Blazer Bulletin
April 14, 2024
Message from Mrs. Wilken
Welcome back, Trailblazers!
I hope you all had a fantastic spring break! As we return to school refreshed and energized, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our families for their incredible support during the PTA read-a-thon. Together, we achieved remarkable success, with over 130,000 minutes of reading logged and an astounding $12,000 raised—every dollar of which will directly benefit our school and its programs. Your dedication to nurturing a love for reading and supporting our community is truly inspiring.
I'm thrilled to announce that our all-school student council is hosting a free movie night under the stars on Friday, April 19th. It promises to be an unforgettable evening of family fun, so mark your calendars and join us for this special event. Let's continue to make our Trailblazer community shine bright!
Always Proud to Be Your Principal,
Mrs. Wilken
Family Movie Night - FRIDAY!
Read-a-Thon
Spring Fling - April 26th
Get your ticket now for this fun parent night out! Buy tickets online HERE
Want to sponsor the auction? Find out how HERE
PTA President Needed
Stone Ranch PTA is need of a PTA president for the 2024-2025 school year. Please email jillkosick@yahoo.com for more information.
Upcoming Events
Monday 04/15
- Welcome back from Spring Break
Tuesday 04/16
- Sprint Squad (7:20 AM)
Wednesday 04/17
Thursday 04/18
- PTA Board Meeting (8:30 AM)
- Early Dismissal Time Banking Day (12:25 PM)
Friday 04/19
- School Spirit Day - Wear School Shirt or Orange
- X-Ploration
- Family Movie Night (7:15 PM)
Please subscribe to our school event Google calendar.
Become a Stone Ranch Community Sponsor!
Reach out to Tracey Clem at the Stone Ranch Foundation today to find out more about sponsorship opportunities.
WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Look through these helpful links!
Past News AND Still Relevant
Fridays are School Spirit Days!
12th Annual International Fair
Stone Ranch PTA's 12th Annual International Fair is scheduled for Thursday, May 16th, 2024, from 4pm - 6.30pm. We are looking for families to participate by hosting informational booths representing different countries. So far, we'll have representation from Japan, Mexico, Uganda, Korea, India, Philippines and Iran. Don't see your country of heritage? Please reach out and find out how easy it is to host a booth showcasing your cultural heritage.
If you are interested in hosting, or just need more information, please email Juliet Nabakka at
Attendance & Health
Be a HERO - Learning Begins at 7:45 am
Teachers open their classroom doors at 7:40.
Students should be walking through the classroom door between 7:40 - 7:43 so that they are seated and read to learn when the school bell day begins at 7:45am.
Please help your learner arrive to school no later 7:38am.
Students who arrive to the classroom after the 2nd bell @ 7:45am will be marked tardy.
Absences
If your child(ren) will not be attending school, please notify our office by leaving a message on our 24 hr. absence hotline at (858) 521-0213. Provide your name and relationship to the child, your child's name and teacher, and the reason for their absence. If your child is sick, please provide detailed symptoms of their illness.
It is recommended that you test your child for Covid if these symptoms are present: congestion, runny nose, sore throat, headache, cough, fever, chills, nausea or vomiting, and/or diarrhea, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle/body aches, loss of taste or smell. We only need to know if your child tests positive, and we will contact you.
If your child(ren) are sick, they may return if their symptoms are improving and they are free from fever/vomiting/diarrhea without medication for 24 hours before returning to school.
Thank you for your help in keeping our campus healthy and happy!
Food & Nutrition
PUSD provides breakfast and lunch to all students free of charge pursuant to the California Universal Meals Program. Free meals are available to all families, regardless of their free or reduced-price meal eligibility status.
Breakfast service will begin at 7:20 a.m. and end at 7:30 a.m. Students will report directly to the playground after eating breakfast. Students not eating breakfast need to arrive when the playground opens at 7:25 a.m.
Click here for Elementary breakfast menu | Click here for Elementary lunch menu
Meal program details are provided on the Food and Nutrition Department website at https://powayusdnutrition.com/. Families are still encouraged to submit a school meal application for free and reduced-priced meal benefits because this information may be used for other programs such as Federal and State funding for your school, reduced registration fees for academic tests, free or discounted fees for bus passes, ESS childcare, and athletic programs, discounted rates for internet service and many more! The application can be found online at https://www.myschoolapps.com/. Applications must be submitted on an annual basis.
For more information, please visit the PUSD Food and Nutrition Website.
More Than A Meal
Although all students now receive school breakfast and lunch at no charge, families are still encouraged to complete the More Than A Meal Free Application (formerly known as Free and Reduced Lunch Application).
Healthy Food Choices
School Breakfast and Lunch are great ways to help students eat healthy.
Our school policy states that families do not send in food treats for birthdays. If you want to celebrate a birthday, please consider ways other than food and please make sure you connect with your child's classroom teacher to see what their classroom policy or recommendation is.
All Classroom parties will follow nutritional guidelines from the District.
Yearbooks Are On Sale Now!
Responsibility Matters Policy
A friendly reminder to all families of our Responsibility Matters Policy.
Items that are forgotten (i.e. backpacks, water bottles, hats, umbrellas, etc.) will not be delivered to classrooms to preserve the integrity of instructional minutes and limit classroom distractions. Free school lunches and water are available to all students throughout the day.
** Unique needs and exceptional circumstances will be considered by the Office Staff.
Important Information For You
Let's Keep Our SR Community Safe
It's important to report something that you see or hear that doesn't seem or feel right. This tip line is monitored 24 hours a day.
We Are Not Alone
This page is a list of resources to address and support numerous aspects of social, emotional, and mental health and wellness.
A big THANK YOU to our Community Partners!
We want to extend our gratitude to Community Partners, Dr. Ellen Im Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics and Russian School of Mathematics, for their generosity and support in partnering with the Stone Ranch PTA and Foundation to provide our students and staff with orange “Fairness” Character Counts! t-shirts.
Remember to have your child wear their shirt every Friday
to show their Trailblazer spirit!
Stone Ranch Elementary
Email: lwilken@powayusd.com
Website: stoneranch.powayusd.com
Instagram: @stoneranchpusd
Facebook: facebook.com/stoneranchpusd
Twitter: @StoneRanchPUSD
Location: 16150 4S Ranch Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92127, USA
Phone: (858) 487-8474