SME SMORE/eBlast: 5/29/22
Announcements from the SME Principal, PTA, SEEDs and AFB!
Principal Lewis' Sunday Update for the week of 5/31/22
Sunday Call for week of May 31st, 2022
Good evening Sierra Madre Families, this is Mrs. Lewis, your principal. Well everyone, this is my last Sunday Call. Thank you for your continued support of me, and most importantly SME! Have a lovely summer and remember to encourage your kiddos to read, write in a journal, ask questions, and practice their math skills. I know next year will be great, and I will be stopping by to say hello, too!
Here are the announcements for this week:
Monday, May 30th is a pupil-free holiday to honor all of the military members who have died while serving in the U.S. forces!
Tuesday, May 31st we will welcome students back to school.
Wednesday, June 1st our traditional Kindergarten classes will be having graduation ceremonies at Memorial Park. Please reach out to your child’s teacher for details, if you have a Kindergartener.
Thursday, June 2nd is our final day of school with dismissal at 12:30pm. Our 5th grade promotion ceremony will take place in the Auditorium at 8:30am. If you are planning on attending, please be prepared to show proof of vaccination or a negative test labeled with name and date, from the past 48 hours, AND wear a mask inside the auditorium. Our K/1 kindergarteners will do their graduation at 10am on the K/1 patio. Reach out to Ms. Lisa for details.
Announcements
Diverse Bookroom Read Alouds
Please check out Ms. Kathy reading of, You are Enough, inspired by Sophia Sanchez , for this week’s diversity read aloud.
PTA
Our final Restaurant Night for the school year is this Wednesday at Handel's Ice Cream. Pick up a sweet treat to celebrate the final days of school, and help support SME. See the flyer in the SMORE.
5th Grade families: If you are still interested in ordering a lei to present to your student at promotion, it's not too late. You can turn in your form and funds on Tuesday to the office. Details in the SMORE.
SEEDs
Want to be up to date on what SEED is up to? Want to get involved and be a part of the conversation? Get on the SEED email list! Email SEED at smeseedinfo@gmail.com to receive SEED updates and meeting dates. SEED will be meeting the last Monday of the month during June and July! Also, check out the resources from this year, on the school website.
AFB
Thank You for a Wonderful Year!!!
Thank you to all the amazing SME families and supporters who participated in AFB's fundraising efforts this school year. Together, we surpassed our goal of $200,000 and raised $253,000! This allows SME to fund all our Arts Education programming and vital staff needs for the 2022-2023 school years, and put extra funds aside for future needs. AFB couldn't do it without this outstanding community, and we are so grateful for your support!!
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 Tuesday morning at SME where we launch our journey of nurturing learners, and growing leaders.
And now, for this week’s riddle. What kind of school do students like to go to over summer? Don’t forget to check the very bottom of my SMORE for the riddle answer.
Continue to stay healthy and safe! Bye Bye!
TAP Cards
Superintendent's Message
PTA Announcements
Last Restaurant Day/Night! of the School Year:
Wednesday, June 1 @ Handel's Ice Cream
Beat the heat with ice cream! Support SME while enjoying a nice cold treat at Handel's Ice Cream on Wednesday, June 1st. Show the included flyer (physical or digital) when ordering, and SME PTA will receive a portion of the proceeds!
5th Grade Promotion Leis - It's Not Too Late to Order!
In the past, 5th graders leaving SME have been gifted orchid leis as a sign of affection and hope for the future.Thanks to local florist Leonora Moss, we are able to continue this tradition for the class of 2022. We'd like for each of our 96 fifth graders to receive one!
The wholesale cost of the leis is $13.50. If you are able, please fill out the included form and drop it by the office with a check made out to SME PTA on Tuesday, May 31.
SEED's Announcements
SEED works for every family to feel respected, supported and represented at Sierra Madre Elementary School.
Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the SEED Spring Social at Memorial Park! Thanks for making the event a fun time for everyone!
Click here for the SEED Spring Social slideshow!
SEED is excited to share recordings from our SEED family Summit. This month check out Dr. Yen’s presentation, "Using a Social Story to Help Children Understand and Stand Up Against Racism”
Click here for this valuable presentation, Dr. Yen's Presentation, Using a Social Story to Help Children Understand Racism
Dr. Yen's PowerPoint with Social Story
SEED is recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Check out the SEED resource guide to learn about the many local AAPI cultural enclaves and communities to visit this summer! Click here to access the May SEED resource guide: Asian American and Pacific
Want to be up to date on what SEED is up to? Want to get involved and be a part of the conversation? Get on the SEED email list! Email us at smeseedinfo@gmail.com! SEED will be meeting the last Monday of the month during June and July!
Check out the wonderful feedback SEED has received this school year!
"Thank you so much for including us yesterday in such a fun afternoon at the park with amazing kids and families! Jack and I had such a great time!!! I am so grateful for all of the hard work you put in to yesterdays event! The success of the event should be measured by the amount of smiles that were seen…. and I report I SAW ALL SMILES!!!!!
Thank you again!!! I am excited to be getting involved in such an amazing group with amazing individuals!"
Vanessa Caulfield,
"Thank you so much for establishing the SEED group on campus, for providing resources and support for the teachers, and for encouraging a spirit of inclusivity at our school…."
Dany Richey,
First Grade Teacher
Annual Fund Boosters(AFB)
Thank You for a Wonderful Year!!!
Thank you to all the amazing SME families and supporters who participated in AFB's fundraising efforts this school year. Together, we surpassed our goal of $200,000 and raised $253,000! This allows SME to fund all our Arts Education programming and vital staff needs for the 2022-2023 school years, and put extra funds aside for future needs. AFB couldn't do it without this outstanding community, and we are so grateful for your support!!
Diverse Book Read Aloud
Please check out Ms. Kathy reading of, You are Enough, inspired by Sophia Sanchez, for this week’s diversity read aloud.
Mrs. Lewis' Riddle
Answer: Sundae school, because of all of the ice cream!
Community Events and Info
Homework Club Summer Information is here!
LEARNS summer program
Summer LEARNs is a $50 registration fee only, this summer.
Vaccination Clinics for PUSD
We strongly encourage parents/guardians to get their children vaccinated as soon as possible. The State of California has announced that the COVID-19 vaccine will be a required vaccination (with options for personal exemptions) once it receives full FDA approval. We know that vaccinations are a key component to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
PUSD Vaccine Clinics (8-3 pm)
PUSD offers vaccines on Mondays at the PUSD Education Center. No appointment is necessary, but pre-registration via the links listed below is encouraged.
12+ Pfizer Only (and Adult) Primary Clinic
351 South Hudson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91109 South Parking Lot off Oak Knoll https://myturn.ca.gov/appointment-select?config=d84d8d58-2aa4-44db-a482-8ad27601e8c5
5-11 Pfizer ONLY Pediatric Clinic Primary Clinic
351 South Hudson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91109 South Parking Lot off Oak Knoll https://myturn.ca.gov/appointment-select?config=733db9d3-838e-4f78-bd72-52850db499a3
COVID vaccines and boosters are widely available. For more vaccination sites near you, go to myturn.ca.gov.
Contact Info
Email: lewis.lindsay@pusd.us
Website: sme.pusd.us
Location: 141 W Highland Ave Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Phone: 626-396-5890