Week of 10/4/21-10/8/21

 10/3/21

Welcome to October!  The month of cooler temps, leaves falling, and all things PUMPKIN.  

Wednesday 10/6 is Walk or Bike to School Day!

Check this out.  Let’s get our community involved in this morning activity.  

M O B I L E  SP I R I T  N I G H T!

Join us at our Chick-fil-A Granite Bay Spirit Night

Wednesday, October 6th from 5-7 PM

All you need to do is download the Chick-fil-A App and order your food for mobile curbside or mobile drive-thru at Chick-fil-A Granite Bay between 5-7 PM! Thank you for your support and we look forward to enjoying some Chick-fil-A with you!

Vaccine Verification REQUIRED for Volunteers:

Attention parents and family members!  Beginning Monday, 10/18 we are required to check vaccine status for our Category I and/or Category II volunteers.  

• If you are vaccinated, please bring in your vaccine card and show it to Shannon or Amy, our secretaries.  They DO NOT need a copy or make a copy.  They simply need to see it.  This only needs to be done one time.  We will mark you cleared in our system and you are not required to show this again.

• If you are NOT vaccinated and you would like to continue to volunteer as a Category I or Category II volunteer, you MUST show proof of a negative COVID test within 6 days of being on campus.  Our school secretaries will ask for proof of this requirement upon you signing in.

Thank you for understanding! 

Annual Household Eligibility:

Thank you to all of the families that filled this out!  If you have not done so, please click HERE and complete the steps.  We need your support!  Para Espanol, aqui. 

GATE testing:

Families that are interested in having their child tested for GATE, please see this GATE Testing Information & Permission Form for Families 

IB Corner

October:  Inquirer

Students who are INQUIRERS are curious about the world. They can conduct research independently. They love learning and discovering new things and will carry this love of learning throughout life.  

How can families help at home?

• Encourage areas of your child’s interest by visiting the library to borrow books that explore these topics.

• Develop an understanding of the Internet. Work with your son or daughter when the Internet is being used and try to instill the understanding that some Internet sites are not reputable.

• Let your child know it’s ok to be curious and ask questions about the world.

Power of Purpose Fundraiser begins NEXT Monday, 10/11! 

Principal Murdaugh will be sending out information in next Sunday’s blog as well as through our messaging system.  The fundraiser will run for 2 weeks.  This will help us fund several projects and fulfill some needs on our campus.  If you want to get a head start, begin compiling emails for family and friends that may be interested in donating.  There will be exciting prizes, class competitions, and something FUN that involves Mrs. Murdaugh :)

Reminder: EARLY RELEASE Monday at 2:00

School gets out at 2:00 every Monday this year.  This is for teachers to work in collaborative groups and is crucial to our success.  Thank you for making transportation arrangements for your child to be picked up on time on Mondays.  

 Dear Families,

I want to take this time to extend gratitude to all of you for welcoming me, Julie Murdaugh, to the Sargeant Community.  You have been so warm and welcoming, and it has truly touched my heart.  From thoughtful notes, positive smiles, and words of appreciation, all are noticed and appreciated.  We can achieve so much when we work together for the betterment of our students and our community.  Thank you for all of your support!

 Reminder: EARLY RELEASE Monday at 2:00

School gets out at 2:00 every Monday this year.  This is for teachers to work in collaborative groups and is crucial to our success.  Thank you for making transportation arrangements for your child to be picked up on time on Mondays.  

IB Corner

September: Principled

Students who are PRINCIPLED have a sense of fairness and are honest with

themselves and with others.  They understand that sometimes there are rules and they follow them.  

How can families help at home?

• Teach and model for your child what it looks like to be a respectful winner or loser in a game.   

• Acknowledge your child when they tell the truth even though they know it will get them in trouble.  

NO SCHOOL

Reminder: There is no school for students this Thursday 9/30 or Friday 10/1.  These are Staff Development Days for teachers.  Thank you for your support.  

Power of Purpose Fundraiser begins Monday, 10/4

Keep your eyes and ears peeled for information soon!  Our fundraiser will run for 2 weeks.  This will help us fund several projects and fulfill some needs on our campus.  If you want to get a head start, begin compiling emails for family and friends that may be interested in donating.  There will be exciting prizes, class competitions, and something FUN that involves Mrs. Murdaugh :)

9/20/21- 9/26/21

Thank you everyone for your continued support to keep our campus safe.  

We appreciate you dropping off your children at the front or back gates at 8:45 so students can arrive to class on time and ready to learn by 8:50!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month: Click here for more information!

COVID Quarantines, Illnesses and Independent study

Thank you for your continued patience as we find ourselves responding to ever-changing circumstances.  Please be aware of this information:

• If you receive email notification about a student in your child’s class being positive for COVID, please click on the LINK in that letter.  This serves as our documentation about your chosen path for your child.  When you get this email and click on that link, you will see 3 options (1- to quarantine, 2- to provide documentation that your child has already had COVID and is therefore exempt from quarantine for 90 days, or 3- you are agreeing to send your child to school (with a mask, symptom-free and willing to test).  

• Once you fill out the form, you DO NOT NEED to call the office and check in.  We will know that you have chosen your plan and can see that you filled out the form.  *As you can imagine, the office is extremely busy these days with so much going on and it creates MORE work if you fill this out and also call to give us that information.  

• If your child is staying home to quarantine, we are NO LONGER doing Independent Study for this.  They are treated the same way a sick student is treated and work can be picked up in the office.  Please communicate with your child’s teacher, not the front office on this.  

• If your child is sick (you may not be sure what is wrong) and staying home, please call the office and let us know so we can clear your child’s absence.  

• If your child tests positive for COVID please contact the office and let us know so we can notify the class.  

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

IB Corner:

September: Principled

Students who are PRINCIPLED have a sense of fairness and are honest with

themselves and with others.  They understand that sometimes there are rules and they follow them.  

How can families help at home?

• Teach and model for your child what it looks like to be a respectful winner or loser in a game.   

• Acknowledge your child when they tell the truth even though they know it will get them in trouble.  

Reminder: EARLY RELEASE Mondays at 2:00

School gets out at 2:00 every Monday this year.  This is for teachers to work in collaborative groups and is crucial to our success.  Thank you for making transportation arrangements for your child to be picked up on time on Mondays. 

Week of 9/13/21

We hope you had a wonderful Labor Day with your loved ones.  The rain this week brought some much-needed reprieve from the heat and the fires.  We found ourselves so grateful for the dip in temps and the fresh, clean air.  The students loved it too!

THANK YOU to all of you that came out and bought from Snowie King.  We were able to raise another $148 for our school.  You are an amazing community and we thank you! 

School Site Council:

We are in need of 1-2 parents to serve on the School Site Council.  If you are interested please read through this slide deck.  Reach out to Julie Murdaugh with any questions or to express interest.  

Art Docent Program:

We need you! Are you interested in being involved in your child’s classroom?  You can fill this out Art Docent Volunteer Interest Form or you can shoot your child’s teacher a quick email.  Our Art Docent lead, Holly Cuthbertson, will train you and help you with all that you need.  Everything is provided for you and the lessons are planned out.  You don’t need any experience...just a can-do attitude and a smile.  

Volunteer training:

Mrs. Phillipson and Senora Neira are leading volunteer training this week on Wednesday from 12:45-1:15.  Please let your child’s teacher know if you are interested in attending.  We only have a limited number of volunteers who have been cleared so far.  We are working on having another training later in the fall.  If you are one that HAS BEEN CLEARED, please plan on attending.  

IB Corner:

September: Principled

Students who are PRINCIPLED have a sense of fairness and are honest with

themselves and with others.  They understand that sometimes there are rules and they follow them.  

How can families help at home?

• Teach and model for your child what it looks like to be a respectful winner or loser in a game.   

• Acknowledge your child when they tell the truth even though they know it will get them in trouble.  

Reminder: EARLY RELEASE Mondays at 2:00

School gets out at 2:00 every Monday this year.  This is for teachers to work in collaborative groups and is crucial to our success.  Thank you for making transportation arrangements for your child to be picked up on time on Mondays.  

 

Picture Day:

Picture day is scheduled for 9/16/21.  This is not a PE day so please don’t worry about this impacting your child taking pictures.  We will NOT be doing a class photo due to safety.  The class photo will be a composition of individual photos.  Fliers came home last week and you can also order online at Lifetouch using the code on your flier.

WEEKLY WONDERING:

Week of 9/7/21

THANK YOU to all of our parents who came out and attended our first PTC meeting last Wednesday evening. We are so excited about this year and the wonderful things that are happening here at Sargeant.  Shout out to Mrs. Zanelli for attending on behalf of our teachers.  

 

IB Corner:

September: Principled

Students who are PRINCIPLED have a sense of fairness and are honest with

themselves and with others.  They understand that sometimes there are rules and they follow them.  

How can families help at home?

• Teach and model for your child what it looks like to be a respectful winner or loser in a game.   

• Acknowledge your child when they tell the truth even though they know it will get them in trouble.  

Spanish Enrichment

Check out this amazing opportunity for our students.  Fill this out and return to Senora Neira as soon as possible. 

Reminder: EARLY RELEASE Mondays at 2:00

School gets out at 2:00 every Monday this year.  This is for teachers to work in collaborative groups and is crucial to our success.  Thank you for making transportation arrangements for your child to be picked up on time on Mondays.  

 

Snowie King 

Snowie King is coming back this Thursday, 9/9 after school.  $3, $5 or $6! 

 

Picture Day

Picture day is scheduled for 9/16/21.  This is not a PE day so please don’t worry about this impacting your child taking pictures.  We will NOT be doing a class photo due to safety.  The class photo will be a composition of individual photos.  Fliers will be coming home soon! 

 

Sickness

Please keep your child(ren) home if they have any symptoms of being sick.  It is important that we are diligent to stop the spread of any illnesses.  

IMPORTANT: Please notify the office if your child is sick. If you are CHOOSING TO QUARANTINE because your child is a close contact of a positive case, please call the office and let us know. Attendance is confusing right now because we don’t always know what is happening with students.  If you are requesting an independent study contract to quarantine your child, please communicate with the teacher AND the office.  Thank you for so much for your cooperation.

 

Weekly Wondering:

8/29/21-9/4/21

 8/29/21

Dear Sargeant Families,

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of a previous RCSD student, Sgt. Nicole Gee who served our country.  Gee was a maintenance technician with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and was killed in the Kabul Airport bombing on August 28th.  She attended Sargeant, Eich, and Oakmont. We have teachers who taught this lovely young lady when she was a student.  We are providing support to those affected by her passing.  Thank you for your support also.  

COMING UP!

PTC will be holding its first meeting of the school year on Wednesday, September 1st at 7:00 pm. All parent/guardians are welcome. The meeting location is just beyond the school office in the covered picnic area. Meet the PTC Board and our amazing parents that are leading events and programs this year. We will also have time to socialize and ask questions. Volunteer signup sheets for specific programs and events will be available. *Please come at 6:30 if you are available to help assemble First Aid Fanny Packs for teachers.  

 

Additional Spanish Enrichment

Print and fill out this form if you are interested. What an awesome opportunity for our students. Thank you Senora Neira!

Picture Day

Picture day is scheduled for 9/16/21.  This is not a PE day so please don’t worry about this impacting your child taking pictures.  We will NOT be doing a class photo due to safety.  The class photo will be a composition of individual photos.  Fliers will be coming home soon! 

 

Snowie King Update

We had a GREAT turnout for Snowie King and raised $160 for our school.  Thank you for your support! 

Sickness

Please keep your child(ren) home if they have any symptoms of being sick.  It is important that we are diligent to stop the spread of any illnesses.  

IMPORTANT: Please notify the office if your child is sick. If you are CHOOSING TO QUARANTINE because your child is a close contact of a positive case, please call the office and let us know. Attendance is confusing right now because we don’t always know what is happening with students.  If you are requesting an independent study contract to quarantine your child, please communicate with the teacher AND the office.  Thank you for so much for your cooperation.

 

NO PARKING in any red zones

Last week we had a blocked bus on N. Cirby due to a car that was parked in the red zone.  This results in a frustrated bus driver and late kids getting to their stops.  Please be considerate and park elsewhere that is permitted.  Thank you! 

IB Corner:

August: Caring

Students who are CARING want people around them to be happy and treat others how they want to be treated. They think about the world and work to take care of their community and the environment.  

How can families help at home?

• Role model the caring behavior you would like to see in your child all the time. Using kind words, helping people without being asked, and being an active listener all show your child that you care about people. 

• Think about how your family can get involved with community organizations.

• Discuss as a family what you can do to take care of the environment.  

• After reading a book, spend some time considering how the people in the book acted. Was someone in the book caring?

Wellness

Hello Bulldog families! We hope you have had a smooth transition back to school. Our Wellness Team recognizes that the start of a new school year can become costly and we would like to remind you that you can self refer your student or family for any of the following services utilizing this link: Grocery/food assistance, clothing, backpacks/school supplies assistance, housing support, or hygiene kits. We are here to support you!  

Sincerely, Your Sargeant Wellness Team

Reminder: EARLY RELEASE Mondays at 2:00

School gets out at 2:00 every Monday this year.  This is for teachers to work in collaborative groups and is crucial to our success.  Thank you for making transportation arrangements for your child to be picked up on time on Mondays.  

So Grateful for All of Your Support!

8/22/21-8/28/21

 Dear Sargeant Families,

Thank you for your continued support as we celebrate another successful week.  

Here are some IMPORTANT reminders!

EARLY RELEASE Mondays at 2:00.  

School gets out at 2:00 every Monday this year.  This is for teachers to work in collaborative groups and is crucial to our success.  Thank you for making transportation arrangements for your child to be picked up on time on Mondays.  

Red Zone

Please don’t park in any red zones near campus.  Our school bus cannot make the right turn out of our driveway and onto Champion Oaks if a car is parked in the red zone near the driveway. This backs up our entire parking lot.  Teachers are on duty and will ensure your child safely makes it onto campus and into class.  Thank you again for your cooperation. 

Park Safety

Children are not allowed to be in the park before school or after school without parental supervision.  If you pick your child up from the park after school, please pick them on time.  The teacher on duty leaves the park at 3:35 and MUST bring students to the front of the school if they are still waiting.  Thank you for your cooperation.  

Label Your Child’s Belongings

Please label your child’s lunchboxes, water bottles, sweatshirts, etc.  We often have the need to match these items with children and it is so much easier to do this when items are labeled.  Thank you for helping us with this task. 

Join our PTC!!

Please show your support for our school by participating in our PTC.  Here is their awesome and informative website where you can join PTC, order spirit wear, and find out about events.  Our PTC helps fund programs and events that enhance education, school spirit, and community connectedness.  Help support our school by checking out their website and finding out more about Amazon Smile, Box Tops for education and MORE!

Snowie King

Snowie King is TENTATIVELY scheduled for Friday 8/27.  Stay tuned for more information as we are working through official clearance.  Cross your fingers it comes through in time ;)  I will send out a message if it’s a GO. Treats are $3, $5, or $6 (depending on size).

 

WEEKLY WONDERING: