Dear Sequoia Families,

Things seem to be changing rapidly regarding safety precautions at school and in the community around COVID-19. Please be on the look out for texts, emails and push messages today and in the coming days from the district office regarding possible school closures or plans moving forward after spring break. Depending on those decisions, I will keep you posted on our Fine Arts Day plans for March 27th.

A little happy news might help during this uncertain time. Our students raised over $12,000 and read over 100,000 minutes during our Read-A-Thon! That is amazing! I look forward to celebrating our school, class and individual accomplishments for our Read-A-Thon upon our return from break. Thank you for your encouragement to students to read each night and meet their goals. We are building scholars at Sequoia and I'm proud of all their efforts!

Earlier in the year, Mr. Tayler and I did a podcast on Resilience in Kids During Difficult Circumstances. Although the challenges are different than we experienced in October, we thought it might be helpful to listen again if your child seems to be experiencing any anxiety or difficulty during this time. I've linked the podcast below.

I wish you a safe and healthy spring break. We will be in touch soon about further updates.

Mrs. Clark

PS. Remember, today is the due date for filling out the 2020 Enrollment Projection Form to help us plan for next year. Click the link if you haven't already done so: https://forms.gle/HBN4DZCpd5qc687V8.

Sonoma County Library has a Databases for Students available through the Library website homepage: https://sonomalibrary.org/ I've also included a PDF of available resources that may be of use to you during or after our spring break time.

FYI: All Library events have been cancelled through the end of March, but the Libraries remain open to the public.

Go to ybpay.lifetouch.com, enter Sequoia's school code: 5193520, and then follow the prompts. Paper yearbook order forms will go home next week.

Please direct questions to sequoiayearbook2020@gmail.com.

Yearbook dedications are a great way for parents, families, and friends to send love and commemorate student milestones.

If you would like to include a dedication for your student in the yearbook, please submit no more than 30 words to the yearbook staff at sequoiayearbook2020@gmail.com.

The cost is $5 payable by cash or check to the SPC. Please include a print out of your dedication with payment. Space is limited, so please return them to the office by Friday, March 27th. Dedications will be included on a first-come, first served basis.

Sequoia will be taking part in state-wide testing for language arts and math during the week of April 27th - May 1st. It is imperative that students be here the entire week to take part in this testing time. Please do your best to plan appointments and vacations either before or after this week. Thank you for your help in making sure all our students complete these important assessments during this time!

www.sequoiaparents.org IS NOW LIVE!

Check for upcoming events on the calendar, order Spirit Wear and pay on-line and make donations! Access the site on your home computer or mobile devices.

SPC is excited about this new communication tool to connect with you and your family!

Registration is now open! RVEF is moving toward electronic distribution and will provide copies of the schedule via school email and through RVEF’s website and Facebook page.

Several hard copies are available at each school site’s office and at the district office’s front desk.

You may also request a copy to be sent to you electronically by emailing Megan Fonseca at mfonseca@rvef.org

REGISTER via intracampus mail, in person, or online at • http://www.rvef.org/afterschoolenrichment.html

• March 14th - Zoftig Dine and Donate

• March 16th-20th - Spring Break

• March 27th - Fine Arts Day

• April 27th- May 1st - State Testing Week for All Grade Levels

Included in this week's flyers are:

• Kinderbridge and Kindergarten Registration Flyer
• Zoftig Dine and Donate Flyer

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