August 29- September 2 - Parent Blog

A Note from Mrs. Barker

What a great week!  It was a pleasure to read with students and discuss how we can be Bucket Fillers at Sargeant Elementary School.  Starting next week I will continue visiting classes to observe student learning.  

Listen to a read aloud by selecting the book image.

RCSD Opportunities

IA Job Fair

We wanted to make you aware of and encourage you to come and check out some fantastic opportunities we have at Roseville City School District to serve as an Instructional Assistant.

RCSD is a fantastic workplace, and we are looking for individuals to serve as an IA in our classrooms and with our students! IA positions are flexible, rewarding, and play a key role in supporting our students! 

We will be holding an IA Job Fair on Wednesday, August 31, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the District Office, located at 1050 Main Street, Roseville. 

Our team will give a presentation at 5:30 to provide information about the IA job, locations, hiring, and assist you with completing an application. We will have a supervised room with activities for those who need to bring their child. Come check it out!

MDS Opening at Sargeant:

We are looking for a Meal Duty Supervisor Monday-Friday from 11:20-12:20. Please call, email or stop by to talk to Mrs. Barker about this position. We would love to have a parent fill this role on campus. kbarker@rcsdk8.org

IB Updates

August IB Assembly: August 31st at 10:00AM - Parents of students who are being recognized are welcome to attend.  Please enter through the side gate near the MPR (where students enter in the morning),  The gate will open around 9:52AM.  Please do not enter through the front office.

September Attribute: 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.  

Thank you for all of your efforts to adjust to the 7:45AM start time.  As a reminder, the back gate will close at 7:45AM.  If students arrive after 7:45AM they must enter through the front office to check in.  The teachers supervising the back gate are unable to extend their wait time in this area due to the need to transfer their supervision to their own classes waiting for them in the morning.  

Safety Drills:

We had our first evacuation (fire) drill on Wednesday, 8/25.  The students were amazing.  They had practiced with their teachers and knew exactly where to go.  They walked to their designated spots in a quiet and orderly manner.  We will continue to work on our practices for student safety.  We are always looking for areas of improvement.  

Reminder: Students exit school through the front doors or the park gate at the back of the school.  The gate on the field is not an exit gate for students.

 Student Council: Officer information meeting on August 30th at 11:40AM.  Any 4th-5th grade student interested in running for a student council officer position needs to attend this informational meeting at the covered picnic tables. Students should bring pencil and their lunch.  Student council officer applications are due on Friday, September 2nd. 

Bus Transportation: If you are planning to have your student ride the bus, please complete and submit transportation applications this week.  Students will be receiving their transportation cards very soon.  

Students will start visiting the library this week.  

Backpacks are available for students who need them.  Please contact Hillary in the Sargeant Support Center if your student. hblan@rcsdk8.org.

 Thank you PTC for planning an awesome Snowie King visit!!!  The students loved it!

August 22-26 - Sargeant Parent Blog

 August 22-26

Principal's Message:

Thank you for an amazing week, Bulldogs!  I have loved meeting students and parents throughout the week.  I am so honored to be part of this amazing community.  Over the next two weeks, I will be in classrooms reading with students and continuing my efforts to build relationships and make connections with our Bulldogs.  

Mrs. Barker August Classroom Visit and Read Aloud

             

August IB Attribute: Caring

Students show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others.  They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

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?

Sargeant staff caring for students:

• Greeting each student at the door
• Creating safe and welcoming spaces in the classroom and on campus
• Creating classroom agreements that consider the needs of all students
• Integrating activities for students to get to know each other and also getting to know their teacher
• Sargent Support Center tours and reading aloud to students to support and reinforce positive and caring relationships at school
• And more!

Sargeant Support Center

Hello Bulldogs! The Sargeant Support Center is up and running for the 2022-2023 school year! We have had a great first couple of weeks. A few quick updates - all classes had the chance to visit the new Support Center (Room 6) for a brief tour and were made aware of the variety of supports offered. Additionally, Wellness Club will begin in September. Wellness Club will provide a weekly opportunity for students to access the Support Center during Snack/Recess for social-emotional learning and fun with their peers. More information about Wellness Club and sign-ups will be shared in the coming weeks. 

As always, please reach out to Ms. Hillary with any social-emotional or mental health questions or needs. Her email address is listed below.

Hillary Blan

HBlan@rcsdk8.org

PTC Event

Thursday, 8/25 - Snowie King will be on the blacktop in front of the MPR on Thursday, 8/25.  Prices are $4, $5, or $7 for Snow Cones. 

Volunteers: 

If you are interested in volunteering on campus, please contact the school office for information.

Reminders:

Sargeant is a closed campus.  Students use the playground gate by the MPR and the back gate by the bike racks to enter campus in the morning.  Parents will say their goodbyes at the gate.  If your student needs additional support to go to class, please come to the office.  We are happy to find a staff member to support your student.

Kindergarten starts a regular AM/PM schedule next week.  Check your emails for reminders from your teacher.

Physical Education Update: PE LETTER TO FAMILIES

Community Flyers - Opportunities for Students and Families:

Scouting Open House

Conversations on Racial Healing

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!