Congratulations!
Greentree's Teacher of the Year,
Yvonne Vedell
We are proud and excited to announce that Yvonne Vedell, this year’s
2nd /3rd combo classroom teacher, has been selected as Greentree’s
2011-2012 Teacher of the Year!
Prior to joining the Greentree staff in 1989, Yvonne attended UCI and completed her internship in IUSD at El Camino Real teaching 1st grade under the guidance of principal/motivational speaker, Gene Bedley.
Yvonne has been a 1st, 2nd, and twice a 2nd /3rd combo teacher at Greentree. Through the years, she has served as values committee leader, PTA liaison, SST Coordinator, member of the leadership team, science site rep, member of the social committee, Constitution Day organizer, Primary Language Arts rep, as well as a master teacher for interns and student teachers.
On a district level, Yvonne served as a district trainer/facilitator for the Scholastic Language Arts series, and she has been a member of several text book adoption committees.
In her free time, Yvonne enjoys spending time with her husband and their three sons. She loves to snorkel in Hawaii, plays tennis, plays WWF, and attends her boys’ baseball and hockey games. Yvonne likes going to dinner with friends and when time allows enjoys watching some of her favorite reality TV shows.
Mrs. Vedell will be honored at the
Annual Excellence in Teaching Awards Dinner in May!
Congratulations
Teacher of Promise
Mackenzie Miklas
We are pleased to announce that Mackenzie Miklas, a 2nd year Education Specialist at Greentree has been named one of IUSD’s Teachers of Promise for 2011-2012! This honor annually goes to a few educators who have gone above and beyond while demonstrating professional curiosity and a passion for teaching.
Mackenzie graduated from California State University in Long Beach in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. She also earned her Education Specialist Credential, Level I/ II in 2010/2011, graduating with honors. She has now completed level 2 of the credential program and is pursuing an Administrative Credential.
As a member of the Greentree Elementary School staff, Mackenzie has effectively met new challenges and contributes her time and dedication in many ways. She has completed EIRM training and has also piloted an ELD program with SAI students. Mackenzie is an integral part of RTI in grades 4-6, integrating special education and general education students to achieve their goals. She has also participated in PBIS training and has now taken on the role of “coach.” During the 2010-2011 school year, she was a SEIS representative and has been our Education Specialist Forum Representative for 2011-2012.
Mackenzie’s professional curiosity is never-ending, and her effective use of a wide range of instructional strategies has been recognized by site and district level staff. Most importantly she connects with students very well and helps motivate them to greater heights.
We are honored that Mackenzie Miklas is a member of our staff.
Ms. Miklas will be honored at the
Annual Excellence in Teaching Awards Dinner in May!
Read 20 books during the summer and receive one free book for every 20 books you read or that your parents read aloud to you! Longer books are worth one book per every 100 pages.
All participants will also be in a raffle for a special prize!
Click here for details!
Student On-Line Access for K-6 Textbooks 2011-2012
If your child forgets his/her Language Arts or Math textbook/workbook at school, there is no longer a reason NOT to be able to complete homework! CLICK HERE to find simple steps to access any of these texts online.
For list of ACE Programs (After School Child Enrichment)
Look under School Links (to the left), click on Parent Information
NEWSLETTERS
Under School Links, go to Principal's Page
Plastic Bottle & Aluminum Can
Recycling Fundraiser
GO GREEN!!
Greentree welcomes your aluminum cans and plastic bottles for recycling
Click Here for Details
We would be grateful if you saved your used ink cartridges and donated them to Greentree. The school will receive dollars when we send them for recycling!
