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.