Lyndon Baines Johnson Elementary School : November 2009

ABOUT US

We have moved. Please find us at the address below. Thank you!

https://sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/lyndon-b-johnson-elementary-school/

140 Felis St.

Tamuning, GU

671-64605046 / 671-647-5047

"Fully Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges"

lbjelementary.blogspot.com

Welcome to LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL the home of the Angels. LBJ was established in 1974 and is located on 140 Felis St. Tamuning. At the heart of a growing tourism and business community, LBJ Elementary School serves kindergarten and first grade students in the areas of Tamuning and Tumon. It is one of the twenty-six elementary schools in the Guam Department of Education serving 300 students comprised of a diverse ethnic student population.

DOE VISION STATEMENT

GUAM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONVISION STATEMENT
Our educational community prepares students for life, promotes excellence and provides support.
GUAM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONMISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to provide students with knowledge and skills to take ownership, fully participate and contribute to the future of Guam, the United States, and the world community.

LBJ Vision Statement

Every student will exit LBJ Elementary School prepared and eager to take on the challenges of the next grade level and beyond.
LBJ Mission Statement
Lyndon Baines Johnson Elementary School will provide each student with a safe and enjoyable learning environment. Each student will be prepared academically, socially, emotionally, and physically to meet the challenges of the new millenium.
LBJ ESLR's
At Lyndon Baines Johnson Elementary School, the whole child will:

A ccept cultural diversity

N avigate into technology

G ain self confidence

E xpress and develop creativity

L earn expected academic skills

S trive for success

ANGELS CODE OF CONDUCT

A lways walk .

B e respectful .

C lean up after yourself

Message From the Administrators!

MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATORS

Welcome to SY 2012-2013 at Lyndon Baines Johnson Elementary School "Home of the Angels"! It is our pleasure to extend a warm greeting as you and your child enter/re-enter the magic and wonder of the LBJ campus. We are looking forward to an exciting and productive school year. As a fully accredited school, staffed by competent and caring faculty and staff, your child is, indeed, in good hands! We are certain that your child will gain learning experiences that will prepare him/her for a successful future. Therefore, it is our hope that with a strong partnership of school, home and commuity, your child will cultivate a love for learning.

Our expectation for this school year is to continue to support each other's efforts to prioritize student learning. At the end of your child's school years in Kindergarten & First Grade, it is our dream that she/he will embrace the idea of life-long learning and approach each challenge as an opportunity for growth and development towards the achievement of full potential. Once again, WELCOME, and enjoy watching your child/ren blossom academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Your Partners For Life Long learning,

KATHERINE M. REYES, Principal

GERALDINE D. QUEJADO, Assistant Principal

UPCOMING LBJ EVENTS

UPCOMING LBJ EVENTS:

November 6: General Election (NO CLASSES)

November 7: ELEMENTARY Parent-Teacher Conference (N0 CLASSES)

November 12: Veteran’s Day Holiday (NO CLASSES)

November 15: F.A.S.T. Parent Workshop

November 22: Thanksgiving Holiday (NO CLASSES)

November 23: Flexible Make-up #1 (NO CLASSES)

*Please note that events are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. For a complete list of LBJ events, click on the LBJ 2012-2013 School Calendar link located below.

Guam Department of Education School Calendar 2012-2013

https://sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/gdoe/Home/sy-calendar

Sunday, November 15, 2009

ESL News: Literacy Websites for English Language Learners

In an effort to provide engaging effective literacy websites for English Language Learners (ELLs), the LBJ ESL Coordinators, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and Lois Taitano Gumataotao, have tapped on the contributions of the University of Guam’s ED638* class. The following is a resourceful website they think you will enjoy and learn from at the same time!

Website: FunBrain
URL: http://www.funbrain.com
Contributor: Tara Balajadia

Click here to find out more information about FunBrain!

*ED638: Teaching with the Internet

Saturday, November 14, 2009

GATE November Newsletter Available

Click on the G.A.T.E. Ventures link on the right-hand side of the screen to view the November GATE Newsletter. You will need Adobe Reader to view the newsletter.

First Grade News

Click on the First Grade News link on the right-hand side of the screen to view the First Grade Homework Policy, November Homework Calendar, and November Spelling List. You will need Adobe Reader to view the handouts.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

November Themes/Topics

Theme/Family Project: Nutrition
Word of the Month/Character Project: Citizenship
Math Manipulative: Clocks

Sunday, November 8, 2009

NOVEMBER 2009 EVENTS

Please keep in mind the following events:

November 2 – Holiday: All Soul’s Day, No Classes
November 7 - LBJ/TES 5K Run/Walk - Strides for the Kids

November 11 - Holiday: Veteran's Day, No Classes
November 16 - Cookbook Fundraiser Starts

November 18 – F.A.S.T. Workshop #2

November 20 – Spirit Day: Show a Healthy Snack Day
November 25 - Family Project Due (Food Drive non-perishable items)

November 26-27 - Thanksgiving Break. Happy Thanksgiving!; LBJ/TES Harvest Carnival @ TES campus from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
November 30 - AOM Awards Ceremony; Cookbook money/order due

THANK YOU STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS & ALL!

We'd like to say THANK YOU to all the students, parents, teachers, and everyone else who made our first LBJ/Tamuning Elementary School Run/Walk a success! Below are just a few of the snapshots taken during the event.

Pictured above L-R: LBJ Kindergarten Teachers Mae Mendiola, Bobbie Cayanan, and Nadine Sablan, working at the fruit station.

Pictured above L-R: Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, LBJ 5K Rep/ESL Teacher/Coordinator; and LBJ Kindergarten Teachers Nadine Sablan, Bobbie Cayanan, and Mae Mendiola.

Monday, November 2, 2009

LBJ/Tamuning Elementary 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk - Strides for the Kids

LBJ/Tamuning Elementary's 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk - Strides for the Kids - will take place Saturday, November 7, 2009. The event will help raise funds for much needed school educational equipment and supplies.

Registration forms and payments can be made at LBJ and Tamuning Elementary School's main office. The race will start at Ypao Beach and finish at Fujita Hotel. Show time is 5:15 a.m. and go time is 6:00 a.m. The cost includes the following: $6.00 per person and $20 for a family of four. The registration cost will increase on the day of the race to $10 per person. You can make checks payable to Tamuning Elementary PTO.

Thank you for supporting our children at LBJ and Tamuning Elementary School!