SME eBlast: 9/13/20
Important announcements from the SME Principal, PTA & AFB!
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Principal Lewis' Sunday Update for the week of 9/14/20
Good evening Sierra Madre Families, this is Mrs. Lewis, your principal.
2020 has brought many challenges and the fires and smoke are no exception. Please reach out to me if you have been impacted by the fires and need support in any way.
Here are the announcements for this week:
Tuesday, September 15th there will be a room parent meeting with PTA at 5:30pm. Keep your eye out for the link to join.
Wednesday, September 16th PTA will have another virtual meeting at 6:30pm. If you have any questions for me that you would like me to address at the meeting, please email them to president@smepta.org by noon on Tuesday. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Other Announcements
Welcome to SME! Canvas page updates:
Please check out the new resources on my Canvas page in the areas of music, library, and a diverse reading selection for families. Let me know if you have suggestions for additional information you would like me to add to this page.
AFB School Donations
Annual Fund Boosters (AFB) is an organization designed for the sole purpose of raising money for the Sierra Madre Elementary School, a California Gold Ribbon School. AFB funds are used to supplement district funds, salaries and programs otherwise not covered by district or federal budgets.
The funds raised by AFB directly benefit the classroom and students at our schools and support programs and enrichment for the arts, sciences, physical, and special education.The fundraising goal this school year is $175,000 in net proceeds.
Please support the award-winning programs at Sierra Madre Elementary and make a donation! Donate now at tinyurl.com/SMEAFB2020
SME Has Talent
Calling all dancers, singers, musicians, scientists, magicians, actors, martial artists and more! Show us your stuff! PTA is now accepting registrations for our annual Sierra Madre Has Talent show.
Follow the link in this week's eblast to register your child no later than September 18. If you missed last week's parent information session, please see this week's eblast for a link to the online presentation.
Scholastic Book Fair
PTA is excited to announce the start of our first ever online Scholastic book fair! The book fair will run starting tomorrow, Monday, September 14th through September 25th and will allow you to purchase new releases, best sellers and value packs at affordable prices.
Check out the letter in today's eblast for the link or follow the PTA on Facebook for more information. Happy reading!
Arts Reflection
We are now accepting entries for the nationwide PTA Arts Reflection contest. This year's theme is "I Matter Because..."
If your child is into dance choreography, literature, photography, film production, music composition, or visual arts, please be sure to have your student submit his or her original art no later than September 30 to Reflections@smepta.org.
Look for the registration form and contest rules in this week's eblast.
Grab and Go Bags
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility with the cancellation of the grab and go distribution last week. We have been closely monitoring the air quality and have been making decisions to help ensure the safety of all of our employees and families.
Please continue to listen for updates, and otherwise come by between 9-12 Monday through Friday. For more event information, please be sure to visit our school website at sme.pusd.us
We are excited to see all of our students tomorrow morning virtually where we launch our journey of nurturing learners, and growing leaders.
And now, for this week’s riddle.
Why do bees have sticky hair?
Don’t forget to look at the very bottom of the SMORE for my riddle answer.
Please continue to stay healthy and safe! Bye Bye!
PTA ANNOUNCEMENTS!
SME PTA is gearing up for a fun fall semester!
PTA is excited to announce the start of our first ever online Scholastic book fair!
The book fair will run starting tomorrow, Monday, September 14th through September 25th and will allow you to purchase new releases, best sellers and value packs at affordable prices.
Better yet, all orders are delivered directly to your door. If your kiddo is having a hard time reading books digitally or you need to stock up for our annual Read-A-Thon, now is the perfect time to pick up some good reads.
Check out the letter below for the link or follow the PTA on Facebook for more information. Happy reading!
PTA is having its next virtual meeting this Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions for me, please email them to president@smepta.org by noon on Tuesday.
Please register in advance for this meeting here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqdu2qrTwqGtzpHMaLKoxfRgOpSs-RCk_j After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Calling all dancers, singers, musicians, scientists, magicians, actors, martial artists and more!
Show us your stuff! PTA is now accepting registrations for our annual Sierra Madre Has Talent show.
Register your child no later than September 18 here: https://forms.gle/Bje2xT8dK2o1Drpj8 .
If you missed last week's parent information session, you can view it here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/2ynD-dOKbb8Ji8FviCL2QTwqSSmt819wcCQrjI_tfd8yXiNOvEz6kMEYrBvXFHf0.dJVrJFoi3Hbm3Niq Passcode: 3.F8H6Xw
We are now accepting entries for the nationwide PTA Arts Reflection contest.
This year's theme is "I Matter Because..." If your child is into dance choreography, literature, photography, film production, music composition, or visual arts, please be sure to have your student submit his or her original art no later than September 30 to Reflections@smepta.org.
Look for the registration form in this week's eblast
For more PTA updates, follow us on Facebook
Interested in volunteering with the PTA to help our school? Email volunteers@smepta.org
ANNUAL FUND ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Annual Fund on Facebook
Please visit the Annual Fund Facebook page to learn more about how you can help support SME!
Mrs. Lewis Riddle of the week!
Why do bees have sticky hair?
Riddle answer:
Because they use honey combs.
Remote learning tips
Contact Info
Email: lewis.lindsay@pusd.us
Website: sme.pusd.us
Location: 141 W Highland Ave Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Phone: 626-396-5890