SME eBlast: 10/8/18
Important announcements from the SME Principal, PTA & AFB!
Did you know...
Principal Lewis' Sunday Update for 10/8/18
Did you know we have been in school for 39 days? That means we only have 28 more days until Thanksgiving Break and 141 days until the end of this school year.
Here are the announcements for this week:
Monday, October 8th 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. Then, after the assembly, we will have our PTA sponsored, coffee + tea + me on the pergola.
Tuesday, October 9th is our ELAC meeting at 8am in the conference room. Come hear about strategies to support English learners.
Thursday, October 11th is our annual SSC sponsored Parent Summit Learning Night. Here is a chance for you, as a parent, to gain valuable insight in to how your children learn and grow during their school years, and how you can support their learning and cultivate their confidence. With topics ranging from helping your kids to manage stress in your family, to demonstrations of what your kids actually do in the classroom with Chrome books, Common Core math games, and Writer's Workshop, there is something for every parent to learn! Plus, did I mention... free pizza and childcare?! Look for the grid of session offerings and descriptions in this week’s Wednesday folder.
Friday, October 12th is a pupil free day for Parent Conferences. Please confirm your parent conference with your kiddo’s teacher.
Read-a-thon
Calling all SME Super Readers! Our 2018 Read-A-Thon officially kicks off this Monday, October 8th. Please have students begin recording their minutes read on the Minute Recording Log provided. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and 100% of the proceeds go to supporting our school. Have you seen the new Kinder play structure? You helped buy that with the money raised from last year’s Read-A-Thon! There will be prizes awarded to top readers, fundraisers and classes! We thank you in advance for your participation and hope you take these next 14 days to enjoy a good book with your student!
Parent Summit/Parent Learning Night
Please save the date for our annual Parent Learning Night on Thursday October 11th from 6-7:30pm. This is a free parent event, with child care provided. Keep your eye out for a flyer in this Wednesday’s folder with all of the learning opportunity options.
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.
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 is a spider’s favorite vegetable?
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 do telephones like to read?
Answer: phone books
PTA Announcements
Art Reflections Art Show - October 28th!
Entries due October 17th
Please see the flyer below for info!
CALLING ALL BOX TOPS!!
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