August 14th - 18th

 Bobcat Family Blog #2 

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Bobcat Dayz!

At Chilton, our first two days of school are our famous Bobcat Dayz. On Thursday and Friday, all of our staff works with our students to kickoff the school year, build our community as a Bobcat Family, and have fun! WEB Leaders will be out helping our new students find their way around campus and all of our teachers are out greeting our students as we welcome them to Chilton.

As we embark on a new school year, we are delighted to announce the launch of the district-wide "Every Day Matters" Attendance Campaign, an initiative aimed at emphasizing the crucial role of regular school attendance in the academic success of our students.

We firmly believe that consistent attendance plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of each child. It lays the foundation for their growth, fosters a sense of responsibility, and cultivates a lifelong love for learning. By attending school every day, your child gains the essential tools to overcome challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.

To support you in ensuring your child's attendance remains steadfast, we have curated a wealth of valuable resources on our “Every Day Matters” website. These resources are designed to empower you with practical tips, strategies, and inspiration to encourage your child to embrace the educational journey with enthusiasm and dedication.

Our school office is always here to lend a helping hand, so do not hesitate to reach out should you require any assistance or encounter challenges in ensuring your child's consistent attendance. We understand that life can sometimes throw unexpected hurdles our way, but with your support and our unwavering commitment to your child's success, together, we can overcome any obstacles that come our way!

Job Opportunity!

Chilton families! We have an opportunity to support our school community, and make a positive impact on the lives of our students and staff.

We currently have one open position for Meal Duty Supervisors at our school, and we would like to extend this invitation to all parents/guardians, family members, or neighbors you may know who might be interested in contributing to the safety and welfare of our students during mealtime activities. Becoming a Meal Duty Supervisor not only fosters a safe environment for our students, but also allows you to supplement your income by dedicating just an hour or two each day.

The role of a Meal Duty Supervisor is critical to the smooth functioning of our school. By becoming a Meal Duty Supervisor, you play an integral part in building a stronger and more connected school community. We truly believe that involving families in school activities is essential to creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment for our students.

If you are interested in applying for the Meal Duty Supervisor position, please do so through Edjoin using the following link: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1811212. Should you have any questions or require further information about the role or application process, please do not hesitate to reach out to our principal Jeff Ancker.

Thank you for your continued support in making Chilton a nurturing, safe, and thriving place to learn and work.

Important Dates

8/14 - 8/18 - Two evacuation drills will be taking place this week

8/15 - Back to School Night @6pm (minimum day 12:55 dismissal)

8/25 - Picture Day

Back to School Night

Back to School Night is happening on this upcoming Tuesday, August 15th from 6:00-7:15pm. This day will also be a minimum day with a dismissal time of 12:55pm. This is a parents and/or guardians only event where you will get to know your student's teachers right at the beginning of the year and also get an overview of the curriculum your student will be learning this school year. We cannot wait to see all of our Chilton families there!

Sports Update

Tryouts are happening quickly for our fall sports! Please see the below links for more information regarding tryouts.

Volleyball Tryouts - 8/14 - 8/18 afterschool

Flag Football Tryouts - 8/14 and 8/15 afterschool

Cheer Clinic - 8/14 and 8/16 @ 5:00-6:30pm (updated)

All students who are interested in cheer are encouraged to attend the cheer clinic to improve their skills. Please see Coach Ethington with questions.

Cheer Tryouts - 8/17 @ 5:00-6:30pm (updated)

Cross County Informational Meeting - 8/10 Quad area under overhang directly after school 

All students who are interested in joining Chilton's Cross Country should meet in the quad area beneath the overhang directly after the first day of school, Thursday, August 10th.  There Coach Ratcliff and Anderson will have an informational meeting and hand out the necessary forms to join.  We should be done with the meeting by 2:45.  The first official day of practice will begin Monday directly after school and last until 3:20.   Cross Country is open to all grade levels.

Library Info

Our wonderful librarian wanted some important information regarding checked out items shared with you. Please read the below information carefully.

• WRITE YOUR NAME AND THE DATE IN INK in the space provided inside the front cover of the Social Studies textbook. Although all textbooks are tracked by barcode, not name, this will help the student keep track of his/her textbooks.

• SHOW YOUR TEACHER/LIBRARIAN ANY DAMAGE to your textbook/Chromebook or library books before it is checked out to you.  Please have your teacher report any damage immediately so it may be entered into our library system.  FAILURE TO DO THIS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR MAY RESULT IN A CHARGE FOR DAMAGE TO THE TEXTBOOK AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.

• DO NOT LOAN YOUR TEXTBOOKS/CHROMEBOOKS/lIBRARY BOOKS/ OR CHARGERS TO OTHER STUDENTS.  Students are responsible for the care and return of all textbooks/Chromebooks/Library books and chargers checked out to them during the school year, whether left in the classroom or taken home.  REMEMBER, all the above mentioned items ARE TRACKED BY THE BARCODE, NOT A NAME ON THE ITEM. Returning a textbook checked out to another student will NOT clear your name.

• PLACE ALL LIBRARY BOOKS in a gallon size Ziplock bag.  Carrying books to and from school in your backpack may result in damage to the book. Including water damage from leaking water bottles, or rainy days.  DO NOT USE tape or other sticky substances directly on library books/Chromebooks/or textbooks.  It will result in damage to the book when removed.

• Lost or Damaged Materials including : Textbooks, Chromebooks, Library books, and Chargers

• ALL LOST OR DAMAGED MATERIALS MUST BE PAID FOR.  Please remember that your teachers are not responsible for your materials, even if they have been kept in the classroom.  We do not accept replacement books for lost/damaged textbooks. All textbooks and library books purchased for our school are LIBRARY BOUND. This is a special binding that allows the books to be used for many years. AMAZON replacements will not be accepted.

• BILLS WILL BE MAILED HOME at the end of the school year for all missing textbooks, as well as those that are returned damaged.  Please make checks for textbooks payable to: Chilton middle school,  in the amount listed on the bill.

• UNPAID FINES will remain on your student’s account until all books are returned or fines are paid in full.  In addition, students with outstanding fines will not receive their  yearbooks at the end of the year, and may not be allowed to participate in year end activities.

PLEASE CONTACT THE CHILTON LIBRARIAN FOR REPLACEMENT COST OF EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM.

We encourage all families to purchase a Chromebook cover to help protect the Chromebook from any scratches or damage. To know which cover to buy, you can flip over the Chromebook and read the model number on the underside of the Chromebook. An example is shown below. You are looking for where it says "HP Chromebook __ __."

Picture Day

Picture day is Friday August 25th. Your student will be taking their picture during their PE class. You can purchase your student's pictures by going to this link and entering in your personal email address (this is where your digital copies will be sent) or by going to campuscolorstudios.com and following the below steps

1. Select Order School Pictures
2. Select CHILTON FALL 2023-2024
3. Select your package

Cultural Fun Fact

August 9th, our first day of school is also known as International Indigenous Peoples Day, created by the United Nations to celebrate the culture of indigenous people around the world.

Thank you Mrs. Garcia for helping put together some cultural fun facts to include in our family blog.  

Chilton Core Values

Chilton's August Core Value is RESPECT. 

At Chilton:

We believe respectful behavior means showing courtesy, admiration or thoughtfulness to someone or to something. When we practice treating others with respect, we will receive respect in return. Respect means understanding and behaving as if we are all unique, capable and valuable.

Talk with your child about what RESPECT means to your family!

Student Parent Handbook 2023-2024

Here is the 2023-24 Student-Parent Handbook. Please read this over with your student(s) to learn the policies and procedures for Chilton Middle School. Each student will receive a hard copy of the handbook with a daily planner built in for students to use to write down important dates and to stay organized with their classwork.

Attendance

Attendance is vital for every child every day as lifelong habits are established in the early school years and contribute to student success throughout their school career and beyond. The best way to keep up with your student's curriculum pacing is to ensure they are in class daily and engaging with peers and their teachers.

When students are absent, they miss participating in discovery, student discourse, and the friendships made inside and outside the classroom through play and collaborative learning. Knowledge and understanding are more than being able to complete a worksheet; it is connecting new knowledge with concepts known previously to construct new meaning and sharing explanations of what is learned. Our teachers want to celebrate students and peers attending school in person and gaining knowledge.

Please be reminded that our upcoming vacation days for Trimester 1 are:

• Monday, September 4th (Labor Day)
• Monday and Tuesday, October 30-31 (Teacher Workday/No Students)

Please try and schedule appointments on non-school days and after school. If your child will be absent for an extended period, please visit our district website or contact the school's front office to set up a short-term independent study contract. We want to ensure that students can keep up with schoolwork as best as possible.

Reporting Absences

There are many ways to report your student's absence and it is important that you report it to us as soon as possible. We wanted to highlight the different options:

• Call - Chilton Office (916) 771-1875

• Google Form - Fill out the Chilton - Student Online Absence Reporting

• Email - ChiltonAttendance@rcsdk8.org

Deliveries, Food Drop-offs, and Messages to Students

Parents are NOT PERMITTED to bring in or drop off any food or drink (including water bottles). This includes food delivery services. Lunches are offered for free, so any forgotten lunch can be supplemented by cafeteria offerings. We also have multiple water fountains in classrooms and around campus for students to use.

Items delivered or left in the office by parents will not be delivered to students. Students will not be notified of items in the office and it is the responsibility of the student to come to the office during lunch or passing periods to pick up items. We will only deliver emergency messages to students.

Traffic Reminders

• Please follow all traffic and parking laws.
• Please do not park in front of other's driveways, garages, or designated no parking areas around the campus (including the bus loop) and surrounding neighborhood.
• Please make sure to obey instructions from the Crossing Guards (California Vehicle Code 2815).

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Please no parking in the middle of the parking lot. This causes traffic back ups and doesn't allow others to pull out of their parking spots safely and efficiently.

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Please make sure to safely pull forward as far as you can to keep traffic moving.

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Have your student meet you at your car further down the line rather than at the beginning of the parking lot. This will allow traffic to flow more efficiently. Please use these two lanes only to drop off and pick students up.

 School Spirit 

   Make sure to wear your orange and blue every Friday

   to show school spirit!

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    Website:      https://chilton.rcsdk8.org/

    Location:     4501 Bob Doyle Drive, Roseville, CA, USA
    Phone:        (916) 771-1870
    Facebook:   facebook.com/RCSDChilton

    Instagram:  @rcsdchilton