Important Announcements

Week of October 27, 2014
Our Local School Council  Meeting is on October 29, at 3:30 in the library. Parents , please do come.

Week of  October 20, 2014.
Parents, please make sure that your child visits our compass learning link Link everyday.
If you have still not  turned in your document of medical compliance please do so by the 22nd of October.
Week of October 14, 2014.


PARENT MEETING. The Olweus Information Meeting for Parents will take place on Wednesday, October 15th, in the auditorium. Registration will begin at 5:45 and the presentation will begin at 6:00. The presentation will be directed by the parent representatives of the Olweus committee.Parents, if you have any concerns about bullying, you will be getting important information at this meeting.I will also be translating for you in Gujarati.Please do come.


MEDICAL COMPLIANCE. The deadline for students to submit documentation of medical compliance has been extended to October 22nIf your child has an appointment after the deadline you must submit the proof of doctor's appointment..

Week of September  29,2014.
On Wednesday ,October 1st ,2014, we will be having our  first BAC/PAC/NCLB meeting in the auditorium at 8:30 in the morning.All parents are invited to attend this informational meeting.Also our health and benefit coordinator,  Sharon Davila will be coming for this meeting.If you have to take care of your benefits this is the time to see her.

Week of September 22,2014.
Thank you parents for attending our open house.It was nice to see you all .Our NWEA  (BOY)
test will continue up to October 3.Please make sure your child visits Compass Learning link on our website.Also parents, if you have not turned in the survey for free  ESL classes which will be offered by Truman College,  please turn in as soon as possible.
VOLTA  OPEN  HOUSE: Our open house is on Wednesday , the 17th of September,2014 from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm.Please come and meet your child's teachers, and get important information about your child's classroom, and  other programs in our school.After meeting with your child's homeroom teacher ,please stop by in our bilingual class in room 109.You will learn about our bilingual program, and  how to log on to parent portal, to view your child's grades. Also, I have invited our Health and Benefits Coordinator, Sharon Davila  to come and help our parents  fill out applications for their children.

MAP   TESTING:Our NWEA/MAP/BOY test will begin from Monday, September 11, 2014.Following is the schedule of  our MAP  BOY test.Please make sure you visit our Compass Learning Link and prepare for your test.
NWEA/MAP BOY Schedule 2014-15                   
Reading:  9-11-14   Room - 103-     Grade 3-    10:00-11:30
                 9-12-14   Room - 209-     Grade 3-    10:00-11:30       
                 9-15-14   Room - 105-     Grade 4-    1:30-3:00
                 9-17-14   Room - 213-     Grade 6-    1:30-3:00
                 9-19-14    Room -101 -     Grade 5-   10:00-11:30
                 9-19-14   Room-  306  -    Grade 8-   8:30-10:00
Math        9-22-14   Room-  103   -  Grade 3-    10-11:30
                  9-23-14    Room - 209   - Grade 3     10:00-11:30
                  9-24-14    Room - 105-    Grade-4     1:30- 3:00
                  9-26-14   Room - 213-     Grade 6-    1:30-3:00
                  10-1-14   Room-  306  -   Grade 8-    8:30-10:00

WELCOME   BACK  AWESOME STUDENTS AND PARENTS!

 It's  my pleasure to welcome you back to another school year of 2014-2015. I hope you all had a great  summer and are fully energized  to begin this school year with hard work .With your hard work and cooperation, we will make this school year a great success.I would also like to welcome our new additions,  Om Patel and Drashti Sharma  in grade 3 and Ayushi Patel in grade 2 who have just arrived from India.I am sure you will all keep up our Volta Pledge, and  demonstrate citizenship, accountability ,respect, excellence and safety all the time.Parents , I am always available before and after school.If you have any questions , feel free to see me in room 109 or you can call  me at 773-534-5080  before or after school or email me. My email address is siumar@cps.edu. Together we can make an awesome  school year.

 

 



WEEK OF  APRIL 21,2014

Map Test will begin  from May 12, 2014. Don't forget to visit our Compass Learning Link.

WEEK  OF   APRIL (14-18)   SPRING BREAK

School will be closed for spring break from April 14-18

WEEK OF APRIL 7,  2014.

REPORT CARD DAY

LOCAL SCHOOL COUNCIL  ELECTION  (7:00 AM -7:PM)

 Report Card Pick Up; no attendance day for students. (conferences 1:00 07:00). Teachers lunch will be from 04:00 until 04:45.

તારીખ  7 એપ્રિલના રિપોટ કાર્ડ ડે છે.  સમય છે બપોર ના 1:00 થી સાંજ ના 7 સુધી. આપ તમારા બાળક ના ક્લાસ ટીચર પાસેથી રિપોર્ટ કાર્ડ  લઈ મને  રૂમ 109 માં મળવા જરૂર આવજો.આપણે તમારા બાળક નાં  અભ્યાસ ની ચર્ચા કરીશું,તેમજ  વાલીઓ નાં સરવે ભરવામા મદદ કરીશ.LSC ની ચૂટણ એજ દિવસે છે.માટે આપ જરૂર આવશો.આભાર.

WEEK OF MARCH 24,2014.

March  28, 2014 will be student attendance day, to make up for the snow day.

 માર્ચ 28 ના દિવસે સ્કૂલ ચાલૂ રહેશે.સ્નો ડે ની જે  રજા પડી  હતી  એના બદલા આ દિવસે સ્કૂલ ચાલું રહેશે. 

 WEEK OF MARCH 17,2014

Don't forget to visit our Compass Learning Link on our blog, to prepare for MAP Test.

WEEK OF MARCH 3, 2014

 ISAT ની પરીક્ષા તારીખ 4 માર્ચ થી શરૂ થશે અને તારીખ14 સુધી ચાલશે.બરાબર   તય્યારી કરશો તેમજ આરામ લઇ ને આવશો।      

ISAT Test begins from Tuesday. March 4, 2014- March 14, 2014. Be well rested and prepared for the test.Week of February 24,2014.Bilingual classes will be cancelled from 8:00 -9:45.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23,2014


ISAT Test  begins next week from March 4, 2014.Don't forget to visit the  ISAT link on our blog.

On Wednesday, February 26, 2014,  we have our BAC/NCLB/PAC meeting at 8:00 AM in the auditorium. Parents please do attend this important informational  meeting. 

બુધવાર , તારીખ 26 ફેબ્રુઆરી, 2014 નાં આપણી  BAC/ NCLB/PAC  મિટિંગ સવારે  8 વાગે છે. તો આપ જરૂર આવશો. 
અભાર! 
Week of February 3, 2014
Bilingual classes will begin on February 6, 2014.

 Week of January 13,2014 

Access Test will begin on  January 14,2014.Bilingual classes will be canceled 


Week of January 6, 2014.
School will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2014 due to snow and severe freezing temperature.As for Tuesday,  it will be decided on Monday.

January 7, 2014.
School will remain closed  on Tuesday ,due to sub zero  temperature.

January 8, 2014 : School will  reopen on January 8,2014

Happy Holidays
 School will be closed for winter break from December 23  and will resume on January 6, 2014
 

Week of November 18, 2013. 

Don't forget to  visit our Compass Learning link everyday, to prepare for MAP Test

Week of November 11, 2013

Monday, November 11,2013 is a Veteran's Day Holiday.

Tuesday , November 12,2013 - Report Card Day.

Parents please come and see me after you pick up your child's report card .

MAP Test starts from December 2, 2013.Please don't forget to visit  our Compass Learning Link.

 

Week of  November 4 , 2013 

Happy Diwali,  and a prosperous New Year to all my Hindu students.

Make sure you take your Benchmark tests in your home rooms.

Week of October 28, 2013

Continue visiting our Compass Learning link everyday, to prepare for MAP Test

Week of October 21, 2013

REMINDER: Please complete your incomplete assignments before the Report card Day, so as to upgrade your grades.

VOLTA School is Level 1, and we are going to stay that way!.So don't forget to visit our Compass Learning link everyday, to prepare for MAP Test

Week of October 14, 2013

Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim students.

If you need any help in filling out the SES and ASAS forms please come and see me in room 109.
Don't forget to visit our Compass Learning link everyday, to prepare for MAP Test.

Week of October 7, 2013.
Parents please make sure your child fills out the application forms for SES and ASAS after school programs. This is an excellent opportunity for after school tutoring and other activities.

Don't forget to visit our Compass Learning link everyday, to prepare for MAP Test.

High School Fair: High School Fair for the eighth graders will be on October 9, 2013 between 10:00 to 12:00 in the auditorium.

Week of September 30,2013.

1) S.E.S. Fair. Thursday, the 3rd of October ,2013, in the hallway of the first floor between   6:00 to 8:00.This is an excellent opportunity to learn about our after school programs.Please do come.

2) Don't forget to visit our Compass Learning link everyday, to prepare for MAP Test.

Week of September 23, 2013

1) Progress Report: Wednesday, September 25, 2013. 

2)On Thursday the 26th of September 2013,  there is a BAC/ NCLB/ PAC  meeting at 8:00 AM in the auditorium.Parents, please do come for this important informational meeting.

2) Don't forget to visit our Compass Learning link everyday, to prepare for MAP Test.

Week of September 16, 2013

1) You will be getting your progress reports on Wednesday the 23rd of September. If you have any pending assignments , please complete them and turn them in by Friday, the 20th of September .

2) Don't forget to visit our Compass Learning link everyday, to prepare for MAP Test.

 Week of September 9, 2013                                                                                                                Volta Open House is on September 11, 2013 between 3:30-5:30.This  is a very good opportunity to meet with your child's teachers and get important information about the school, and also our bilingual program.Please do come promptly at 3:30.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Week of  September 2, 2013

Continue implementing the following  traits of VOLTA CARES  -  CITIZENSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, EXCELLENCE, SAFETY and earn your tickets.

                                                                                                                                                            Week of August 26, 2013

Welcome back to another exciting school year! I hope you all had a great vacation.I am looking forward  to seeing   you all, as we begin our bilingual classes on the very first day.I would like to hear your summer stories, and share your vision for the new school year.You will be getting your bilingual schedule when you come down to room 109.So lets gear up,get ready,get set, GO!
                                                                                                                                                            Week of June  17,2013.                                                                                                                              
June 19, 2013 will be the last day for the students.They will be going to their new rooms at 2:45 and remain with their new teacher until 3:45. 
CONGRATULATIONS! Yash and Gunatit  on  your graduation. We will miss you. Good luck! to both of you.

Week of June 10, 2013
"Passport to Asia Fair", from 9:00 to 11:00 in room 109.Students will display their projects on Asian countries and give brief presentation on the country assigned to them.
Week of May 27,2013
We will be having our last B.A.C. potluck meeting on Wednesday , May 29 at 1:00 PM. Please join us with your favorite ethnic dish to share with other parents.


Week Of May 20, 2013:
*I would like to thank  the parents who had send food for "Teacher Appreciation Breakfast."                      It was really very thoughtful of you to send delicious food for the teachers.Thank you once again.                                                                                                                                                        *I was happy to see the growth made by almost all of you in your MAP Test. Congratulations!Keep   
up your good work.


Week of May 13,2013
Eighth graders will begin their Explore Test starting Monday.
Grades 3-8 will begin their Spring Map Test this week.Good Luck!
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast is on May 15, 2013 at 8:15 in the morning.

Week of May 6,2013
Wednesday, the 8th of May, 2013 will be a half day for the students. They will be dismissed at 12:15
Congratulations! Urmi Parekh room 313 and Netari Patel  room 126 for being the Students of the Month.
 Spring Map Test is fast approaching.Don't forget to visit Compass Learning link on our blog.

Week of  April 29, 2013
Don't forget to visit Compass Learning link on our blog to prepare for Spring Map Testing.

Week of April 22, 2013-
Congratulations to the following students for being on Honor Roll in the 3rd marking period.
Hemangi Patel - Room 309 - "A" Honor Roll 
Urmi Parekh-  Room 313  A-B Honor Roll
Simoli Mehta: Room 309 A-B Honor Roll
Prachi Patel:Room 309 A-B Honor Roll
Jaymin Parekh:Room 309 A-B Honor Roll
Don't forget to visit Compass Learning link on our blog to prepare for Spring Map Testing.

Week of April 15, 2013
Report Card pick up day is April 17, 2013.There will be no school for students.
Timings are 12:00 to 7:00 PM.Teachers will be on break from 4:00 to 4:45.
Spring Map Test is fast approaching.Don't forget to visit Compass Learning link on our blog.


Week of April 8, 2013:
Once again a reminder to all students, to complete  your incomplete assignments  by April 11, so that I can upgrade your grades . Remember , Report Card Day is April 17, 2013.
Friday,  April  12, is a half day for students.Students will be dismissed at 12:15.
Don't forget to visit Compass Learning link on our blog to prepare for Spring Map Testing.


Week of April 1, 2013 
Welcome  Back  Students! I hope you had a wonderful  Spring Break.We will be having  our  Spring Map  Testing  pretty soon. Continue working on your Compass Learning activities  on regular basis. Also, if you have any incomplete assignments , please complete them before  Report Card Day .
 

Week of March 18, 2013
Spring Break starts Monday, March 25, 2013. Students will return to school on April 1, 2013.

Week of March 11, 2013    
ISAT Schedule 
Monday:-    -No Testing   
Tuesday:- Math 2
Wednesday: - Math 3
Thursday:- Science 1  and science 2 ( Grades  4 and 7 )
Don't forget to visit ISAT links posted on the blog for practice
GOOD  LUCK !
CONGRATULATIONS  HEMANGI  PATEL, ROOM  309  for being the student of the  month.

Week of March  4, 2013      
ISAT Tests begins from  Tuesday, March 5,2013.
Testing Schedule:
Monday-No Testing
Tuesday-Reading  1
Wednesday-Reading 2
Thursday- Reading 3
Friday-Math 1
Don't forget to visit ISAT links posted on the blog for practice. GOOD LUCK!


Week of February 25, 2013
 1) Wednesday, February 27, 2013 will be a half day for students.
There is a parents' meeting in the auditorium at 9:00 on the same day.Please tell your parents to come for the meeting.
2)ISAT Tests begins from March 5th,2013.Make sure you are preparing for it.If you have any difficulty, you can see me in room 109 in the morning,any time after 7:15 .I will be happy to teach you.


Week of February 18, 2013

ISAT Tests begins from first week of March, therefore make sure you are preparing for them by visiting the ISAT links posted on the blog under the reading, math and science educational links.

Week of February 11, 2013

Hi Students,

1) We are almost nearing the end of our Access Testing. We are in the process of doing make-up tests for those who were absent. I'm looking forward to seeing you all as early as possible, so we can swing into action for our extended response in reading and math, and other preparations for our ISAT test. I will inform you all as soon as we are done.

2) Congratulations Hemangi Patel from Room 309 (grade 6) for getting straight A's in the second marking period! Keep up your good work!


Access Testing
Access Testing will begin from January 22, 2013. Due to Access Testing, Bilingual Classes will be canceled from January 22, 2013 to February 22, 2013. Students will be expected to complete their assigned classwork in their homeroom. Please be well rested and prepared for the test. 

Bilingual classes will resume as soon as testing is over. Please make sure you have your assigned work to be completed in your classroom. If you need any books, please come see me in room 109.   














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