW

HUNNINGS

DEVON

JAMESON

ISABELLE

JENKINS

NATHAN

JENKINS

JORGE

JUAREZ

FAREEHA

KAMRAN

MEGAN

KEYSER

HENA

KHAN

GEORGE

KILLIAN

ARACELI

LAZO

JENIFER

LIZANO MOLINA

LESLEY

LOPEZ

GLENDY

LOPEZ

ROXANA

LOZANO

CARLOS

LUNA RAMIREZ

AMRO

MAHMOUD

LITZY

MANCCO-QUISPE

ERICK

MARQUEZ

BRYAN

MARTINEZ

KAREN

MARTINEZ

MAYRA

MARTINEZ-ORELLANA

DANIEL

MAXIMO-ALONSO

JUAN

MAYORGA

MARVIN

MAYORGA

KARLA

MEJIA-COREAS

FRIDA

MEJIA-VARGAS

SOFIA

MELENDEZ

DEVON

MOCK

MEKEL

MOCK

JULIETTE

MOORE

MARIELENA

MORAN

ALEXANDER

MUIR

VANESSA

MUNOZ

MIRIAM

MYLES

TATIANA

NAVARRO

ANTHONY

NGUYEN

JAMIE

NOLASCO GUZMAN

CHRISTOPHER

NOLASCO GUZMAN

ALEXA

NOLASCO-INFANTE

SANDRA

NOLASCO-INFANTE

MADELIN

ORELLANA RIVERA

CHRISTOPHER

OSORIO-MORALES

ESTEFANY

PADILLA FLORES

GUILLERMIN

PEDRO-HURTADO

JASON

PENATE

SARA

PEREZ SANTALLA

KAYLA

PHARES

CATHERINE

PURNELL

MICHELLE

RAMOS JIMENEZ

JAVIER

REYES

ERICA

REYES

DOMINIC

RILEY

AMBER

RILEY

KELINE

RIOS

JACQUELINE

RIOS

KELVIN

RIVAS

AMY

RIVERA

ANGELICA

RIVERA

KEVIN

RODRIGUEZ

JORGE

RODRIGUEZ

CHRISTIAN

RODRIGUEZ

JOHAN

RODRIGUEZ

ALBERTO

RODRIGUEZ-MEZA

NAYELI

RODRIGUEZ-ORTIZ

LISSETE

ROMERO LEON

BETTY

ROSALES-CONTRERAS

PATRICK

RUFFOLO

CHRISTOPHER

RUFFOLO

ALYSIA

SAMUEL

MASON

SANCHEZ

JAIME

SANCHEZ

GABRIELA

SANCHEZ

ERICK

SANTOS

ROSY

SARAVIA

STAPHANY

SAUCEDO

JACOB

SAVOCA

RACHELLE

SAVRAEJAE

DEVIN

SCHWAB

SHARON

SEJAS-LAMAS

FELIPE

SERRANO CANTERO

RANDY

SMITH

ANNA

SORTZI

MADALYN

SORTZI

RICHARD

SPROUSE

D'ANDRE

STEWART

LORIN

STRATTON

GREGORY

SULLIVAN

PARKER

SUTHERLAND

SPENCER

SUTHERLAND

TYLER

SUTHERLAND

RYAN

TACIK

ELVIRA

TELLES OLIVARES

ALONDRA

TELLEZ

AUTUMN

TROXELL

BRIGITTE

VAZQUEZ