Sycamore Canyon Parent News
October 2018
Academics and Social/Emotional Learning:
As part of a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support program (PBIS), our school rules have been outlined into a matrix of expectations using our PAWS acronym. These expectations are taught throughout the weeks of school by focusing on the PAWS expectations within each of the different school settings (ex: recess, playground, media center, etc). Specific rules for playground games are also taught and posted throughout the play areas. Students are praised for using the PAWS characteristics and modeling the expected behaviors around school.
Our school counseling programs have all begun and 100% of classes have now had a "calm down kit" introduced by Ms. Thompson, our School Social Worker/ Counselor. Students are working on using calming strategies and reducing classroom anxiety.
After school tutoring has now begun for grades 1 and 6. Also, our intermediate grades have offered Leadership Club, Choir, and Coding/Robotics. You may have seen the incredible choir performing our school song on Facebook and Instagram last week. If you aren't yet following us on social media, we would love to have you!
Student Progress
Red Ribbon Week & Halloween
No masks, blood, violence, props, weapons, gang-related or non-dress code attire. Students are encouraged to bring a spare set of clothing in case they are hot or uncomfortable throughout the day. Students must wear shoes that allow them to participate in regular PE activities. Students should not wear heels or shoes with wheels. THANK YOU for your flexibility with this change. Not all students will participate. No one will be excluded from activity or learning throughout this day.
- Monday 10/22: Wear Red
- Tuesday 10/23: "Team Up For Excercise" Wear sports attire
- Wednesday 10/24: Wear orange to create show in creating world without bullying
- Thursday 10/25: Crazy Hair Day -We love you just how you are!
- Friday 10/26: "Paws up for Healthy Living!" Wear your Sycamore Canyon Green
- Monday 10/29: "Don't get mixed up in Bullying" Wear crazy/mixed up socks
- Tuesday 10/30: "Being Healthy is Colorful!" Wear the color of your favorite fruit/vegetable!
- Wednesday 10/31: "Scare off Bullies" Wear your halloween costume (see guidelines above)
Upcoming Dates
10/1-10/5 Progress Reports Sent Home (on or before 10/5)
10/5 Mixed Bags Fundraiser Ends
10/11 Picture Day
10/12 Popcorn with Principal (Perfect attendance Aug-Sept)
10/13 PTA Membership Drive ends
10/17 Make-up Picture Day
10/20 Fall Carnival
10/25 Red Ribbon Week BMX Bike Assembly
10/30 SSC Meeting
10/31 Halloween (see dress up guidelines above)
11/1 Popcorn with Principal (Perfect attendance Oct)
11/9-11/16 Parent/Teacher Conferences
11/12 Veterans Day Holiday (No School)
11/19-11/23 Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)
12/5 Barnes & Noble Fundraiser Night
Our School Info
Email: summer.locke@santeesd.net
Website: www.santeesd.net/sc
Location: 10201 Settle Road, Santee, CA, USA
Phone: (619)956-5400
Facebook: facebook.com/syccan
Twitter: @ssdsyccan