Principal: Randy Helms E-Mail randy_helms@cesd.us.

Office Manager: Cindy Brown Email cindy_brown@cesd.us.

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What's New

Please take a moment to checkout what new information is availible under useful links!

• San Marino Students' California Standards Test Scores rise for 4th year in a row!
• Point of Sale is coming to San Marino.  You will soon hear about our new program for tracking school lunches.  It will give you numerous ways to pay for your student's lunch through an account that you can accell online or pay into directly through the school.   
• FREE and REDUCED LUNCH status: All applications have been processed at this time.  If you believe you qualify for free and reduced lunch, please pick up an application at the office and fill it out.  We will process it as quickly as possible. 
• Thursday, October 22nd, is San Marino Day at Fresh and Easy in Buena Park.  It is located at Valley View and La Palma.  Principal Helms and many of our teachers will be there between 4:00 and 8:00 so come on down and shop.  5% of all sales go to San Marino School
• We are still Collecting Box Tops!
• Get your child a library card from the Buena Park Library
• The PTA is always looking for parents who want to make a difference in their child's education. Get involved and make a difference. 

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School Supplies 

2009-2010 

Because we will have fewer funds for supplies next year we are asking parents to send the following items to begin the school year.  You may be asked to send additional supplies to school as needed.  We know that this will be difficult for some families, so if you can send extra materials it would be greatly appreciated

Kindergarten

Box of Jumbo Crayons (8 count), 2 boxes of Kleenex, 12 or more Glue Sticks, Water-based Markers, 1 box Ziploc Gallon Bags, 1 box Ziploc Sandwich Bags, Large bottle of Elmer's White Glue, 1 pkg. Dinner Size Paper Plates, 1 pkg. Wipes, 1 Ream White Paper, Black Fine Point Dry Erase Markers.

1^st Grade

6 No. 2 Pencils (not mechanical), Pink Rectangular Erasers (no pencil top erasers), Pkg. of Glue Sticks, 1 box Crayons (16), 1 Pencil Box, 1 pkg. Wipes, 1 box Ziploc Gallon Bags, 2 boxes of Kleenex, 1 pair children's Blunt End Scissors, 1 Ream White Copy Paper, Black Fine Point Dry Erase Markers.  Optional: Box of Water-Based Markers.  Please no rulers, colored pencils, pencil sharpener.

2^nd Grade

Box No. 2 Pencils, Erasers, Box of Crayons (24), Water-Based Markers, Glue Sticks, Ziploc Bags (Gallon and/or Quart), 2 Boxes of Kleenex, Colored Pencils, Pencil Sharpener w/cover, Pocket Folder, Small Bottle White Glue, Pencil Box 8" x 5", 1-2 pkgs. Wipes, Black Fine Point Dry Erase Markers, Fiskar Blunt End Scissors, 3x5 Lined Index Cards, Red, Green or Blue Ball Point Pen for correcting, Yellow Highlighter.

Grades 3 and 4

Box of No. 2 Pencils (not mechanical), Small Pencil Box, Box of Crayons (24), Glue Sticks, Erasers, Small Bottle of Elmer's Glue, Post Its, Ziploc Bags (Sandwich or Gallon), 2 Boxes of Kleenex, Box of Colored Pencils, Pencil Sharpener w/cover, 2-3 Pee Chee type Folders,  12" Ruler w/inches & centimeters, Lg. Pkg White Wide-ruled Loose-Leaf Paper (8 ½ x 11), 2 Yellow Highlighters, Blunt Nose Scissors, 1 Ream White Copy Paper, 2 Green Pens for correcting, 3 Single Subject Wide-lined Spiral Notebooks, Black Dry Erase Markers, 3x5 Lined Index Cards.  IN ADDITION, 4^TH GRADE NEEDS TO INCLUDE: 2 Red Pens for correcting, 3-Ring Binder w/Dividers, Student Planner for notes and homework assignments.

Grades 5 and 6

Box of No. 2 Pencils, 1 sm. Pencil Box, Box of Crayons (24), Glue Sticks, Sm. Bottle Elmer's Glue, 2 Boxes Kleenex, Box of Colored Pencils, Pencil Sharpener w/cover, 12" Ruler (cm. and in.), Lg. Pkg. Wide-Ruled Loose Leaf Paper (8 1/2 x 11), Eraser, Protractor, 3-Ring Notebook, Med. Size Post Its, 1 pkg. Notebook Dividers, Scissors,  4x6 Lined Index Cards, Black Fine Point Dry Erase Markers, 4 Composition Books or Spiral Notebooks, Highlighter, 1 ream of White Copy Paper.

Buena Park students well read

Volunteers from across the county celebrate reading event at San Marino Elementary.

Please click on the link to read this INSPIRING article by the Orange County Register!

NOTICE CONCERNING CLASS PARTIES AND TREATS FOR STUDENTS

Dear Parents,

San Marino School Policy does not permit classroom birthday parties.  We also do not allow flowers, balloons, or any other items to be sent to the classroom.  These are disruptive to the educational process. 

Also, School and District Policy do not allow teachers to hand out cupcakes, cookies, or any other sweet treat to the class in celebration of individual students' special days.  This is part of our Wellness policy and also protects against students getting something at school that they have an allergy to.  We know this is a change and that we are use to bringing these things for our students, but in order to assure all of our students' safety these rules will be strictly enforced.

Additionally this year due to the lack of custodial help, all parties will be held outside of the classroom and no food or drink will be allowed in the classroom without express permission of Principal Helms.

Sincerely,

R.L. Helms, Principal