Welcome Back Sargeant Bulldogs!

Welcome Back Sargeant Bulldogs!

What an amazing start to the year!  We loved greeting your children and getting them know them on their first days of school.   It has been so much fun meeting the students and learning the ways of being a Bulldog!  Great job adjusting to the new schedule.

Back to School Night and Wednesday Folders:

Thank you for attending Back to School Night on August 9th.  It was great to meet so many of you as you entered to meet your teachers.  If you were unable to attend, you received information in your student's Wednesday Folder.  Please make sure to return Wednesday Folders each week for school to home and home to school communication.

   Sargeant Support Center (SSC)

Hillary Blan, LCSW (“Ms. Hillary”) Mental Health Specialist hblan@rcsdk8.org (916)771-1800 Ext. 27106 Room 6

Ms. Hillary welcomes you all back for the 2022-2023 school year! With this being her second year at Sargeant, she is excited to see all the returning students, in addition to meeting everyone who is new this year! Ms. Hillary is available to support students, staff, and families through social-emotional learning opportunities, behavioral and emotional support in the classroom and on campus, individual and group counseling, connection to resources and services, parenting support, and more. You may see Ms. Hillary spending some one-on-one time with a student, joining a class lesson, facilitating wellness opportunities during lunch and/or recess, and leading social skills lessons for various groups of students. If you have not already met Ms. Hillary, please introduce yourself the next time you see her around Sargeant. Additionally, if you would like to refer a student, please talk to your student’s teacher and complete a referral form (see QR code below).

Electronic SSC Referral Form (QR Code)

Plan Ahead to Volunteer:

Please stop by the office to pick up the appropriate forms to volunteer in classrooms and attend field trips.  

CAASPP Student Scores:

Student score reports are available for students in PowerSchool. You received an email via Swift on August 1st. 

• CAASPP Student Score Reports in PowerSchool-Parent Guide

Week of August 15-19

All visitors, including parents and guardians, check in through the office. Student safety is a TOP priority for us at Sargeant.  This means the campus is NOT open to parents/guardians (unless you are standing with your Kindergarten child) in the morning before school. The only gates open before school are the back gate attached to the park and the gate near the multi-purpose room. 

Have a great weekend. We look forward to seeing students on Monday!

Krista Barker

Principal, Sargeant Elementary School - World Authorized IB PYP School

1200 Ridgecrest Way | Roseville, CA 95661

(916) 771-1800 Email: kbarker@rcsdk8.org

#SargeantBulldogs #IBPYP #RCSDChampions

Our Last Week of School

THANK YOU Sargeant Families

It is with our deepest appreciation that we say THANK YOU for a wonderful year.  We had our share of uncertainty and questions….BUT we also had a far greater amount of love, grace, patience, and kindness.  We are a tremendous community!   We appreciate all of your support.  As we enter this final week with anticipation and excitement, let’s embrace the festivities and fun.  

 

 

2:00 Dismissal is EVERY DAY THIS WEEK!

Please make arrangements to pick up your child each day at 2:00.  

 

Field Day is Monday 5/23

Monday’s field day is going to be fun-filled and exciting.  Please send your child with sunscreen on (apply at home as we are not allowed to apply it at school).  The children will be in the sun outside from 9:00am - 12:00pm.  They also need a water bottle and shoes they can run around in.  We will be BBQing hamburgers and serving it with, chips, fruit, a vegetable, and a cookie for every child that wants one.  If your child would rather have lunch from home, please send your child with a regular lunch. 

 

Last Day of School Walk-Up

On the last day of school, Thursday 5/26, our students will participate in a “walk-up” to the next grade level.  This is a quick activity we will do with all students after lunch.  Please send your child to school in the following colored t-shirt on the last day of school.  

TK/Kinder: Red

First: Orange

Second: Yellow

Third: Green

Fourth: Purple

Fifth: Blue

 

 

Overdue Library Books

Library books are due NOW! Please look for an email from Lauren O’Connors, our Librarian, regarding any overdue books your child has.  Books can be turned into the library slot inside the library, brought into the office, or given to your child’s teacher.   If you have any questions, please contact the school office.  

 

Summer Meals

Bell Schedule for 22-23

A reminder that for next year, school begins at 7:45 am!  Early dismissal days will be Wednesdays, instead of Mondays.  Here is a copy of next year’s bell schedule.

 

Check out these flyers:

RPAL Summer 

Sierra Native Alliance

Roseville Historical Society

5/15/22 - 5/22/22

The last day of school is Thursday, May 26th!

All days during that week are 2:00 pm dismissal. 

 Introducing our new Principal, Mrs. Krista Barker

Read her introduction letter here.

Our Last Snowie King

Snowie King this Tuesday, 5/17 after school.  

 

Our Last Papa Murphy’s

Visit Papa Murphy’s this Thursday for our final dine-out fundraiser.  Visit between 11am-8pm and mention Sargeant.  

 

IB Attribute for May: Reflective

Students who are REFLECTIVE give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and 

consider their personal strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner.

How can families help at home?

• Have your child tell you three good things that happened at school.

• If your child is involved in a sport or activity, ask them what area they need to improve upon.  How do they know?  What can be done to improve? 

 

PBIS Connection

This month we are focused on being Kind! We can create a connection between being REFLECTIVE and KIND.  This is an important step for students as they learn to think about their actions and reflect on their choices.  We can ask our children questions like, 

• “How do you think that made your friend feel?”  

• “What were you thinking about at the time?” 

• “What can you do to make this situation better?”  

These all require reflective thinking, which greatly benefit children and their ability to be social and personally aware of their actions and words on others.  Help your child practice this skill at home :)

 

 

Flyers

Summer Reading

5/8/22 - 5/14/22

 

Sending a HUGE Thank You to our PTC and our community for making us feel loved and appreciated last week!  From the "room service," dessert bar, and a catered lunch on Friday....to the cards, messages, and treats...IT WAS AWESOME! Thank you all.

Field Day

We still need volunteers for this year’s FIELD DAY on Monday, May 23rd!  Please find the sign-up sheet here Field Day Sign Up Genius.  We truly appreciate all the help!

 

School Site Council

Our last School Site Council is taking place this week on Tuesday, May 10th at 3:30 via zoom.  Please contact the office if you would like to attend the meeting.  

 

Bucket Band Concert

Please join us Friday night, May 13th for our Bucket Band concert at 6 pm in the Multi-purpose room.  They have worked so hard all year.  Let’s celebrate them!

 

Tomorrow is early dismissal at 2:00! 

IB Attribute for May: Reflective

Students who are REFLECTIVE give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and 

consider their personal strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner.

How can families help at home?

• Have your child tell you three good things that happened at school.

• If your child is involved in a sport or activity, ask them what area they need to improve upon.  How do they know?  What can be done to improve? 

 

PBIS Connection

This month we are focused on being Kind! We can create a connection between being REFLECTIVE and KIND.  This is an important step for students as they learn to think about their actions and reflect on their choices.  We can ask our children questions like, 

• “How do you think that made your friend feel?”  

• “What were you thinking about at the time?” 

• “What can you do to make this situation better?”  

These all require reflective thinking, which greatly benefit children and their ability to be social and personally aware of their actions and words on others.  Help your child practice this skill at home :)

May 1- May 7

 

Staff Appreciation Week is THIS WEEK!

Teacher’s Amazon Wish Lists

 

GOTR Community Project

Our very own Sargeant Girls on the Run Team is leading a community impact project. They are choosing to help the SPCA raise money for animals in need. This Tuesday, May 3rd they are going to set up a table in front of the school at 3:15 and ask parents for items or cash that they will donate to the SPCA. Let’s help our local shelter!!

 

Field Day

Our annual field day is back!  We will celebrate the end of the year with FIELD DAY on Monday, May 23rd!  We need your help.  Please find the sign-up sheet here Field Day Sign Up Genius.  We truly appreciate all the help!

 

Miss Hillary & Our Sargeant Support Center

Miss Hillary, our Mental Health Specialist will be out on a medical leave until mid-May.  Due to medical complications, she has experienced the loss of her pregnancy.  She has asked that I share this with all of you so that we can support her when she returns without asking questions or commenting on things that may be hard for her to talk about. We are putting together a gift basket for her and her family during this difficult time.  Thank you for your support.  

 

IB Attribute for May: Reflective

Students who are REFLECTIVE give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and 

consider their personal strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner.

How can families help at home?

• Have your child tell you three good things that happened at school.

• If your child is involved in a sport or activity, ask them what area they need to improve upon.  How do they know?  What can be done to improve? 

 

PBIS Connection

This month we are focused on being Kind! We can create a connection between being REFLECTIVE and KIND.  This is an important step for students as they learn to think about their actions and reflect on their choices.  We can ask our children questions like, 

• “How do you think that made your friend feel?”  

• “What were you thinking about at the time?” 

• “What can you do to make this situation better?”  

These all require reflective thinking, which greatly benefit children and their ability to be social and personally aware of their actions and words on others.  Help your child practice this skill at home :)

 

Check out these flyers! 

Living History

 

 

CAASPP Testing Continues

This week our CAASPP testing continues for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.  Please be sure to have your student at school ON TIME!  If they are late, they are not allowed to enter their classroom after their class has begun testing.  Ensure that your child eats a healthy breakfast and is ready to do their best.  That is all we ask.  Thank you for your support!  

 

April 24 - April 30

 

CAASPP testing for 3rd-5th grades

This week our CAASPP testing begins for 3rd and 4th grades and continues for 5th grade.  Please be sure to have your student at school ON TIME!  If they are late, they are not allowed to enter their classroom after their class has begun testing.  Ensure that your child eats a healthy breakfast and is ready to do their best.  That is all we ask.  Thank you for your support!  

Thank you to our awesome custodians Mike and Steve for repairing our Little Free Library.  The LFL is open to students to read during recess or to keep a book they want to read at home.  We don't need book donations right now, but be on the lookout for when we do :) The LFL is also available after school hours, and we could use your help to keep an eye on it when school is out.

ELAC Meeting: Are you the parent of an English Learner?  

We have our next ELAC meeting this week on Tuesday, 4/26 at 3:30 via zoom.  Email Principal Julie Murdaugh at Julie Murdaugh if you would like to attend.  

Let’s Celebrate our Awesome Secretaries!

Administrative Professionals day is Wednesday, April 27th! Amy Arnall and Shannon McCarthy help Sargeant run smoothly and we appreciate them.!  We love their happy faces and helpful hearts.  Help us celebrate them this week! 

Staff Appreciation Week is COMING SOON! 

Teacher’s Amazon Wish Lists

Attention 5th-grade families:

Please see the message from one of the Assistant Principals at Eich:

Eich is looking for meal duty supervisors that can help with supervision of our big campus for one hour every day.  The commitment would be approximately 11:00am-12:00pm from Monday-Friday. You are compensated for this position, and would be a part of our incredible staff! If you are able to help Eich and earn a little extra money in the process, please contact Kristina Allison, assistant principal at kallison@rcsdk8.org.  

We are so excited to meet you and your student! Go Wildcats!

Great Resource

Do you have a child or know a child that has ADHD?  Here is a valuable article. Check it out! 

Check out these flyers! 

Young Athletes

Voices of Lincoln Poetry Contest & Entry Form

4/17/2022 - 4/23/2022

It is our hope that each of our families had a wonderful break!  We have less than 30 days left in our school year but many fun and exciting things coming our way.  Please continue to read the blog and go over the information with your child(ren).  We appreciate your support! 

CAASPP testing begins this week for 5th grade

Our 5th-grade students will begin their state testing this week.  They will take the CAST (Science) test on Wednesday and Thursday, with make-ups on Friday.  If you are the parent of a 5th-grade student, please ensure they arrive at school on time.  They will not be able to enter the classroom once testing has begun.  In addition, please be sure your child eats a healthy breakfast before coming to school.  School breakfast is served daily, starting at 8:15 am, and is available for any student, FREE OF CHARGE.  Thank you for your continued support. 

Papa Murphy’s Dine out this Thursday

IB Attribute

April: Communicators

Students who are COMMUNICATORS are able to think and communicate in more than one language.  They can express their ideas by speaking, drawing, and writing.   

How can families help at home?

• Encourage your child to stay in touch with relatives and friends who live in other countries by writing letters, drawing pictures, using the phone, or sending emails.

• Read a book and discuss a book with your child.  

• Ask your child thought-provoking questions and encourage them to discuss them with you.

PBIS Focus: Be Kind

Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.  Being kind to others means asking if someone is okay, sharing supplies or items a friend might need, and/or considering someone else’s feelings when making a decision or before taking action.  Kindness comes in many forms in our school.  We always encourage our Bulldogs to show kindness to their friends, classmates, teachers and other school staff.  We also talk about using kind words with ourselves and building ourselves up with positive self-talk.  Being kind means using our words to express ourselves.  This ties in nicely with our IB attribute of Communicators. In order to be kind, we must use our actions and words to communicate our thoughts and feelings.  These help us follow up with kind actions.