Tuesday, November 21, 2017

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.  


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 2nd – 7th 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


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.

Friday, November 10, 2017

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



Sunday, November 5, 2017

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 


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