12/12/21-1/1/22

 

CORRECTION:

This Friday’s minimum day is dismissal at 2:00, not 12:32.  Sorry for any confusion. 

3 Cheers for Bucket Band

Our Bucket Band had their first performance Friday, 12/10 and they did an amazing job. Congratulations on all of your hard work and dedication.  Huge shout out to Mrs. Po-Ruff for leading these fantastic musicians. They even played Imagine Dragons and AC/DC!!

Congratulations to 3rd Grade!

They earned the PIE (Partners in Education) Grant and plan on using it to support students in painting self-portraits in acrylic. Here is what was written in their application, “Throughout our IB Unit of Inquiry of “Who We Are,” students explore and inquire about what makes us unique as individuals and what makes us a community. After painting self-portraits, we will take action by donating our work to the Sargeant School Library for an art display.” 

Holiday Dress Up Days

**(If your child's class is doing something different on one of these days, just go with their classroom theme.)

Tuesday: Holiday Colors

Wednesday: Holiday Hat or Headband

Thursday: Ugly Sweater

Friday: Holiday PJs

Lost and Found

Please check the lost and found (all items will be displayed on the large playground) on Thursday and Friday after school.  All unclaimed clothing will be donated on Saturday 12/18.  

English Learner Advisory Committee

If your family speaks more than one language, please take a minute to read this request and fill out the survey (link provided in the request).  It is truly appreciated.    

Library

We know that reading during school breaks is extremely important.  With that, we will have the library open until 3:30 on Friday, 12/17 to ensure that students have an opportunity to bring books home to read over the break. 

Fundraising This Week

Mandarins for Sale on 12/14 at 3:15

Papa Murphy’s this Thursday! 

No School

We have break from 12/20/21-1/3/22

Wishing each family a festive and full holiday season.  Have a wonderful New Year and see you in 2022!

12/6/21-12/12/21

 

Thank you for a wonderful and happy return from our Fall Break.  Teachers spent the week welcoming students back with open arms and lots of smiles.  We reconnected in meaningful ways and got underway with new learning and fun activities.  

Welcome!

We are excited to welcome our new Mental Health Specialist, Hillary Blan.  Hillary has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and has experience working with children and families.  Her first day at Sargeant is Monday, 12/6 and she is excited to begin her journey as a Bulldog.  She will spend the next few weeks getting to know all of the teachers and students.  We are lucky to have her!  Keep your eyes out for more information from Hillary herself. 

Our IB Learner Attributes mural has been finished!!

It is in the MPR and we are so grateful to our painter, Raphael Leiblum, for his great work.  THANK YOU to our amazing PTC for funding this project (and all of you for your fundraising efforts).  Our students and staff love it. We are so proud!

December: Balanced

Students who are BALANCED are healthy and are aware that eating properly and exercising are important in their lives.  They understand that it 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

Kindness Club

Sargeant's Kindness Club is proud to support our community, and this year we have connected with the senior residents at The Terraces of Roseville. We have showered them with cards for Halloween and Thanksgiving, and for the holiday season, we are making homemade lap blankets. You can help support our acts of kindness by purchasing a Kindness bracelet. These bracelets are adjustable, waterproof, have our school colors, and help unite us in one school and one community. Plus, they make great holiday gifts! Bracelets are available for purchase in the school office. Thank you for continuing to make Sargeant great!

Early Release Day tomorrow

This is a reminder that school gets out early on Mondays!  Dismissal tomorrow is 2:00 pm. 

Chips for Kids Toy Drive

We are collecting new, unwrapped toys to donate to children in need.  You can find a donation bin in our front office.  

Safety

Please continue to drive safely in and around our school.  It is important to watch for pedestrians and abide by all speed limits and laws.  We appreciate your cooperation. 

Upcoming Fundraisers on 12/8

• Mandarins for sale: We will have mandarins for sale in front of the school on Wednesday, 12/8 at 3:15. 

• Panda Express Dine-out.  Our dine-out fundraiser runs from 10am-10pm on Wednesday 12/8.  Mention Sargeant to earn our school some money!

Looking Ahead

• Minimum Day on Friday, 12/17

• Winter Break 12/18/21-1/3/22

• School resumes Tuesday, 1/4/22

11/29/21-12/3/21

It is my sincerest hope that you and your family had a wonderful Fall Break. We are returning with full hearts and ready minds!  The next three weeks will be filled with reconnecting, listening, learning, AND celebrating.  

Early Release Day tomorrow

This is a reminder that school gets out early on Mondays!  Dismissal tomorrow is 2:00 pm. 

Chips for Kids Toy Drive

We are collecting new, unwrapped toys to donate to children in need.  You can find a donation bin in our front office.  

Safety

Please drive safely in and around our school.  This includes driving the speed limit, watching out for pedestrians, coming to a complete stop at stop signs, and driving slowly through the parking lot at drop-off and pick-up.  It is important to be patient and understanding as you wait in line.  There are many families who help get a child into or out of their car.  There is no need to jump ahead in the line or speed.  Our school runs an efficient process.  Typically the parking lot is cleared within 8 minutes of dismissal.  That’s great!  Thank you for your cooperation.  

Upcoming Fundraisers on 12/8

• Mandarins for sale: We will have mandarins for sale in front of the school on Wednesday, 12/8 at 3:15. 

• Panda Express Dine-out.  Our dine-out fundraiser runs from 10am-10pm.  Mention Sargeant to earn our school some money!

11/15/21-11/20/21

 It’s Parent-Teacher Conference Week!

This is an exciting time for us to work with our families to build our community.  Please enjoy this time with your child’s teacher.  Ask questions, enjoy stories about your child’s learning adventure and find out ways you can continue to support your child at home with his/her learning.  

School out EARLY this week

School dismissal is at 12:32 every day this week.  Please make arrangements to pick your child up early so teachers can begin their conferences on time.  Thank you for your support.  

Sami Circuit this Wednesday

Sami’s circuit family night is this Wednesday at 6pm!  Please see this flyer for information.  Let’s see which class can get the most participation.

Job Fair this Tuesday

We’re hiring!  Want to work for RCSD?  We are doing interviews on the spot!  Bring your resume and get hired ;) Information here! 

Papa Murphy’s Dine Out

This Thursday is a dine-out fundraiser for our school at Papa Murphy’s from 11am-8pm.  Here is the flyer for Dinner out! Help support our school.  Every dollar COUNTS!

No School 11/22-11/26 due to fall break.  We will see you back on Monday 11/29.

Check out all of these events/sports:

Granite Bay LaCrosse

Girl Scouts

11/8/21-11/13/21

 CLOCKS MOVED BACK!  

With it getting darker earlier and our weather continuing to change, it is crucial that children are getting enough sleep and ready for school each day.  Please be sure to send a jacket or sweatshirt to school with your child.  The weather has proven to be temperamental lately and can change on a dime.  We are continuing to encourage students to make healthy decisions….whether that is food, clothing or sleep related.  Routines are key for helping children function and to come prepared to learn each day.  We are here to support you!

La Clase de Espanol con Señora Neira

Please take a look here to read about the content being taught in Spanish this month.

Math Before Bed: We all know the importance of literacy and incorporating reading into daily routines at home. However, have you considered ways to promote mathematical reasoning and strong number sense at home too? Mathbeforebed.com is a great resource to help spark discussions about math with your child and family at home! Click here to check out a quick video of Ms. Ellison explaining the site. Happy problem-solving! 

Dine Out Fundraiser this week!

Please visit Leatherby’s Tuesday, 11/9, and show this flyer to earn money for our school.  They have great food and AMAZING ice cream.  

Lost & Found

Please stop by and check the lost and found.  We have LOTS of water bottles, masks, and clothing that are missing homes.  Lost & Found is located inside the quad area.  The best area to check it is before or after school.  If you need to check it at another time, please just come into the office and we can help you with this. 

Early Release 2:00

Tomorrow’s dismissal is 2:00.  Thank you for your continued support!

Report Cards 

Report cards will be emailed home on Friday, 11/12.  Teachers will discuss your child’s progress and report card at your Parent/Teacher conference that will take place the week of 11/15-11/19.  If you have not scheduled a conference yet, please contact your child’s teacher as soon as possible to get one scheduled. 

Next week is EARLY DISMISSAL everyday

Conferences will take place the week of 11/15-11/19.  Students will get out of school every day at 12:32.  Please make arrangements to have your child picked up early. 

Sargeant Needs Your Help!

ELAC 

Attention parents: We need you for our English Language Advisory Committee.  This committee is responsible for the following tasks:

• Advising the principal and staff in the development of a site plan for English learners and submitting the plan to the School Site Council for consideration of inclusion in the School Plan for Student Achievement.

• Assisting in the development of the schoolwide needs assessment.

• Ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.

Our first ELAC meeting is scheduled for 12/7/21 at 4:30 via zoom. 

School Site Council

We are in need of 2 additional parents to be on our School Site Council.  This group meets 5 times a year (we have already met once) to read, recommend and approve our Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) and to help make decisions about the needs of our school.  It is important to have parent representation.  Our next meeting is scheduled for 12/7/21 at 3:30 via zoom.  

*If you are interested in being on either of these committees please email Julie Murdaugh at jmurdaugh@rcsdk8.org  

Canned Food Drive

We are currently collecting canned foods for those in need.  Your child’s teacher has a box in her classroom and we are collecting through next Friday, 11/19.  Please donate if you are able. 

Check out all of these events/sports:

Santa in the Park

Basketball Camp

Roseville Girls Softball

Maidu Little League

11/1/21-11/7/21

We raised $48,510!  This is amazing!  Thank you all for supporting this fundraiser.  The top earners will be notified this week of their winning!  I will update you with the prize arrival date as soon as I know. 

THANK YOU FOR ALL of your SUPPORT! 

REMINDER: 

No School tomorrow, 11/1.  

It is a Staff Development Day for teachers.  

We will see you on Tuesday, 11/2.

IB Attribute for November: 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.  

RCSD Job Fair

Would you like to work for RCSD?  RCSD will be hosting a job fair on Tuesday, November 16, for all the below job openings! Join us anytime between 1 pm and 7 pm at the District Office, located at 1050 Main Street, Roseville. Check out the details here. 

One more Picture Day

If you are new to Sargeant or your child was absent or otherwise did not get his/her picture taken, there is ONE MORE CHANCE.  This Tuesday, 11/2,  is the last chance.  Please let your child’s teacher know that you need his/her picture taken.  

Update from Mrs. Rio

Mrs. Rio, our Mental Health Specialist in the Wellness Program will be transitioning into a new role with PCOE and her last day at Sargeant will be Friday, November 19th.  Please see her message below:

 

Dear Sargeant Students and families,

It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing my departure from serving Sargeant elementary as a Mental Health Specialist with the Wellness Program.  This past year at Sargeant has been incredibly special to me, and I will cherish every memory and relationship made.  Sargeant is truly a special place and it shines through the students and their smiles, laughter, and eagerness to come to school each day.  It was a very hard decision to make when deciding to accept this new opportunity with Placer County Office of Education.  I will miss the daily interactions with the Sargeant students, families, and staff.  I am grateful to have served the Sargeant Community and am sending thanks to each and every one of you. 

With love,

Mrs. Rio 

 *If your child is currently receiving direct services from Mrs. Rio she will be contacting you soon to discuss the next steps.

Mark Your Calendars:

Dinner night out at Leatherby’s on November 9th. Here is the flyer. 

Have a wonderful week!

10/25/21-10/31/21

Friday, 10/29 is wear PJs and/or Orange and Black day.  Please look for communication from your child’s teacher about classroom activities that are scheduled for that day.  

Rainy days are upon us.  Please remind your child(ren) to stay out of puddles if they have regular shoes on, as well as to stay as dry as possible.  Please send your child with a sweatshirt/jacket and/or an umbrella (if they have one) as we do have several transitions throughout our day where they walk from place to place.  We want them to stay as dry as possible.  Wet children aren’t comfortable or ready to learn.  

SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER!

We have raised over $45,000 dollars!  That’s incredible for a school our size.  Thank you for all of your support.  Tomorrow is our LAST DAY and then we’ll announce top individual and class earners!  Our Day of Awesomeness celebration day will be scheduled for the spring.  Stay tuned for a date. 

Lost & Found

Please stop by and check the lost and found.  We have LOTS of water bottles, masks, and clothing that are missing homes.  Lost & Found is located inside the larger entrance area.  The best time to check it is before or after school.  If you need to check it at another time, please just come into the office and we can help you with this.  

Dia de los Muertos

Please read this letter from Senora Neira regarding Spanish class this week. 

Work at Sargeant!

Would you like to work at Sargeant as a Meal Duty Supervisor?  We have an opening.  This is a great opportunity to supervise students at lunch and lunch recess.  It’s 1 hour and 15 minutes a day (Monday- Friday) and you get to know ALL of our Sargeant Bulldogs.  If you are interested, please click on this link to apply!  

Community Partners

Roseville Little League

NO SCHOOL Monday 11/1/21

10/18/21-10/24/21

 10/17/21

Step-It-Up Fundraiser continues all week!  

Please continue to pump up our fundraiser to your friends and family. We have raised OVER $34,000 and counting. This is AMAZING! Thank you for your continued support and excitement. The last day for fundraising is Monday, 10/25/21!

Early Dismissal TOMORROW!

School gets out at 2:00 on Mondays!

Elks Lodge Competition for Red Ribbon Week:

Poster Contest

School Site Council Meeting this Wednesday.  I'll be sharing our SPSA goals of increased growth in ELA and Math as well as our goal for continued Safety and School Culture. 

Picture Retakes:

These will take place on October 21st.  

 

Parent-Teacher Conferences and Report Cards:

Conference week is scheduled for November 15th-November 19th.  These will be all minimum days.  

Here is helpful information regarding parent-teacher conferences:

• Teachers will offer both in-person and Zoom as an option, parents/guardians make the choice. 

• Zoom is preferred. 

• If parents attend in person, both teachers and parents/guardians must mask and be at least 6 feet apart. 

Report Cards: 

• We will send home report cards via email so parents have them to look at during zoom conferences (if you are doing zoom).  

• We will also print all report cards for teachers to send home with students.

We are better TOGETHER 💙