SME eBlast: 12/5/21
Important announcements from the SME Principal, PTA and AFB!
Principal Lewis' Sunday Update for the week of 12/6/21
Sunday Call for week of December 6th, 2021
Good evening Sierra Madre Families, this is Mrs. Lewis, your principal. I can hardly believe we are in December and have been in school for 15 weeks so far. This also means we have these two weeks left leading us into our 2 week + a day Winter Break.
Here are the announcements for this week:
Monday, December 6th we will have our BRAVO morning assembly starting at 7:50am. Please have your kiddo on time to school between 7:35-7:48am.
Tuesday, December 7th we will have a virtual school tour at 9:30am. Please encourage your non SME neighbors to join and ask questions, using this link.
Announcements
Diverse Bookroom Read Alouds
Please check out Mrs. SIbbrel reading Counting on Katerine, by Helaine Becker for our diverse bookroom read aloud this week.
PTA
SME Spirit Store is back online!!! Get your winter gear today! Also, the store has new inventory!!! Enjoy shopping while supporting SME! https://smeapparel.myshopify.com/
SEEDs
SEED would like to thank everyone who came to the SEED Winter Holiday Social! Thank you for your involvement and support in promoting diversity and equity at SME.
The SEED book list is here! SEED volunteers have created an extensive book list for teachers and families! Check out this valuable resource in this weeks Smore and upcoming Wednesday folder.
Want to get involved with SEED! Email SEED at smeseedinfo@gmail.com or join SEED at their meetings the last Monday of every month! Our next meeting is on Monday, January 10th! SEED will be discussing and planning our upcoming SEED Summit!
AFB
Only 10 more days until AFB’s “All In For Fall” campaign ends!
Every contributing family and dollar counts toward reaching the $200,000 goal to fund our school’s vital staffing needs and supplementary programs for the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you to the 243 families – 51% of our school – that have contributed in supporting SME!
If your family hasn’t donated already, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution today at tinyurl.com/smeafb2022.
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 at SME where we launch our journey of nurturing learners, and growing leaders.
And now, for this week’s riddle. I make a loud sound when I’m changing. When I do change, I get bigger but weigh less. What am I? Don’t forget to check the very bottom of my SMORE for the riddle answer.
Also, check out the SMORE for all of the specific details and clarification.
Please continue to stay healthy and safe! Bye Bye!
COVID Testing at SME
COVID Screening and Testing at SME
Screening Questions Daily before coming to school
- Do I have a fever?
- Do I have a cough?
- Am I experiencing shortness of breath or difficulty breathing?
- Am I experiencing any other symptoms?
- Have I been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days?
- In the last 10 days, have I been directed to quarantine, isolate or take a COVID-19 test?
How and Where PUSD Students and Employees Can Get Tested
PUSD offers COVID-19 PCR oral or nasal swab tests on campuses and at the District’s Primary Clinic, 8 a.m. - 3:30 pm. By appointment, please call (626) 396-3600, ext 88180
On PUSD campuses(SME) weekly testing, on Thursdays, is available for ALL students and staff.
Register for testing on the Color system here:https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=19648816021737students
We are holding at 84% of students registered.
STEPS to follow if you get a POSITIVE COVID test result
1. Immediately isolate from all others(family, school, sports, after-school enrichment and daycare)
2. Contact Mrs. Lewis/Ms. Rupp to notify POS results
3. Expect a phone call/contact from Health Department for specific information and quarantine next steps
4. Receive a short-term independent study agreement from SME
5. Complete assigned school work, if feeling well
6. Call and/or contact school/teacher if any questions
Updates from Health Programs
Pfizer Vaccinations for 5 – 11 year olds:
· Following this week’s CDC recommendation, we are finalizing our plans with the Pasadena Public Health Department to provide pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 - 11
- At this time, PUSD is not requiring vaccinations for any student.
Pfizer Vaccinations for 12 – 17 year olds:
· Vaccination appointments for 12 and older individuals can be accessed through myturn.ca.gov. Locations included:
o Pharmacies
o CHAPCare clinic in Santa Anita Mall, appointments or walk ins 626.398.6300
o PPHD
COVID-19 Testing:
· Weekly school site testing will continue. We are working through adjustments in the schedule when there are holidays and shortened days.
Governor Newsom’s Executive Order can be found here. This will be further discussed on Monday.
PTA Announcements & Flyers
PTA
SEED's Announcements
SEED would like to thank everyone who came to the SEED Winter Holiday Social! Thank you for your involvement and support in promoting diversity and equity at SME.
The SEED book list is here! SEED volunteers have created an extensive book list for teachers and families! Check out this valuable resource in this weeks Smore and upcoming Wednesday folder.
Want to get involved with SEED! Email SEED at smeseedinfo@gmail.com or join SEED at their meetings the last Monday of every month! Due to winter break SEED will not have a December meeting and will reconvene for a special meeting on Monday, January 10th! SEED will be discussing and planning our upcoming SEED Summit!
Annual Fund Boosters(AFB)
Only 10 more days until AFB’s “All In For Fall” campaign ends!
Every contributing family and dollar counts toward reaching the $200,000 goal to fund our school’s vital staffing needs and supplementary programs for the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you to the 243 families – 51% of our school – that have contributed in supporting SME!
If your family hasn’t donated already, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution today at tinyurl.com/smeafb2022.
Diverse Book Read Aloud
Mrs. Sibbrel(5th Grade Teacher)
Book Title: Counting on Katherine by Helaine Becker
Mrs. Lewis' Riddle
Answer: Popcorn
SME Pics
Owl pellet dissection
Color Wheel Art with Mr. Liston
Rose Vase Painting Winner
Contact Info
Email: lewis.lindsay@pusd.us
Website: sme.pusd.us
Location: 141 W Highland Ave Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Phone: 626-396-5890