Welcome Back to Paul Revere Charter Middle School & Magnet Center

Welcome back everyone! The 2010-2011 school year is about to commence. We look forward to formally welcoming new students to Revere at the Orientation Day on Tuesday, August 31. For everyone’s convenience there will be 2 sessions, one in the morning from 9:00-11:30 am; and one in the late afternoon from 4:00-6:30 pm. Everyone is invited to attend 1 of these sessions. Orientation Day gives students and their families an opportunity to “Meet and Greet” with administrators and faculty, learn about school policy and procedures, explore transportation alternatives, sign-up for our parent organizations (PTSA and P.R.I.D.E.) learn about programs and activities available to all students, and review the opening day procedures for new students. This is your chance to ask those important questions, and meet the people on campus who have the knowledge to answer them. Please do your best to attend one of the sessions.

I am very pleased to report that Revere’s Charter document was renewed last year. We are now part of a cohort within the L.A.U.S.D. Charter Office. The Palisades Charter Schools have been working toward this recognition for the past 5 years. The other principals at Marquez, Topanga, Kentor, Canyon, and Palisades Elementary Schools are enthusiastic about the opportunities the affiliated charter cohort can offer Palisades schools.

The new semester starts on Monday, September 13 at 7:55 am. Charter 6^th graders report to the auditorium, and magnet 6^th graders report to Town Hall. All our staff will dedicate our time in the first weeks of school to assist new students in every way possible. This year we are excited about our renovated foyer for the auditorium, the blossoming vegetable garden, and the newly constructed amphitheater next to the garden; all courtesy of our wonderful dedicated parents, students and community. Enjoy the middle school experience at Revere!

 

End-of-the-year Remarks

The end of the 2009-2010 school year is approaching. The last day of instruction is Friday, June 18, a minimum day at Revere. On the same day approximately 700 8^th graders will participate in Culmination on the stadium field at Palisades High School at 4:00 p.m. This is a very exciting time at Revere for all students. They have just finished taking the California Standards Tests, and 8^th graders are preparing for high school placement exams. Pali and University High Schools’ counselors have come to Revere and scheduled many students for next year. Teachers and staff are working diligently to complete lessons, activities and presentations aligned with their curriculums. Students will be studying, working, and testing up to the last day of the semester. Along with academic instruction students will receive 2010 Yearbooks;  participate in textbook collection, locker clean-out, the 8^th grade Awards Night, and the 8^th grade Disneyland Trip (arranged by PEP). We also have concerts and theatrical productions during the last weeks of school. Please check the website for dates and times.

Revere has seen some exciting days this 2009-2010 school year. Our Charter document is in the process  of renewal, and will be on the Board of Education’s agenda on June 15. The students, teachers, staff, and administration would like to thank all our parents and the community for their support and cooperation this year. Everyone has contributed to the overall success and enjoyment of this school year. We look forward to the 2010-2011 school year with anticipation of greater academic challenges and interesting experiences for all our students.

 

 

March and April

March and April are quickly upon everyone at Paul Revere Charter Middle School and Magnet Center. The new spring semester had a rather quiet beginning, but with Black History Month, March College Madness, Chinese New Year’s, CST Test Preparations, and general day-to-day activities and events we have a rousing calendar ahead. Clubs are in full swing, with two new ones starting in February; The Hebrew Club and The Survivor Club. We will calendar a spring Club Day at lunch to introduce the new clubs and arrange for students to sign-up for the clubs they missed in the fall.

Students will be visiting colleges and universities throughout Los Angeles in the coming weeks. They will receive information on the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) FAFSA, out-of-state colleges, Junior College, CSU, UC, and private colleges. In addition students will be given the opportunity to view and discuss completing of college applications, and the A-G Requirements they will need to take in  high school.

Our lottery application deadline came and went. We have many applications on file and continue to take some for the wait list. I hope everyone informed neighbors and friends, who have children that do not currently attend or live in the Revere area, to complete and return their applications a.s.a.p. if they are planning on attending Revere in the fall. Our lottery is scheduled for Wednesday, March 24 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium.

Revere is a busy, exciting place for all our students. The overall goals for Revere students are mastery of learning skills, high achievement in academics, continuous improvement in all areas, and a growing sense of self-esteem through personal successes during the middle school years. I sincerely hope that your children enjoy their 3 short years at Revere. The extracurricular opportunities we offer serve to enhance the educational experience and contribute to all of our students’ sense of well-being.

 

 

Welcome to 2010

In these very uncertain times, relationships between families and friends are all the more important and precious. Families play a major role in the progress of all students at Paul Revere Charter Middle School and Magnet Center. Faculty, staff, and administration rely on our parents and community volunteers  to support the educational program at our school. In an effort to better improve communications between parents/guardians and teachers, new procedures for contacting teachers has been arranged. Parents may call the main office, and ask to speak with a particular teacher. Ms. Champion or Ms. Berrellez will take your name, child’s name, daytime phone number, and email address. The message will be given directly to the teacher(s). Teachers will return calls within 48 school hours after receiving the message. During the conversation with a parent, the teacher and parent will determine whether a face-to-face conference is required. This procedure allows for immediate contact with a teacher, resolution to problems or concerns over the telephone or through email, and does not impact a parent’s work day. We feel everyone benefits from this improvement in communication, especially your children.  

The Northern Trust Golf Tournament will take place at the Riviera Country Club from February 1 to February 7. Revere is very grateful to the PGA for their donation to our P.R.I.D.E. organization. However during that week drop-off and pick-up procedures are very different and sometimes disruptive. The West Gate will be closed to all drop-off and pick-up traffic during that week. A letter explaining the procedures will be mailed to your home the last week of January. Please read the information carefully. In addition a telephone message from the school, further describing the procedures, will follow the letter. I hope we can run this very vital fundraiser without too much disruption or confusion to our mornings and afternoons. Your cooperation is imperative to the success of the fundraiser.

One more important item is the Charter Application Process. Applications to Revere’s 2010-2011 school year are due on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Main Office. Late applicants will be placed on the wait list, and will not be included in the lottery. Please remind interested friends and neighbors that the application process deadline is very near. I encourage everyone to complete and return applications as soon as possible. Time is running out.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Revere families and friends a happy, healthy 2010. Finally, I hope everyone will consider themselves part of our goals at Revere for “Continuous Improvement” in academic achievement, social and behavioral aspects, and personal success.