Sierra School Scoop
December 4 - December 8, 2023
Principal's Message...
Hi Sierra Families,
This is the time of year when germs are running rampant. Please keep your child home from school if they are ill, have a fever or are vomiting. Also, reinforcing the importance of hand washing and keeping fingers and hands out of noses and mouths is helpful :)
We hope you are able to join us for one of our favorite Sierra School traditions-Pancakes with Santa. Please continue reading for more information on this super fun event below.
Take care,
Reagan Phillips
Week At A Glance
Monday, December 4
- Disney Spirit Day
Tuesday, December 5
- Mrs. Sturgeon's Class - Mock Trial
Wednesday, December 6
Thursday, December 7
Friday, December 8
- School Spirit Day - Wear Sparky Gear and/or Green
- Student Council Candy Cane Sales - $1/each (before and after school)
- TEAM Sierra Pancake with Santa Presale Tickets On Sale @ TEAM shed before school
- Morning All School Stretch - 8:50 am
- Kindergarten Field Trip to Santa's Workshop (EDHS)
Saturday December 9
- Pancake Breakfast with Santa & Craft Fair 8-11am
Candy Cane Grams
Student Council will be selling Candy Cane Grams before and after school on Friday, December 8th and 15th.
Santa is comin to town!
Join TEAM Sierra at one of our favorite events, Pancakes with Santa on December 9th @ 8-11am. TEAM Sierra encourages pre-ordering of tickets, $8 preorder and $10 at the door. They will also be in front of the TEAM shed Friday morning selling tickets and sparky gear.
Presale tickets can be found here:
Upcoming events for TEAM Sierra:
- 12/13 - TEAM Meeting 6pm
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/Health Education Advisory Committee Meeting - December 12, 2023 @ 3:30 in the PUSD Boardroom
Placerville USD invites parents, teachers, students, administrators, board members, food services staff and members of the community to meetings about the school wellness policy. The school wellness policy helps our school create an action plan for nutrition education, nutrition promotion and physical activity at school. At our HEAC meetings, people are invited to share opinions and make sure the policy is meeting the needs of our students.
Our wellness policy is available by visiting:
For more information about HEAC please contact Mary Ann Meyers at mmeyers@pusdk8.us or by phone at 530-622-7216.
Dogs on Campus
FROM THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
PROACTIVE PARENTING CLASSES - Classes start anytime, see attached flyer for more information.
BEHIND ON YOUR UTILITY BILL? See attached flyer for more information on help in paying your bill.
TOYS FOR TOTS - Registration is now over for this event.
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, please contact me to see if your child qualifies for my program. I am here to help. Please contact me if you are in need of resources or are in a temporary living situation.
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
There are still openings for after school enrichment classes! Cash or check only, $20. First come, first served. See Sierra's website for details and to print out registration forms: https://www.pusdk8.us/o/sierra/page/after-school-enrichment
Kim Kahn
Family Resource Center/After School Enrichment Director
530-622-6244 ext. 6614
Family Resource page: www.pusdk8.us/page/family-resource-center
FREE PHONE AND TABLET EVENT
Date: Monday, December 4th & 18th
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Location: Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville
Eligibility Requirements: If you currently receive CalFresh, food stamps, SNAP, MediCal, SSI, Veterans or Survivor Benefits, WIC, Unemployment, or Workers Comp, you may qualify; You may also qualify with income less than $34,000/year or $40,600/yr for a household of 4, or a Federal/Tribal notice letter of participation in General Assistance.
Must have: a photo ID, address, and income proof such as W2, benefits card or paperwork.
For more information call: (530) 967-8979
**CARE Solace**
Important Future Dates
December 13: TEAM Sierra Meeting, 6pm
December 13: School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
December 15: Dragon-TASTIC Assemblies 2:00-2:20 (3rd thru 5th grade) 2:30–2:50 (TK-2nd Grade)
December 18: Holiday Accessories Spirit Day
December 19: Channel Your Flannel Spirit Day
December 20: Ugly Sweater or Red and Green Day
December 20: Minimum Day, 12:30 dismissal
December 21-January 5: Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL
January 10: TEAM Sierra Meeting, 3:30 pm
January 12: Kindergarten Right Start, 9:00am
January 15: Martin Luther Kind Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
January 17: School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm
January 24 (TBD): 100th Day of School - Dress like you’re 100 Day
January 26: Dragon-TASTIC Assemblies 2:00-2:20 (3rd thru 5th grade) 2:30–2:50 (TK-2nd Grade)
February 2: Kindergarten Right Start, 9:00 am
February 2: Sparky School Store
February 7: TEAM Sierra Meeting, 6:00 pm
February 12: Lincoln's Birthday - NO SCHOOL
February 14: Valentine Attire for Valentine’s Day
February 16: SkyDome Assemblies
February 19: President's Day - NO SCHOOL
February 21: School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
February 23: 120th Day of School! (1st Grade 120 shirts)
February 23: Dragon-TASTIC Assemblies 2:00-2:20 (3rd thru 5th grade) 2:30–2:50 (TK-2nd Grade)
February 26: Sports/Jersey Spirit Day
March 1: Kindergarten Right Start, 9:00am
March 1: Sparky School Store
March 4: In observance of Dr. Seuss's Birthday - Red and White like Cat and the Hat Spirit Day
March 7-8: Conferences (Minimum Days, 12:30 dismissal)
March 13: TEAM Sierra Meeting, 3:30pm
March 13: School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
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/