Sierra School Scoop

Hello Sierra Families,

Attached is our school calendar. As a reminder, the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IS THURSDAY, JUNE 1ST. Please make sure to adjust your plans accordingly, so your child is able to attend school through the end of the school year.

Have a wonderful weekend

Reagan Phillips

Monday, 3/27

• Early Release Monday; 1:50pm Dismissal
• Super Hero Spirit Day

Tuesday, 3/28

• Gate Meeting, Room 12, 3:00-4:00 pm
• 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, 3/29

• Art-After School Enrichment, 3:00-4:00pm, Rm. 18
• 3rd/4th Grade Spelling Bee Practice, 3:00-3:30, Rm. 2

Thursday, 3/30

• Games-After School Enrichment, 3:00-4:00pm, Rm. 10
• 1st/2nd Grade Spelling Bee Practice, 3:00-3:30, Dragon's Lair
• 5th Grade Spelling Bee Practice, 3:00-3:30, Rm. 3
• Team Sierra Meeting, 3:30pm @ Sierra
  
• 4th Grade Performance, 5:30-6:15pm
  

Friday, 3/31

• Spirit Day - Wear Sparky Gear and/or Green Attire
• Morning All School Stretch - 8:50 am
• Dragon-Tastic Assemblies (Grades 3-5, 2:00-2:20); (Grades TK-2, 2:30-2:50)
  

Unless your child attends morning extended day, students can not be dropped off before 8:20 am. This is for their safety/accountability. We do not have supervision until 8:20!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO RETURN THE YELLOW PLAN TO ATTEND FORMS ASAP!

Forms need to be submitted to your student's teacher by Friday, March 31st. Thank you!

The Sierra School 2023 Yearbook is available for sale. Yearbooks are $20 each and will not be sold at school, so please make sure to order yours online today. The order form is located on our school website and can be found by following the link below. The deadline to order is Monday, May 1, 2023.

https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/YBStore/YearbookStoreMain.asp?yearbook_id=39890

• April 3-7: Spring Recess - NO SCHOOL
• April 10: Tie-Dye Day
• April 13: New Panther Orientation @ Markham (Dinner at 5:00pm, Presentation at 6:00pm.)
• April 14: Right Start 9:00am
• April 14: Last Day of Read-A-Thon
• April 14: Sparky Store
• April 19: Board Meeting 6:00-7:00pm
• April 24: Wild West Spirit Day - Cowboy and/or Cowgirl Attire
• May 4: May the 4th be With You Spirit Day
• May 4: Team Sierra Meeting, 6pm @ Roundtable Pizza on Missouri Flat Road
• May 5: Right Start 9:00am
• May 5: 2nd Grade Sly Park Field Trip, 9:00am-2:30pm
• May 5: Fun Run
• May 8-12: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
• May 9: 3rd Grade - FARM DAY, 9am-2pm
• May 12: Dragon-Tastic Assembly
• May 12: County Spelling Bee
• May 12: Ice Cream Social, 5:30-7:00pm
• May 15: Grade Color Day (TK&K=red, 1st=orange, 2nd=yellow, 3rd=green, 4th=blue, 5th=purple)
• May 17: Board Meeting, 6:00-7:00pm
• May 18: Open House, 5:30p-7:00pm
  
• May 19: Sparky Store
• May 23: 1st Grade - American River Conservancy (9:00am-1:15pm)
• May 24: Kinder Field Trip - Folsom Zoo
• May 25: 2/3 Grade Field Trip to CP Pool
• May 30: Crazy Hair & Crazy Sock Day
• May 31: Twin Day
• June 1: LAST DAY OF CLASSES/ Min Day - Hawaiian Day

Hello Dragons!

This week we voted on our favorite book nominated in the California Young Reader Medal. I will announce what our school voted most for and then send off our votes to be counted in the statewide vote. Can’t wait until the end of May when they announce which of the five wonderful nominees won. AR prizes finally went out this week as well. Remember to keep taking AR quizzes, the last day for March points to count is Friday March 31st. Remember, good things happen when you read!

Miss Dora

(530) 622-0814 x7636

dgervaise@pusdk8.us

Is there a link between physical activity and positive mental health?

You bet there is! Activity and movement is not only good for physical well being, it’s good for mental well being. When we engage in physical activity (i.e., walking, running, hiking, riding, swimming, dancing, gardening, etc.) for even just 10 minutes, our brain releases endorphins into our bodies and pumps more oxygen into our brains that make us feel good…great even! And it’s FREE! In fact, one of the first things mental health professionals will look at when assessing depression is how much activity the individual is getting regularly. Sometimes just by adding in more physical activity, a person will begin to feel better about themselves and their current situation. Here is a list of just some of the exciting positive mental health benefits of physical activity:

Boosts self esteem

Provides natural energy

Provides a sense of achievement

Increases focus

Increases motivation

Reduces anger and frustration

Helps balance appetite naturally

Increases healthy sleep

Reduces anxiety

Reduces depression

Improves cognitive function

Reduces risk for many types of health problems

It’s FUN, builds connection and provides for great memories!

Not to mention the Vitamin D! Sounds too good to be true right? Let’s get our families moving everyone! Monday marked the first day of spring and the perfect time to kick off a healthy new exercise or activity goal. Think of the wonderful ways our Dragons can benefit mentally, emotionally and physically from more movement.

Put down those electronics and I’ll see you outside! Have a wonderful week!

Love, Miss Alissa.

I am here for you!

(530) 622-0814 x7512

ainks@pusdk8.us

Google Classroom: code tmytd55

It has been great to see a glimpse of sun through the clouds. The fields are wet so PE will continue to be on the blacktop.

Primary students will be doing boot camp and running activities. Students will be doing a variety of stretching and exercises such as sit ups and toe touches. We will also be doing activities from the computer that will center around St. Patrick's Day and the start of spring. On the blacktop we will be using the parachute and playing running games. We will continue to do warm ups and stretch head to toe.

Third and fourth grade students will be doing boot camp activities and 8 to 10 minutes of jogging / running. They will also be completing St.Patrick’s Day and start of spring activities on the computer. Students will also do relays, warm-ups and stretch head to toe.

Fifth grade students will be completing the California Physical Fitness Testing. The activities will be the sit and reach, truck lift, push up, and curl up tests. Make ups will be next week.

Any Questions Please Email or Call,

Coach Hammer

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

Upcoming Meetings:

3/30 - 3:30pm at lunch tables

5/4 - 6 pm at Round Table on Missouri Flat

Upcoming Important Dates:

3/13-4/14: Read-A-Thon

5/5 : Fun Run (during school hours)

5/8-5/12: Staff Appreciation Week

5/12: Ice Cream Social, 5:30-7pm

-TEAM Sierra

Sparky Gear is available for purchase through our online store.

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

NAMI El Dorado County - offering support for individuals living with mental health conditions and their families - has several support group meetings. Please visit https://namieldoradocounty.org/ for more information.

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

kkahn@pusdk8.us

Catalyst Community presents the 38th annual Kids’ Expo on Saturday April 22nd at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. See attached flyers for more details.

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/