Winter Fest was such a blast! Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the family fun night a terrific evening for the Sargent community to connect and be together. The applications for the Sargent STEAM Fair were distributed last week and are due on February 3rd. Dr. Landahl re-scheduled Sargent's community conversation to February 8th beginning at 7:00pm. At this meeting, Dr. Landahl will explain the budget process, the strategic plan and the upcoming capital improvement projects. Report cards are going home with students on February 3rd. Enclosed with the report card will be the results from your student's most recent iReady assessment in ELA and Math. Our beloved security guard, Mr. Landisi, is retiring at the end of this week. Join me in wishing him well and thanking him for everything he has done for the Sargent community over the years.
He will be greatly missed!
CRITERIA & CONSTRAINTS:
- All applications must be completed by the student.
- Students will work independently on the projects at home under the supervision of an adult.
- All projects must be presented on a free-standing display board to organize the information.
- Projects do not need to include all five areas of STEAM but should include at least two.
- There will be NO electrical power provided. All electrical projects must be battery powered.
- Students may work with ONE partner of their choice (no groups larger than 2).
- Judging and awards will only take place for projects created by students in grades 3-5.
- Parents must indicate the "partner approval" on the application.
Ice Skating in Music Class!
Pre-K was ice skating all around the music room last week! Mrs. Stickney got them up and moving for an activity around long and short sounds!
Spreading Kindness
Student Council put together this beautiful kindness tree with notes written by the student body. Thank you StuCo for spreading kindness all around SES!
Is that a lemur?
The Two by Two Zoo visited SES last week and it was so much fun! Students received a great message about kindness and conservation.
Student Leaders
Each month at PTO meetings representatives from the Student Leadership Team present a "student report." Thanks to Audrey and Maram for doing such a great job last month and to Addy and Nathan, last month's presenters.
Congratulations to the Sargent students who were selected to have their artwork displayed at the Howland Library for the 2023 Art Show! Elysia Beauchamp, Preston Angot, Valentina Winkelmann, Gus Greenburg, David Verdesi, Mason Soltish, Gianna Cruz, Letty Campbell, Brynn Harvey and Sophia Cruz. We are so proud of your achievement!
Did you know that you can now submit a digital attendance note when your child is absent? New York State law requires schools to have a note from a parent/guardian on file any time their student misses school for any reason. To make this process more convenient, there is now a button on the Sargent Elementary School website for parents/guardians to fill out a google form in lieu of sending in a hard copy note. An "old school" pen and paper note or an email to calvertcason.m@beaconk12.org still will get the job done but feel free to give this third option a try the next time your student has to miss a day of school.
Your student being present in school is very important to us. Remember, the only NYS recognized reasons for a "legal" school absence are:
- Sickness of the student
- Religious observation
- Required court appearance
- Death in the family
- Impassable roads due to weather
- Approved school sponsored trips
- Quarantine
- Medical/dental appointments
Good Luck in Retirement Mr. Landisi!
Our beloved security guard, Mr. Jerry Landisi, is retiring from the Beacon City School District on January 27th. Mr. Landisi has done an amazing job in keeping the building safe and forming relationships with students, staff, families and faculty alike. Mr. Landisi brought a great sense of humor, pride and dedication to his position at Sargent. Working for the Beacon City School District is just a small chapter in Mr. Landisi's storied career. His prior experience as a corrections officer, Dutchess County legislator and Navy aircraft mechanic lent itself to the many hats he wore at Sargent. The entire Sargent community wishes Mr. Landisi lots of luck in this next chapter!
Dates: FEBRUARY 25 & MARCH 4
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Beacon High School
PURPOSE - This year’s camp will focus on developing the following skills: Hitting, Fielding, Throwing, Base Running, Pitching and Catching
ELIGIBILITY - Campers ages 6–12 are grouped into separate teams according to ability, age, size, and previous baseball experience.
COST - $40 per camper per session, (maximum 25 athletes per session) $75 for both sessions. payment is due on or before February 15, 2023
REGISTRATION - complete the enclosed registration form
