The Blazer Bulletin
September 18, 2022 Edition
Round Up 2022 - Thank You PTA and All the Volunteers!
Stone Ranch Elementary School 🌟
Email: lwilken@powayusd.com
Website: https://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Schools/ES/SRES/Home
Location: 16150 4S Ranch Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92127, USA
Phone: (858) 487-8474
Facebook: facebook.com/stoneranchpusd
Twitter: @StoneRanchPUSD
Message from Mrs. Wilken
Dear Trailblazers,
It was fun to see so many of our students and their families at the Round Up. It feels good to be able to gather and enjoy having fun as a community.
One of our 6 pillars of character is responsibility. We introduced a practice called " You Plus 2" out in the lunch are and around campus. This means we pick up our trash and then 2 more pieces we may see, even if they weren't ours. Mr. Erik, Character Coaches ( noon supervisors), and I are noticing many of our students are forgetting to clean up after themselves. I hope when you get a chance you will help encourage our Trailblazers to be responsible for themselves and our campus by practicing " You Plus 2."
This week we have our TRRFCC Thursday Community Gathering. I hope you will plan to join us. The assembly will be in the quad and start at 7:50am. It is a quick and fun way to start our day as a school community.
Proud to be Your Principal,
Mrs. Wilken
Mark Your Calendar
9/19 Monday - No School for Students - Professional Growth Day
9/22 Thursday Gathering- 8:00am
9/22 District Safety Summit 6:30 - 8:00, live and Youtube Live. See below for details.
9/26 Full Day Kindergarten Begins!
9/30 Picture Day
SCHOOL NEWS
NEW! School Site Council Members Needed!
We are looking for 4 parent/guardians to join our School Site Council. It is a 2 year commitment. We have 5 meetings, via Zoom, a year to discuss and make decisions around the 2022 - 23 SPSA - School Plan for Student Achievement. This group must be comprised of staff, administration and parents/guardians. If you are interested in joining, please email me directly lwilken@powayusd.com.
Our first 2 meetings will be the 1st and 3rd week of October.
New! Art & Library Volunteers Needed
Classroom Volunteers Needed to accompany Students to Art and Library Time
New! Do You Love Kids and Soccer?
New! Safety Patrol Needs Grown-Ups
Community Responsibility Policy
September is the "Month to Remember."
Starting in October, the "Community Responsibility Policy" will go into effect.
Of course, in emergency or health and safety circumstances, this policy will be modified at the discretion of an office staff member.
Hispanic Culture & Heritage
September 15th - October 15th We highlight and celebrate hispanic culture & heritage.
DISTRICT NEWS
Safety Summit this Week!
PUSD is hosting our first quarterly School Safety Summit of the year on Thursday, September 22, 2022, from 6:30pm to 8pm at the PUSD District Office (located at 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128).
The live stream and recording will be available on the PUSD Board of Education YouTube channel that can be accessed by clicking here.
Parent /Guardian Education Classes
Below are the September courses coming up and there is Space Still Available!
September 2022 Parent Education Courses:
- Preparing Positively for Puberty – TK-8th Grade In Person
- Turning Power Struggles into Problem Solving – All Grades NEW Course via Zoom
- Help Your Children Manage Stress and Anxiety – TK -5th Grade In Person
- Developing an Effective Individualized Education Plan: Prevent Parent Burnout - All Grades In Person
Scholarships are available for parents in need, please encourage them to contact the Caring Connections Center. Thank you.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Next Week We Start with Hello!
PTA NEWS
PTA Membership Encouraged and Welcomed!
Math Olympiad Info Meeting This Wednesday, 9/21
Stone Ranch Elementary's 2022-23 Math Olympiad program is being planned as a mix of in-person coaching sessions and virtual proctored examinations. The program is offered to 4th & 5th grade Trailblazers, and is also open to a small number of 3rd graders who love math challenges. The program is designed to challenge students and develop creative problem solving skills in math. It will consist of 5 monthly contests between November and March.
If your student is interested in participating in this program, please plan to attend the information session on Wednesday, September 21st at 6pm in the Stone Ranch MPR. Attendance at this information session is mandatory if your student would like to participate in the Math Olympiad program.
For more details, please contact the Math Olympiad committee at matholympiadSRES@gmail.com.
Trailblazers, it's time to show your creativity!
Have fun unleashing your inner artist through an entry in this year's Reflections contest.
All students are invited to participate by submitting original artwork in one of six areas:
- Dance Choreography
- Literature
- Photography
- Film Production
- Music Composition
- Visual Arts
This year's theme: Show Your Voice!
Share ideas with parents and teachers about how you can best represent your class and "Show Your Voice" through a Reflections art project. The last day to submit your art is October 24th.
Start early, take your time, and create art that makes you proud.
After the competition, all participants will be invited to the Ice Cream Sunday Social with Principal Wilken! And the class with the most participants will earn a Pizza Party!
To receive the official rules and entry packet, email: sresreflections@gmail.com
Yearbooks Are On Sale Now
Thank You to Our Trailblazer Roundup Sponsors
FOUNDATION NEWS
Dine Out Night Coordinator
STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
Elections Are this Week
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
From Mrs. Rachael
Covid isn't the only sickness out there. If your child feels and/or displays illness symptoms, despite a negative COVID test, we encourage you to keep them home. Sick students should not be at school. Thank you for your efforts to help us keep all students and staff healthy.
If you need to know the latest COVID protocol, you can always refer to the PUSD website here. You are also welcome to call the health office with any questions at 858-487-8474 x4108 or email Rachael McKinnon at rmckinnon@powayusd.com.
Stay safe and well.
LIBRARY LOUNGE
We Need Library Volunteers on a Regular Basis
If you are interested in helping, please email me at Lteodoro@powayusd.com and we will find a day/time that works for you.
Your help is greatly appreciated!
Grades 3-5: How to Keep Your Child’s Chromebook Running Smoothly
Now that we are back in school, teachers are noticing that many student Chromebooks are not up to date. System updates fix 95% of Chromebook issues and it’s not difficult to do. The short video below will describe how you and your child can keep the Chromebook up-to-date. If the Chromebook hasn’t been updated in a while, you may need to check for updates multiple times. Remind your student to completely shut down their Chromebook at least once per week, this allows the device to receive updates automatically.
PUSD Chromebook Tips - Device Updates - YouTube
https://protect-usb.mimecast.com/s/GGQhCN7oDpTnDYNumGIx2?domain=m.youtube.com
More information can be found on the PUSD website:
HELPFUL LINKS
Blazing a Trail of Excellence!
Thank YOU to Community Partner!
hank you to our Community Partner sponsor, Dr. Ellen Im Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics for their generosity and support! Dr. Im has once again partnered with the Stone Ranch PTA and Stone Ranch Foundation to provide each student with a green “Responsibility” character t-shirt. Please remember to have your child wear their shirt every Thursday to show their Trailblazer spirit!