SME eBlast: 10/15/18
Important announcements from the SME Principal, PTA & AFB!
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Principal Lewis' Sunday Update for 10/15/18
I would like to start by saying thank you to the over 100 parents that attended our Parent Summit last Thursday. We will be putting up handouts on our website, for all that would like more information. I also would like to say thank you to all of the parents that signed up for Parent Conferences. Teachers enjoy being able to have personalized conversations with you about your kiddo.
Here are the announcements for this week:
Monday, October 15th at 7:50am, students in grades 1st-5th will meet their teachers up on the playground. We will have our BRAVO assembly, starting at 7:50am. Don’t forget, we will announce our Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow poster contest winners at the assembly!
Wednesday, October 17th is our PTA meeting at 6:30pm in the Arts Discovery room. Come hear our Board Member, Larry Torres talk about Measure I and J. Childcare provided in the cafeteria.
Thursday, October 18th is the Great Shakeout! This is an Earthquake Drill that is practiced nationwide. We will review our safety practices and evaluate our safety bin equipment. Please let me know if you would like to be part of this drill.
Friday, October 19th we will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by holding assemblies at 8am and 9am in the auditorium.
Read-a-thon
Our Read-A-Thon is halfway complete! Are your kids meeting their daily goals? The last day to record your daily reading is the 19th. Thank you for your dedication and keep reading!
GATE Testing month for 2nd graders
October is GATE testing for all 2nd graders in PUSD. Remind your kiddos to have a healthy breakfast and a good night’s rest.
Safety
Please remember to treat our neighbors with kindness! SM PD will be here on Monday to hand out flyers of ways to keep our students safe while also respecting our neighbors. Please see their flyer below.
For more event information, please be sure to visit our school website at sme.pusd.us
We are excited to see all of our student’s tomorrow morning at SME where we launch our journey of nurturing learners, and growing leaders.
Mrs. Lewis Riddle of the week!
What game are little clocks good at?
Don’t forget to stop by my office to check the white board on my door for the answer.
Last Week's riddle answer:
What is a spider’s favorite vegetable?
Answer: Spin-ach
PTA Announcements
Please join us at our PTA meeting this Wednesday at 6:30pm in the Arts Discovery Room!
Our guest, PUSD Board President Larry Torres will be talking about Measures I & J
ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!!
Art Reflections Art Show - October 28th!
ENTRIES ARE DUE THIS WEEK!! - Wednesday, October 17th
Please see the flyer below for info!
DO YOU SHOP AT RALPHS????
This is FREE and easy to sign up for! You shop and we make money!
Just register your Ralphs card with our SME PTA organization number!
See attached flyer below for info! ⬇⬇⬇⬇
Annual Fund Announcements
We have now raised over $81,000 for our All In For Fall campaign. But we need to raise $175,000 in order to maintain our key staff and programs. Any classroom that reaches 100% participation gets a special recess and popsicle party! Donate today. www.tinyurl.com/SMEAFB2019
SME is always looking for volunteers!
If you are interested, please email our VP of Volunteers, Teri Richardson - smeptavolunteers@gmail.com
YEAR BOOK PICTURES!
PTA on Facebook
Annual Fund on Facebook
Please visit the Annual Fund Facebook page to learn more about how you can help support SME!
Contact Info
Email: lewis.lindsay@pusd.us
Website: sme.pusd.us
Location: 141 W Highland Ave Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Phone: 626-396-5890