Hawks' Weekly Update
#34 (April 14, 2024)
Principal's Note
Hawks' Weekly Update #34
Greetings all,
Before spring break, we had a great event: the Art Show, Open House, and Book Fair. I was overwhelmed by the community's support, and we all very much appreciate the volunteers who made this event possible. We are so appreciative of the PTA's leadership, the commitment of the Art Docents, the volunteers at the Book Fair all week and at and in other aspects of the evening, and of course, our incredible staff at Shadow Hills.
This level of community support for the school, staff, and children is truly remarkable. Thank you all for being a part of it. Another opportunity to support the school this week is the Fun Run on Wednesday. Thank you to everyone who is supporting this endeavor!
Thank you,
Pete Selleck
Principal
Shadow Hills Elementary School
Kick Off Assembly for Fun Run
Students using eclipse viewing devices they created
Ms. K's Class Wins First Fun Run Challenge
Fun Run Event Day Schedule
9:00-9:45am | 1st, 4th, & 5th
10:00-10:45am | 2nd, 3rd, & Mountain View
The younger students from Mountain View will be with 2nd & 3rd grade on their track and the older students will be on another track.
Final Prizes will be delivered during the event!
Just a few more days before our SHES/MVLA Fun Run event on April 17th!
Here are a few reminders before your student(s) participate in the big event
Have your student(s) get a good night’s rest. Our event will be about 35 minutes of movement.
Make sure your student(s) wear appropriate foot and clothing attire to move and groove.
Don’t forget to have your student(s) bring their water bottle!
Online Library!
Did you know that Alpine Union School District has a valuable online resource available to all students — the Sora digital library? Sora provides access to a diverse collection of books, including audiobooks, and can be accessed at any time. Here's how your child can make the most of this resource:
1. Accessing Sora:
Log into their Google account
Navigate to Clever (lower left side of Chromebook)
Click on the Sora app
Once in Sora, log in using your Google credentials. This is a one-time requirement, and subsequent logins will be automatic.
Note: If you're unsure about your student’s Google login information, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
2. Exploring the San Diego County Public Library:
In addition to our library, students can also access books from the San Diego County Public Library through Sora:
After logging into Sora, click on the down arrow next to Alpine Union School District (under EXPLORE) on the top left-hand side
Search for San Diego County Library and click on San Diego County Library Digital Media
Choose your desired book
Click "borrow"
Select Alpine Union School District
Click on the blue bar
Click on your student's email address again
Click on borrow again
Access the book by clicking on “shelf” at the bottom of the screen
Attendance
Independent Study Contracts
If your student is going to be absent for an extended period, please make sure to request an Independent Study Contract from the office at least one week in advance. This will ensure that your child's teacher has ample time to prepare assignments, and your student can receive attendance credit during their absence.
Upcoming Events
College Day
Monday, April 15
Wear your college t-shirt or sweatshirt
Early Dismissal
Wednesday, April 17 @ 2:02 pm
SHES HAWKS FUN RUN
Wednesday, April 17
Alpine Spirit Day
Friday, April 19 (Every Friday)
Wear your Shadow Hills shirt/sweatshirt
Staff Appreciation Week
May 6-10
PTA Luau Night
May 10
State Testing
May 20 - May 31
Field Day
Thursday, June 6
Multicultural "Baile" Performances
Friday, June 7
5th Grade Promotion
Monday, June 10 @ 9:30 am
Last Day of School
June 11