Sequoia Elementary Newsletter

Dear Sequoia Families,

Each month we have a theme to help build character and skills in our students as they grow and develop at Sequoia. This month we are focused on what it means to "Be Proactive". In my assembly videos over the last several weeks I have explained that being proactive means:

• I have a "can do" attitude.
  
• I take responsibility for my actions
• I take initiative to get things done
• I decide my attitude and actions no matter what is happening around me.
• What I say to myself, I believe. So, keep it positive.

If you have a chance this weekend, I would encourage you to talk with your child about these ideas. Perhaps your family can commit to something together to practice what it means to "Be Proactive". Reinforcing this skill at school and at home will help grow and solidify what it means for students to be proactive.

One opportunity your family can commit to trying together is our No/Low Tech Weekend Challenge! With so much screen time for kids and families, we find that many people are less active and less personally connected. The No/Low Tech Challenge is a chance for all families to take a break from technology on the weekends, move their bodies, and connect with each other. Please take a couple minutes to watch this video from our school counselor, Mr. Tayler, on the why behind this family challenge: http://bit.ly/NoTechChallenge. Send photos of your family connecting with each other or getting outside to thockett@rvusd.org or bclark@rvusd.org to be included in the weekly newsletter. Each month we will pick a family to award a no/low tech prize! (Prizes include: Sonoma County Park Passes, gift cards for books, games and more.)

Make sure to check out all the info below and I hope you have a great, no tech weekend!

Mrs. Clark

We encourage students to wear spirit wear every Friday, so this is your chance to get yours! Check out the Sequoia Parents Club website to order: http://www.sequoiaparents.org.

Stop and Think: What can I do today to make tomorrow easier?

On the weekends or during the week it's helpful to think about what big or small things you or your child can do TODAY to make tomorrow a little easier and less stressful.

Can you (or your child)...

• Spend 10-15 minutes on Sunday to look and prioritize your family schedule for the week?
• Organize the backpack or learning space the night before?
• Have devices charged and ready to go?
• Make lunch the night before if your child does learning outside the home?
• Have your child set out their clothes the night before so getting ready is quick and easy?
• Make one family routine more consistent this week? (bed times, mornings, etc.)

The first parent to email bclark@rvusd.org with something you will try this week to make your days easier will get a $5 Starbucks gift card on the next Thursday Folder Day!

Want to be outside and off screens? Want to spend time in a beautiful space? Help out in our school garden! Check out the sign up genius below for all kinds of garden tasks that could be done by children and adults (easy to more challenging depending on your desire). If you choose to take part in any garden task, please make sure to keep 6 ft. distance from other families and wear a mask when people outside your family are nearby.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BACAA2CA5F49-sequoia

Assembly 1 - Sept. 2nd: https://www.loom.com/share/39f9673028864bcd8dbb49c6531c64cf

Assembly 2 - Sept. 17th: https://www.loom.com/share/7afae7b64e3c4b099172000aacf374c3

Assembly 3 - Sept. 23: https://www.loom.com/share/2b232c1bd3b24beea3e85c2c65fed433

Our schools are eager to get in as many applications as possible so that we DO NOT lose funding. If you could spare a few minutes to apply so that we can have the best programs for our kids follow the link below. Please note that your application counts even if you do not qualify, we urge everyone to apply because those applications matter too!

Application link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/ . If you are unable to complete the application online you can pick up a paper application at your child's school site or at the district office to fill out and turn in.

If you aren't already aware, we are serving meals every weekday for all children ages 0-18 no questions asked, free for all that present themselves at their local RVUSD Elementary School Site. We are serving from Austin Creek, Sequoia, Whited, Binkley, Madrone, Sequoia, Village, Matanzas and Spring Creek from 11:30-1:30 PM.

Nuestras escuelas están ansiosas por recibir tantas solicitudes como sea posible para NO perder fondos. Si puede dedicar unos minutos a presentar su solicitud para que podamos tener los mejores programas para nuestros niños, siga el enlace a continuación.

Enlace de aplicación: https://www.myschoolapps.com/

Tenga en cuenta que su solicitud cuenta incluso si no califica, instamos a todos a que presenten su solicitud porque esas solicitudes también son importantes.

Si aún no lo sabe, estamos sirviendo comidas todos los días de la semana para todos los niños de 0 a 18 años sin hacer preguntas, gratis para todos los que se presenten en el sitio de la escuela primaria RVUSD local.

Atendemos desde Austin Creek, Sequoia, Whited, Binkley, Madrone, Sequoia, Village, Matanzas y Spring Creek de 11: 30-1: 30 PM

Si no puede completar la solicitud en línea, puede recoger una solicitud en papel en su escuela o en la oficina del distrito para completarla.

IT Hotline is available Monday - Friday from 8am - 10am. Please call 707-542-7375 ext. 1005

Mr. Tayler is holding office hours every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-1pm. Feel free to use this time to check in about your child, if needed.

Here is the zoom information:

https://rvusd.zoom.us/j/96286450474?pwd=Mk1SdDZ5QVlxWUVlbDJYK1FsTDN5dz09 Meeting ID: 962 8645 0474 Passcode: 169169

As we enter into a new season of power outages and wildfires, please make sure that your contact information is updated with our front office and that you've downloaded the RVUSD app. We want to make sure we communicate with you weekly and as needed during uncertain times. Email our office manager at mcarvalho@rvusd.org to update your contact information.

Website: http://rvusdca.apptegy.us/o/sequoia
Location: 5305 Dupont Drive, Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Phone: 707-539-3410