Falcon Flyer
Week of October 18-22, 2021
Hello Falcon Families,
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This is Principal Laurie Balsano Wright with your Falcon Flyer for the week of October 18-22.
Please complete this quick survey to help secure funding for AUSD! It’s a quick process and only needs to be completed once for each household. By taking the time to fill out this form, you are taking part in a process that might provide thousands of dollars in funds to the school your student attends.
Skyridge School is actively hiring for the following positions:
Noon Duty Supervisor: Monday through Friday - 11:20 AM to 1:00 PM
Child Nutrition Assistant: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 1:15 PM
IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFORMATION
Skyridge Kindness Rocks Garden
- Please consider painting a rock for our Kindness Rocks Garden
- We'd love to see our inspirational messages of hope and kindness grow!
- While waiting for student pick-up at dismissal time, please keep young children out of the rock garden. Our students and staff have worked hard to create a space to display our beautiful rocks and new bark.
Spanish Club Open House
- Monday, October 18 in Room 19 from 2:15-3:15 PM
- All students, parents, and staff are invited to the Spanish Club Open House.
- This is a time to meet the teachers, share information about the Spanish Club, and answer questions.
- Click here to access the Open House Flyer
Spanish Club
Click here to learn more about Spanish Club at Skyridge School
Session 1 is open to interested 1st and 2nd Grade students
Future sessions will be open to other grade levels
Registration for Session 1 started October 1
Sierra Foothills Lacrosse Club
Click on the links below to learn more about the free clinic for girls/boys in Grades K-8
Free Farmer’s Market
Click here to access the information about this event
Auburn Interfaith Food Closet
Click here to learn more about this important program for all families
COVID TESTING SITES
SKYRIDGE SCHOOL NEEDS YOUR HELP
- SIGHT WORD BUSTERS NEEDED!
- Click here to learn more about the program and how to volunteer
Fingerprinting
Auburn Police Department is $15 and it is on a drop in basis
Hours are Monday 11:00 AM -2:00 PM OR Tuesday/Thursday from 12:30-4:30 PM
Meet the Masters Art Docents
- We still need an Art Docent for Ms. Quail and Ms. Lacey
- This program is now available district wide and part of our AUSD curriculum.
- Ashlie Helm is the ART Lead at Skyridge, and she is looking for art docents to help bring this program to each classroom.
- No art experience necessary.
- For questions, please contact Ashle Helm at Ashlie.helm@skyridgeptc.org
- Click here if you are interested in volunteering to be a Meet the Masters Art Docent
Larry Ford Outdoor Classroom/Garden Docents
- We still need Garden Docents for Ms. Ramos, Ms. Quail, Ms. Lacey, and Ms. Staton.
Click here if you are interested in volunteering to be a Skyridge Garden Docent for your child’s class
Farm Fresh to You
Receive fresh, organic produce conveniently delivered right to your home or office while earning 10% for Skyridge Elementary School Parent Teacher Club. Skyridge School has earned almost $1,000 through this fundraiser!
- Click here to learn more about Farm Fresh to You
Amazon Smile
Be sure to sign up for Amazon Smile and select Skyridge as your school.
Exciting Events for the Week of October 18-22
- Monday, October 18
7-11 Fun Run with Mrs. Walker - Cross Country Practice with Mrs. Walker from 1:30-2:30 PM
Virtual Site Council/ELAC Meeting - 2:30 PM
Spanish Club Open House - Click here to access the Open House Flyer
Tuesday, October 19
Dance Club from 2:15-3:15 PM in the MPR
AUSD Spanish Club at 2:30 PM - 1st and 2nd Grades
Wednesday, October 20
Happy Wednesday!
Thursday, October 21
Larry Ford Outdoor Classroom Visits
COVID Testing Site at Skyridge from 10:00-11:30 AM
AUSD Spanish Club at 2:30 PM - 1st and 2nd Grades
Friday, October 22
Falcon Friday - Wear green!
Larry Ford Outdoor Classroom Visits
Trekkers at Lunchtime
Please check out the Skyridge School website for quick access to the Toolbox Tools. Click on PARENT INFO and then click on TOOLBOX Project at Skyridge School. This link is filled with great resources for parents and families.
Toolbox Tool of the Month
Important Resources for Skyridge Families:
AUSD Strategic Plan: AUSD’s Comprehensive Strategic Plan for all school sites.
AUSD Community Resources List: AUSD compiled a list of community resources for Counseling and Mental Health Services
Quick Links to Medical and Dental Assistance
2-1-1: Placer County now has a great one stop resource hub called 2-1-1. By calling, texting (Text your zip code to 898211) or visiting the website 211Placer.org, you will be immediately connected to a plethora of helpful community resources including housing, food, financial, distance learning, health insurance, legal assistance, transportation, and more. The prompts are in both English and Spanish and will connect you to your area of need quickly. Please visit the following website to learn more about this wonderful resource! https://211connectingpoint.org/placer-county/
Latino Leadership Council: This organization offers vital programs to improve the lives of Latino families.
KIDS First: Through family resource centers located in Auburn and Roseville, this agency offers counseling, education, intervention, advocacy, and more.
Additional resources available: If you have specific questions or needs, please contact the school office at 530-885-7019. We have additional resources that are available.
Important Contacts for Skyridge Families:
Skyridge Wellness Team
Crystal Clune, AUSD Mental Health Specialist - cclune@auburn.k12.ca.us
Mallory French, Skyridge School Mental Health Specialist - mfrench@auburn.k12.ca.us
Brittany Larson, Skyridge School Family Support Specialist - blarson@auburn.k12.ca.us
Lorena Byrod, AUSD Psychologist - lbyrod@auburn.k12.ca.us
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Instagram: @skyridgeelementary
Twitter: @SkyridgeSchool
Together We Can.
Mrs. Laurie Balsano Wright
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