Sargeant Families Blog - December 28th

Hope everyone is having a restful break and finding time to spend with family and friends.  

Music Update
As some of you have heard, the band director at Eich Middle School resigned suddenly due to health concerns.  Mrs. Aldridge, our music teacher, was called on to consider taking over the program.  She has spent the majority of her career teaching middle school band and this was something she couldn't pass up.  She will be greatly missed at Sargeant, but we know she will do great things at Eich, and our students will one day get to be a part of the program in middle school.  With Mrs. Aldridge's and the district's guidance, we were able to find a replacement to start in January.  The two will be working together to make sure the transition is a smooth one. We will work on a plan for Mrs. Aldridge to come say goodbye to the students.  

Note from Mrs. Rainey 

There are no words to express the depth of gratitude that I have for the outpouring of support you have shown Néstor Boscán's family during the most difficult time of their lives. They are extremely appreciative. You have amazed the family with your GoFundMe donations, with meals, with hugs and with your loving words. Not a single gesture has gone unnoticed. This school, and this community, are an example of what it means to be connected and to be kind to every person every day. Néstor's family will never forget you all. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

-Mrs. Rainey

Toy Drive

Thank you, Sargeant families, for your incredible donations to the CHiP Toy Drive. Your donations are given to children displaced from their homes this holiday season, and the CHP officers were overwhelmed by your generosity, when they picked up the toys on Monday morning. Thank you for living out loud our school motto: Be Connected, Be Kind!

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Continue enjoying your winter break.  Take time to snuggle up and read a book with your child.  At some point next week Mrs. Peck will be reading a book to the students and posting it on Facebook for all to enjoy.  If you are not following us on Facebook please start! Check out RCSD Sargeant on Facebook and Twitter @rcsdsargeant. 

Upcoming Dates

School Resumes on Tuesday, January 9th.  

PTC Meeting January 9th at 6:30 

The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Sargeant Families Blog - December 15

Congratulations to Jennifer Danielson for being selected as ABC 10's Teacher of the Month! 

Coming in the New Year!  Looking for 4th and 5th graders to help with our curbside valet in the morning.
Thank you AAA for the goodies.  

Student Council News

* Our annual CHiP Toy Drive runs through December 18. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for children (of all ages) displaced from their homes this holiday season. The CHP will be here at lunch on December 18, visiting with the students.

* Pictures with Sarge -  Get your annual picture taken with our very own Sarge the Bulldog. Last day for pictures is during lunch on December 20.  Cost is $2.00, and pictures will be framed with a holiday border.

* Twin/Christmas Attire Spirit Day is Friday, December 22. Dress up with your favorite buddy and/or just get into the holiday spirit by wearing your favorite hat, sweater, socks, etc...

* Save the Date! Sargeant's annual Skate Night will be February 13, 2018, 6-8pm at Roller King. $6/skater. More info to follow.

Upcoming Dates (just a few, remember to check the calendar tab for more dates)

December 19th - Winter Concert at 6:30 - Bucket Band, 3rd Grade and Mrs. Lynes' 2nd Graders

December 22nd - Minimum Day  - same as a Monday 

December 25th - January 8th - Winter Break 

School Resumes - Tuesday, January 9th 

Sargeant Families Blog - December 10th

Check out our 4th graders teaching our 2nd graders how to use Google Slides

Kindness lessons continued in Kindergarten this past week.  Ask your child
how he/she can add to someone's bucket at home or school.  

Student Council News

* Our annual CHiP Toy Drive runs through December 18. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for children (of all ages) displaced from their homes this holiday season. The CHP will be here at lunch on December 18, visiting with the students.

* Pictures with Sarge -  Get your annual picture taken with our very own Sarge the Bulldog. Pictures will be available in the cafeteria during lunch on December 12, 15, 20.  Sarge will also be available during the Holiday Store on December 13. Cost is $2.00, and pictures will be framed with a holiday border.

* Twin/Christmas Attire Spirit Day is Friday, December 22. Dress up with your favorite buddy and/or just get into the holiday spirit by wearing your favorite hat, sweater, socks, etc...

* Save the Date! Sargeant's annual Skate Night will be February 13, 2018, 6-8pm at Roller King. $6/skater. More info to follow.

Oakmont Tutoring 

The last tutoring session for December will be next week, December 14th.  The Oakmont students are not in school on December 21, so we will not be meeting that week.  Please let your students and parents know.

Memorial Service 
Nestor Boscan's Memorial Service is Thursday, December 14 at 4:30pm, Centerpoint Community Church, 515 Sunrise Ave.,  Roseville.  There will be a light reception following the service.

Centerpoint Community Church will be providing childcare for children ages 5 years and younger. There is a nursery located in the Family Life Center, which is across the courtyard from the Sanctuary. 

If you will need childcare, please email Sharyn Rainey with the names and ages of each child. Sharyn Rainey; srainey@rcsdk8.org.

Holiday Craft Store and Silent Auction 

Please join us for a fun afternoon of shopping this Wednesday from 3:30-6:30 in the multi purpose room.  

Upcoming Dates (just a few, remember to check the calendar tab for more dates)

December 13th  - PTC Holiday Store 3:30-6:30 in Multi

December 14th - 

Nestor's Memorial  - See information above 

Round Table Dinner Night Out   - Proceeds will benefit Nestor's family.  Please bring the flyer or show a digital copy

December 19th - Winter Concert at 6:30 - Bucket Band, 3rd Grade and Mrs. Lynes' 2nd Graders

December 22nd - Minimum Day  - same as a Monday 

December 25th - January 8th - Winter Break 

School Resumes - Tuesday, January 9th 

After School Enrichment 

Young Rembrandts Winter Session at Sargeant

Other Resources 

Love and Logic Classes - English 

Love and Logic Classes - Espanol 

The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Sargeant Families Blog - December 1st

IB Corner 

December's Attribute: Balanced

Students who are BALANCED are healthy and are aware that eating properly and exercising is important in their lives.  They understand that is important to have a balance between the physical and mental  aspects of their bodies.  

How can families help at home?

• Role model this attribute by:
• Playing outside
• Going to the park
• Making  dinner together
• Reading a book
• Playing  a board game
• Going on a walk
• Doing chores as a family

Kind Kids Club 
Today we kicked off the Kind Kids Club with kindergarten.  We brainstormed ways to be kind at school and at home.  Ask your child about it this weekend.  

Students showing kindness in kinder get to wear one of our Kindness Capes

Yearbook Pictures
Soon it will be time to start gathering pictures for this year's yearbook.  Please keep photos from classroom activities you attend in order to share them with the classroom teacher. 

Safety and Driving
Please make sure you are following traffic laws as you drop off and pick up your child at school.  We understand that mornings can be hectic, so please allow for plenty of time to get your child to school on time.  We have had some reports of drivers illegally passing others to get to the drop off sooner and it puts our kids in danger.  Please be aware of drivers, walkers, and bike riders.  We want everyone to be safe.  


PTC Update 
Please check out the most recent newsletter from PTC with dates and information for December. 

Member of our Community
Many of you know, one of our 4th grade students, Nestor Boscan, passed away unexpectedly on November 26. He leaves behind his parents and a 3 year old sister. Needless-to-say, his family is devastated. Nestor's family has only been in the United States for just over a year, and they have no family members in this country.  Your outpouring of kindness has been a blessing to them. They know that Nestor was well-liked by his peers and the staff, and this is of great comfort to them.

Below are the funeral arrangements for Nestor, which are being handled by Lambert Funeral Home on Douglas Blvd in Roseville. The family welcomes your love and support and are open to talking about Nestor.

Hopefully, as many people as possible can attend the Memorial Service on December 14. If you can attend, please let Mrs. Rainey know at srainey@rcsdk8.org. The church is providing the food, and we need to get a rough estimate of people. CHILDREN ARE WELCOME AT THE MEMORIAL SERVICE. 

Public Visitation/Wake:

Wednesday, December 6th, 5:00-6:00pm

Open Casket

Lambert Funeral Home

Memorial Service:

Thursday, December 14, 4:30pm

Centerpoint Community Chuch

515 Sunrise Ave. Roseville

*Food reception to follow at the church

People have asked about how they can help or support the family... 

Provide a flower arrangement for the Memorial Service (as a group or as an individual). Mom would like JOYFUL flowers. Flowers can be sent to the church the MORNING of December 14.

Provide a meal for the family: https://mealtrain.com/r3memd

Thank you for embracing this family in their time of need! Please let Mrs. Peck know if you have any questions.  

Upcoming Dates (just a few, remember to check the calendar tab for more dates)

December 5th  - PTC Meeting at 6:30

December 6th  - English Learner Parent Night in Room 1 - cancelled 
December 13th  - PTC Holiday Store 3:30-6:30 in Multi

After School Enrichment 

Young Rembrandts Winter Session at Sargeant

The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Sargeant Families Blog - November 21st

I am thankful for the support from our Sargeant Families.  We appreciate all that you do every day at home and at our school.  I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving spending time with family and friends.  

IB Corner

Learner Profile Attribute for November is Courageous

Students who are COURAGEOUS try to solve problems in a lot of ways.  They are brave when they defend their beliefs to others.  

How can families help at home?

• If your child is feeling uneasy about trying something, encourage them to attempt it and then reflect on whether they liked the activity and how it felt to try something new.
• Encourage your child to try something new: food, sport, book, or activity.  

Amazon Smile and Box Tops

Two easy ways to support Sargeant without selling anything to friends, family and co-workers: Amazon Smile and Box Tops!  If you already use Amazon to shop, sign up with Amazon Smile.  Checkout the flyer for steps on how to set up and account that connects to our PTC.  Simple and easy!  Anyone can do it...share with friends and family.  

Continue collecting Box Tops all year long!  If items you purchase have the Box Top label, cut it out and send it in.  

GATE Testing 

The 2018-2019 school year GATE identification test will be administered at the District Office for students currently in 2^nd – 7^th grade.  The students will take the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test, OLSAT, that tests abstract thinking and reasoning ability.  Students must attend one of the testing dates on the OLSAT Parent Permission Form in order to complete the testing by the district.  The Parent Permission Forms will be made available on November 13, 2017 on our district website @ www.rcsdk8.org under the “Parent” tab.  All forms must be returned to the District Office by January 5, 2018 if you would like your student tested. There are no exceptions as materials are ordered based on the number of returned forms.  Make sure you check the district website under the “Parents” tab for more information regarding GATE services and testing.

Upcoming Dates (just a few, remember to check the calendar tab for more dates)

November 20th-24th - Thanksgiving Break 

November 27th - School Back in Session 

December 5th  - PTC Meeting at 6:30

After School Enrichment 

Young Rembrandts Winter Session at Sargeant

Other Events

Maidu Little League Baseball Registration 

Woodcreek Highschool Baseball Clinic

Family Christmas Festival in Auburn 

The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Sargeant Families Blog - November 10th

Based on feedback we are adding something new.  If there is a flyer linked to the blog we will try and also include an image.  The image will not be full size, but you can still click on the link to see it.

Thank you for joining us for family night!  We had a great time!

Veterans' Day Card Delivery - Student Council members and Mrs. Rainey will be delivering Veterans Day card tonight.  Please check out the flyer for more information if you'd like to attend.

Holiday Craft Store
PTC is holding their 2nd annual craft store this December.  Check out the flyer above if you are interested in being a part of this event.  It's a great way to showcase your creativity and support the school.

Upcoming Dates (just a few, remember to check the calendar tab for more dates)

-This week: November 13th-17th  - Conference Week - All K-5th 8:50-12:32, TK regular schedule 

- November 17th  - Original Works of Art order forms are due back to the school - November 20th-24th - Thanksgiving Break 

Community Events 

Santa in the Park - Please check out the flyer for Santa in the Park

Sargeant Families Blog -November 3rd

Thank you to everyone for your donations and support of the Student Council Bake Sale. Because of your generosity, we were able to raise $223.00 to help Ms. Kirkendall battle cancer. The donations will be presented to her in person. 

Teachers created Literacy O'Lanterns on October 31st - Spreading Our Love of Reading 

Veteran's Day 

Once again we will be making Veteran's Day Cards for Sun City Roseville. Our students will be making cards, but we welcome cards made by our parents and families, too. Veteran's Day cards can be left in the basket in the school office or delivered to your child's teacher. Cards will be presented to the Veterans/residents on Friday, November 10, at 6:30 pm prior to their Capitol Pops Concert. If you are interested in helping Mrs. Rainey distribute the cards, please contact her at srainey@rcsdk8.org.  

Sargeant's Mr. Pete is a Veteran, and Mrs. Arnall's son, Dylan Arnall, is currently serving in the military (if you would like to make cards specifically for them). 

IB Attribute of the Month - Inquirer
How can the Inquirer attribute be developed at home?
- Provide opportunities for your child to be curious and ask questions.  This can include visiting a library, museum, exploring outside, or doing research on a computer.  
- Encourage your child to be an inquirer by asking them "why: or "how" when you are talking or reading about different topics.  

PTC November Newsletter  - Please click the link to check out the November News from PTC.


Girls on the Run
We are still looking for one more coach.  Please e-mail Mrs. Peck if you are interested in being a part of this wonderful organization.

What is Girls on the Run?
What Does it Take to Be a Coach?

Holiday Craft Store
PTC is holding their 2nd annual craft store this December.  Check out the flyer above if you are interested in being a part of this event.  It's a great way to showcase your creativity and support the school.

Watch DOGS 
Coming soon!  Look for information in an upcoming blog about the kick off event for this year's Watch DOGS.  Watch DOGS is a nationally recognized program to bring positive male role models into our school.  Watch DOGS can be fathers or father figures that spend at least one day during the school year volunteering in classrooms and on the playground. 

Upcoming Dates (just a few, remember to check the calendar tab for more dates)

- November 8th - Sami's Circuit Family Night at 6:00

- November 10th  - No School  - Veteran's Day 

-November 13th-17th  - Conference Week - All K-5th 8:50-12:32, TK regular schedule 


- November 20th-24th - Thanksgiving Break 

Sargeant Families Blog - October 27th

Thank you for all of your support for the Harvest Festival!  We appreciate the time and donations everyone put into it!  We had a fun night.  We are learning each year how to make some improvements and appreciate the feedback we received.  We will be making some changes next year on ticket sales at the gate.

Love of Reading 

At Sargeant we believe that it is important to develop a love of reading in every child.  We encourage reading in the classroom and at home.  Reading is something we want kids to engage in on a daily basis.  Take time reading with your child and reading to your child.  If you are in need of some  books, check out the public library or let your child's teacher know and we can send some home.  We have free books available.  

This week was our first lunch with the principal where we celebrate reading.  Kids are chosen for a variety of reasons: avid reader, love of reading, shares books with others, newly acquired love. etc.  We get to talk about books and enjoy lunch together.  Here's a little video from our lunch.  💙

Sami's Circuit Family Night 
The students enjoyed Sami's Circuit this week and in the near future (November 8th!) we have him coming back for family night.  Please check out the flyers sent home in Wednesday's folders or the link above.  We would love to pack the multi!  Loved his messages on Wednesday:

"When negative things happen, keep your head up.  If we don't quit, we win!"

Girls on the Run
We are still looking for one more coach.  Please e-mail Mrs. Peck if you are interested in being a part of this wonderful organization.

What is Girls on the Run?
What Does it Take to Be a Coach?

Holiday Craft Store
PTC is holding their 2nd annual craft store this December.  Check out the flyer above if you are interested in being a part of this event.  It's a great way to showcase your creativity and support the school.

Upcoming Dates (just a few, remember to check the calendar tab for more dates)

-October 30th and 31st  - No School  - Staff Professional Development 

- November 8th - Sami's Circuit Family Night at 6:00

-November 13th-17th  - Conference Week - All K-5th 8:50-12:32  

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