Shark News
November 4, 2022
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
11/10: Minimum Day Dismissal is 12:55 for 1st - 6th Grades and 12:45 for Kindergarten
11/11: Veteran's Day Holiday, No School
11/14 - 11/18: MINIMUM DAYS ALL WEEK FOR Parent/Teacher Conferences
New Parent Volunteer Opportunity: "Parents on Campus"
Parents on Campus
Parents on Campus (POC) is a school program dedicated to promoting a safe and friendly environment for all members of the Sierra community. The Parents on Campus program is based on the belief that increased adult visibility on campus will reduce safety related distractions and provide our students with a sense of security, stability, and happiness.
How Does It Work?
Parents on Campus brings volunteer parents to school at times they are available, and is particularly helpful during recesses and lunch periods. Volunteer parents walk around the campus, mingling with students, monitoring the parking lots and sidewalks, keeping eyes and ears open. Any concerns will be brought to staff personnel who will always be available to handle any situation.
How Do I Volunteer?
Volunteers must be CLEARED by RUSD; this includes a background check and submitting your fingerprints. Prior fingerprinting done for any agency or organization other than RUSD will not be accepted. Fingerprinting takes approximately 72 hours to clear.
Fingerprinting completed for RUSD specifically. Prior fingerprinting done for any agency or organization other than RUSD will not be accepted. Fingerprinting takes approximately 72 hours to clear.
Current Tuberculosis Test (TB). TB tests expire every 4 years and must be renewed in order to volunteer. TB Tests take approximately 48-72 hours for results and results must be brought to the office.
To check your volunteer status, please call the office or email our Secretary, Kimberly Ervin, at kervin@rocklinusd.org.
You may volunteer for Parents on Campus on a regular schedule, i.e. weekly, bi-weekly, once a month, or whenever you like. Drop-ins are welcome, just make sure to get a Parents on Campus lanyard in the office. Please email our Secretary, Kimberly Ervin, at kervin@rocklinusd.org, if you'd like to set that up!
When are lunches and recesses?
10:15-10:30 K-3rd Grade Snack Recess
10:35-10:50 4th-6th Grade Snack Recess
11:35-11:55 K/1 Eats Lunch, 2/3 Plays at Lunch Recess
11:55-12:15 2/3 Eats Lunch. K/1 Plays at Lunch Recess
12:25-12:45 4/5 Eats Lunch, 6 Plays at Lunch Recess
12:45 -1:05 6 Eats Lunch, 4/5 Plays at Lunch Recess
1:35-1:45 Kindergarten Recess (except Mondays)
1:55-2:05 1st-3rd Grade Recess (except Mondays)
A Day In The Life Of A Parents on Campus Volunteer
Get a Parents on Campus vest at the Front Office and sign in.
Be a friendly adult presence on campus
Head out to campus, have fun and engage the students in conversation during recesses and lunch, and generally monitor the campus and sidewalks along Camborne Way when students are in class.
Report any concerns to Front Office staff.
Interacting With Students
Have fun walking around and observing the students. You will be “in the know” about what kids are saying, eating and wearing at school. Enjoy them and engage them in conversations. You may be surprised how much kids enjoy connecting with adults! Parents On Campus is not a security patrol; rather it is a highly visible, volunteer program that promotes campus security through positive parent presence. Your presence will maintain a safe, caring environment for our students. Please report to staff any inappropriate, unsafe, or questionable behaviors you observe.
Rainy Days
On rainy days, volunteers are needed even more! Students go to the cafeteria to eat on rainy days, and have recess time in class. We still need parents on campus. Bring a jacket and an umbrella.
General Reminders
Please remember to be available and approachable
Dogs, no matter how friendly, are not allowed on campus
Students are not allowed to use cell phones at school
Parents should abide by the same rules: no cell phone use, dress appropriately, no gum chewing
School staff, not Parents on Campus volunteers, will enforce all school rules for students
Bring sunscreen and a hat
For more information, contact:
Kimberly Ervin, Secretary: 916-788-7141 kervin@rocklinusd.org
Many thanks to Sierra parent, Gene Morehouse, for sharing this idea, and to our PTC board for sharing their additional ideas and input!
-Principal Westberg
PTC Corner
HELPING SIERRA FAMILIES
As we enter the holiday season, the PTC is asking for your help in supporting students in our Sierra school community who are in need. We will be purchasing Thanksgiving dinners, items on the children’s wishlists, and gifting Target gift cards with the remaining funds. Please see the flyer below for more information on the variety of ways you can participate (now accepting Venmo) or click here to donate online. Thank you!
PTC MEETING – NEXT WEDNESDAY, 11/9
Join us next Wednesday at 6:00pm for the November PTC meeting. We encourage everyone to join. Get the Zoom details below. Add the event to your calendar.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
11/9: PTC general meeting, 6:00pm via Zoom (meeting id: 871 0135 9489, pw: sharks). Add meeting to your calendar
Have a great weekend,
Your Sierra PTC
Goooooo Sharks!!!!
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Parent/teacher conference week - 11/14 - 11/18
Beginning at 12:00 am Friday, November 4, 2022 to 11:59 pm on Thursday, November 10, 2022. You will have the opportunity to access the conference schedule of your child’s teacher and pick an available time that best fits your schedule.
Step-By-Step Parent/Guardian Instructions
Go to the Online Scheduler HERE.
Choose your student’s school from the drop-down list and click “GO.”
Enter the school password (sharks).
Enter your student’s “Student ID”. If you cannot remember their Student ID, use the LOOKUP STUDENT ID button to access the system.
Verify the student’s birth date.
A list of your student’s teachers will be displayed. Check the box next to the name of each teacher(s) you would like to meet with.
If you have more than one student in the school you can see all of your teacher’s schedules at one time by answering YES to this question “Do you want to schedule conferences for another student?” then repeat the steps above for your other students. If you only have one student, answer NO to that question.
You will then see the available time slots for each teacher you selected.
Select the times that work best for your schedule.
Enter your email address (recommended) if you would like an email reminder sent to you. (Your email address is kept private.)
Once you finish you can confirm your appointment details and print your conference schedule.
Write down the Confirmation Number (you will need this number to cancel your appointment).
Are you cleared to volunteer or chaperone a field trip?
RUSD Policy:
- Fingerprinting completed for RUSD specifically. Prior fingerprinting done for any agency or organization other than RUSD will not be accepted. Fingerprinting takes approximately 72 hours to clear.
- Current Tuberculosis Test (TB). TB tests expire every 4 years and must be renewed in order to volunteer. TB Tests take approximately 48-72 hours for results and results must be brought to the office.
To check your volunteer status, please call the office or email our Secretary, Kimberly Ervin, at kervin@rocklinusd.org.
