Blanche Sprentz Newsletter
May 11, 2022
Former Principal Smith Visits Our BSE Bears
Principal's Update
Updates:
- Masks "Strongly Encouraged" after March 11, 2022
- Cyber Safety Workshop, May 11, 2022, 4:30-6:00 PM, Sutter Middle School
- Open House (Grades 1-5) - Thursday, May 12, 2022
- - 5:30 PM (Families Last Name A-L), 6:15 PM (Families Last Name M-Z)
- - 6:00 PM Remodel Presentation in the Cafeteria - Scroll down for pictures!
- Now Serving Breakfast!
- - 7:35-8:10 AM TK-5th Grades and 8:50 AM-9 AM Late Bears
- Registration Packets can be picked-up and returned in the office
- Volunteer Clearance can be completed by contacting Kandice White, BSE Parent Coordinator, at kanwhite@fcusd.org
PTO Announcements
- Last Spirit Night of the 2021-2022 school year at Marco's Pizza on May 18th from 11 am - 9 pm. Please be sure to mention Blanche Sprentz when ordering!
- Mark your calendar for the first meeting of the 2022-2023 school year: Wednesday, August 17th at 7:00 pm. The PTO meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the library. We would love to have you join us!
- School Garden Clean-Up VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Roll up your sleeves and help us pull weeds as we begin preparing our garden for next year!
When: Wednesday, May 18th 3 pm - 7 pm
Come for as little or as long as you can!
Questions? Email Jen McKinney at jwhite.mckinney@gmail.com - PTO will be selling spirit wear during both Open House dates. Come grab some swag!
- PTO is looking for someone to co-chair Bear Run 2022! Most of this co-chair position's responsibilities is sending out emails/letters to local businesses to collect prize donations for after the run. Please contact Tammy Kaler (tkalerpto@gmail.com) if interested!
Thank you for your support and partnership!
Jenna Schuette, Principal
ON-TASK Students Win a Trip to the Book Vending Machine
PTO Showers BSE Teachers and Staff for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6)
Administrative Assistant's Day
Mrs. Burton's 3rd Grade Class Thanks Mrs. Reed
Successful TK/Kinder Open House!
TK Teachers, Ms. Hooker & Ms. Alley
TK Teachers, Ms. Peterson & Ms. Napton
Book Fair Super Couple, The Ayres
Kindergarten Team, Ms. Ruhi & Ms. Morrison
PTO President, Tammy Kaler
Ms. Hooker Greets a TK Parent
Mark Your Calendars!
FINAL SPIRIT NIGHT at Marco's Pizza - Wednesday, May 18, 2022
CYBER SAFETY Workshop - Tonight! 4:30-6:00 PM at Sutter Middle School
Open House, Thursday, May 12, 2022
May 12, 2022, Grades 1-5
5:30-6:15 PM - Families with Last Names A-L
6:00 PM - REMODEL PRESENTATION - CAFETERIA
6:15-7:00 PM - Families with Last Names M-Z
Spirit Days
- Every Friday - Wear Red OR Blanche Bear Spirit Wear (available for purchase on the school website under the PTO tab)
Super Minimum Day on Friday, May 20th!
All TK classes attend 8:00AM- 11:21AM
Kindergarten (All early) 7:52AM- 11:13AM
1st- 5th Grades 8:25AM-11:48AM
Minimum Days May 24th-26th!
All TK classes attend 8:00AM- 11:21AM
Kindergarten (All early) 7:52AM- 11:13AM
1st- 5th Grades 8:25AM-1:31PM
Now Serving Breakfast!
7:35-7:50 AM - TK/Kinder, in the cafeteria
8:00-8:15 AM - Grades 1-5, in the cafeteria
8:50-9:00 AM - Late Bears, in the cafeteria
Here's the library plan...
May 2nd- 6th is the last week to check out books.
May 9th-13th view/shop the Book Fair
Tuesday, May 17th
Drop ALL your books by the Library at your convenience!
ALL BOOKS OR FINES ARE DUE!!!
Thanks for a great year!
Sheila Ayres, Librarian
A Focus on Learning
The American Academy of Pediatrics' Screen Time Guidelines
https://www.verywellfamily.com/american-academy-pediatrics-screen-time-guidelines-1094883#:~:text=For%20years%2C%20the%20American%20Academy%20of%20Pediatrics%20has,to%20reflect%20the%20realities%20of%20today%E2%80%99s%20digital%20world.
CDC Sleep Recommendations based on age
AquaSmart Live Water Safety Video
This company puts on entertaining puppet shows that the students love. Please feel free to watch with your students anytime. It runs about 30 minutes.
Our Climate & Culture Team Presented New BEARS ROCK Signs Around Campus
Reporting Absences
Please be sure to check out the symptom decision tree when your student isn't feeling well. This can be found on our website or by clicking here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Atq0uIld5uRIbe0Kd6aWELRFB_MpL6Pj/view?usp=sharing
Independent Study is an option! El estudio independient es una opcion!
Do you have a vacation planned or something else that will cause your student to miss 3 days or more? Let's set them up with Independent Study to keep them caught up with their peers and avoid attendance issues. Please contact the Attendance Clerk, Kandice, or stop by the front office to fill out a contract today.
Tiene vacaciones planeadas o algo mas que cause que su estudiente pierda 3 dias o mas? Preparemoslo con un Estudio Independiente para que no se atraze y se mantenga al corriente como sus companeros y asi que no cuente como inasistencia. Por favor contacte a la Secretaria de asistencia Kandice o pase por la oficina principal para llenar su contrato hoy.
Kandice White
(916) 294-9110 option 1 or ext. 210115
Email your student's vaccination card to Health Assistant, Sheila Ayres at: sayres@fcusd.org
PE Teacher, Coach James, reminds students to wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes AND bring water on their PE day!
Holiday Parties/Birthday Treats (On Hold During COVID19 Protocols)
- Non-food items are encouraged (e.g., goodie bags)
- Contact your child's teacher in advance
- Store-bought, individually packaged treats may be SENT HOME with students
- Students cannot eat in class due to the indoor mask mandate
- No balloons, flowers, stuffed animals or gifts - save these items for after school
Folsom Cordova Instructional Calendar, 2021-2022
Parent Teacher Organization Display Board
Our campus will be under construction from June 2022 through June 2023!
About us
Website: https://www.fcusd.org/bse
Location: 249 Flower Drive, Folsom, CA, USA
Phone: (916) 294-9110