Prestwood Connection
May 22, 2023
We are in the homestretch of our school year! 12 more school days remain in the 2022-2023 school year. It was so great to see so many students and families attend Open House last week. Open House is one of my favorite end of year events where students' hard work and learning is showcased.
Lunch Menu Change: Monday and Tuesday will be switched this week.
Monday - Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Tuesday - Calzones
Field Day - Prestwood's Field Day is scheduled for June 1st. We are in need of volunteers to run stations. If you are able to volunteer, please sign up using the link below.
Field Day Sign up: https://signup.com/go/uvpMoaX
While the end of the school year is full on many fun and exciting moments, it is also a time where students need an extra reminder or two to continue to make good choices at school. At home, I encourage you talk with your students about what it means to "Be safe, respectful and responsible" while they are at school. Each day, I see so many moments where students are making excellent choices, being kind to one another, and following our school expectations. Occasionally, there are choices that do not follow our school expectations. We are so close to summer! Thank you for all that you do to support your Prestwood Panthers to make positive choices at school.
Please remember there is no school on Friday, May 26th and Monday, May 29th.
Have a wonderful week,
Laura Thomas
Principal
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Important Dates:
MAY:
May 26th - NO SCHOOL! (Staff Professional Development Day)
May 29th - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL!
JUNE:
June 2nd:
- Last School Assembly @ 8:30am
- Kindergarten & TK Sing Along @ 2:15pm
June 7th - 5th Grade Field Day
June 8th:
- 5th Grade Promotion @ 8:45am
- Last Day of School! - Dismissal @ 1:15pm
Golden Tickets Winners

Santa Rosa Symphony Vists Prestwood


Safe Routes to School - Calendar Winner

Principal for the Day!
Field Day - June 1st
Prestwood's Field Day is scheduled for June 1st. We are in need of volunteers to run stations. If you are able to volunteer, please sign up using the link below. Our PE Teachers have a fun day planned for our Prestwood Students!
Field Day Sign up: https://signup.com/go/uvpMoaX
Yearbooks are on Sale!
Yearbooks are available for purchase online here: https://tinyurl.com/ysykty5v
Yearbooks will be delivered to students the last week of school.
Parking & Drop Off Area
- Please park in designated parking spots only.
- Handicapped spots are reserved for vehicles with handicapped placards.
- Slowly pull forward in the pick up area when you are dropping off or picking up your student.
Thank you for your help and assistance to keep all members of our Prestwood Community safe!


Parent Survey: Safe Routes to School
Whether you walk, bike, or drive to school, improving Safe Routes to School makes our streets safer for all road users! This important survey will inform future Safe Routes to School programming and projects (including potential infrastructure improvements such as bike lanes, crosswalks, etc) to facilitate safer transportation. This year, local public works/planning departments in every jurisdiction are working on their Active Transportation Plan updates. An infrastructure project typically needs to be in a Transportation Plan in order for it to be funded. Parent (and school staff) voices are critical for identifying potential projects and priority routes in the vicinity of schools.
Survey link (English): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TXNK2ZK
Survey Link (Spanish): https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/HS9JXN5


PTO TREASURER NEEDED!
The Prestwood PTO is looking for a Treasurer for the 2023-2024 school year. The main responsibilities of this role include:
- Develop annual PTO budget with PTO cabinet and members.
- Manage event payments and deposits (write checks/use debit card, make bank deposits).
- Enter transactions into Quickbooks and reconcile monthly (current treasurer can train).
- Provide documents to tax accountant annually.
- Other misc. annual tasks.
- 1-2 hours (average) per week.
- Knowledge of Quickbooks is helpful but not required. (Current treasurer was trained on QB by previous treasurer.)
If you are interested or have additional questions, please contact the front office for more information!
Trustee Ching Office Hour @ Prestwood - June 5th

2023 - 2024 New & Returning Student Registration
2023 - 2024 school registration is still open! If you have not already done so, please complete the online registration here: https://www.sonomaschools.org/domain/592
Not sure of your plans for next year? - We understand that families might not be sure of their plans for the next school year. If you are unsure if your student will be returning to Prestwood next year, please complete the Google Form below to let us know.
Unsure/Not Returning Google Form - https://forms.gle/EyBJL5Rukr1Azgkn9
If you have any questions about registration, please contact Regina at rwebb@sonomaschools.org or 707-935-6030.
Breakfast & Lunch Menu


Blue Ticket Winners!
TK:
- Sofia A, Tony D, Cecilia E, Finn M, Lily M, Michael M, Levi W, Kyler W
Kinder:
- Catalina C, Zariah C, Jimena E, Ariana G, Chloe H, Bradley J, Irving R, Tshering S, Linnea W
1st:
- Jackson B, Camden E, Cleo H, Nellie N
2nd:
- Maxime A, Luke B, Maya F, Luke H, Jack H, Ruby M, Fiona M, Lucas O, Andrew R, Iylie V, Blakley W
3rd:
- Jesus A, Paige B, Tito C, Natasha F, Sully G, Layla J, Landry L, Kellan M, Abril M, Axel M, Max P, Emily P, Kelly R, Abel R, Maya S, Jack S, Nils W, Cezanne Z
4th:
- Austin B, James G, Travis R, Roland S
5th:
- Blake A, Alex B, Isla B, Van B, Trey B, Gavin B, Cotter F, Nico L, Shaela M, Koby M, Emiliano O, Lily R, Desmond R, Nathan S, Sebastian Z
COVID Antigen Testing - Sign Up Link
Prestwood Sign Up Link: https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=CSE2771-Student
Join the SVUSD Team!
SVUSD Community - Substitute daily rate increase!
Through the remainder of this school year, the daily rate for certificated substitutes will be $250/day! A long-term rate for work in the same position for 20+ days will be a whopping $307/day.
Have you ever been interested in the work of a school district employee? Do you have some time on your hands and wouldn't mind making a little extra money while serving our valley's youth?
We have two opportunities for you!
If you have a bachelor's degree and are interested in being a guest teacher, please contact Danielle Contreras at Dcontreras@sonomaschools.org for details!
In addition to guest teachers, we are seeking hardworking, dedicated, and compassionate adults to serve as classified substitutes at this time. We have experienced an increasing need as an outcome of the Pandemic and could use support in clerical work, transportation, campus supervision, student support and so much more.
If you are interested in being added to our classified employee sub-pool, please contact Ann Marie Paparelli at Apaparelli@sonomaschools.org to begin the simple process of onboarding.
These are paid positions and the compensation varies by the type of work completed.
Thank you!