Wednesday Digital Folder
September 22nd, 2021
Virtual Parent Summit
Fill this out for your kiddo to get a homework pass or BUG ticket
SME's special game/art opportunity
COVID Testing at SME
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 starting in September, is available for ALL students and staff.
Register for testing on the Color system here: https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=cdph094.
In our second week of testing we were able to jump from 33% up to 59% of students having tested! Thank you for helping us keep our SME family safe!
Pick-Up/Drop-Off Protocols
- cross the street at the designated cross walks ONLY
- pull all the way forward before allowing your child to exit/enter car
- remain in your vehicle at all times, in the carline
- follow ALL traffic rules(no U turns, driving on the wrong side, speed)
- be kind and smile at SME employees =)
- wear a mask over your nose and mouth
- complete self health screening prior to pulling up at school, including temperature checks
PTA Announcements
Join Us: Our September PTA Association Meeting has been postponed to Wednesday, Sept 29th at 6:30 pm.
Register for the meeting in advance online: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucOyupjwoG939Fp-74w6t0m4dUxvL8gOt
Our Virtual Book Fair is Happening Now!
Explore new titles, discover new characters, embark on new adventures.
You can also support SME and teacher libraries by shopping at the virtual book fair! Find their wish lists at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4AA8AE23A2FD0-book1 if you'd like to donate a book. Simply purchase it with your other items, and send it to school with your student upon receipt.
Shop the Fair: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=smebookfair
Save the Date for Fall Field Day: Saturday, Oct 2
Kinder/1st Grades: 2 pm - 3 pm
2nd/3rd Grades: 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
4th/5th Grades: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Sign up today to volunteer for this event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a4aa8ae23a2fd0-smepta
PTA Permission Slip/Waiver — please complete the 2021-22 school year waiver for your student/s so they can participate in all of our fabulous PTA events and fundraisers.
Waiver: https://forms.gle/neSy4EPx16D1MaKw9
The SME Spirit Gear Shop Has New Merch!
More field trip/school shirt sizes, NEW sweatshirts, youth masks and MORE are available now.
Shop today: https://smeapparel.myshopify.com/collections/all
Join PTA Today
Our goal: 300+ Parents/Family Members & 100% of Teachers
Let's reach our goal together!
Join online: https://jointotem.com/ca/sierra-madre/sierra-madre-elementary-pta
SEEDs Parent Group Announcements
SEEDs Parent Group Announcement
AFB Annoucements
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to All In For Fall! If you haven't contributed yet, there's still time - the recommended amount is $375 per child, and donations at any amount are welcome.
Your employer may offer a corporate match benefit, which doubles your donation - email SierraMadreElementaryAFB@gmail.com to check if your employer offers a matching program.
Go to tinyurl.com/smeafb2022 to donate today!
Community Opportunities
Sierra Madre Elementary
Email: lewis.lindsay@pusd.us
Website: sme.pusd.us
Location: 141 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA, USA
Phone: (626) 396-5890