Principal Pattiey's Post
Some thoughts for the starting school year
Edition #2
Principal Pattiey's Post
August 21, 2023
Hello Woodsy Owls!,
We have finished our first two days of school, and they have been fabulous. Smiling faces, giggling voices, and shouts of pure joy have filled the school as all of our kiddos stepped into the next grade and felt one step closer to being a Big Kid. The staff and I were overjoyed to see all of the students, and the students' behavior was fabulous.
Students Who Give a Hoot!!!
Back to School Night:
- Back to school is scheduled for the evening of August 24th. Preschool through first grade will meet at 5:00 in the Multi-Purpose Room for a brief session with me, Principal Pattiey, as well as a time to learn a little more about opportunities to support our MAGNIFICENT PTC and the Wonderful Education Foundation called PHEF (Placer Hills Education Foundation.) PHEF has recently allotted a large amount of money to bring music back to Sierra Hills. Please come and see how you can support them as they support our students. At 5:15 Preschool through first grade families will go into the classrooms to learn the specifics of that classroom and teacher. That first session will end at 5:45.
- At 6:00 pm we will start our second session for students in grades 2 and 3. I will meet with the families in the Multi-purpose Room at 6:00 pm and review the same information about myself, PTC, and PHEF. Then at 6:15 the second and third grade classrooms will be open for you to go into and learn about the specifics of that classroom and of that teacher. That session should end at 6:45 promptly.
- We hope you can join us to find out about what your child will be learning and experiencing this year at Sierra Hills School.
2023 BBQ & Brew
Join us for an amazing evening on September 30th from 5-10 pm. Tickets are $40 presale,
$50 at the door (if available); Includes dinner
Tickets are live NOW online only
Watch for more information from PHEF.
Want to get involved...
Volunteering: We are excited to announce that we will be able to have parent volunteers on campus this year. If you are new to the Woodsy Owl Family and wish to volunteer, please ask in the school office and get a packet of information about fingerprinting and TB screening.
- The partnership with our community plays such a huge part in helping our students and school flourish. The past years our PTC has worked hard to bring in a series of assemblies, science, art supplies, sound system, recess supplies, playground equipment, campus beautification, community events, and so much more. They are a part of so many experiences that improve the culture of the school for our students and families.
- Another organization would be our Placer Hills Education Foundation (PHEF). This group sponsors events like the BBQ and Brew, Bingo, and more to help support the entire district. This past year they were able to fund all field trips at both sites as just a small sample of what this program has provided.
That being said, there are many opportunities to develop that partnership that will make the greatest impact in their education, so please watch out for those opportunities as they arise, for example:
Parent, Teacher Club
Placer Hills Education Foundation (PHEF)
Lions Club
Sight Word Busters
Docents
Teacher-led instructional support, usually in the classroom
Reading with children who need extra help
School-wide events
Student recognition events
Outreach and recruitment of parent and community volunteers
If you are interested in helping in any of these facets, please let your child's teacher know. Also, if you have never volunteered at SHS before, please fill out the volunteer application linked here.
Updating Emergency Information:
We are asking ALL families to visit their parent portal to update all their emergency information and review all the mandatory school documents for the current school year at https://aeriesportal.placercoe.k12.ca.us/parent/phusd/ . You can also find this link on our website.
Currently these are the totals of families that have completed the Data Confirmation Process through Aeries:
TK - 85% Completed
K - 84% Completed
1st - 81% Completed
2nd - 80% Completed
3rd - 91% Completed.
These numbers are great, but we need to hit 100% so we know that we have current information on every single child in the school. If you feel technologically challenged, PLEASE DON"T HESITATE to contact the office. We have many different staff members that can assist you in doing this. We are aware that some of us didn't grow up doing all these tasks online and may need some assistance.
The Sierra Hills School staff and I feel privileged to be a part of this school and community family. We thank you for your support and look forward to working with you this upcoming school year!
Sincerely,
Principal Pattiey
Helpful, Outstanding, Ownership, Truthful
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