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Dear Sierra Families,

Unfortunately several events that were supposed to happen this week had to be postponed due the weather not cooperating with us. The Fun Run will happen Friday, May 12th from 2-3pm, and we will be looking at a future date to reschedule Campus Clean Up Day-perhaps early August to get Sierra School ready for the new year.

Again, there is a LOT going on over the next few weeks, so please make sure to read any announcements and newsletters thoroughly. We have our Family Fun Night Friday, May 12th from 5:30-7:30, and Open House is right around the corner on the evening of May 18th-you can visit the MP room for our Art Showcase at 5:30, with classrooms being open at 6:00pm.

We look forward to seeing you at these fun events.

Reagan Phillips

Monday, 5/8

• Early Release Monday; 1:50pm Dismissal

Tuesday, 5/9

• 3rd Grade - FARM DAY, 9am-2pm
  
• 1st/2nd Grade Spelling Bee Practice, 3:00-3:30, Dragon's Lair
• 3rd/4th Grade Spelling Bee Practice, 3:00-3:30, Rm. 2
• 5th Grade Spelling Bee Practice, 3:00-3:30, Rm. 3

Wednesday, 5/10

• 5th Grade Band Concert, 5:30-6:30pm, MP Room
  
• 3rd/4th Grade Spelling Bee Practice, 3:00-3:30, Rm. 2

Thursday, 5/11

• Mrs. Moore's Dance Party, 2:00-2:45pm
  
• 1st/2nd Grade Spelling Bee Practice, 3:00-3:30, Dragon's Lair
• 5th Grade Spelling Bee Practice, 3:00-3:30, Rm. 3

Friday, 5/12

• Spirit Day - Wear Sparky Gear and/or Green Attire
• Morning All School Stretch - 8:50 am
• County Spelling Bee
  
• ALL Library Books Due
• 2nd Grade Sly Park Field Trip, 9:00am-2:30pm
• Fun Run, 2:00pm
• 1$ Otter Pop Sales by the garden, 3:00pm
• Family Fun Festival, 5:30-7:00pm
  

• May 15: Grade Color Day

(TK&K=red, 1st=orange, 2nd=yellow, 3rd=green, 4th=blue, 5th=purple)

• May 17: Mrs. Maciel's 5th grade Mock Trial, 10:45am-1:30pm
• May 17: Board Meeting, 6:00-7:00pm
• May 18: Open House

(Room 11's Performance 5:00-5:30, Art Showcase, 5:30-6:00, Classrooms open 6:00-7:00)

• May 19: LAST Sparky Store
• May 19: Mrs. Ferrill's 5th grade Mock Trial, 10:45am-1:30pm
• May 19: Otter Pop Sales by the garden; 3:00pm
• May 23: 1st Grade - American River Conservancy (9:00am-1:15pm)
• May 24: Kinder Field Trip - Folsom Zoo, 9:15am - 2:15pm
• May 24: 4th/5th Grade Field Trip to CP Pool, 9:15-2:15
• May 24: Room 16 Performance, 2:00-3:00pm
• May 25: 2/3 Grade Field Trip to CP Pool, 9:15-2:15
• May 26: Dragon-Tastic Assembly Gr. TK-2: 2:30pm - 2:50pm, Gr. 3-5: 2pm - 2:20pm
• May 26: Otter Pop Sales by the garden; 3:00pm
• May 30: Crazy Hair & Crazy Sock Day
• May 30: Field Day Activities
• May 31: Twin Day
• May 31: 3rd Grade to Rotary Park, 9:15am-1:30pm
• May 31: RC Car Races, 2-3pm
• June 1: LAST DAY OF CLASSES/ Min Day - Hawaiian Day/5th Grade Clap-Out
• June 1: Kindergarten Performance 9:00-9:45am, MP Room
• June 1: 5th grade CLAP OUT

Hello Dragons!

Time for a fun finish to an amazing year in the library! This week was the last week to check books out. All books are due back May 12th. The first class to return all of their books will receive brownies! For classes that return/pay for all their books by May 12th, they will receive a small reward as well. Our Literati Book fair has arrived and we will be busy getting set up for sales. All classes will be able to preview the book fair on the 11th and 12th. Fliers will be going home with information regarding the new company and how to purchase gift cards for students to use at the fair. Our fair will run from May 15th-19th, sales will happen during recess, scheduled class library times, after school until 2:30 (Mon) 3:30 (Tues-Fri), and during Open House. Below is the link for setting up gift cards for students to use at the book fair. Thank you all for your support. Remember, good things happen when you read!

Miss Dora

https://efairs.literati.com/books/

Miss Dora

(530) 622-0814 x7636

dgervaise@pusdk8.us

Did you know that some kids have a hard time transitioning to summer? That’s right! Even if they aren’t aware of it, many kids thrive on routine and predictability of the school day, connection to friends, teachers and staff as well as the stimulation that school provides. While a restful break from school is so vital, it can also be a rough transition for some little ones. Here are some tips to make the transition smooth:

• Discuss and review any summer plans with your family and post a calendar of trips or activities for everyone to see.

• Implement a new daily schedule or routine to give kids a sense of structure and security.

• Keep boredom at bay! Give kiddos new activities or tasks to keep them busy and their brains engaged in learning. This could be new household responsibilities, a trip to the library or a museum, an art or crafts activity or an exercise or sports challenge.

• Keep the play dates and visits with family and friends going if your kids are seeking connection. Summer is the perfect time to plan sleepovers, campouts and play dates. Exchange contact information ahead of time with school families or friends so you are ready for those summer play dates!

• If kids are really missing school, have them practice their math facts or give them reading or spelling challenges. You could even have THEM play the teacher and give you or their stuffed animals a lesson.

Happy May!

✿Miss Alissa

(530) 622-0814 x7512

ainks@pusdk8.us

Google Classroom: code tmytd55

This month our skill will be track and field. With these activities it is very important that students have closed toed shoes and water.

Transitional kindergarten to second grade students will be warming up, doing stretches, running activities, and games. Students will start with a lap around the cones and that stretch from head to toe. Our next activity will involve sprints in six groups. Waiting our turn and staying in the lines. First and Second grade students will learn how to throw a pool noodle javelin. Following a water break we will be doing skips, slides, trots, and animal fun in groups of six. Finally we will be playing duck duck goose as our cooldown.

Third to fifth grade students will be completing stretching, sprinting, throwing a pool noodle javelin, and playing bulldog. Students will start with a lap around the cones and that stretch from head to toe. Our next activity will involve sprints in six groups. Students will be rearranged by speed each heat to sprint against similar speed students. Then we will practice throwing the pool noodle javelin and cleaning our room of pool noodles. After a water break students will then divide into four groups for a six to eight person relay race. Finally we will be playing bulldog as our cooldown activity.

Any Questions Please Email or Call,

Coach Hammer

622-6244 ext. 6511 or rhammer@pusdk8.us

Interested in joining TEAM Sierra for the 2023/2024 school year? Can’t commit to joining the Board but would love to help? Have great ideas you’d love to share? We would love to have more parents join and help us plan for next school year. TEAM is excited for new events! We would love to have YOU! If willing and able, reach out: teamsierra.sparky@gmail.com.

See flyers below for more TEAM news...

Team Sierra is combining their pizza raffle night with the Ice Cream Social this year. Ice Cream will be free and food will be available for purchase (Paco’s Tacos and Pizza). Plus, there will be a great selection of raffle prizes and Student Council will be hosting a rummage sale. Don's miss this event...it's sure to be a good time.

Raffle ticket sales @ the TEAM shed Friday 4/28, 5/5 and 5/12 immediately after school. Tickets can be purchased via venmo, please note “raffle” and your phone number with your transaction.

We will be having Sierra School Staff Appreciation week soon.
Below is an itinerary of weekly events and suggestions of ways you can contribute to the fun of showering our staff with the appreciation they deserve! Please bring in individually wrapped snacks for the staff lounge no later than Tuesday, May 9th. There will be a collection box in the office. Do you make a yummy soup or salad? Please consider making something for our amazing staff for their special lunch on May 12th.
Email: teamsierra.sparky@gmail.com. Together we can make this week SUPER!

We are fully stocked with Sparky Gear in youth and adult sizes!

 Check out our new snapback hats! $20

 Youth shirts now come in Black/Green as well as Green/white!

Order online and have orders delivered to the classroom.

Online Store: https://sierraschoolsparky.square.site/

Free Phone & Tablet Event: May 15th starting at 10:00am-5:00pm at the Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA, 95667. You must qualify during the event through Life Line to receive a free phone or and a Tablet. For more information, please call 1-833-332-4827.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) HelpLine

HelpLine specialists are prepared to answer your questions on mental health issues. Contact NAMI Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. (800) 950-NAMI

Grief Support Groups - Snowline supports grieving adults, children, teens, and families. There is no fee for services. Please call 530-621-7820 or 916-817-2338 for more information, or to register for a group.

https://snowlinehospice.org/grief-support/#grief-support-groups

Internet bill/laptop discounts!

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible households up to $30 a month, or $75 a month for households toward their internet bills, as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. All families whose students attend Placerville Union School District are eligible since our schools participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. Click here to sign

https://www.whitehouse.gov/getinternet/?utm_source=getinternet.gov

ARE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN A TEMPORARY LIVING ARRANGEMENT? – If you had to move out of your home and move in with others, a hotel or other temporary residence due to something urgent, please contact me to see if your child qualifies for my program.

Kim Kahn, Family Resource Center/After School Enrichment Director

530-622-6244 ext. 6614

Exhilaration Station is offering summer camps!

See the attached flyers or follow the link below for more information.

https://exhilaration-station.square.site/summer-camp

Email: rphillips@pusdk8.us
Website: https://www.pusdk8.us/o/sierra
Location: 1100 Thompson Way, Placerville, CA, USA
Phone: (530) 622-0814
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlacervilleSierraSchool/