Sierra School Scoop
February 26 - March 1, 2024
Principal's Message...
Hi Sierra Families,
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized at our Dragon-TASTIC assemblies today. These children consistently work hard, and demonstrate our behavior expectations to: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe and Be Kind.
TK/Kinder: Leo L, Rayden R, Myla R, Koah M, Priscilla P, Tate P, Kole D and Delilah T
1st Grade: Kenny H, Landon W, Cassidy V, Lillian L, Paisley H, and Colton R
2nd Grade: Rowan F, Morgan D, Noah G, Micah S, and Lucas S
3rd Grade: Aleczandria S, Izaiah R, Jette L, Riley M, Gunner V, and Arabella P
4th Grade: Mason H, Lucy R, Caleb B, Briar S, and Harper H
5th Grade: Avery A, Eleia G, Trenton A, Alecia G, and Kaleb C-V
And a BIG shout-out to our Principals for the Day: Clara K and Liam N! It was a pleasure to spend the day with you today.
Reagan Phillips
Week At A Glance
Monday, February 26
- Sports/Jersey Day - Wear your favorite sports team apparel. It can be for a professional team, a school team or a club league
- Early Release Monday; 1:50pm Dismissal
Tuesday, February 27
- After School Enrichment-Drama Club, 3:00pm
Wednesday, February 28
- After School Enrichment-Math Games, 3:00pM
Thursday, February 29
Friday, March 1
- Spirit Day - Wear Sparky Gear and/or Green Attire
- Morning All School Stretch - 8:50 am
- Kindergarten Right Start, 9:00am
- Sparky School Store
- Read-a-Thon Fundraiser (March 1st- April 4th)
Pennies for Patients ~ St. Jude's Fundraiser Update
Congratulations to Room 17 - Mr. Sorensen's class for raising over $180. 2nd place Room 18. 3rd place Mrs. Malt Room 19.
Thank you to everyone who participated!!! We raised over $800......
Our donation will have a lasting impact for families with children fighting cancer.
Families NEVER receive a bill for treatment, transportation/travel, housing or food. They do not have to worry about meeting a deductible nor will they have a co-pay. They can solely concentrate on helping their child survive.
Speaking of survival rates, since St. Jude's lifesaving treatment and world class care, the childhood cancer survival rate has risen from 20% to 80% in the US.
Did you know the average cost for pediatric cancer treatments is $425,000?
Talent Show Information
Tryouts are: Tuesday, 3/5 (K-2) and 3/6 (3-5). They can come either day if they have a conflict.
Dress Rehearsal is on 3/14 after school and the actual talent show would be Friday morning on 3/15 9:15 and 10:00.
****TEAM SIERRA NEWS****
Check backpacks next week for Read-a-Thon materials!
Read-a-Thon starts on March 1, and will end on April 4.
Upcoming Events:
3/1 - Read-a-Thon Fundraiser (March 1st- April 4th)
3/13 - TEAM Meeting 3:30pm
3/16 - 6:30-8:30pm: A Knight to Remember, Girls bring your favorite guy (Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, older brother, etc) for a night of dancing and desserts.
~ Stop by the TEAM shed Friday mornings for Sparky Gear. We are fully stocked with cold weather gear.
Thank you,
TEAM Sierra
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/team_sierra_/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/teamsierra
Email: TEAMSierra.Sparky@gmail.com
Sierra School Spirit Wear
Check out TEAM Sierra's online spirit wear store.
https://sierraschoolsparky.square.site/FROM THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT: Because Drama Club had been canceled for 2 days during the winter session, the following are make-up days for this class: 2/27 and 3/5.
ARE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN A TEMPORARY LIVING ARRANGEMENT? – If you had to move out of your home and move in with others, a hotel or other temporary residence due to something urgent (such as not being able to pay rent), please contact me to see if your child qualifies for my program. I am here to help. I also provide resources for all families.
Kim Kahn
Family Resource Center/After School Enrichment Director
530-622-6244 ext. 6614
Family Resource page: www.pusdk8.us/page/family-resource-center
Parent Drop-off & Pick-up Procedures for Sierra School
As a reminder, parking and/or dropping-off/picking-up is not permitted at the front of the school between 8-9 am and 2-4 pm, unless your student attends extended day. For safety reasons, this area needs to be cleared at those times as it is our school bus lane. Families, please use the district office lot for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. If you prefer to walk your student to and from class, please use the parent parking lot at the back of the school. The few parking spots at the front of the school are reserved for staff and those with limited mobility. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our school safe and orderly.
Choice Change Link
This is our annual Choice Change link for families who would like to apply to move their child to Schnell School for the 2024/2025 school year:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fR2W0HsGibPcefPbpayCx3bMZ9T_NWe68n3rXekx4FE/edit?pli=1**CARE Solace**
Important Future Dates
March 4: In observance of Dr. Seuss's Birthday - Red and White like Cat and the Hat Spirit Day
March 5: Talent Show Tryouts after school for K-2 (MP room)
March 6: Talent Show Tryouts after school for 3-5 (MP room)
March 7-8: Conferences (Minimum Days, 12:30 dismissal)
March 13: TEAM Sierra Meeting, 3:30pm
March 13: School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
March 14: Talent Show Dress Rehearsal after school in the MP room
March 15: Talent Show: 9:15 and 10:00
March 16: A Knight to Remember, Girls bring your favorite guy (Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, older brother, etc) for a night of dancing and desserts, 6:30-8:30 pm
March 18: Observance of Saint Patrick’s Spirt Day - Wear Green!
March 22: Dragon-TASTIC Assemblies 2:00-2:20 (3rd thru 5th grade) 2:30–2:50 (TK-2nd Grade)
March 25-29: Spring Recess - NO SCHOOL
April 5: Kindergarten Right Start, 9:00am
April 10: TEAM Sierra Meeting, 6:00pm
April 12: Sparky School Store
April 12: 5th Grade Concert, 6:30-7:30pm
April 16: In Honor of National Librarian Day - Dress like your favorite book character
April 17: School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
April 17-19: 5th Grade CAASP Science Testing
April 18: Kindergarten Piggy Opera, 6:30pm
April 22-26: 3rd-5th grade CAASP ELA Testing
April 26: Dragon-TASTIC Assemblies 2:00-2:20 (3rd thru 5th grade) 2:30–2:50 (TK-2nd Grade)
April 29-May 3: 3rd-5th grade CAASP Math Testing
April 29: SuperHero Spirit Day
May 1: In honor of School Principals' Day Dress like a Principal Day
May 3: Kindergarten Right Start, 9:00am
May 3: Go Green BMX Show
May 6: Star Wars Spirit Day
May 8: TEAM Sierra Meeting, 3:30pm
May 10: Sparky School Store
May 13: Color Wars Spirit Day
May 15: School Board Meeting; 6:00pm
May 16: Open House & Art Showcase, 5:30-7:00pm
May 17: Dragon-TASTIC Assemblies 2:00-2:20 (3rd thru 5th grade) 2:30–2:50 (TK-2nd Grade)
May 20: Crazy Hair and Sock Day
May 21: Work-out Spirit Day
May 22: Dress Like a Tourist Spirit Day
May 23: Inside Out and Backwards Spirit Day
May 24: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Minimum Day, 12:30 dismissal
May 24: Aloha Spirit Day
May 27: Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
MAY 29-31: No School, but possible make-up days (for emergency closure)
Proudly Supporting TK-5th Grade Students
Email: rphillips@pusdk8.us
Website: https://www.pusdk8.us/o/sierra
Location: 1100 Thompson Way, Placerville, CA, USA
Phone: (530) 622-0814
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlacervilleSierraSchool/