We are deeply saddened by the shooting that has happened at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.  This is the second worst school tragedy in our US history.  We want our parents and  community to be aware of our Skyridge School Safety plan.  It is approved by our Site Council, the School Board and Auburn Police Department.  Please take time to read and become familiar with our plan and let staff know if you have questions or concerns.  I am attaching a pdf file of the plan.  All of the school plans are available on the district website auburn.k12.ca.us under the Instructional Services tab. Thank you for being present and supportive at Skyridge and helping us to keep a safe environment for the students.  Jenn Lewandowski

http://auburn.k12.ca.us/schooldoc11-12/Safe%20School%20Plan%20SR.pdf

Happy Thanksgiving Holiday!

Due to the conferencing schedule this week...there will be no Falcon Flyer.   

• We had great weather today for our first day of Running School.  The students were able to enjoy the self-paced obstacle course, as well as the sprint races. Thank you to Brad, Ann and all of the teacher and parent volunteers for making this a smooth running event!
• The lost and found clothing has been on display for over a week. Make sure to stop tomorrow to look for any missing items before they are donated next week.
• We will be having our 1st Trimester Awards Assembly tomorrow.  4th/5th assembly is 8:15, 1st-3rd is 9:15.  We will be handing out attendance awards (2 lucky Perfect Attendance students will be drawn to receive $40 Visa gift cards), Honor Roll, VIP (Very Improved Performance) Awards for students that made 10% or greater growth on the STAR Test last spring, and Citizenship Awards.  This is always a fun way to celebrate our students effort and success!
• School Site Council meeting will be held Tuesday, November 27th @ 2:30 in the library.

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!  See you on Monday, November 26th!





Friendly Reminders & Can Food Drives

 

Friendly Reminders -

 

·         Supervision for students begins at 7:35 am. Please do not drop off or allow your child to walk before 7:35 am.

·         Parents must sign in and wear a visitor sticker or badge to be on campus.

·         Dogs are not allowed on the school site (even if they are on a leash).

·         Lunch accounts can be managed online at www.nutrikids.com. You will need your student’s ID# which you can get by calling the school.

·         If you find your child has lost an article of clothing or a backpack etc., please check our “Lost and Found”.

·         Bicycle Helmets are required by law. Please assure that your child is wearing one if he/she is riding a bike or a scooter to school.

 

CAN FOOD DRIVES –

 
“KCRA 3 Kids Can!”
o   Skyridge School is participating in two separate food drives right now. Each classroom has a box in their class for the “KCRA 3 Kids Can!” collection. These boxes will be picked up at the end of next week on Friday, November 16.

“Auburn Area Christmas Basket Program”
o   Also, we have two barrels for the “Auburn Area Christmas Basket Program”; one in the office and one in the MPR. This program feeds over 500 families in the Auburnarea. Please consider donating non-perishable food items to help those in our local community.

Jog-A-Thon Awards & Movie Night Friday (Oct. 25th)

Come join us kids and parents!  Awards start at 5:30pm.  Movie will follow.  Prizes at intermission!

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Skyridge Jog-A-Thon Today

Time to beat Mr. Pickle!  Get as many laps as you can done!  Hold on to your pledge sheets until Oct. 19th!

Transcript of Sunday Message

Hi Skyridge Families! This is Renee Christensen, Communications manager of the PTC calling to remind you that Jog-a-thon pledge sheets are due tomorrow, October 9th, so don't forget to get those turned in. Thanks so much for your support. Have a great evening.

Transcript of PTC Message

Hi Skyridge Families! This is Renee Christensen, Communications manager of the PTC, with some important information for you. First a reminder: there is no school on Monday October 8th. Also the due date for the Jog-A-Thon pledge sheets has been extended. You now have until Tuesday, October 9th to turn them in. If you need another pledge sheet you can find them online at SkyridgePTC.org or on the Skyridge PTC Facebook page. A transcript of this phone message is posted on the Skyridge web site, which is skyridgeschool.com. Thanks so much for all you do and have a great weekend!

Update on the Fire

Hi Skyridge Families! It has been an interesting week here at school.  We were very lucky that the fire that was started behind the 4^th and 5^th grade portables was spotted quickly and contained before any damage to classrooms could occur.  I want to give a special Skyridge THANK YOU to our volunteers in the Life Lab, Kasa and Julie Thompson for the weed eating they did in the Life Lab just a few days ago.  Their care of the property probably saved room 21 from catching on fire!  Also, a Thank You to all of the community members and parents that responded with buckets and hoses to help contain the fire until the fire department arrived.  Thank You Auburn Fire Department, Newcastle Fire, and Cal Fire for your quick response and saving the classrooms.  If you have any information on how the fire was started please call the school or Auburn Police Department.

Principal's Weekly Message

Dear Parents,

One of the focus areas for all Skyridge students this year is ACADEMIC VOCABULARY.  We want all students exposed to, taught explicitly, using rigorous vocabulary in and out of class.  Each month a different grade level will develop their version of advertising their math and language arts ACADEMIC VOCABULARY.  September is 5^th Grade and I wanted to thank Ms. McGonagill and her students for putting the bulletin board together in the MPR, take a moment to check it out.  A special THANK YOU to:  Jezibelle Stephens, Chris LeBleu, and Faith Vercruyssen for their creativity on the display.  Make sure to ask your 5^th graders to tell you about: idioms, metaphors, similes, inference, and main idea.

Thank you and have a great week.

Mrs. Lewandowski

Skyridge Robo Call sent Monday, Sept 10th

Hi Skyridge families! Tomorrow, Tuesday September 11th, is the first PTC meeting of the year. We will be discussing all that's happening this fall, as well as explaining how our finances are managed. There will be two meetings covering the same material: one at 1:00 PM and one at 6:30 PM. Both meetings will be in the MPR. As always, childcare will be provided. You are an important member of the Skyridge PTC and we need your input. Hope to see you there!

Back to School Night and More!

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

            Grades K-3:  Principal’s presentation @ 6:15 pm, MPR ® classroom presentations 6:30-7:15

            Grades 4 & 5:  Principal’s presentation @ 7:00 pm, MPR ® classroom presentations 7:15-8:00

•••Also!  Skyridge Discovery Club is offering free child care during the Back to School Night to enrolled Skyridge students.  Space is limited!  Call 530-887-1762 by Tuesday to reserve your child’s place.  Open to students enrolled at Skyridge School only.•••

“FFF” – FALCON FUN FRIDAYS!

New this year!  On almost every Friday this year (excluding minimum days) from 1:25 – 2:00, students in first through fifth grades will be participating in four rotations of various enrichment classes; including art, science, creative writing, literature, dance, sports, singing, Spanish, and many more.  Since most students will not be in their assigned classes on Fridays and will be dismissed from their enrichment classes, please make any after school arrangements well ahead of time.

LUNCH CHANGES

Please be aware that due to State and Federal Mandates, the procedure for serving lunch menu choices has changed.  We are no longer able to provide a “Salad Bar”.  Students are given an entrée, milk, and choice of a salad and/or fruit.  Water bottles and juice are no longer available.  If you have any questions, you may call the cafeteria directly at 745-3339.  Lunch is $2.50, Breakfast/Snack is $1.50. 

Remember that free/reduced lunch applications must be filled out each year. 

You can manage your child’s account at www.nutrikids.com  You will need your child’s Student ID # which you may get by calling Sandy in the cafeteria.                                                                 

ALWAYS SIGN IN!

When on campus, always stop by the office to sign in.

ADULT SUPERVISION

There is no supervision on the playground until 7:35 am, please do not drop children off earlier than that.

ATTENDANCE LINE

Call in absences at any time to the 24 hour attendance line at 745-3337.

FIRST DAY PACKETS

If you have not returned this paperwork, please do so as soon as possible.

August Welcome Back

SKYRIDGE FALCONS Welcome to the 2012/2013 School Year! We have been busy preparing for some exciting changes to the school program for this year.  Please schedule and plan on attending the following in order to get the most our of your child/children's school year:

CLASS LISTS POSTED-Friday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. Outside the office on the door closest to the flagpole.

FALCON CHECK IN EVENT-Tuesday, August 14th from 11-2

• Purchase Class Supplies, Yearbook, Falcon Spirit wear,
• Get District Bus Pass
• Put Money on Cafeteria Account
• Sign Up for PTC & Volunteer Opportunities
• ARD will be here to take sign ups for Discovery Club
• Boys and Girls Club will be available to answer questions about their programs.
• Find out about Grade Level Field Trips, Enrichment Activiites and Falcon Fun Friday!

PTC will have a credit card machine for ease of processing purchases and donations to the grade level activities!

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION-Tuesday August 14th 12:30-1:30

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT- Thursday, August 30th

I am so excited to welcome back returning and new students and families to Skyridge.  We are looking forward to a great year as a SKYRIDGE FALCON FAMILY

Falcon Check-In

Skyridge Families,

Just a reminder about our “Falcon Check-In”

On Tuesday August 14^th you will have the opportunity to “take care of business” for the 2012-2013 school year.  We will be giving information and collecting money for:

·         Grade Level Field Trips and Activities

·         Cafeteria

·         Bussing

·         Falcon Spirit Wear

·         PTC Membership

·         Volunteer Opportunities

·         Yearbooks

·         ARD Discovery Club

Assistance will be available to answer questions and fill out forms.  We hope everyone will be able to attend this event.

Have an amazing summer, see you in August!

Jenn Lewandowski, Principal

Last Day of School & Next Year

Last Day
The last day of school is Thursday, June 7th. It is a minimum day.

• Kindergarten will be released at 11:00 AM
• Grades 1-5 will be released at 12:15. 

Thanks for a wonderful school year!

THINGS TO KNOW FOR NEXT YEAR...

Don't forget to check out next year's calendar: click here.

Falcon Check-In Get ready for the 2012-2012 school year on Tuesday, August 14th at the Falcon Check-In Event. This will be an opportunity for parents to "take care of business" for 2012-2013 school year. We will be giving information and collecting money for:

Grade Level Field Trips and Activities

• Cafeteria
• Bussing
• Falcon Spirit Wear
• PTC Membership
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Yearbooks
• ARD Discovery Club

Assistance will be available to answer question and fill out forms. we hope everyone will be able to attend this event.

OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT!

Come to Skyridge's Open House!  Thursday, May 31.

• The science fair opens in the MPR at 5:00pm
• Kindergarten through third grade classrooms will be open from 6:00 to 6:45pm
• Fourth and fifth grade classrooms will be open from 6:45 to 7:30pm.

Don't miss this chance to see what the kids have been working on this year!

BTW, the Last Day of school is Thursday, June 7th. It is a minimum day. Kindergarten will be released at 11:00 AM and Grades 1-5 will be released at 12:15pm.

Flashback to the 80s Dinner & Auction

AUCTION:  Just a few days left to get tickets for the "Flashback to the 80s Dinner & Auction"!  All tickets can be purchased either by using the order form that was sent home (and is attached to this message) or in the office.  Don't forget our school raffle happening this week starting after school at both pick-up times. 

Event Tickets

$25 Each or Reserve/Sponsor a Table for 8 for $250

Raffle Tickets

$1.00 Each or 15 for $10.00

Rock Star Raffle Ticket for your chance to win an iPad3!!

$10.00 Each or 3 for $25.00

 

Bring a friend and come join other Skyridge folks this Saturday night at the Auburn Elks Lodge (195 Pine Street) from 5pm to 10pm.  Thank you in advance for your participation!

(100% of all proceeds raised go directly to keeping our library and computer lab open for next school year!)

2012 Science Fair Info

The Science Fair is May 31st! 

Remember, this project is NOT OPTIONAL but part of the Science grade for this term. 

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Please contact Mrs. Jacobson at Ext. 3319 if you have any questions.

(This information can also be found on the "Student Info" Page)

Great Web Resources!

Compass Learning: link
"Compass Learning is a leading provider of K-12 personalized learning solutions that empower teachers to help each and every child reach their potential."

Practice on STAR - Released Test Questions: link

"Each set of released test questions (RTQs) is representative of the various content areas measured by items on the California Standards Tests (CSTs). The documents listed below contain RTQs taken from portions of the CSTs from 2003 through 2008."

Jump Rope for Heart: link

"Learning how to take care of your heart, jumping rope and helping kids with special hearts."

Mininum Days and No School Day

Don't forget: Tuesday, March 6th through Thursday, March 8th are minimum days (kindergarten will be released at 11 AM and grades 1-5 will be released at 12:15 PM) and Friday, March 9th is a no school day.

Minimum Day - January 27

11am Dismissal for Kindergarten
12:15pm Dismissal for 1-5

PAJAMA DAY TOMORROW (JAN. 20)

Show your Skyridge Spirit!

No School Monday - Martin Luther King Day

Remember, there is no school Monday January 16th.  See you on Tuesday the 17th!

Old Town Pizza Fundraiser - Monday, Jan. 9 - 11am to 9pm

The first day back from vacation is hectic!  Make things easy for you and your family and order some pizza!  Not only does it feed your hungry tummies but it benefits the Skyridge PTC too!  Click here for the flyer (=