Sierra School Scoop

What a wonderful first full week of school our Dragons have had! I have loved getting to meet all 412 of our amazing students and look forward to getting to know them better as the year progresses.

We are looking forward to a year filled with learning, fun, and friendship and always appreciate the partnership between home and school to best support our kiddos. Please do not hesitate to reach out to teachers or staff with any questions throughout the year.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Phillips

Back To School Night is this Thursday, August 25th. TK-2nd grade is from 6:00-7:00pm, and 3rd-5th grade is from 7:00-8:00pm. Parents will meet in the Multi-purpose room first, and then head to classes. This is an important event to get to meet your child's teacher and learn about what will be taught this year. We will have fingerprinting services on campus if you plan to be a volunteer during the school year.

• All adults who are on campus during the school day must be fingerprinted and sign in/out from the office and wear a visitor badge. This is to ensure safety and accountability should an emergency arise.
• TK and Kindergarten dismiss 10 minutes earlier than the official dismissal time (1:40 on Monday and 2:50 Tuesday-Friday)
• The back gate is locked during the school day, but will be opened 10 minutes early to allow parents entry onto campus.
• If coming to campus from the back gate during the school day, please call the office at (530) 622-0814 so that we can open the gate.
• When calling the office, please leave a message if your call is not answered. We know the importance of picking up messages to ensure students know what their plans are. Sometimes we are extremely busy or short-staffed an cannot always answer the phone, so leaving a message is important. Please contact the office before 2:30pm whenever possible to allow us time to get messages to students.
• Make sure your child's name is on their belongings so we can get lost items back to their owners.
• Please remember to clear any absence. The attendance line is (530) 622-0814 ext.7499.

Please make sure your child is wearing school appropriate shoes each day. Kiddos do a lot of running, climbing, jumping and playing. Please help us by sending them in shoes that are sturdy. Sandals must have a heel strap. Athletic shoes are best for PE days.

What a wonderful first week of school! It was great meeting every student during P.E. Activities will be modified based on grade level. This weeks activities were frisbee, skillastic rotations, dodgeball, stretching and running. Each month we will have a skill we are learning. For this month it is frisbee. Every week we will be doing skillastic rotations, stretching, and running. We will be rotating between dodgeball and tag games. Next week I will be awarding students up to 5 points for participation and 5 points for sportsmanship.

Any Questions Please Email,

Coach Hammer (rhammer@pusdk8.us)

Hello Dragons!

What a great start we’ve had in the library. The books and I have missed you. I think almost every kiddo was able to check out a book this week. We spent some time talking about how to take care of your library book, returning library books each week to check out a new one, where to locate certain books, and how quiet we are in the library. Each student received a new book bag to keep their book safe. Inside will be a flier for parents to read about your kiddos visit to the library. I look forward to another amazing year! Remember, good things happen when you read!

Miss Dora

Miss Alissa’s Counseling Corner~

It’s the start of a new school year, welcome back Dragon families! Is your little one still having a hard time saying goodbye at morning drop off? You are not alone. In fact many children are still trying to adapt to the daily structured school schedule after summer break. Fortunately, children thrive with regularity and schedules because it makes them feel safe and confident in their surroundings but adapting to a daily school schedule can take time. If your little is still having some difficulty, here are some helpful tips:

• Ensure healthy eating and sleeping habits, these are key! Tired or hungry littles have an EXTRA hard time separating from caregivers

• Practice bedtime, wake up and getting ready for school routines so they know what to expect each school morning

• Listen and empathize with their feelings and fears, then normalize it like this “Everyone feels nervous starting something new, show me what bravery looks like!”

• This is a great book called First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg that shows children even TEACHERS can get nervous for school.

• Problem-solve together; there might be a simple solution to their fear

• ALWAYS focus on the positives; ask 1 thing they are looking forward to at school today or remind them of something they have enjoyed in the past

• If possible, arrange to walk up the steps with a class buddy or identify an anchor in their classroom who makes them feel safe until they get more comfortable

• Model CONFIDENCE & COMFORT (even if you are feeling differently inside)

• Say goodbye JUST ONCE to them; long goodbyes give them a chance to have second thoughts. Typically once the caregiver leaves, the child does GREAT! We will let you know, if not❤

• Be cheerful but firm and let them know you will see them soon!

After this routine of consistency and positive, quick goodbyes this new routine should become easier for them and you. I am here for you!

Miss Alissa

(530) 622-0814 x7512

ainks@pusdk8.us

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/