Sierra School Scoop
October 30 - November 3, 2023
Principal's Message...
Hi Sierra Families,
Congratulations to the following students for being recognized at our October Dragon-TASTIC assemblies:
TK/Kinder: Harrison B, Charlie E, Metzli T-Lm, Abigail S, Aria P, Jackson L, Charlotte M and Edwardo Y-V
1st Grade: Trinity W, Joseph A, Kennedy W, Edgar L, Rylan G, and Evelyn S-G
2nd Grade: Kayleigh N, Easton P, Hunter S, Miranda R-R, and Easton V-D
3rd Grade: Romeo M, Sloan M, Emmitt P, Emma D, Winston G, and Emma L
4th Grade: Charli S, Jose V-A, Scout B, Eden S, and Aston M
5th Grade: Jude H, Zachary E, Janely V, Silas M, and Aaliyah D
These students were celebrated for their outstanding behavior and exemplifying our expectations to: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe and Be Kind
We are proud of you!
TEAM Sierra has been busy preparing for a fantastic Fall Carnival this Saturday 10/28 from 4:00-7:00pm. We can't wait to see everyone and your amazing costumes!
Have a great weekend,
Reagan Phillips
Week At A Glance
Monday, October 30
- Folsom Lake College Assembly, 10:00am for 3rd-5th grade
- Early Release Monday; 1:50pm Dismissal
Tuesday, October 31
- Halloween
- Creative Dance After School Enrichment, 3-4 pm, portable 22
- Directed Drawing After School Enrichment, 3-4pm, room 18
Wednesday, November 1
Thursday, November 2
- Keyboard After School Enrichment, 3-4pm, portable 22
Friday, November 3
- Morning All School Stretch - 8:50 am
- Kindergarten Right Start, 9:00am
- Fall Pix Make-Up Day
- Popcorn Sales after school, $1
TEAM Sierra's Fall Carnival is this Saturday, 10/28!!!
GOODIES NEEDED FOR OUR CAKE & CUPCAKE WALK AT OUR SPOOKTACULAR CARNIVAL
TEAM Sierra is still in need of a few tasty treats for our Cake & Cupcake Walk at the Fall Carnival on October 28th.
Have a delicious cake or cupcake recipe that you'd like to share? Don't have time to bake anything? We will gladly accept store bought items, as well.
Last minute sign-ups are welcome. Baked goods can be brought directly to the carnival.
Email teamsierra.sparky@gmail.com if you have any question.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Here’s the link for the sign-up genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4EA9A92AA0FA7-45220677-goodies
****TEAM Sierra News****
TEAM will be selling Sparky Gear every Friday morning before stretch.
- 11/8 - TEAM Meeting 6pm
- 12/9 - Pancake Breakfast with Santa & Craft Fair 8-11am
- 12/13 - TEAM Meeting 6pm
Thank you,
TEAM Sierra
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/team_sierra_/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/teamsierra
Email: TEAMSierra.Sparky@gmail.com
TEAM Sierra Remind Texts
Library News
Hello Dragons!
Our fall book fair has arrived! We love seeing all the excitement from the kiddos when they were previewing the fair. Our first day of sales will be during the Fall Carnival, we will be open from 4-6pm only so we can enjoy part of the carnival as well. Students may shop the following week at these times: Monday 8:30-2:30, Tuesday-Friday 8:30-3:30. If you are not able to shop the fair in person, you may also go online to shop and have the items delivered to your home using this link https://www.scholastic.com/bf/sierraelemsch2. You may also use this link to set up your students E-wallet so they don’t need to bring any cash to school.
Any funds not used may be used for online purchases. Thank you all for supporting our school library, each purchase helps us get new books on our shelves for students to enjoy. Remember, good things happen when you read!
Miss Dora
Book Fair Hours:
Oct 28th (4-6pm)
Oct 30 (8:30-2:30pm)
Oct 31-Nov 3rd (8:30-3:30pm)
Miss Alissa’s Counseling Corner
Did you know...that different parenting styles affect children in different ways?
There are 4 main parenting styles; Authoritarian, Authoritative, Permissive and Uninvolved. Here are the different styles and some pros and cons of each:
Authoritarian
Parents believe kids should follow the rules without exception and tend to be more strict expecting obedience without explanation
Children can be at higher risk for developing low self-esteem if their opinions aren’t valued or feel they can’t live up to standards, may become aggressive or develop anger
Authoritative
Parents put a lot of effort into into creating a positive relationship with their child, explain the reason behind rules, set limits, enforce rules and give consequences but also take the child’s feelings into consideration
Children tend to be happy and successful and are most likely to become responsible adults, make sound decisions and evaluate safety risks on their own
Permissive
Parents set rules but rarely enforce them, consequences are not often given. Believe child will learn best with little interference and don’t want to get into a battle with their children and may let behaviors slide often
Children are more likely to struggle academically, may exhibit more behavior problems as they don’t appreciate authority or rules. Sometimes these children develop low self-esteem, report sadness and are a higher risk for health problems like unhealthy sleep habits or dental habits due to absence of brushing teeth for example
Uninvolved
Parents often have little knowledge of what their children are doing, don’t ask about their homework or school, rarely know who their child’s current friends are or what they do online. Tend to have few household rules. These can occur unintentionally due to our busy schedules, etc.
Children in this category may struggle with self-esteem, seek out adult connections, perform poorly in school or exhibit behavior problems
There isNO such thing as the perfect parent and we all fall into one or more of these categories depending on what is occurring in our lives at the time. So don’t beat yourself up. You are doing the best you can and parenting is a full-time job. This article is such a good reminder though, of the different ways our parenting styles CAN affect our littles. How can your parenting style improve? I know how mine can and I am ready to try out some new strategies at home. Good luck! Thanks for being awesome!
For more information, read the full article from Very Well Family here:
Take good care,
💚Miss Alissa.
FROM THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
TOYS FOR TOTS - It’s early, but not too early to talk about toys! The first day of registration for Toys for Tots is September 30th. Schools do not register families - please visit the Toys for Tots El Dorado County website or the FRC webpage: www.pusdk8.us/page/family-resource-center to plan your registration date and time.
ARE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN A TEMPORARY LIVING ARRANGEMENT? – If you had to move out of your home and move in with others, a hotel or other temporary residence due to something urgent, please contact me to see if your child qualifies for my program. I am here to help. Please contact me if you are in need of resources or are in a temporary living situation.
Kim Kahn
Family Resource Center/After School Enrichment Director
530-622-6244 ext. 6614
Family Resource page: www.pusdk8.us/page/family-resource-center
**CARE Solace**
Important Future Dates
November 6: Year 3000 Spirit Day
November 8: TEAM Sierra Meeting, 6:00pm
November 9: 1st grade performance on stage 2:00-2:55pm
November 10: Veteran's Day (Observed) - NO SCHOOL
November 14-17: Conferences (Minimum Days, 12:30 dismissal)
November 15: Board Meeting, 6:00pm
November 20-24: Thanksgiving Recess - NO SCHOOL
November 27: Pajama Day
December 1: Sparky School Store
December 4: Disney Spirit Day
December 9: TEAM Sierra's Pancake Breakfast with Santa & Craft Fair 8-11am
December 13: TEAM Sierra Meeting, 6pm
December 13: School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
December 15: Dragon-TASTIC Assemblies 2:00-2:20 (3rd thru 5th grade) 2:30–2:50 (TK-2nd Grade)
December 18: Holiday Accessories Spirit Day
December 19: Channel Your Flannel Spirit Day
December 20: Ugly Sweater or Red and Green Day
December 20: Minimum Day, 12:30 dismissal
December 21-January 5: Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL
January 10: TEAM Sierra Meeting, 3:30 pm
January 12: Kindergarten Right Start, 9:00am
January 15: Martin Luther Kind Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
January 17: School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm
January 24 (TBD): 100th Day of School - Dress like you’re 100 Day
January 26: Dragon-TASTIC Assemblies 2:00-2:20 (3rd thru 5th grade) 2:30–2:50 (TK-2nd Grade)
February 2: Kindergarten Right Start, 9:00 am
February 2: Sparky School Store
February 7: TEAM Sierra Meeting, 6:00 pm
February 12: Lincoln's Birthday - NO SCHOOL
February 14: Valentine Attire for Valentine’s Day
February 16: SkyDome Assemblies
February 19: President's Day - NO SCHOOL
February 21: School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
February 23: 120th Day of School! (1st Grade 120 shirts)
February 23: Dragon-TASTIC Assemblies 2:00-2:20 (3rd thru 5th grade) 2:30–2:50 (TK-2nd Grade)
February 26: Sports/Jersey Spirit Day
March 1: Kindergarten Right Start, 9:00am
March 1: Sparky School Store
March 4: In observance of Dr. Seuss's Birthday - Red and White like Cat and the Hat Spirit Day
March 7-8: Conferences (Minimum Days, 12:30 dismissal)
March 13: TEAM Sierra Meeting, 3:30pm
March 13: School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
March 18: Observance of Saint Patrick’s Spirt Day - Wear Green!
March 22: Dragon-TASTIC Assemblies 2:00-2:20 (3rd thru 5th grade) 2:30–2:50 (TK-2nd Grade)
March 25-29: Spring Recess - NO SCHOOL
April 5: Kindergarten Right Start, 9:00am
April 10: TEAM Sierra Meeting, 6:00pm
April 12: Sparky School Store
April 12: 5th Grade Concert, 6:30-7:30pm
April 16: In Honor of National Librarian Day - Dress like your favorite book character
April 17: School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
April 17-19: 5th Grade CAASP Science Testing
April 18: Kindergarten Piggy Opera, 6:30pm
April 22-26: 3rd-5th grade CAASP ELA Testing
April 26: Dragon-TASTIC Assemblies 2:00-2:20 (3rd thru 5th grade) 2:30–2:50 (TK-2nd Grade)
April 29-May 3: 3rd-5th grade CAASP Math Testing
April 29: SuperHero Spirit Day
May 1: In honor of School Principals' Day Dress like a Principal Day
May 3: Kindergarten Right Start, 9:00am
May 6: Star Wars Spirit Day
May 8: TEAM Sierra Meeting, 3:30pm
May 10: Sparky School Store
May 13: Color Wars Spirit Day
May 15: School Board Meeting; 6:00pm
May 16: Open House & Art Showcase, 5:30-7:00pm
May 17: Dragon-TASTIC Assemblies 2:00-2:20 (3rd thru 5th grade) 2:30–2:50 (TK-2nd Grade)
May 20: Crazy Hair and Sock Day
May 21: Work-out Spirit Day
May 22: Dress Like a Tourist Spirit Day
May 23: Inside Out and Backwards Spirit Day
May 24: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Minimum Day, 12:30 dismissal
May 24: Aloha Spirit Day
May 27: Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
MAY 29-31: No School, but possible make-up days (for emergency closure)
Proudly Supporting TK-5th Grade Students
Email: rphillips@pusdk8.us
Website: https://www.pusdk8.us/o/sierra
Location: 1100 Thompson Way, Placerville, CA, USA
Phone: (530) 622-0814
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlacervilleSierraSchool/