Hello Terrell Families,

Welcome to the 2009-10 school year!  I hope everyone had a terrific summer.  Starting school on August 17 feels early, but it is wonderful to have everyone back at school!
My name is Lynn Hyssop, and I am so excited and honored to be the principal of Terrell Elementary.  I have had a long career in education, both here in California and in British Columbia, Canada.  A new school year is a time of new beginnings.  New friends, teachers, expectations, and academic content awaits each and every child, and of course each and every family. 

I have spent time with the Terrell staff over the last few weeks.  The words passion, dedication and commitment must be used to describe this staff.  Your children are truly fortunate.  Each teacher is highly qualified, and prepared to give 100% to our school and your children this year.  Yes, we have had some changes in staff as a result of the district moving to a 30-1 ratio in Grades K-2:
     
Tricia Swanson moved from Kindergarten to Grade 2
Melanie Kramer moved from Grade 2 to Grade 3
Mollie McKenna & Kyra Thompson moved from Grade 2 to Grade 3
Adriane Knight & Catherine Dutcher moved from Grade 3 to Grade 4
Marisa Rapinchuk moved from Grade 4 to the 4/5 Release Teacher
Linda Garcia & Tony Macias are no longer working in our Life Lab
Changes can bring challenges, but they also bring opportunities for innovation and growth. 

We have had some other changes around campus as well.  All campus buildings were painted over the summer,  our blacktop area is now outfitted with a shade structure, and the slides on the play structure were replaced. 

We want you to feel welcome on this campus, and we invite your participation on all levels.  My goals are: to serve the Terrell community to the best of my ability, and to create an environment where every child feels safe, welcome, respected, connected, and academically successful.

Please drop by and introduce yourself, I look forward to meeting all Terrell families.

Sincerely,
Lynn Hyssop
Principal

Mar 17th - Field Trip McKenna to Ainsley House

Mar 18th - Report Cards

Mar 18th - Field Trip 5th Grade (LRE)

Mar 24th - Kindergarten Tours

Mar 24th - Field Trip Morrison to Ainsley House

Mar 26th - District Disaster Drill

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San Jose Superintendent Search
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School Accountability
Report Cards
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School Tour Schedule
for 5th grade parents
Calendar 2010 (PDF)
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H1N1 Vaccination Info
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Flu Season Reminder
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Walk-a-thon 2009
Pictures
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