Pacific Sky Family Update
Principal's Weekly Message 1/21 - 1/ 26
Dear Pacific Sky Families,
As you know, at schools across our district, our students experience meaningful learning opportunities that advance their thinking through stimulating engagement in the STEAM+ educational program. STEAM+ environments are alive with standards-based learning experiences that encourage our children to think, innovate, and create. At Pacific Sky, our students have opportunities that challenge their thinking and invite them to apply what they have learned through STEAM+ Art, Science, Music, PE, and Innovation.
We are thrilled to invite you to our STEAM+ Invitational event happening this Tuesday, January 23, 2024! The event will begin at 6:00 PM in the MUR at Ocean Air School (11444 Canter Heights Drive, San Diego, CA 92130) and will offer YOU an exciting opportunity to look inside our STEAM+ program and share ideas that will help shape the future of STEAM+.
Your voice and partnership matter! We hope to see you on Tuesday evening.
With gratitude,
Chelsea Moore, Principal
Important Dates
January 23rd - STEAM+ Invitational, Ocean Air MUR, 6 - 7:30pm
January 25th - School Site Council, 2:45-3:30pm
January 25th - PTA Restaurant Night, Burger Lounge 11am - 9pm
January 29th - Feb. 2nd - Red Ribbon Week
February 1st - Kindergarten Information Meeting, 8:30am
February 9th - PTA Family Magician Show (details below)
February 15th - ELAC Meeting, 2:30-3:15pm
February 19th - 23rd - February Break, No School
Front Entrance System
The safety of our students continues to be a top priority. As an additional layer of security, a front entry security system has been installed at all DMUSD schools, including Pacific Sky. During school hours, the front entrance doors will be locked. Visitors will continue to be welcomed at our front office, but during the school day, this new system will require all guests and students to press a button that alerts the front office staff that a guest is present. Front office staff will then remotely unlock the front door so the guest may enter the school. As is currently occurring, visitors will be screened through the Raptor background process upon entering the front office. We welcome and encourage parent volunteers and appreciate your involvement in our school. This new system will go live on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Kindergarten Information Meeting
We will be holding a Kindergarten Information Meeting at Pacific Sky on Thursday, February 1st from 8:30 - 9:30 am. If you have an incoming kindergarten student, please join us to hear more about our program. Click HERE for more information on Kindergarten Registration.
Please see HERE for our STEAM+ Spotlight with our Science Teacher, Mr. Kodama.
At Pacific Sky, Mr. Kodama collaborates closely with our teachers to inspire students to be curious scientists and analytical engineers who think critically, strive to make sense of their world, and design solutions to relevant real-world problems. Through the use of online simulations and hands-on lab investigations aligned with the Amplify Science curriculum, students explore engaging phenomena and learn the California Next Generation Science Standards.
Counseling Corner
The new year is a great time to think of SMART goals. As a family, come up with SMART goals for the day, week and even month! Can you think of both academic and social-emotional goals?
PTA Restaurant Night THIS Thursday!
Let’s give our Pilot welcome to the newest business establishment in the neighborhood. Please join the next Restaurant Night on January 25th between 11 am- 9 pm at Burger Lounge located in the Pacific Highlands shopping center. 20% of the proceeds will be donated back to the PTA. Order online or in-person. See the flier for additional instructions.
Red Ribbon Week
Our awesome event Co-Chairs, Matthew and Sonia, have planned an action-packed Red Ribbon week. Kids will receive red pencils, rainbow scratch paper, calm strips, dental kits, and fruit. They will also learn about breathing techniques, and bike safety, and will attend an assembly about trust and responsibility. There is even a dance party planned!! Fun dress up themes for each day for the kids; each theme is not only fun but teaches us to be kind to our minds.
Family Magic Show with Brock Edwards
Pacific Sky’s first Magic Show is coming up on February 9th. Two shows; 4 pm and 6 pm - it is sure to be a great time! Buy tickets now!! Fun night out with the family!!
Please plan to have food at home. No concessions or food for sale at this event.
2 Shows: Link to purchase the tickets: https://www.pacificskypta.org/programs/magic-show
Please add the message with the child’s name, and their teacher’s name when buying the tickets. This will help us in delivering the tickets.
Link for tickets: https://www.pacificskypta.org/programs/magic-show
Our school community donated over a 1000 books last year that helped Read it Again San Diego to bring a book fair to a financially challenged school. We are running the same book drive again this year. Please bring your extra books on Magic Show Day. Do you think we can beat last year’s number?
International Night
Our amazing Family Engagement Chair, Theresa B, has already started planning the International Fair. It was such a success last year so we are quite excited for this year. Please fill out this survey if you’d like to participate or be a part of this event in any way. https://forms.gle/hkJqUchfokKM8iXd7
Corporate Matching
Did you know that there is still time to double your donation with a corporate match???
All donations like membership fee, any donations, readathon donations, etc. are eligible for matching. Many companies will match donations. To do corporate matching, please check with your company's corporate matching policies and procedures. The total amount of your donation, all family memberships, and even your volunteer hours’ can be applied for a match. Our official name is "Pacific Sky PTA" and our EIN is 88-2618006. If you cannot find us in your company’s database, please contact Ritu Singla, the PTA President (president@pacificskypta.org).
Link for more information: https://www.pacificskypta.org/about-the-pta
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Location: 6631 Solterra Vista Parkway, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (858)523-4799