SME eBlast: 9/20/20
Important announcements from the SME Principal, PTA & AFB!
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Principal Lewis' Sunday Update for the week of 9/20/20
Sunday Call for week of September 20th, 2020
Good evening Sierra Madre Families, this is Mrs. Lewis, your principal. Wow! Now we add an earthquake to our list of 2020 events we have persevered through….we got this!
Here are the announcements for this week:
Monday, September 21st at 8:30 AM I will host a coffee+tea+ me to discuss events happening at SME and answer any questions. Please join by pre-registering on the link in the smore.
Friday, September 25th will be our first Playday for Crazy Hair. Traditionally this would be a time where you would have an extended recess and come to school with Crazy Hair. This time, you are able to submit your crazy hair pictures to Ms. Lorena at garcia.lorena@pusd.us to be eligible for the yearbook Playday page.
Other Announcements
Welcome to SME! Canvas page updates
Did you get a chance to check out my Diverse Book room on the Welcome to SME! Canvas page? This week I’ll be featuring a book called The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi. Also, don’t forget to have your kiddos watch part 2 of the school dance.
AFB School Donations
Thank you to all of you that have donated to our Annual Fund Boosters (AFB). Keep your eyes open for information about how we are approaching 50% of our annual goal thanks to a few very generous donations! If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, please donate now at tinyurl.com/SMEAFB2020
PUSD Update
The election for new Pasadena USD School Board members is coming up soon. There are a few PUSD School Board seats that are being contested this year. PTA Council and the Pasadena Education Network are sponsoring a Candidate Forum on Tuesday at 7 p.m. where you can get to know all of the candidates. Make sure to register for the forum at the link in the Smore.
Scholastic Book Fair
Don't miss your chance to shop PTA's online Scholastic Book Fair! Follow the link in the S'more or on the PTA Facebook page for more information.
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 was the book first in the race? 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!
This is the last week to shop our online Scholastic Book Fair!
Shop https://www.scholastic.com/bf/smebookfair and pick up some books for your child today!
Our annual read-a-thon is around the corner. Look out for more information in this week's digital Wednesday folder.
Did you know that you can raise money for SME every time you shop?!
Sign up today for Ralphs Rewards and Amazon Smile following the directions in the flyer in the S'more. And don't forget to download the Box Tops app to scan your receipts every time you shop.
Don't miss Monday’s Coffee + Tea + Me with Principal Lewis.
Register for the meeting in advance here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcumgqTwjHNwMNHtQ1Fskrc2IaomSxaI5
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Are you ready to cast your vote for the PUSD School Board candidate who represents your district?
Attend the PTA Council/Pasadena Education Network Candidate Forum on Tuesday at 7 p.m. to get to know all of the candidates. Make sure to register for the forum at this link
Do You Reside in Trustee Area 2?
Last week Don Benito Elementary hosted a candidate forum for District 2.
See the FaceBook Link below to watch the forum:
CLICK TO WATCH CANDIDATE FORUM
Look at this map to confirm what trustee area you are in
For more PTA updates, follow us on Facebook
2020-21 Permission Slip Link: https://forms.gle/jSKcK1gHuYgo4jvs9
Join PTA Today! https://jointotem.com/ca/sierra-madre/sierra-madre-elementary-pta
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 was the book first in the race?
Riddle answer:
It was bound to win.
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