
Sierra School Scoop
April 22 - April 26, 2024
Principal's Message...
Hi families
We have our last school store coming up in a few weeks. Students work hard every day to demonstrate our behavior expectations:
-Be Respectful
-Be Responsible
-Be Safe
-Be Kind
One way they are rewarded is through earning Sparky Bucks to shop at our monthly school store. We always appreciate donations, and our wishlist can be found by following this link if you are able to help us for our final store this year!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3N82PHY2UHVE2?ref_=wl_share
Have a great weekend
Reagan Phillips
Week At A Glance
Monday, April 22
- Earth Day - Planet vs Plastics
- 3rd-5th grade CAASP ELA Testing
- Early Release Monday; 1:50pm Dismissal
Tuesday, April 23
- School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- 1st/2nd Grade Spelling Bee Practice, 8:20-8:45 am
- 3rd-5th grade CAASP ELA Testing
- After School Enrichment-Creative Dance, 3:00 pm
- 3rd/4th Grade Spelling Bee Practice, 3:00-3:30 pm
- 5th Grade Spelling Bee Practice, 3:00-3:30 pm
Wednesday, April 24
- Administrative Professionals Day - Thank you, Cat & Diana!
- 3rd-5th grade CAASP ELA Testing
- After School Enrichment-Directed Drawing, 3:00pm
- School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
- New Panther Orientation for our 5th graders at Markham, 5:00-7:00 pm
Thursday, April 25
- 1st/2nd Grade Spelling Bee Practice, 8:20-8:45 am
- 3rd-5th grade CAASP ELA Testing
- Garden Club, 3:00-3:45
- After School Enrichment-Electronic Keyboard, 3:00 pm
- 3rd/4th Spelling Bee Practice, 3:00-3:30 pm
- 5th Grade Spelling Bee Practice, 3:00-3:30 pm
Friday, April 26
- Spirit Day - Wear Sparky Gear and/or Green Attire
- 5th Grade CAASP Science Testing
- Morning All School Stretch , 8:50 am
- Unified Sports Basketball Tournament, 9:00-12:00
- Dragon-TASTIC Assemblies 2:00-2:20 (3rd thru 5th grade) 2:30–2:50 (TK-2nd Grade)
- Otter-pop sales by the garden, 3:00 pm
Click below to purchase your 2023-2024 Sierra School Yearbook!
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/YBStore/YearbookStoreMain.asp?yearbook_id=39891
PLEASE NOTE:
Yearbooks are on sale for $25, and are only available via online preorders.
A limited supply will be available, and prices could increase if ordered after April.
Lock-in your yearbook today! 😀
Attention 5th Grade Families:
All incoming Markham 6th grade families are invited to “Catch the Panther Pride” and join us to find out what awaits you next year at Edwin Markham Middle School! Enjoy a BBQ, meet our staff, hear about our programs and explore our campus! All 5th grade students who attend will receive a Markham Panther t-shirt! We can’t wait to meet you!
TEAM Sierra's Garden Club will be meeting on Thursday, April 25th
Otter-Pop Fridays are back!
Library News
Hello Dragons!
Things are moving along in the library. We only have about one and a half weeks left to check books out! ALL books are due back May 15th. It is very important that lost/missing books are either returned or paid for. Fines unfortunately stay with the student even through middle school. If you could take time to help your dragon look for their books our shelves would greatly appreciate it. We have a Literati Book Fair that will be in the library from May 6-10. Please take time to look at some of the flyers coming home about the fair and how to set up a gift card for your dragon to shop. This is a great way for them to not lose money or forget to bring it. This is also available right now to set up on this link efairs.literati.com . Our online fair is open for shopping if you prefer and will close on the 10th as well. Students will have the opportunity to preview the in person fair on May 2nd and 3rd so they will know what they may want to purchase. Our library will receive money from all purchases made. Book fairs really help our library add those new books your student really wants to read. AR prizes for March were handed out this week. Our last AR prizes will go out mid May. Remember, 4 students (one from grades 2-5) will receive a High AR Point earner award in mid May as well. Remember, good things happen when you read!
Miss Dora
Annual RC CAR Race Information
Racers, get those RC cars ready! Timed trials for the Annual RC Car Races will be on May 13th & 14th during lunch recesses. The race will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at 2:00 pm on the blacktop.
****TEAM SIERRA NEWS****
Upcoming Events:
5/6 - Fun Run (Monday after state testing: water, foam, balloon arch, balance beam, jelly bracelets, noodles)
5/8-5/12 - Staff Appreciation Week
5/8 - TEAM Meeting 3:30pm
5/18 - Family Dance Night w/ Ice Cream Social & Raffle (80s neon/glow theme)
~ Stop by the TEAM shed Friday mornings for Sparky Gear. We are fully stocked with cold weather gear.
Thank you,
TEAM Sierra
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/team_sierra_/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/teamsierra
Email: TEAMSierra.Sparky@gmail.com
Sierra School Spirit Wear
Check out TEAM Sierra's online spirit wear store.
https://sierraschoolsparky.square.site/FROM THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
FREE PHONE AND TABLET EVENT - April 22 - see flyer below
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 (such as not being able to pay rent), please contact me to see if your child qualifies for my program. I am here to help. I also provide resources for all families.
Kim Kahn
Family Resource Center/After School Enrichment Director
530-622-6244 ext. 6614
Family Resource page: www.pusdk8.us/page/family-resource-center
**CARE Solace**
Important Future Dates
April 29-May 3: 3rd-5th grade CAASP Math Testing
April 29: SuperHero Spirit Day
May 1: In honor of School Principals' Day Dress like a Principal Day
May 3: Kindergarten Right Start, 9:00am
May 6: Star Wars Spirit Day
May 6: Fun Run (Monday after state testing: water, foam, balloon arch, balance beam, jelly bracelets, noodles)
May 8: TEAM Sierra Meeting, 3:30pm
May 9: Last Sparky School Store
May 10: Spelling Bee
May 10: Fun Run
3rd-5th Grade: 1:10-2:00pm
TK-2nd Grade: 2:00-2:50pm
May 13: Color Wars Spirit Day
May 13: RC Cars Timed Trials during lunch Recess
May 14: RC Cars Timed Trials during lunch Recess
May 15: RC Car Races 🏁 2:00 pm
May 15: School Board Meeting; 6:00pm
May 16: Open House & Art Showcase, 5:30-7:00pm
May 17: Field Day
May 17: Dragon-TASTIC Assemblies 2:00-2:20 (3rd thru 5th grade) 2:30–2:50 (TK-2nd Grade)
May 18: Family Dance Night, Ice Cream social & raffle, 6:00-9:00pm
May 20: Crazy Hair and Sock Day
May 21: Work-out Spirit Day
May 21: Dragon-TASTIC Assemblies 2:00-2:20 (3rd thru 5th grade) 2:30–2:50 (TK-2nd Grade)
May 22: Dress Like a Tourist Spirit Day
May 23: Inside Out and Backwards Spirit Day
May 24: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Minimum Day, 12:30 dismissal
May 24: Aloha Spirit Day (Tentative Last Day)
May 27: Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
MAY 29-31: No School, but possible make-up days (for emergency closure)
Proudly Supporting TK-5th Grade Students
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/