Sargeant Families Blog - Winter Break and Week of January 4th

Thank you to all the families who donated a toy to the CHiP's Toy Drive.  We know that this year in particular has been tough for families and we appreciate your generosity.  

As you enjoy the holiday break, please make sure to continue to take safety precautions as we want to make sure everyone returns on January 5th healthy and ready to be back at school. 

We can't wait to see you in the new year!

Read Aloud by Mrs. Peck

Over the past couple weeks Mrs. Peck has been visiting classrooms in person and online to read the book Be You by Peter Reynolds.  It's has a great message for people of all ages and ties in some of out IB attributes.  Check out the video below with your kids and ask them of the can share with you the different parts of the books that connect with the attributes.  (Hint: The top ones are Caring, Thinker, Inquirer and Courageous). 

Holiday Craft Night Photos

Some of our students shared some photos of their completed holiday tree craft, so Ms. Rio and Ms. Hagar wanted to show you their trees too! The wellness team would like to thank all of the families who joined our Family Holiday Craft Event via zoom last night. It was so amazing to see all of the smiling faces and families working together.  Have a happy break! ((: 

School Over Break
If you live close to the school, please keep an eye on our campus when you drive by.  Over breaks, the campus can be a place where people like to hang out and some times damage occurs at school.  We would love to prevent this from happening.  If you see anyone on campus that is not supposed to be, for example skateboarding or hanging out on the roof, please call the non-emergency number for the Roseville PD.  Thanks!

We are out on winter break for the next two weeks.  Staff has professional development on Monday, January 4th.  School resumes on Tuesday, January 5th.  

Sami's Circuit:   -  Check this out!  This calendar has links to all the weekly episodes. 

Calendar with Weekly Episodes

Classes Resume on Tuesday, January 5th.  

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 percept.

Sargeant Families Blog - December 14th-18th

Annual Household Eligibility Form

Tuesday, December 15th is the deadline for the Annual Household Eligibility Form. Thank you to all of those who have filled it out. If you haven't, please take a minute. Thank you!!!
https://www.rcsdk8.org/annual-household-eligibility-form

Note:  When you look at the form, find your household size in the first column and then in each of the categories, the range is $0 to the number next to the checkbox.  For example, if you have 4 people in your household, and you make $46,000, you would check the box in Category 2 next to $48,470 (because your household income is between 0 and that number). 

Toy Drive

If you want to drop something off, there is a big bin in front of the school. 

Shirts Available

We have limited quantities of shirts available in the office.  We have a handful of Youth Small, Medium and Large.  They are $5 each (exact cash or check as we have no change).  Stop by the office if you want to purchase them.  They will go quick.  After Monday you may want to call to make sure they are still available!

Music Info

What: RCSD Music Caroling Night

When: December 17th, 7pm

Where: RCSD Music Youtube livestream

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Virtual Family Event

On Thursday, December 17th at 6:00 pm, the Sargeant Wellness Team will be hosting a Holiday craft event via zoom.  This event will be open to all Sargeant students and families.  Forms were sent home on green paper yesterday with your child. Please complete this form and return to your student’s teacher by Monday, December 14th if your student and family would like to participate in creating mini Christmas/holiday trees with Ms. Rio and Ms. Hagar! 

Wellness Tip- Our Thoughts and What Bubbles Up
We’ve been learning about how to strengthen our brains. Your brain can grow, and it can also work like a remote control to your favorite electronic device. Your brain can decide what channel you turn to, how long you tune in, and what you spend time thinking about. Sometimes, thoughts can randomly pop in like bubbles. Some of our thoughts or bubbles we want to keep, and others may distract us so we may want to let go of them and not keep. Below is a helpful tool to help you decide which thoughts are helpful and help you stay focused and on track, and which thoughts may distract you and you may want to pop and let go of. Remember your brain is really strong and so are you! You get to be in charge of holding that remote control and choosing the channel you tune into and when it’s time to switch gears and change the channel.

Sami's Circuit:   -  Check this out!  This calendar has links to all the weekly episodes. 

Calendar with Weekly Episodes

This Week 

Academic Word of the Week - Inform

December 17th-     Virtual Craft Event with Sargeant Wellness Team 

                                  Papa Murphy's Dinner Night Out (flyer below)

                             

Winter Break - December 21st-January 4th 

                            School Resumes - January 5th (Tuesday)

Champions Information Only 

Breakfast/Lunch Pick up Monday-Friday from 11:30-1:00 by the gate near the multi. 

Sargeant Family Holiday Craft Event for Champions Too!

On Thursday, December 17th at 6:00 pm, the Sargeant Wellness Team will be hosting a Holiday craft event via zoom.  This event will be open to all Sargeant students and families.  Please complete this form and return to your student’s teacher by Monday, December 14th if your student and family would like to participate in creating mini christmas/holiday trees with Ms. Rio and Ms. Hagar!  

The following supplies will be needed for the craft:

1. (1) paper plate per person - (4 participants = 4 paper plates)

2. Green paint, and other colors if desired.

3. Paint brush

4. Small craft fluffy pom poms 

5. Markers

6. Optional: glitter and stickers. 

Please follow this link to complete the form  if you would like to participate

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 percept.

Sargeant Families Blog - December 7th-11th

Thank you for your support and communication with the office when your child is experiencing symptoms.  Your support is helping us keep kids in school.  

Front Parking Lot Safety 
When pulling out of the front parking lot, please approach with caution as parents and kids are crossing the entrance.  Some people have been pulling out quickly without looking.  We want to make sure everyone stays safe.  Thanks!

Back of the School Safety 
Or staff in the park after school will be asking kids to point out their parents/guardians before heading out to the cars.  This has helped make sure kids aren't just running off into the street.  While you are waiting, please make sure to not park in the crosswalks as kids need to cross the streets and use them.  

Lost and Found
Cold mornings and warm afternoons result in sweatshirts on the playground.  Check out the picture below and if you recognize something, remind your child to grab it tomorrow. 

Sami's Circuit

Last weeks lesson:  Half Full or Half Empty -  Primary and Upper

Check out the links above to access the videos at home. 

Toy Drive

If you want to drop something off, there is a big bin in front of the school. 

Wellness tip for Week of 12/4- Growth Mindset Mantras
Your brain is a muscle and it needs exercise to get strong  just like the rest of your body. Mantras are sayings or phrases that anyone can practice saying or singing to help remember important things. Below are some sayings or mantras that you can say or sing to help grow your brain and remember that you’re working hard, trying new things, you’re brave, and you’re being your best self by trying your very best.

This Week 

Academic Word of the Week - Infer

December 9th - Site Council Meeting 3:30 Virtual 

December 9th - Sami's Circuit Virtual Family Night (click the link to join in on the fun!)

December 10th - Champions Materials Pick Up in Multi 2:00-4:00

** Please don't forget to fill out the Annual Household Eligibility Form by Friday.  Click on the link below.  If you need help, call the office. We will be happy to help! **

https://www.rcsdk8.org/annual-household-eligibility-form

Champions Information Only 

Breakfast/Lunch Pick up Monday-Friday from 11:30-1:00 by the gate near the multi. 

December 10th - Champions Materials Pick Up in Multi 2:00-4:00

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 percept.

Sargeant Families Blog - November 30th - December 4th

Music Corner
Video Message from Ms. Po
SAVE THE DATE! RCSD Caroling Night will be December 17th at 7PM. Get cozy with your family and tune in to our holiday sing-along on the RCSD Music Youtube channel. We'll teach you the songs ahead of time in the Community Song portion of your December lessons.

Wellness Tip for Week of 11/20 - Even superheroes need help

Asking for help can feel scary, hard, and sometimes even embarrassing. Did you know that asking for help actually makes you brave, strong, and courageous? Here are some tips for ways to ask for help. Look at what ideas Super-Robot has, pick the one you like, and color it in so you have a way to ask for help the next time you feel stuck and have tried your best. Remember that everyone needs help sometimes.

Drop Off/Pick Up - Front of the School

Please be aware that drop off and pick up can be a hectic part of the day.  Unfortunately, school parking lots were not build with the idea that hundreds of kids would be coming and going at the same time.  Please be patient, watch for kids, and follow the rules of the road.

When dropping off and picking up at the front of the school, please follow the drop off line.  Only one line of cars comes into the parking lot at a time.  If you are parking your car on the street and walking your child to the front of the school, please use the crosswalk by the multi or cross in front of the drop off/pick up line by the kinder area. When parents and kids cross in the middle of the parking lot it's very unsafe.

The red X are the safe areas to cross the parking lot. 

Pick Up - Don't forget your signs on your dashboard. 

Start Time 

Don't forget that we start at 8:30 this year.  Kids can start heading to class at 8:15.  Please make sure your child arrives on time so we can get started with the day at 8:30. 

Absence Reporting 

If your child is going to be absent from school, you can call the school or fill out the online form.  The form can be found under Parent Resources on our web site or it is linked below. 

Student Online Absence Reporting Form

This Week 

Academic Word of the Week - Explain 

Coming Soon..

December 9th - Sami's Circuit Virtual Family Night 

Champions Information Only 

Breakfast/Lunch Pick up Monday-Friday from 11:30-1:00 by the gate near the multi. 

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 percept.

Sargeant Families Blog - Fall Break

In our current situation with COVID, it's easy to get irritated and find things that make us unhappy. Now more than ever, I think we need to focus on the good things - the things that make us smile, the things that we are thankful for.

As the principal of Sargeant, I am thankful to be a part of such a hard working, caring, and dedicated staff. I am thankful for a parent community that supports our school and staff. I am thankful for the kids and the fact you share them with us every day. I am thankful that although I may not be able to hug them right now, I have been able to develop the "elbow" connection with many of them. Their smile every day, their hellos, and see you tomorrows. They make me smile.

I am thankful for my family who supports me, my friends who are there to listen, and my little girl who is always happy to see me (she just happens to be my dog).

There are many things....

I challenge you to take some time as a family this break to share the things your are thankful for in your life.

Have a happy and healthy week off! Rest, relax and read. 💙📚

Take care,

Principal Peck

IB Corner
Attribute for December: 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

Unit 3 for IB Has Begun!
Check out this link for the full PDF or view the images below. 

Placer County Food Bank
Placer County Food Bank's grocery pick up in Rocklin is on November 25th.  Anybody can go and get groceries, no questions asked.  All you need to do is provide a name, number in household, and city of residence.  See the flier below or click the link above for all of the dates and pick up locations for the county through December.  

To note: the closest local pickup for our families would be at Johnson Springview Park, 5480 5th street, Rocklin CA on Wednesday, November 25th 8-10am.  

Sami's Circuit:  Balancing Healthy Fuels - Primary  and Upper (videos)

This Week 

November 23rd-27th - Fall Break - No School

During the Thanksgiving break, if your child is experiencing any of the symptoms listed below, which may be consistent with the COVID-19 illness, and/or if your child is being tested for a COVID-19 or tests positive for COVID-19, please complete this absence form immediately.  Our district’s nursing staff will follow-up with your family before Monday, November 30th regarding illness.
Symptoms:
Fever / chills
Dry cough
Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
New loss of taste or smell
Headache
Fatigue (tiredness)
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Sore throat
Muscle aches
Congestion or runny nose

 

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 percept.