Wednesday Digital Folder
February 16th, 2022
Superintendent's Update from 2.16.22
COVID Screening and Testing at SME
Please STAY HOME if you have ANY symptoms.
Screening Questions Daily before coming to school
- Do I have a fever?
- Do I have a cough?
- Am I experiencing shortness of breath or difficulty breathing?
- Am I experiencing any other symptoms?
- Have I been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days?
- In the last 10 days, have I been directed to quarantine, isolate or take a COVID-19 test?
How and Where PUSD Students and Employees Can Get Tested
PUSD offers COVID-19 PCR oral or nasal swab tests on campuses and at the District’s Primary Clinic, 8 a.m. - 3:30 pm. By appointment, please call (626) 396-3600, ext 88180
On PUSD campuses(SME) weekly testing, on Thursdays, is available for ALL students and staff.
Register your student for weekly testing at SME on the Color system here: https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=19648816021737students
We are holding at 86% of students registered.
STEPS to follow if you get a POSITIVE COVID test result
1. Immediately isolate from all others(family, school, sports, after-school enrichment and daycare)
2. Contact Mrs. Lewis/Ms. Rupp to notify POS results
3. Expect a phone call/contact from Health Department for specific information and quarantine next steps
4. Receive a short-term independent study agreement from SME
5. Complete assigned school work, if feeling well
6. Call and/or contact school/teacher if any questions
STEPS to follow if you are requesting and Independent Study(IS) Agreement
1. Send an email to your kid's teacher and Mrs. Lewis to request an IS agreement
2. Include which days you are agreeing to work remotely on the Canvas work posted by the teacher.
3. Include if you are choosing to do an IS or if you are needing to, due to an exposure or POSITIVE COVID-19 lab confirmed PCR test.
SME Parent Reminders
- Each classroom is allowed to have 2 "parties" per year, chosen by the teacher
- Food for parties must follow the wellness policy, pages 10-15
- Birthday celebration food must also follow the wellness policy
Student Drop off
- Students will continue to answer whether they have answered the health screening questions at home(see above)
- Students will continue to show their mask, or get one from staff, to enter school
- NO drop off in the staff parking lot
- Parents/Guardians will drop off to school staff, rather than walking on campus
PTA Announcements
Save the Date for Jog-a-Thon 2022: Fri, March 4
The in-person Jog-a-Thon is back!!! More details to follow, but it will be one of PTA's biggest fundraisers of the year, and it will be ... So. Much. Fun!
SEEDs Parent Group Announcements
The SEED Summit is tomorrow Thursday, February 17th at 6:30 p.m! Speakers will be covering a variety of topics on diversity and equity. Participants will have opportunities to win one day family passes to the Japanese American National Museum and USC Pacific Asia Museum! Please check out our flyer and Summit workshop descriptions for more detailed information about this exciting event! Join us tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. in the Welcome Main Room Zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87828169741?pwd=SUNSYlRSUGgyZlpETjFlZ1QxL0l4dz09
Celebrate African American history! Check out this month's SEED resource guide highlighting African American Cowboys, African Americans in farming and much more!! African American history is American History!
AFB Announcements
Vintage 1885 - SME Spring Auction
Our spring auction, “Vintage 1885," is on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Oelschlager-Hennessey home. Join us in reminiscing the early days of our town ... back when Lucky Baldwin was the hottest realtor in town, Mt. Wilson Trail was the place to party, and Sierra Madre School first rang its bell.
Tickets go on sale now for early-bird pricing of $65/person or VIP reserved tables of $800 for a limited time - tickets will be limited, so don't wait. Purchase today at www.tinyurl.com/Vintage1885
Join Us at Our Next Auction Meeting!
Join us at 8:30-9:30am on Friday, Feb. 25, on SME's Front Lawn! We'll be discussing our new location, updates on procurement and arrangements, and opportunities to volunteer.
Get Your SME Swag
Did you get your SME-branded items from your family's donation for "All In For Fall"? Check your spam/junk folder for an email sent in the fall from SME-AFB Chair and/or email Dawn Denison at sierramadreelementaryafb@gmail.com.
SME Yearbooks
Pre-K-4th Grade Order Forms
5th Grade Order Form ONLY
Community Opportunities
Upcoming virtual workshops
- Transition to Middle School -- Thursday, February 17, 6:30 p.m. Click HERE for the flyer and attached is the PDF version.
FREE USC Mobile Dental Clinic
We are excited to announce that Young and Healthy is once again sponsoring the USC Mobile Dental Clinic for children ages 5-18. The Clinic is scheduled February 17-25, 2022 at Blair High School. Dental assessments and treatment will be provided at no cost to the parent/guardian.
Sierra Madre Elementary
Email: lewis.lindsay@pusd.us
Website: sme.pusd.us
Location: 141 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA, USA
Phone: (626) 396-5890