Rocket Report: March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023 Principal’s Message Each year, Rio Vista Elementary's Site Council, composed of both parents and staff, prepares a Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP).  The plan addresses a number of safety issues, ranging from District safety policies to specific responses to emergencies such as earthquakes, fire and armed assault on campus.  Rio Vista's CSSP may be viewed on our school website https://riovista.saugususd.org/ . A key component to the success of the Plan is training.  Staff members receive regular training about responding to emergencies.  Both students and staff consistently put this training in practice by participating in emergency drills, such as: Drop, Cover and Hold On Evacuation Soft Lockdown Hard Lockdown The attached reference guide,  Emerg ency Response Planning:  Caregiver Information , addresses your role in responding to an emergency.  Please take a moment to print and read the guide.  We suggest you keep a copy in an easily accessible location so that it may be quickly referenced in an emergency.  Guides will also be distributed during Parent Conferences next week. A Spanish langauge copy is coming soon. We will address the issue of school safety during upcoming PTA and Coffee with the Principal meetings.  Please keep an eye out for more information. I welcome any questions/feedback you may have. Thank you, Ms. Cameron Principal, Rio Vista Elementary   Upcoming Events Parent Conferences, Student Schedule Next Week We look forward to seeing our parents, either on-campus or online, for parent-teacher Conferences next week!  Monday, March 27, through Thursday, March 30 are minimum days for all students. Friday, March 31 is a student-free day so that teachers may offer a full day of conferences. Spring Break is April 3-7! No School for Students PTA News Bubble Run! The PTA hosted a very successful Bubble Run! They were able to raise $8580.00 for great activities such as field trips for our students. Parents of the following winning students will be contacted by the PTA to arrange for pickup or delivery of prizes! 1.  Quincy Jeffries : $200 GC to MB2 Speedway 2. Louis Darby:  $100 GC to Six Flags 3. Samaya Urquhart:  Family Bowling Package for 4 4. Maddison McAfee: Family Bowling Package for 4 5. Mrs. Stradling: Family Bowling Package for 4 Thank you to our PTA, our parent volunteers, our students, and staff for a fun, successful event! Book Fair Coming Next Week during conference week! Watch ParentSquare for more information! Attendance! Good News!! Improved Chronic Absentee Rate!!! We continue to see our chronic absentee rate improve, down to 13.37%!  This rate is still considered high, but it's a great improvement from where we were in December at over 25%. Please be sure to have your children at school EVERY DAY! Yes, even minimum days and when it rains.  Students who miss less than 5% of days enrolled do better in school! For a full 180 days in a year, that means missing less than 9 absences. Did you know that if your student misses 18 or more days of school in the school year (or 10% or more of enrolled days if not enrolled at Rio Vista all year), they are considered a "chronic absentee" by the federal government? Don't let your child reach that number! Here are some things you can do proactively: Bring your child every day they are not sick. If your child must miss school for three or more consecutive school days for an unavoidable reason, arrange for a formal independent study contract with your teacher as soon as you know they will be gone! If your child must stay home for Covid-related reasons but is well enough to "do school," complete independent study! If you must take your child to a medical appointment, bring them to school for part of the day before or after the appointment., even if it's only for a short time. We'll see your children at school! Upcoming Events March 28. 2023, 5pm Rio Vista Site Council March 27-31. 2023 Parent Conference Week, Scholastic Book Fair.  Minimum Day Monday-Thursday (12:15pm dismissal), Friday- no school for students-  full day parent conferences March 28. 2023, 6:30pm   SUSD Board Meeting, SUSD Education Center April 3-7. 2023   Spring Break, No School      

Wednesday, Mar 22 2023

Panther Weekly Press March 21, 2023

3/21/23 Issue 31 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Good evening Plum Canyon Families! We had a wonderful week last week ending with Mrs. Ticas and Mrs. Hamilton getting pied by one student from each grade level that was the top donator for the Kids Heart Challenge.  Plum Canyon is #1 School in Santa Clarita Valley for the Kids Heart Challenge in all Categories: ·       Number of Students Participating ·       Number of Students Completing Finn’s Mission ·       Number of Families Learning Hands-only CPR and Stroke Education ·       Amount Raised   Plum canyon is the  TORCH for our mission by inspiring families to live healthy happy lives to decrease heart disease and raise funds to help those born with congenital heart defects. Just a few Reminders:    We know that we love our Fur Babies, however there are NO Pets allowed on campus with the exception of Service Animals. Thank you for making safety a priority.   Driving Safety The  safety of our children is of utmost importance. In order to ensure that our students are safe, we have to follow all of the traffic and safety rules during arrival and dismissal. You may not: Block our neighbors' driveways Double park Block intersections Enter the parking lot since it is intended for after school care program caravans Please be considerate of our neighbors and surrounding streets.   Dismissal During dismissal please remain behind the concrete seated areas. Please remind your child(ren) to avoid walking on the wall, running, or hanging from the concrete seated area. If you have any questions please contact us.     Early Release Wednesday Every Wednesday is an Early Release Day. Please be patient and considerate as all our students dismiss at the exact time at 1:54pm.    If you have any questions please contact us.     PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES Parent/Teacher Conferences ALL week, this is a time to connect and check your child's progress and growth towards the goals that have been set this school year.   LET'S FINISH STRONG!!!! March 27th - March 30, 2023 Minimum Day Dismissal is at 12:30PM March 31, 2023 Non-Student Day  PBIS AWARD Teagan Purdy is an outstanding citizen.  She always looks on the bright side and can put a positive spin on anything.  Teagan is respectful to her friends and adults at school. She is courageous and will speak up for herself and her friends when she knows something is unfair or wrong.  She strives to do her very best and does not give up when things are hard.  Teagan is a good friend to all.  She can always be counted on to do the right thing and be responsible.  Teagan is an excellent example of PRIDE at Plum Canyon Elementary School!  LCAP PARENT CONNECTEDNESS SURVEY We value your thoughts and opinons, we want to make sure that your voice is heard regarding decisions that are made. Please take a moment to fill out the School Connectedness Survey.  The link is below. School Connectedness Survey BOOK FAIR The Book Fair is only successful with the help of our parents! Please sign up to help! Every volunteer will get a special volunteer discount! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4dadaf2faaffc16-book1#/ SPRING PICTURE DAY Spring Picture Day is TOMORROW Wednesday, March 22nd UPDATED COVID PROTOCOLS COVID protocols have been updated to align with the new California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Guidance for Local Health Jurisdictions on Isolation and Quarantine of the General Public that took effect on March 13, 2023. The full version can be found attached to this newsletter. WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Rita Moreno was born on December 11, 1931 in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Given the nickname “Rosita,” when she was young, Moreno’s birth name was Rosa Dolores Alverío. She spent much of her childhood on a Puerto Rican farm until she was five years old. Her mother saved enough money for them to move to New York, but Moreno’s little brother Francisco had to be left behind. When she arrived in New York City, Moreno began taking dance classes and quickly started working in the film industry. She was first hired at age 11 to record Spanish language versions of American films. Shortly after this, Moreno made her Broadway debut at age 13 as “Angelina” in  Skydrift.  This role caught the attention of Hollywood filmmakers and she started receiving offers from Hollywood agents. Her first film was called  So Young, So Bad,  and was released in 1950. After this role, she signed a seven-year contract with Louis B. Mayer’s MGM Studios where she adopted the stage name Rita Moreno. Rita Moreno has influenced the entertainment industry for over 70 years as an actress, singer, and dancer. After earning the four major entertainment awards: an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony, Moreno became the first Latina woman to have an “E.G.O.T.” In 2004, she was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her many contributions to the arts. 5TH GRADE FILM You are invited and encouraged to preview the film "Puberty: A Boy's/Girl's Journey Through the Physical, Emotional, and Social Changes," that will be presented to fifth grade boys and girls this Spring. These films were developed to assist pre-teen boys and girls in understanding the developmental changes they are beginning to experience. Links will be sent to you to watch at home or you may choose to come to  Bridgeport Elementary School on Thursday, March 23rd  to view them in person. The Girl's presentation will be from 7-7:30 p.m. and the Boy's presentation will be from 7:45-8:15 p.m. Spanish captions have been added to the films. A district nurse and Spanish translator will be available to answer any questions you may have. (Please note this is for parents only, not students.) The presentations will be held in the multi-purpose room.   ATTENDANCE Would you like your own parking spot during pickup and drop off? Beginning after Spring Break, Principal Hamilton and Assistant Principal Ticas will be giving up their parking spots each week! Any parent who's student has perfect attendance the week prior will be entered into a raffle. Two winners will be selected every Friday and will win a reserved spot for the entire following week THIS IS 6TH GRADE 3RD WEEK IN A ROW WITH ATTENDANCE AT OR ABOVE 96%!!! CONGRATS!! Weekly Attendance Report  February 27, 2023 - March 17, 2023 Grade 2/27/23-3/03/23 3/06/23-3/10/23 3/13/23-3/17/23 TK 93.75% 92.50% 94.17% Kinder 95.12% 93.48% 92.42% 1st Grade 95.14% 92.25% 92.79% 2nd Grade 96.09% 95.14% 93.87% 3rd Grade 95.15% 93.20% 96.50% 4th Grade 96.62% 93.64% 95.51% 5th Grade 96.00% 92.36% 94.73% 6th Grade 97.32% 96.49% 96.49% MULTICULTURAL FAIR Signupgenius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DADAF2FAAFFC16-multicultural   VOLUNTEER TRAININGS Virtual Parent Volunteer Trainings April 17th @ 10am Join google meet: https://meet.google.com/pme-sdmy-mxo?hs=122&authuser=0 May 15th @ 10am Join google meet: https://meet.google.com/pme-sdmy-mxo?hs=122&authuser= 0 COMMUNITY FLYERS UPCOMING EVENTS March 21st Arts Committee Meeting @ 4PM March 22nd Spring Picture Day & 6th Grade Grad Photos March 23rd - March 30th Spring Book Fair March 23rd School Site Council March 24th Field Trip SCV Water Agency (Hughes & Xu) March 27th - March 30th Parent Conferences ( Minimum Days) March 28th Board Meeting @ 6:30PM March 31st Parent Conferences Non Student Day CONTACT US If you ever have any questions, we are here for you! Please contact us.  Our office is open from 7:30am to 4pm each day. Our office number is 661-294-5365. Safety & Security is a top priority for all in Saugus Union School District (SUSD). October is Anti-bullying Awareness Month and Red Ribbon Week.  In honor of and in addition to these events, the SUSD is kicking off its official "See Something, Say Something" Campaign. We know that when adults on a school campus are aware of situations, they can and will intervene so that situations do not escalate into terrible events.  We want our students to feel just as comfortable speaking up when they witness situations that could be bullying or harmful. We want to create a whole school culture of care and kindness so everyone is safe at school.  With that being said, we are teaching the students that if they see something concerning, they should tell a grown up. We also want adults to report if they see something suspicious and or concerning as well    

Wednesday, Mar 22 2023

Bridgeport Breeze - Week of March 21

Hello Awesome Bridgeport Families! March takes on a different kind of madness here at school.  Teachers are preparing report cards.  Students are preparing for end of the year assessments.  Today our classrooms got new interactive flat panels.  Our GATE, Teacher Tutoring, and After School Enrichment are in full swing.  And all of us are battling the rain through it all.  Thank you for supporting our attendance drive.  The important work of learning and growing doesn’t take place when your children aren’t with us.   Best, Mrs. Standley Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the office team and the Dolphin Club! School News ELPAC Preparation Our English Language learners are preparing for their upcoming end of the year summative language proficiency test.  We are so grateful to have the expertise of Mrs. Engh working with our upper grade students as they prepare in the four domains.  We are also grateful for Mrs. Vlach who is practicing the same domains with our primary students. Comprehensive School Safety Plan, Each year, Bridgeport Elementary's Site Council, composed of both parents and staff, prepares a Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP).  The plan addresses a number of safety issues, ranging from District safety policies to specific responses to emergencies such as earthquakes, fire and armed assault on campus. Brideport's CSSP may be viewed on our school website  https://bridgeport.saugususd.org/ . A key component to the success of the Plan is training.  Staff members receive regular training about responding to emergencies.  Both students and staff consistently put this training in practice by participating in emergency drills, such as: Drop, Cover and Hold On Evacuation Soft Lockdown Hard Lockdown The attached reference guide,  Emergency Response Planning:  Caregiver Information , addresses your role in responding to an emergency.  Please take a moment to print and read the guide.  We suggest you keep a copy in an easily accessible location so that it may be quickly referenced in an emergency.  Guides will also be distributed during Parent Conferences next week. We will address the issue of school safety during upcoming PTA and Coffee with the Principal meetings.  Please keep an eye out for more information. We welcome any questions/feedback you may have.  Thank you! Principal for the Day Mrs. Humphries enjoyed her time with this adorable Principal for the Day.  She came ready for the job with a tie, briefcase, and gifts of appreciation for every staff member she met while on the job.  All students can earn the privilege of being a Principal for the Day by saving their BEST tickets. Lost and Found Items in our Lost and Found will be washed and donated to charity over Spring Break.  Please take the opportunity to check the Lost and Found on Wednesdays when it is wheeled up to the front of school.  We will also have the Lost and Found in the lobby during conference week. Academic Saturday School We had another great day of academic Saturday School this last Saturday.  Ask the office on how your student can make up an absence and be part of our fun Academic Saturdays.. Conference Week Schedule RAP Included Parent/Teacher Conference is a good time to connect with your child’s teacher, reflect on the year’s progress and set goals to finish off the year strong.  Please take the time to prepare for your conference and prepare the questions you may have.  Teachers are also preparing for the conference with a current report card, assessment results and work sample. Monday - 12:30 MINIMUM DAY/12:15 RAP Tuesday - 12:30 MINIMUM DAY/12:15 RAP Wednesday - 12:30 MINIMUM DAY/12:15 RAP Thursday - 12:30 MINIMUM DAY/12:15 RAP Friday - Pupil Free Day This schedule includes our RAP classrooms. Parent LCAP Connectedness Surveys Please give us your feedback on our school and district goals.  This survey is how you can let us know how we are doing.  Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HRX235T PBIS Glow Party Our next PBIS incentive for our students is coming up!  Students can purchase a Glow Party Pass with their BEST tickets to join in on the fun.  If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please see Mrs. Humphries’ post and sign-ups. Parking Lot Safety We continue to ask for your support in keeping our parking lots safe for the whole school community!  Please remember to: Park in designated parking spots  ONLY Utilize the parking lot across the street if needed Use the fire lane as a passing lane, pick up and drop off is for our special education students  ONLY Follow city parking ordinances or face a possible citation Remember, there is valet drop off and pick up in the back of the school campus We know that our parking lot can be challenging, especially on Wednesdays.  Please be kind.    RAP Valet Kindly remember that the fire lane in the front of the school is for our RAP valet ONLY.  If you are a RAP parent, please keep the valet moving by releasing your student to our staff and moving on.  We have numerous buses and RAP vehicles that need to access that lane within a short window of time.  Thank you! Attendance Matters - Bubbles Visits Bubble, our school mascot, visits the two classrooms with the highest attendance rates each week.  We are so happy to see our kids in class learning with their classmates and teachers every day! Women’s History Month Anandi Joshi was one of the first Indian female physicians. She was the first female of Indian origin to study and graduate with a degree in medicine in the United States. She is also believed to be the first woman to set foot on American soil from India.   Anandi Joshi began her medical education at age 19. In America, her declining health worsened because of the cold weather and unfamiliar diet. She contracted tuberculosis. Nevertheless, she graduated with an MD on 11 March 1886; the topic of her thesis was "Obstetrics among the Aryan Hindoos". On her graduation, Queen Victoria sent her a congratulatory message. In late 1886, Anandi Joshi returned to India, receiving a hero's welcome. The princely state of Kolhapur appointed her as the physician-in-charge of the female ward of the local Albert Edward Hospital. Anandi Joshi died early the next year on 26 February 1887 before turning 22. Her death was mourned throughout India. Her ashes were sent to Theodicia Carpenter, who placed them in her family cemetery in Poughkeepsie, New York. This calendar is posted so that you can plan your next year’s family time around the school schedule!  Thank you! PTA Updates PTA is hosting a restaurant nights and art nights!  Be sure to keep current with all the PTA happenings! https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/19007290 Upcoming Events March National Women in History Month 27-31  Conference Week 31  Lost and Found items donated to charity April 3-7   Spring Break Flyers Governing Board:  Katherine Cooper- Anna Griese - Cassandra Love- Christopher M. Trunkey - Matthew Watson                       Superintendent:  Colleen Hawkins, Ed.D. Saugus Union School District Office Number 661.294.5300

Wednesday, Mar 22 2023

Bulldog Dish: Week of March 20, 2023

  Hello Bulldog Families,      I hope that you had a wonderful and safe weekend.  Parent Teacher Conference week is March 27th-March 31st.  Please note that March 27, 28, 29, and 30 will be minimum days for grades 1st-6th. Students will be dismissed at 12:15. Friday, March 31st is a Pupil Free Day for Parent Teacher Conferences.  It will be a great time to celebrate student progress and to look at areas of growth and improvement for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year.  A friendly reminder, if you have any questions or need assistance, please call our office at 661-294-5340.  You can also email Mr. Villanueva, office manager, at nvillanueva@saugususd.org Please ensure your child attends school everyday unless ill.  Every day they miss impacts their school growth and development.  New content is taught daily and when your child misses instruction, they return to school with gaps in their learning, which could cause anxiety, frustration, and learning loss.   We will continue calling families and/or setting up meetings with families to discuss excessive absences/tardies. Thank you in advance for your support! LCAP Connectedness Survey Parent Survey We value your input. Please be sure to complete the short survey and provide us with your feedback. We appreciate your continued support. Your feedback will help us plan for next school year and guide us moving forward.  Your feedback on our goals and actions as a district and school is extremely important. The survey link is below. Thank you!  Survey is open now and ends March 31, 2023. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFV773D     PBIS Certificate of Excellence Bianca Guzman is very deserving of this award. She is always showing her 3Rs throughout the school day. She is respectful to her friends and teachers, responsible with her time and materials, and ready to learn every single day by being attentive and always trying her best. Bianca, thank you for always being responsible, respectful, and ready to learn. Keep shining!  Attendance Raffle Winners  David in Room 8 in Mrs. Savage's 4th Grade Class Sophia in Room 21 in Mrs. Larsen's 6th Grade Class Bennet in Room 3 in Mrs. Saeteurn's 3rd Grade Class Tiffany in Room 19 in Ms. Powell's 6th Grade Class Grace in Room 19 in Ms. Powell's 6th Grade Class Jordan in Room 21 in Mrs. Larsen's 6th Grade Class Michael in Room 21 in Mrs. Larsen's 6th Grade Class Alex in Room 1 in Mrs. Smith's 2nd Grade Class Braydon in Room 19 in Ms. Powell's 6th Grade Class Sophia in Room 7 in Ms. Nissen's 1st Grade Class   Congratulations to our Friday PBIS Raffle Ticket Winners!! Kylie in Room 1 in Mrs. Smith's 2nd Grade Class Drew in Room 19 in Ms. Powell's 6th Grade Class Jameson in  Room 10 in Mrs. Marin's 1st Grade Class Sawyer  in Room 1 in Mrs.  Smith's 2nd Grade Class Allen in Room 8 in Mrs. Savage's 4th Grade Class Violette in Room 7 in Ms. Nissen's 1st Grade Class Atticus in Room 7 in Ms. Nissen's 1st Grade Class  Sugeir in Room 1 in Mrs. Smith's 2nd Grade Class With gratitude, Dr. Villanueva   School News Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP)  Each year, Santa Clarita Elementary's Site Council, composed of both parents and staff, prepares a Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP).  The plan addresses a number of safety issues, ranging from District safety policies to specific responses to emergencies such as earthquakes, fire and armed assault on campus.  Santa Clarita's CSSP may be viewed on our school website click  Here . A key component to the success of the Plan is training.  Staff members receive regular training about responding to emergencies.  Both students and staff consistently put this training in practice by participating in emergency drills, such as: Drop, Cover and Hold On Evacuation Soft Lockdown Hard Lockdown The attached reference guide, Emergency Response Planning:  Caregiver Information , addresses your role in responding to an emergency.  Please take a moment to print and read the guide.  We suggest you keep a copy in an easily accessible location so that it may be quickly referenced in an emergency.  Guides will also be distributed during Parent Conferences next week. We will address the issue of school safety during upcoming PT and Coffee with the Principal meetings.  Please keep an eye out for more information. I welcome any questions/feedback you may have. Thank you. Anandi Joshi  Anandi Joshi was one of the first Indian female physicians. She was the first female of Indian origin to study and graduate with a degree in medicine in the United States. She is also believed to be the first woman to set foot on American soil from India.   Anandi Joshi began her medical education at age 19. In America, her declining health worsened because of the cold weather and unfamiliar diet. She contracted tuberculosis. Nevertheless, she graduated with an MD on 11 March 1886; the topic of her thesis was "Obstetrics among the Aryan Hindoos". On her graduation, Queen Victoria sent her a congratulatory message. In late 1886, Anandi Joshi returned to India, receiving a hero's welcome. The princely state of Kolhapur appointed her as the physician-in-charge of the female ward of the local Albert Edward Hospital. Anandi Joshi died early the next year on 26 February 1887 before turning 22. Her death was mourned throughout India. Her ashes were sent to Theodicia Carpenter, who placed them in her family cemetery in Poughkeepsie, New York.  March 27th- March 31st  Minimum Days Mar. 27th -Mar. 30th  No School - March 31st  We will be sending out information for Parent/Teacher Conferences in the coming weeks, so look for information via your child's teacher that will coming soon. Thank you for partnering with us this year to help your child(ren) be successful.   If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child's teacher. 5th Grade Puberty Films- Parent Preview   You are invited and encouraged to preview the film "Puberty: A Boy's/Girl's Journey Through the Physical, Emotional, and Social Changes," that will be presented to fifth grade boys and girls this Spring. These films were developed to assist pre-teen boys and girls in understanding the developmental changes they are beginning to experience. Links will be sent to you to watch at home or you may choose to come to  Bridgeport Elementary School on Thursday, March 23rd  to view them in person. The Girl's presentation will be from 7-7:30 p.m. and the Boy's presentation will be from 7:45-8:15 p.m. Spanish captions have been added to the films. A district nurse and Spanish translator will be available to answer any questions you may have. (Please note this is for parents only, not students.) The presentations will be held in the multi-purpo se room.     State Testing   I can't believe were are approaching the end of March. We are getting closer to the California State testing.  As this yearly event is fast approaching, our teaches and students are working very hard to be as prepared as possible for the CAASPP.  The tests will measure each student's skills in grade 3rd-6th against the state standards. This assessment is used as one element of information that helps teachers, parents, and the student understand how well the student is meeting their grade level expectations. To see a practice test, visit the California Department of Education (CDE's) Smarter Balanced Practice Test Web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/practicetest.asp   The CAASPP test will be taken during the testing window of May 8th- May 19th. Our 5th grade students will also be taking the California Science Test (CAST) the week prior to the CAASPP starting on May 1st- May 5th.      School Valet Map     Parents picking up their children on foot should wait on the grass area. I have included pictures below for your reference. Please let your child/children know that you are waiting for them on the grass. You can also let your child's teacher know.         Please remember that the valet line is only one line on the lane along the curb. Please do not use the second lane from the curb for valet. This lane is used for through traffic ONLY. Parking or using this second lane for valet is PROHIBITED.  Please do not park or use the fourth lane from the curb for valet. This lane is also for through traffic.  Students will ONLY cross the parking lot at the Cross Walk. Please do not ask students to cross anywhere else between the cars in the parking lot.  Please use the appropriate speed limit. Safety is always first! Exiting onto Decoro Drive is a RIGHT hand turn only.     Steps for becoming a volunteer.   If you are interested in volunteering, please make  sure you complete the following steps:  Get a TB test from a medical provider, which you will need for your volunteer application.   Complete the SUSD parent volunteer application at https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/Njk0OmVuLVVT . You will be  applying for level 1 volunteer. Applying for level 2 volunteer      will require fingerprinting clearance.    Attend a parent volunteer training with Dr. Villanueva  ATTENDANCE MATTERS Chronic absenteeism  refers to any student who has been  absent 10% or more of the days since school started, whether the absences were excused or unexcused.     Missing daily instructional minutes impacts learning!     Missing 4 days of school means the student will be missing a minimum of 480 instructional minutes in ELA and Math  Missing 6 days of school means the student will be missing a minimum of 720 instructional minutes in ELA and Math    Santa Clarita Elementary School's daily attendance rate for the  week of February March 13th was 93%.  Our attendance rate hasn't been that low in awhile. We need to continue improving our attendance.  Each day a student misses school, they are missing crucial instructional minutes.  Last  week 2nd grade had the highest attendance rate from all the grade levels with 97%.   Congratulations  to Mrs. Clark's 4th grade class for have 100%  attendance  rate last week. Great job, Bulldogs!!   Independent Study Contract (ISC):  If your child will be traveling or  out for an extended amount of time (3 or more days) we can place him/her on an ISC where we will provide your child with work for the days out of school. Upon returning to school with the completed  work assigned, your child will receive full credit for attendance.     Please make sure to inform the office as soon as possible if  you are requesting an ISC. One-week notice is required.     Around The Campus Recycling Program     Santa Clarita Elementary School is participating in the NexTrex Recycling  Challenge. Please see below for information on what we will be recycling.       For the month February we collected 18 pounds. Great job, Bulldogs!  Thank you for participating in our recycling program. Looking forward to  seeing how much we can collect in  March .   See Something, Say Something Campaign If you SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING     *Please remember to keep our students, staff, and community safe   *Look out for one another   *If you see something, say something   *Please don't walk through the parking lot during arrival or dismissal   *Please keep pets off campus.   *Please follow all traffic laws, and be careful!       Dress Code   We also want to remind our families of dress code expectations.  Shoes worn to school must be closed-toed and have a back to the shoe. Mid-riff shirts are also not to be worn at school (any shirt that shows the mid-section). Large hoop earrings are also not to be  worn at school.  Shorts and skirts are to be at the fingertip length. We appreciate your support!   BER 9, 202AMA Please note that there is no supervision after school. All students  need to be picked up on time please. Thank you. Why PBIS? Maybe you have wondered why our schools use the PBIS model when working with student behavior.  This graphic from pbis.org is a good overview of the reasons why PBIS is used nationwide.       We feel that it is important to regularly remind families about the purpose of PBIS.  PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports. It seeks to reduce or eliminate poor behavior schoolwide through the encouragement of positive behaviors.PBIS decreases office discipline referrals, increases instructional time, and improves student achievement.  Our students are always encouraged to follow our 3Rs, Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Ready to Learn (as seen above) to help our students remember expected behaviors on campus.         Bulldog Scoop & Information     We are also in need of pictures for our yearbook. Please upload your pictures to our padlets below! Spirit Wear Padlet! First Day Of School Padlet Red Ribbon Week Padlet Halloween Parade If you have any miscellaneous photos of school events that we can include, please post them here! Teachers, this includes you! Miscellaneous SCE Photos If you are not able to order your yearbook online, you may send $40 cash or check (made out to SCE PTC) in with your child to give to their teacher. Please make sure to note students name and classroom number.   Students can bring their own snack and lunch each day, or they may get their lunch from the cafeteria for free.  Breakfast will not be served before school, however, second chance breakfast will be offered during morning recess. It does take time to get a snack or lunch, and some children prefer to eat their food from home.   You can find lunch menus here. All children should bring a refillable water bottle to school each day to stay hydrated. Meal Applications https://www.schooldaycafe.org/   Second Chance Breakfast is served during recess at SCE 2022-2023District Calendar The 2022-2023 district calendar is available on the district’s website.     Link:  https://www.saugususd.org/Calendar     SCE 2022-2023 School Calendar    IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER      March National Women in History Month March 2 Read Across America  March 7  GATE Testing 3rd Grade 8:30am March 7 Conservation, Bird and Arbor Day  March 14 Governing Board Meeting 6:30pm District Office March 17 Awards Assembly Grades 1-6 8:10am Center Circle  March 20 School Site Council Meeting 4:00pm MPR  March 24 Coffee with the Principal 8:30am MPR March 27-31 Conference Week (3/27-3/30 M-Th Minimum Day 1st-6th Grade 12:15 Friday 3/31 Pupil Free Day)  March 29 iReady/ELPAC/CAASPP Family Night 5:30pm MPR 24-28 RED RIBBON WEE GOVERNING BOARD:     Katherine Cooper · Anna Griese · Cassandra Love · Christopher M. Trunkey · Matthew Watson      SUPERINTENDENT:       Colleen Hawkins, Ed.D.   RESPECT | INTEGRITY | LEARNING | TEAMWORK | ENTHUSIASM N     EVERY WEDNESDAY IS Early release for all grades: 1:37   EVERY FRIDAY IS SPIRIT WEAR   March 27th-31st Monday, March 27th-  Thursday , March 30th Minimum Days 12:15 Grades 1st-6th  Friday, March 31st Pupil Free Day No School (All Day Conferences)    Friday, April, 14th at 8:10am Center Circle Grades 1-6

Tuesday, Mar 21 2023

Cedarcreek Weekly Update

Cedarcreek Elementary   Cedarcreek Cougars R.O.A.R.                         R espect self and others   O wn your actions   A ct safely   R esponsibility   Principal’s Message Dear Cedarcreek Families,         We had another great week at Cedarcreek! Yesterday, our students in grades 3 through 6 had minimum day dismissal while teachers used this time to prepare for parent/teacher conferences. Classes in the primary grades had St. Patrick's Day fun! They created leprechaun traps! They were so excited to show them to me as I visited their classrooms.                          LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan)  Please take the time to complete the LCAPConnectedness Survey the week of March 20. We will use this survey to help us set goals and create our Single Plan for Student Achievement for the 2023 - 2024 school year.  We greatly appreciate your time and look forward to using your feedback to support student learning next year.  As a parent, you have the right to contribute your input in this process. Click on the link below:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DTH789Z                                              Monthly Drill  On Thursday, March 16 we conducted a fire drill.                                                      Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent/Teacher Conferences coming up the week of March 27. If you or your child's teacher requested a conference, please make sure you know the date and time. If not, please contact the teacher.      Coffee with the Principal on March 21 at 8:00 am in the MPR                  Family Paint Night on March 21 at 5:30 pm                Please join us for our second Family Paint Night! Be sure to RSVP.                                                              Attendence Matters!  Congratulations to our top 3 grade levels for having the highest attendance percentage for the week of March 13-17! Way to go TK, 1st, and 4th grade!  Our goal is to be at 98%. Together we can do it! Don't let the rain stop our students from attending school. They eat and play indoors.  TK 97.50%  K  92.24% 1st 95.41% 2nd 91.85% 3rd 93.48% 4th 96.44% 5th 93.10% 6th 94.44%                                                 Volunteers   If you are interested in volunteering in your child's classroom, please register on Raptor and upload your TB test results:   https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/Njk0OmVuLVVT                                                              Library Check Out Wednesdays Afterschool Please visit our library on Wednesdays after dismissal, and check out a book!   5th Grade Puberty Films - Parent Preview (This applies to 5th Grade families only. You are invited and encouraged to preview the film "Puberty: A Boy's/Girl's Journey Through the Physical, Emotional, and Social Changes," that will be presented to fifth grade boys and girls this Spring. These films were developed to assist pre-teen boys and girls in understanding the developmental changes they are beginning to experience. Links will be sent to you to watch at home or you may choose to come to  Bridgeport Elementary School on Thursday, March 23rd  to view them in person. The Girl's presentation will be from 7-7:30 p.m. and the Boy's presentation will be from 7:45-8:15 p.m. Spanish captions have been added to the films. A district nurse and Spanish translator will be available to answer any questions you may have. (Please note this is for parents only, not students.) The presentations will be held in the multi-purpose room.                          Please See the attached District Flyers                             Sincerely, Mrs. Soni                            Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have at  msoni@saugususd.org or 661-294-5310 . You can also message me  via ParentSquare. Across America Fu Learning is fun at Cedarcreek! In our kindergarten/first grade combination class, students were ready to catch the sneaky little leprechaun with their traps.  In TK, students engaged in a community circle.  Sixth Grade students had a culinary arts lesson this week. They made a Greek salad.  In   uarium e See Something Say Something Campaign  SEE Something SAY Something Campaign Safety & Security are a top priority for the District.  October is Anti-bullying Awareness Month and Red Ribbon Week.  In honor of those two events, SUSD is kicking off its official "See Something, Say Something" Campaign.  We know that when adults on a school campus are aware of situations, they can and will intervene so that situations do not escalate into terrible events.  We want our students to feel just as comfortable speaking up when they witness situations that could be bullying or harmful. We want to create a whole school culture of care and kindness so everyone is safe at school.                                                                                  Next PTA Meeting on 1/26 at 7 pm @ Cedarcreek  City of Santa Clarita Librarian at Cedarcreek   Ms. Debby Verba from the Santa Clarita Public Library will be at Cedarcreek on Tuesdays at 2:15 pm to do an activity with primary students and their parent/guardian.  Upcoming PTA Events PTA Meeting on 3/23 Follow us on Instagram at:  cedarcreek_elementary Upcoming Events 3-21  Coffee with the Prinicpal at 8:00 am-MPR 3-21 Family Paint Night at 5:30 pm in the MPR 3-27 PTA Meeting at 6:30 pm *In Person  3-27-3-30  Parent/Teacher Conferences *Minimum Days 3-31  Student Free Day/Parent Conferences Reminders *Check ParentSquare for school and district updates. *Become a member of our PTA . Bell Schedule   7:40  Campus Supervision Begins  7:40  Breakfast  8:10   School Begins  2:14   TK-2 Dismissal  3:04   3-6 Dismissal    *On Wednesdays dismissal is at 1:54 pm for students in grades  TK-6.  Mission Statement  Cedarcreek Elementary School’s goal is to provide a consistent, safe, and secure environment. Parents, teachers, students, and community members strive to provide a positive, challenging, and supportive atmosphere that fosters compassion, respect, and perseverance in every student. Calendars  2022-2023District Calendar The 2022-2023 district calendar is available on the district’s website.    https://www.saugususd.org/Calendar           Attendance H.E.R.O. Please make sure your child attends school everyday on time as long as they are healthy. We want each one of our students to be an attendance H.E.R.O. Here Everyday Ready to Learn On time                                                                                                     

Monday, Mar 20 2023

3.20.23 Tesoro Times: Celebrating Achievements and E...

Principal Message Dear AMAZING Tesoro Families, We look forward to Parent-Teacher Conferences coming March 27-31. Please note the change in dismissal times to accommodate all conferences. Please note that on March 27, 28, 29, and 30 grades K-6 all dismiss at 12:30 P.M. March 31 is a Pupil Free Day for Parent Teacher Conferences.  It will be a great time to celebrate student progress and to look at areas of growth and improvement for the remainder of the 22-23 school year.   Congratulations to all our students who were recognized at our 2nd Trimester Awards assembly. Thank you to all the parents that were able to attend! We are very proud of all the hard work and great achievement that we are seeing across the grade levels!  School-wide, we continue to work on using kind words. Please help us encourage students to think before they speak. We are hearing hurtful words and comments across the grade levels, and we want to work on spreading kindness. Thank you for your help! With gratitude,  Dr. Aguilar Did You APPRECIATE our Weekly Newsletter???   We love your appreciation!  Thank you so much for reading our posts and appreciating our messages.  This is information for us and lets us know that we are reaching our families! We love the hearts!      Congratulations Tesoro!  Recipient of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Grant  Fi ve of Saugus Union School District's schools: Tesoro, Cedarcreek, Helmers, Bridgeport, and West Creek were selected to be part of a 2-year state grant called the CA Integrated Supports Project.  These sites comprise 5 out of 8 total schools in all of Los Angeles County to be selected.  In order to be considered, the schools must show: - a scale score of 70% or higher on their latest TFI (Tiered Fidelity Inventory) - current reliance on a data management system or other known culture/climate data collection system - commit to a training schedule for a district/home office lead who works with a school site leadership team and staff  The purpose of the California Integrated Supports Project (CA-ISP) is to provide quality professional development in Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Practices, Trauma-Informed Practices, and Social Emotional Learning. The project will provide systemic support that is grounded in MTSS and PBIS evidence-based practices and data for equity practices that serve the whole child. This state-wide project is in partnership with the California MTSS SUMS Initiative and the California PBIS Coalition. The core features of the CA-ISP are: 1.  School-wide PBIS Implementation:  Fidelity of PBIS implementation 2.  Teaming : School and community partners collaborating on systems teams 3.  Quality Professional Development : District, site teams and school sites receive differentiated professional development focusing on the integration of culturally relevant and affirming practices, social-emotional learning and trauma-informed practices, and screening 4.  Family and Youth Engagement : Including students and family members in teaming, decision-making, interventions, and systems 5.  Intervention Selection, Implementation, and Progress : Selecting evidence-based practices based on need, implementing EBPs with fidelity, and monitoring outcomes for MTSS implementation 6.  Data for Equity : Data is collected, analyzed, and used for decision-making through the lens of equity, culturally relevant and affirming, and trauma-informed practices. The grant provides professional development and technical assistance for the District Office Staff, Site Leadership, and All Site Teachers/Staff to deepen the MTSS implementation. The professional development instruction is based on evidence-based practices demonstrated to support learning at high levels. The coaching and technical assistance focus on building capacity for stronger implementation in MTSS by working with District offices, site leadership, and staff.  This work will help strengthen and align our implementation fidelity and focus on Whole Child MTSS practices and systems. Congratulations Courtney Curties!  Last week we celebrated Courtney as our PBIS recipient. Here is what we had to say about her:  Courtney Curties this a wonderful representative for PBIS. Courtney is a role model for others with her respectful demeanor. She always has a positive attitude towards learning and her classmates. She is kind, on task, and consistently responsible with tasks and classroom tools. Courtney is truly a gem and demonstrates what it means to be a Proud Tesoro Tiger! Congratulations Courtney!  Parent-Teacher Conferences NEXT WEEK!     March 27th- March 31st  Minimum Days Mar. 27th -Mar. 30th  No School - March 31st  Parent/Teacher Conferences are the week of 3/27 and we have a special schedule that week to allow teachers time to meet with their families.  Here is the weekly schedule: Medication Reminder  With spring coming and allergy season upon us, we wanted to send out a gentle reminder that students are not to carry any medication on their person while on campus. If your child needs cough drops, inhalers, allergy medication, or anything else to ease symptoms, please reach out to our school office for further guidance.  What is in your child's backpack?  Please check your child's backpack before coming to school. Students should only have school-appropriate materials in their backpacks (notebooks, books, folders, pencils, lunch, snack etc). Items such as toys, household items, or any other item that may cause distractions should stay at home. This is especially important if your child feels excited to bring an item to show and share with their friends. Please remind your children of the items that are appropriate to bring in their backpacks. If you have specific questions as to what students should bring to class, please reach out to your child's teacher. Thank you!  PLEASE HELP US STAY SAFE!  The safety of our students is of UTMOST importance. In order to ensure that our students are safe, we MUST follow all of the traffic and safety rules during arrival and dismissal:  Drive at a safe speed in the parking lot and around the campus. Watch for pedestrians in the parking lot. Do NOT block cars in the parking lot. Do NOT block our neighbors' driveways  Do NOT double park Please PARK and WALK students. NO DROP-OFF in the parking lot.  When using the valet, please do not turn left into our valet or out of our valet.  Above all, please be PATIENT and COURTEOUS. We are teaching our students to be kind so let's model that behavior for them. Please acknowledge the NO PARKING SIGNS at the ENTRANCE of our VALET LINE.  We have had some NEAR misses at this entrance with drivers turning left. Please follow our Valet pattern so that we can facilitate easy drop-off for all families. Turning right into our parking lot will help the flow of traffic entering via Avenida Rancho Tesoro. See map below. Early Release Wednesday:   Every Wednesday is an Early Release Day. Please be patient and considerate as ALL our students dismiss at the exact time, 1: 49.   Thank you in advance for your cooperation!   International Festival  A HUGE thank you goes out to our PTA and volunteers who organized our International Festival! Students visited booths and learned some facts about other countries during lunch. Volunteers helped move all grade levels through the booths and assisted us in coordinating everything given the inclement weather! We are grateful for the experience!  Click on the LINK to upload pictures or view more pictures CLICK HERE Women's History Month  The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. Anandi Joshi was one of the first Indian female physicians. She was the first female of Indian origin to study and graduate with a degree in medicine in the United States. She is also believed to be the first woman to set foot on American soil from India.   Anandi Joshi began her medical education at age 19. In America, her declining health worsened because of the cold weather and unfamiliar diet. She contracted tuberculosis. Nevertheless, she graduated with an MD on 11 March 1886; the topic of her thesis was "Obstetrics among the Aryan Hindoos". On her graduation, Queen Victoria sent her a congratulatory message. In late 1886, Anandi Joshi returned to India, receiving a hero's welcome. The princely state of Kolhapur appointed her as the physician-in-charge of the female ward of the local Albert Edward Hospital. Anandi Joshi died early the next year on 26 February 1887 before turning 22. Her death was mourned throughout India. Her ashes were sent to Theodicia Carpenter, who placed them in her family cemetery in Poughkeepsie, New York. I-Ready School Wide GOAL!  Did you know you can access iReady at home? Our goal is to have students  access their individual pathway in the program for at  least 30 to 45 minutes per subject each week in order to see substantial gains. We allow time for students to access the program at school during the school day; however please feel free to have them access the program at home. They can enter the program via CLEVER as they would at school using their Saugus email and password. If you need that information, please reach out to your child's teacher.  What is iReady and Students Personalized Instruction - https://i-readycentral.com/videos/i-ready-family-video-english/     Spotlight on PBIS!  We want to give a SHOUT OUT to our campus supervisors who are leaders in the PBIS work on the playground! Mrs. Goymerac,  Mrs. Bloom, Mrs. Broad, and Mr. Ratzlaff (from left to right) are such amazing champions of our PBIS program. They redirect, make signage, and reinforce positive behavior on the yard. We thank them for their hard work every day as they work with hundreds of kids every day during the most unstructured part of the day: recess and lunch!  We are fortunate to have them!  DID YOU KNOW....??? Did you know that we recognize students who show excellent behavior on the yard every month? Our campus supervisors choose 2 students that have followed the expectations and should be recognized. These students are celebrated in class and their names are displayed on the marquee for a week. Here are some of the selected students from February:  ATTENDANCE Numbers:    CONGRATS TO: Fifth GRADE taking the lead with 95.8%! 2nd grade is right behind with 95.4% and 2 weeks of growth! We are making great improvements!  THANK YOU!  As long as your child i s healthy, please ensure they are in school whenever it is in session.  Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect to peers and their teachers.               Tesoro  Elementary School –Last week's attendance numbers    K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th % Attendance 95.3%   -0.3%   93.3%   -3% 95.4%   2.3 %   94.6%   4.3%   92.3%   +2.5%   95.8%   -0.6% 95% -0.3% The School Wide average from August to TODAY is 94.9% . Our GOAL is 98% .          WHAT CAN FAMILIES DO TO HELP?   Attend Saturday School.   Our next Saturday school is scheduled for March 11th !  Reach out to our office for more info.     Going out of town for  more than 3 days ? Please ask for an Independent Study Contract. We need 5 days in advance to get this started!  Tesoro del Valle Contact Information   School Office    Hours: M-F from 7:45 am to 3:45 pm   (661) 294-5380 Monday Attendance Raffle    We will be raffling off Restaurant Gift certificates/cards for students who have perfect attendance and are  ON T IME every week. This week we are raffling off an IN-N-Out Burger gift card...Winners will be announced on Monday mornings and included in our Sunday Newsletter! Students MUST be present to WIN!     Spotlight on Attendance Students work hard to be on time and come to school every day!  Roary gets to visit classrooms when they spell the word A-T-T-E-N-D-A-N-C-E! Congrats to Mrs. Marshall's class for spelling the word ATTENDANCE!  Attendance SCHOOL-WIDE Incentives!  Turn the Principal into a human Sundae!! If we meet our SCHOOL-WIDE goal of 98%, students will turn the principal into a human sundae!  Silly string a teacher!  If we meet the SCHOOL WIDE goal of 97% of attendance we will silly string your favorite teacher!  Please make sure to get your child to school daily.  If you need any help, please reach out to our office or Dr. Aguilar.  We are here to help. Kindness Wednesdays We continue to celebrate Kindness every Wednesday by wearing a Kindness shirt! We also continue to teach kindness so that our thoughts and words become ACTION! Thank you for your support! Here are some kindness messages from our students:  Welcome Volunteers! We look forward to having you volunteer on campus! Please follow these steps to get started. 1. Review the General Guidelines and register at:   https://tb2cdn.schoolwebmasters.com/accnt_533114/site_533115/Documents/Volunteers.pd 2) You will receive a recording from our office regarding volunteer protocols from the beginning of the year. 3) Upload a copy of a valid TB Test to Raptor Volunteer Application 4) Contact the teacher to be included in the volunteer schedule 5) Negative test results or a COVID vaccination card are no longer required. The COVID Health Screening will occur when you come to the school to volunteer. 6) Please call Mrs. Scully or Mrs. Gomez in the office if you have questions or need assistance. Thank you for your support!   Interested in Volunteering in the Classroom or Chaperoning a Field Trip? If you are interested in volunteering in your child's classroom, please register on Raptor and upload your TB test results:   https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/Njk0OmVuLVVT   Spirit Wear is Here!  Spirit wear day is EVERY Friday!!  Let's show our school spirit!!  Visit https://www.spiritthreadsonline.com/shop-16 Enter the case sensitive password: tigers2022   Lunch Menus    Here is the lunch menu for this month.  All menus are available on this website:   https://scvschoolnutrition.org/index.php?sid=1002091935515163&page=m   Priority Enrollment for UTK/Kindergarten 2023-2024 School Year     This is only for students new to Saugus Union School District only. Current students do not need to register.      Open Enrollment Transfers for the 2023-2024 School Year     Flyers   District News   WE'RE HIRING! COME JOIN TEAM SUSD! We Need campus supervisors, instructional assistants and other clerical positions are available!    JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN TOWN!  APPLY THRU EDJOIN LINK: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/Jobs?keywords=SAUGUS%20UNION%20SCHOOL%20DISTRICT&searchType=all     See Something, Say Something Campaign      Safety & Security is a top priority for all in Saugus Union School District (SUSD).  We know that when adults on a school campus are aware of situations, they can and will intervene so that situations do not escalate into terrible events.  We want our students to feel just as comfortable speaking up when they witness situations that could be bullying or harmful. We want to create a whole school culture of care and kindness so everyone is safe at school.  With that being said, we are teaching the students that if they see something concerning, they should tell a grown-up. We also want adults to report if they see something suspicious and or concerning as well .   Contact Us   Tesoro del Valle Contact Information   School Office    Hours: M-F from 7:45 am to 3:45 pm   (661) 294-5380   For assistance with Attendance or General Information, please contact:  Tracie Linn-Tyrrell (Office Manager) at  ttyrrell@saugususd.org  or   Juanita Gomez (Office Assistant) at  jgomez@saugususd.org   For Health-related questions and information, please contact:  Karla Rosales, LVN (Health Office) at krosales@saugususd.org   Mark Your Calendars!   March: Women's History Month March 27-31: Conference week Minimum Days Monday-Thursday (March 27-30) March 31st: No School for Students March 28: SUSD Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm April 3-7: Spring Break - No School April 10th: School resumes April 21: Earth Day Attached is the 2022-2023 school calendar for your reference.

Monday, Mar 20 2023

Bulldog Dish: Week of March 13, 2023

  Hello Bulldog Families,      I hope that you had a wonderful and safe weekend. Thank you to everyone who completed the intent to return form.  Go Bulldogs! Please know that Santa Clarita Elementary school will be open next school year (2023-2024) for students in grades 2nd through 6th grade.  Please don't hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions or concerns. We are truly grateful for our Bulldog families and for your continued support.   Parent Teacher Conference week is March 27th-March 31st.  Parent signups for conferences were sent out yesterday at 4:00 P.M. Please note that March 27, 28, 29, and 30 will be minimum days for grades 1st-6th. Students will be dismissed at 12:15. Friday, March 31st is a Pupil Free Day for Parent Teacher Conferences.  It will be a great time to celebrate student progress and to look at areas of growth and improvement for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year.  I can't believe were are approaching the end of March. We are getting closer to the California State testing.  As this yearly event is fast approaching, our teaches and students are working very hard to be as prepared as possible for the CAASPP.  The tests will measure each student's skills in grade 3rd-6th against the state standards. This assessment is used as one element of information that helps teachers, parents, and the student understand how well the student is meeting their grade level expectations. To see a practice test, visit the California Department of Education (CDE's) Smarter Balanced Practice Test Web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/practicetest.asp   The CAASPP test will be taken during the testing window of May 8th- May 19th. Our 5th grade students will also be taking the California Science Test (CAST) the week prior to the CAASPP starting on May 1st- May 5th.           Below you will find the link to our Bulldog Broadcast for this week.                                             Bulldogs Broadcast March 1 Broadcast   Please kindly read the Parent Square post from Dr. Hawkins, our superintendent. In her post, she has included the Comprehensive School Safety Plan draft for Santa Clarita. Please review this and provide your feedback. Thank you for your support and participation!   A friendly reminder, if you have any questions or need assistance, please call our office at 661-294-5340.  You can also email Mr. Villanueva, office manager, at nvillanueva@saugususd.org Please ensure your child attends school everyday unless ill.  Every day they miss impacts their school growth and development.  New content is taught daily and when your child misses instruction, they return to school with gaps in their learning, which could cause anxiety, frustration, and learning loss.   We will continue calling families and/or setting up meetings with families to discuss excessive absences/tardies. Thank you in advance for your support! S CE 5th and 6th Grade Student Leadership Team     Our Student Leadership Team  consists  of 5th and 6th graders. These students follow our 3Rs (Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready to Learn) and are a role model to others.  Students will have the opportunity to be on our Student Leadership Team every few months.  We believe strongly in providing students with opportunities to take leadership roles and serve on our campus and in the community.   Some of the their leadership roles include: *PBIS Student Leadership- Responsible for the Red Ticket PBIS Store *Peer Mentors/Playground Partners-Serving as a peer mentor to younger students on campus * Leading Friday Flag Days and Assemblies *Hospitality Crew- Greeting students as they enter campus to ensure a welcoming environment Congratulations  to our new Student Leadership Team Carly C. in room 16 Narek A. in room 16 Makayla M. in room 18 Dalilah S. in room 18 Demetrio G. in room 19 Andrew H. in room 19  Lola J. in room 21 Jade B. in room 21  Congratulations to our Friday PBIS Raffle Ticket Winners!! Luke in Room 7 in Ms. Nissen's 1st Grade Class Sophia in Room 7 in Ms. Nissen's 1st Grade Class Delilah in  Room 10 in Mrs. Marin's 1st Grade Class Makayla in Room 18 in Mrs. Nordskog's 5th Grade Class Britney in Room 21 in Mrs. Larsen's 6th Grade Class With gratitude, Dr. Villanueva   School News Maya Lin   March 27th- March 31st  Minimum Days Mar. 27th -Mar. 30th  No School - March 31st  We will be sending out information for Parent/Teacher Conferences in the coming weeks, so look for information via your child's teacher that will coming soon. Thank you for partnering with us this year to help your child(ren) be successful.   If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child's teacher. 5th Grade Puberty Films- Parent Preview   You are invited and encouraged to preview the film "Puberty: A Boy's/Girl's Journey Through the Physical, Emotional, and Social Changes," that will be presented to fifth grade boys and girls this Spring. These films were developed to assist pre-teen boys and girls in understanding the developmental changes they are beginning to experience. Links will be sent to you to watch at home or you may choose to come to  Bridgeport Elementary School on Thursday, March 23rd  to view them in person. The Girl's presentation will be from 7-7:30 p.m. and the Boy's presentation will be from 7:45-8:15 p.m. Spanish captions have been added to the films. A district nurse and Spanish translator will be available to answer any questions you may have. (Please note this is for parents only, not students.) The presentations will be held in the multi-purpo se room.     School Valet Map     Parents picking up their children on foot should wait on the grass area. I have included pictures below for your reference. Please let your child/children know that you are waiting for them on the grass. You can also let your child's teacher know.         Please remember that the valet line is only one line on the lane along the curb. Please do not use the second lane from the curb for valet. This lane is used for through traffic ONLY. Parking or using this second lane for valet is PROHIBITED.  Please do not park or use the fourth lane from the curb for valet. This lane is also for through traffic.  Students will ONLY cross the parking lot at the Cross Walk. Please do not ask students to cross anywhere else between the cars in the parking lot.  Please use the appropriate speed limit. Safety is always first! Exiting onto Decoro Drive is a RIGHT hand turn only.     Steps for becoming a volunteer.   If you are interested in volunteering, please make  sure you complete the following steps:  Get a TB test from a medical provider, which you will need for your volunteer application.   Complete the SUSD parent volunteer application at https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/Njk0OmVuLVVT . You will be  applying for level 1 volunteer. Applying for level 2 volunteer      will require fingerprinting clearance.    Attend a parent volunteer training with Dr. Villanueva  ATTENDANCE MATTERS Chronic absenteeism  refers to any student who has been  absent 10% or more of the days since school started, whether the absences were excused or unexcused.     Missing daily instructional minutes impacts learning!     Missing 4 days of school means the student will be missing a minimum of 480 instructional minutes in ELA and Math  Missing 6 days of school means the student will be missing a minimum of 720 instructional minutes in ELA and Math    Santa Clarita Elementary School's daily attendance rate for the  week of February March 6th was 93%.  Our attendance rate hasn't been that low in awhile. We need to continue improving our attendance.  Each day a student misses school, they are missing crucial instructional minutes.  Last  week 2nd grade had the highest attendance rate from all the grade levels with 95%.   Congratulations  to Mrs. Marin's 1st grade class for have 97%  attendance  rate last week. Great job, Bulldogs.  Congratulations  to Mrs. Nordskog's 5th grade class for having 96% attendance rate.    Independent Study Contract (ISC):  If your child will be traveling or  out for an extended amount of time (3 or more days) we can place him/her on an ISC where we will provide your child with work for the days out of school. Upon returning to school with the completed  work assigned, your child will receive full credit for attendance.     Please make sure to inform the office as soon as possible if  you are requesting an ISC. One-week notice is required.     Around The Campus Recycling Program     Santa Clarita Elementary School is participating in the NexTrex Recycling  Challenge. Please see below for information on what we will be recycling.       For the month February we collected 18 pounds. Great job, Bulldogs!  Thank you for participating in our recycling program. Looking forward to  seeing how much we can collect in  March .   See Something, Say Something Campaign If you SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING     *Please remember to keep our students, staff, and community safe   *Look out for one another   *If you see something, say something   *Please don't walk through the parking lot during arrival or dismissal   *Please keep pets off campus.   *Please follow all traffic laws, and be careful!       Dress Code   We also want to remind our families of dress code expectations.  Shoes worn to school must be closed-toed and have a back to the shoe. Mid-riff shirts are also not to be worn at school (any shirt that shows the mid-section). Large hoop earrings are also not to be  worn at school.  Shorts and skirts are to be at the fingertip length. We appreciate your support!   BER 9, 202AMA Please note that there is no supervision after school. All students  need to be picked up on time please. Thank you. Why PBIS? Maybe you have wondered why our schools use the PBIS model when working with student behavior.  This graphic from pbis.org is a good overview of the reasons why PBIS is used nationwide.       We feel that it is important to regularly remind families about the purpose of PBIS.  PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports. It seeks to reduce or eliminate poor behavior schoolwide through the encouragement of positive behaviors.PBIS decreases office discipline referrals, increases instructional time, and improves student achievement.  Our students are always encouraged to follow our 3Rs, Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Ready to Learn (as seen above) to help our students remember expected behaviors on campus.         Bulldog Scoop & Information     We are also in need of pictures for our yearbook. Please upload your pictures to our padlets below! Spirit Wear Padlet! First Day Of School Padlet Red Ribbon Week Padlet Halloween Parade If you have any miscellaneous photos of school events that we can include, please post them here! Teachers, this includes you! Miscellaneous SCE Photos If you are not able to order your yearbook online, you may send $40 cash or check (made out to SCE PTC) in with your child to give to their teacher. Please make sure to note students name and classroom number.   Students can bring their own snack and lunch each day, or they may get their lunch from the cafeteria for free.  Breakfast will not be served before school, however, second chance breakfast will be offered during morning recess. It does take time to get a snack or lunch, and some children prefer to eat their food from home.   You can find lunch menus here. All children should bring a refillable water bottle to school each day to stay hydrated. Meal Applications https://www.schooldaycafe.org/   Second Chance Breakfast is served during recess at SCE 2022-2023District Calendar The 2022-2023 district calendar is available on the district’s website.     Link:  https://www.saugususd.org/Calendar     SCE 2022-2023 School Calendar    IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER      March National Women in History Month March 2 Read Across America  March 7  GATE Testing 3rd Grade 8:30am March 7 Conservation, Bird and Arbor Day  March 14 Governing Board Meeting 6:30pm District Office March 17 Awards Assembly Grades 1-6 8:10am Center Circle  March 20 School Site Council Meeting 4:00pm MPR  March 24 Coffee with the Principal 8:30am MPR March 27-31 Conference Week (3/27-3/30 M-Th Minimum Day 1st-6th Grade 12:15 Friday 3/31 Pupil Free Day)  March 29 iReady/ELPAC/CAASPP Family Night 5:30pm MPR 24-28 RED RIBBON WEE GOVERNING BOARD:     Katherine Cooper · Anna Griese · Cassandra Love · Christopher M. Trunkey · Matthew Watson      SUPERINTENDENT:       Colleen Hawkins, Ed.D.   RESPECT | INTEGRITY | LEARNING | TEAMWORK | ENTHUSIASM N     EVERY WEDNESDAY IS Early release for all grades: 1:37   EVERY FRIDAY IS SPIRIT WEAR     Friday, March 17, 2023  Grades 3rd-6th grades ONLY  Dismissal is at 12:15 Friday, April, 14th at 8:10am Center Circle Grades 1-6 March 27th-31st Monday, March 27th-  Thursday , March 30th Minimum Days 12:15 Grades 1st-6th  Friday, March 31st Pupil Free Day No School (All Day Conferences)   

Tuesday, Mar 14 2023

HE Happenings 3/13/23

Principal's Message March 13, 2023 Dear Husky Families, A big thank you to our PTA for the fun Book Fair last week as well as the Movie Night. This week we have PTA eboard elections during the association meeting in the MPR on Wednesday, March 14, at 8:00 A.M. We hope you can join us! In addition, we look forward to Parent Teacher conferences coming March 27-31. Parent signups for conferences will be sent today, March 13, at 4:00 P.M.  Please note that March 27, 28, 29, and 30 grades TK-6 all dismiss at 12:20 P.M. March 31 is a Pupil Free Day for Parent Teacher Conferences.  It will be a great time to celebrate student progress and to look at areas of growth and improvement for the remainder of the 22-23 school year.   In the Monday Morning Assembly this week, I encourage students to think before they speak. We are hearing hurtful words and comments across the grade levels, and we want to work on spreading kindness. Thank you for your help!   Be sure to view the Monday Morning Assembly to hear more Helmers' news. Sincerely, Michelle Velikorodnyy, Principal Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Grant Awarded to Helmers! Fi ve of Saugus Union School District's schools: Bridgeport, Cedarcreek, Helmers, Tesoro and West Creek were selected to be part of a 2 year state grant called CA Integrated Supports Project.   These sites comprise 5 out of 8 total schools in all of Los Angeles County to be selected.  In order to even be considered, the schools must show: - a scale score 70% or higher on their latest TFI (Tiered Fidelity Inventory) - current reliance on a data management system or other known culture / climate data collection system - commit to a training schedule for a district/home office lead who works with a school site leadership team and staff  The purpose of the California Integrated Supports Project (CA-ISP) is to provide quality professional development in Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Practices, Trauma Informed Practices and Social Emotional Learning. The project will provide systemic support that is grounded in MTSS and PBIS evidence-based practices and data for equity practices that serve the whole child. This state-wide project is in partnership with the California MTSS SUMS Initiative and the California PBIS Coalition. The core features of the CA-ISP are: 1.  School-wide PBIS Implementation:  Fidelity of PBIS implementation 2.  Teaming : School and community partners collaborating on systems teams 3.  Quality Professional Development : District, site teams and school sites receive differentiated professional development focusing on the integration of culturally relevant and affirming practices, social emotional learning and trauma informed practices and screening 4.  Family and Youth Engagement : Including students and family members in teaming, decision making, interventions and systems 5.  Intervention Selection, Implementation and Progress : Selecting evidence based practices based on need, implementing EBPs with fidelity, and monitoring outcomes for MTSS implementation 6.  Data for Equity : Data is collected, analyzed, and used for decision making through the lens of equity, culturally relevant and affirming and trauma informed practices. The grant provides professional development and technical assistance for the District Office Staff, Site Leadership and All Site Teachers/Staff to deepen the MTSS implementation. The professional development instruction is based in evidence based practices demonstrated to support learning at high levels. The coaching and technical assistance focuses on building capacity for stronger implementation in MTSS by working with District offices, site leadership and staff.  This work will help strengthen and align our implementation fidelity and focus on Whole Child MTSS practices and systems. Teacher Parent Conferences will be held March 27-March 31. Signup for your conference beginning March 13 at 4:00 P.M. March is Women in History Month!         Ida B. Wells was an American journalist and early leader in both the suffrage and civil rights movements.Ida overcame a lot of adversity in her life. She was born into slavery. At age 16, she lost both her parents and her brother to the yellow fever epidemic. Ida focused her news reporting on racial segregation and inequality. Ida was also an active suffragette and spoke out in favor of women’s voting rights.   She was also one of the founders of the NAACP, an organization that still fights for civil rights today.                                 Information source: https://www.biography.com/activist/ida-b-wells At Helmers teachers will spotlight women and study their contributions with students. In addition, our librarian will also present books and stories that share the lives of important women. Be sure to ask your child who they learned about this week. PTA News: California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser on 3/15 all day PTA Association Meeting at 8:00 A.M. in Helmers MPR on 3/15/22 Saturday School is at Helmers on March 18 from 8-12. Come join the fun! Call the office at 294-5345 for more information. PTA Sponsored Science Fair More Details Attached in Post Check Your Child's Progress on i-Ready Your child can log in to i-Ready using Clever. If you have any trouble, ask your child's teacher for assistance. Recent Recordings of Parent Engagement Workshops Positive Digital Citizenship Parent/Caregiver Workshop   Angst: Building Resilence   Principal/Parent Chat and Math TOSA Presentation 12/14/22 Parent Principal Chat with our Nurse and School Social Worker 1/20/23 Parent Principal Chat 2/10/23 Attendance Update 97% Overall attendance is our goal! Let's come to school every day we are healthy! Congratulations to Mrs. Elam and Ms. McCardy's class for the highest attendance last week.                        Grade Last Week 95.29% This Week 95.71% TK 93.09% 97.37% K 95.08% 95.08% First 95.41% 96.07% Second 95.93% 95.08% Third 93.21% 96.90% Fourth 93.21% 97.36% Fifth 96.34% 95.21% Sixth 95.25% 93.56%       Construction Update: 12-30 Workers on Site Each Day from 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Walls are now 75% complete 12 Classrooms, 2 Break Out Rooms, 1 Flex Classroom Student and Adult Restrooms Projected Finish: August 2023  The projected finish for the two story building is August 2023. For certain, through Grade 4 will be on Helmers campus in August. If construction is not completed, fifth and sixth grade will be housed on the North Park campus until completion. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! Fifth Grade Puberty Film Parents of fifth graders, you are invited and encouraged to preview the film "Puberty: A Boy's/Girl's Journey Through the Physical, Emotional, and Social Changes," that will be presented to fifth grade boys and girls this spring. These films were developed to assist pre-teen boys and girls in understanding the developmental changes they are beginning to experience. Links will be sent to you to watch at home or you may choose to come to  Bridgeport Elementary School on Thursday, March 23rd  to view them in person. The girl's presentation will be from 7-7:30 p.m. and the boy's presentation will be from 7:45-8:15 p.m. Spanish captions have been added to the films. A district nurse and Spanish translator will be available to answer any questions you may have. (Please note this is for parents only, not students.) The presentations will be held in the multi-purpose room.  School Day Cafe Students can bring their own snack and lunch each day, or they may get it from the cafeteria for free.  It does take time to get a snack or lunch, and some children prefer to eat their food from home.   You can find lunch menus here.   All children should bring a refillable water bottle to school each day to stay hydrated. Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Membership and Helmers' Spirit Wear We have a fantastic PTA that works to create events and opportunities to support our students and families.  Please join the PTA! It does not commit you to anything, but it does give support to this organization, our children, and our school.    Click here. Each Friday will be a Helmers' Spirit Day for all students and staff wear their Husky pride wear.   Click here to see what spirit wear is available.    Enroll Your TK and K student now! Helmers Volunteer Information We look forward to having you volunteer on campus! Please follow these steps to get started. 1) Please watch the recording of our volunteer training from the beginning of the year.   Here is the slideshow.   Here is the recording. 2) Review the General Guidelines and register at:   https://tb2cdn.schoolwebmasters.com/accnt_533114/site_533115/Documents/Volunteers.pd 3) Upload a copy of a valid TB Test to Raptor Volunteer Application. 4) Contact the teacher to be included in the volunteer schedule. 5) Negative test results or a COVID vaccination card are no longer required. The COVID Health Screening is no longer required. 6) Please call Mrs. Seneri in the office if you have questions or need assistance. Thank you for your support! Upcoming Events March 15: PTA California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser (all day) March 15: 8:00 A.M. PTA Association Meeting in MPR at Helmers (Elect the new eboard!) March 16: 3:15 School Site Council Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82155905174?pwd=WCtTeGhjWlRqSVF0anJvU0dhbTRuQT09 March 17: 8:15 ELAC Meeting in MPR at Helmers March 17: 12:20 Dismissal for Grades 3-6 March 18: 8-12: Saturday School at Helmers March 27-31: Parent Teacher Conference Week March 27-30 12:20 Dismissal TK-6; March 31: Pupil Free Day April 3-7: Spring Break: No School May 18: 12:20 P.M. Dismissal for TK-6; Open House from 5:30-6:30 at North Park and 6:00-7:00 at Helmers. Please see flyers attached for activities available in our community. I've also attached the Science Fair information for your convenience. Governing Board:  Katherine Cooper- Anna Griese - Cassandra Love- Christopher M. Trunkey - Matthew Watson                       Superintendent:  Colleen Hawkins, Ed.D. Saugus Union School District Office Number 661.294.5300 https://impressions-in-thread.printavo.com/merch/helmers/?page=2

Monday, Mar 13 2023

Cedarcreek Weekly Update

Cedarcreek Elementary   Cedarcreek Cougars R.O.A.R.                         R espect self and others   O wn your actions   A ct safely   R esponsibility   Principal’s Message Dear Cedarcreek Families,         I hope you all had a nice weekend! Daylight savings started today which means we set our clocks one hour forward.      Grades 3 through 6  only  have a Minimum Day on Friday, March 17                               Coffee with the Principal on March 21 at 8:00 am in the MPR                  Family Paint Night on March 21 at 5:30 pm                Please join us for our second Family Paint Night! Be sure to RSVP.                                                  A Message from our PTA President See’s candy fundraiser is going on now and orders due back to teachers on March 17th.  Winning class will get a pizza party.                                                                                               Attendence Matters!  Please see our attendance by grade level for the week of March 6-10. Our goal is to be at 98%. Together we can do it! Don't let the rain stop our students from attending school. They eat and play indoors.  TK 90.00%  K  90.20% 1st 94.10% 2nd 94.07% 3rd 93.07% 4th 96.96% 5th 97.24% 6th 94.84%                                                 Volunteers   If you are interested in volunteering in your child's classroom, please register on Raptor and upload your TB test results:   https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/Njk0OmVuLVVT                                                              Library Check Out Wednesdays Afterschool Please visit our library on Wednesdays after dismissal, and check out a book!    5th Grade Puberty Films - Parent Preview (This applies to 5th Grade families only. You are invited and encouraged to preview the film "Puberty: A Boy's/Girl's Journey Through the Physical, Emotional, and Social Changes," that will be presented to fifth grade boys and girls this Spring. These films were developed to assist pre-teen boys and girls in understanding the developmental changes they are beginning to experience. Links will be sent to you to watch at home or you may choose to come to  Bridgeport Elementary School on Thursday, March 23rd  to view them in person. The Girl's presentation will be from 7-7:30 p.m. and the Boy's presentation will be from 7:45-8:15 p.m. Spanish captions have been added to the films. A district nurse and Spanish translator will be available to answer any questions you may have. (Please note this is for parents only, not students.) The presentations will be held in the multi-purpose room.                                                                    Sincerely, Mrs. Soni                            Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have at  msoni@saugususd.org or 661-294-5310 . You can also message me  via ParentSquare. Across America Fu The Aquarium of the Pacific at Cedarcreek On March 3 our students and staff enjoyed an in school field trip. A mobile tidepool exhibit from the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific came to Cedarcreek.   Aquarium e See Something Say Something Campaign  SEE Something SAY Something Campaign Safety & Security are a top priority for the District.  October is Anti-bullying Awareness Month and Red Ribbon Week.  In honor of those two events, SUSD is kicking off its official "See Something, Say Something" Campaign.  We know that when adults on a school campus are aware of situations, they can and will intervene so that situations do not escalate into terrible events.  We want our students to feel just as comfortable speaking up when they witness situations that could be bullying or harmful. We want to create a whole school culture of care and kindness so everyone is safe at school.                                                                                  Next PTA Meeting on 1/26 at 7 pm @ Cedarcreek  City of Santa Clarita Librarian at Cedarcreek   Ms. Debby Verba from the Santa Clarita Public Library will be at Cedarcreek on Tuesdays at 2:15 pm to do an activity with primary students and their parent/guardian.  Upcoming PTA Events PTA Meeting on 3/23 Follow us on Instagram at:  cedarcreek_elementary Upcoming Events 3-17 Minimum Day *Grades 3-6 only 3-21  Coffee with the Prinicpal at 8:00 am-MPR 3-21 Family Paint Night at 5:30 pm in the MPR 3-27 PTA Meeting at 6:30 pm *In Person  3-27-3-30  Parent/Teacher Conferences *Minimum Days 3-31  Student Free Day/Parent Conferences Reminders *Check ParentSquare for school and district updates. *Become a member of our PTA . Bell Schedule   7:40  Campus Supervision Begins  7:40  Breakfast  8:10   School Begins  2:14   TK-2 Dismissal  3:04   3-6 Dismissal    *On Wednesdays dismissal is at 1:54 pm for students in grades  TK-6.  Mission Statement  Cedarcreek Elementary School’s goal is to provide a consistent, safe, and secure environment. Parents, teachers, students, and community members strive to provide a positive, challenging, and supportive atmosphere that fosters compassion, respect, and perseverance in every student. Calendars  2022-2023District Calendar The 2022-2023 district calendar is available on the district’s website.    https://www.saugususd.org/Calendar           Attendance H.E.R.O. Please make sure your child attends school everyday on time as long as they are healthy. We want each one of our students to be an attendance H.E.R.O. Here Everyday Ready to Learn On time                                                                                                     

Monday, Mar 13 2023

3.13.23 Tesoro Times: Happy Daylight Saving Time!

Principal Message Dear AMAZING Tesoro Families, Spring is here and we can't wait until we get the sunshine and blooming flowers that come with it!  We only have a few more months until the end of the year. Spring is the time we show and celebrate our academic and behavioral successes! This means we will continue learning our essential standards, have parent conferences, and begin our state testing.   Thank you for making attendance a priority as we thrive until the end. Every day matters as we work toward getting every student to grade level and beyond.  Your partnership makes a difference!  With gratitude,  Dr. Aguilar Did You APPRECIATE our Weekly Newsletter???   We love your appreciation!  Thank you so much for reading our posts and appreciating our messages.  This is information for us and lets us know that we are reaching our families! We love the hearts!      Daylight Saving Time!  Sunday, March 12, 2023, Daylight Saving Time Starts. Make sure to set your clock forward. Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming....    March 27th- March 31st  Minimum Days Mar. 27th -Mar. 30th  No School - March 31st  Parent/Teacher Conferences are the week of 3/27 and we have a special schedule that week to allow teachers time to meet with their families.  Here is the weekly schedule: PLEASE HELP US STAY SAFE!  The safety of our students is of UTMOST importance. In order to ensure that our students are safe, we MUST follow all of the traffic and safety rules during arrival and dismissal:  Drive at a safe speed in the parking lot and around the campus. Watch for pedestrians in the parking lot. Do NOT block cars in the parking lot. Do NOT block our neighbors' driveways  Do NOT double park Please PARK and WALK students. NO DROP-OFF in the parking lot.  When using the valet, please do not turn left into our valet or out of our valet.  Above all, please be PATIENT and COURTEOUS. We are teaching our students to be kind so let's model that behavior for them. Please acknowledge the NO PARKING SIGNS at the ENTRANCE of our VALET LINE.  We have had some NEAR misses at this entrance with drivers turning left. Please follow our Valet pattern so that we can facilitate easy drop-off for all families. Turning right into our parking lot will help the flow of traffic entering via Avenida Rancho Tesoro. See map below. Early Release Wednesday:   Every Wednesday is an Early Release Day. Please be patient and considerate as ALL our students dismiss at the exact time, 1: 49.   Thank you in advance for your cooperation!   Attention English Language Learner Families:  Over the next few months, our students who are classified as English learners will be taking their ELPAC assessments. This is the state English Language proficiency test students take annually. We look forward to seeing students level up and reclassify as English proficient! If you have questions about when your child will be taking it, please reach out to your child's teacher.  ELAC Meeting  Do you have an ENGLISH LEARNER? Come JOIN Us for our ELAC Meeting  Wednesday @ 8:15 am Come learn about our English Learner students and learn about the upcoming assessments!   When: March 15th Time: 8:15 am Location: MPR   School Site Council: Join Us  Join us for our School Site Council Virtual Meeting March 15th @ 4 pm  Here is the  AGENDA Place: Virtual  LINK HERE Time: 4 pm Women's History Month  The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. Anna May Wong (1905-1961) Despite dealing with racism that plagued her career,  Wong is still considered Hollywood’s first-ever Asian American movie star . Her talent earned her roles in over 50 domestic and foreign films, and she was also the first Asian American to star in a TV show, The DuMont Television Network’s  The Gallery of Madame Liu-Tsong . A year before her death, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood walk of fame (and was the first Asian American woman to receive one). In 2022, the U.S. Mint began producing quarters with Wong’s face—part of the  American Women Quarters Program —to honor her life. Learn more about Wong in the documentary  Anna May Wong: In Her Own Words . I-Ready School Wide GOAL!  Did you know you can access iReady at home? Our goal is to have students  access their individual pathway in the program for at  least 30 to 45 minutes per subject each week in order to see substantial gains. We allow time for students to access the program at school during the school day; however please feel free to have them access the program at home. They can enter the program via CLEVER as they would at school using their Saugus email and password. If you need that information, please reach out to your child's teacher.  What is iReady and Students Personalized Instruction - https://i-readycentral.com/videos/i-ready-family-video-english/     Spotlight on PBIS!  Expectation Stations Last week we reviewed our lunch tables, lunch line, lining up, and bathroom expectations with K-2 & 5-6 students! We will do 3rd & 4th on Monday.  Ask your child what they remember about each station. Here are some pictures:  Lunch Tables: Throw away trash, use hand signals, and eat your food responsibly. Be respectful to our cafeteria staff, get your food quickly, and be responsible with the items you get.  Bathrooms: be respectful wash hands, maintain noise levels, and use bathrooms appropriately. Walk to the lunch line. No pushing, shoving, or cutting in line. Get adult assistance if needed. Line up after 3 whistles, keep your "bubble space," and wait patiently for your teacher.  Kindergarten also review the expectation on the playground with their teachers and our wonderful campus supervisors!    Caught Being Good!  Mrs. Suhy's class was recognized for their great ROAR behavior by our student council! We are proud of YOU!!  Attention 6th Grade Parents!  Look for the previous Parent Square message sent for additional information . Click HERE   Please Don't Share Your Food. Our District Wellness Policy states that our schools will promote healthy food and beverage choices for all students across the school campus during the school day. Canned soft drinks, coffee, and tea are not allowed (this includes drinks packaged in glass and plastic containers).  Due to student allergies (and there are MANY allergies), we discourage students from sharing food items, this is a ROAR expectation to prevent any unintentional allergy emergency.   If your child is observed sharing, we will ask that your child put the item away or pick it up from the office after school.  Thank you in advance for going over our wellness policy expectations and checking daily that what your child is bringing to school for snacks and lunch is healthy. For resources on healthy snacking please visit  https://www.myplate.gov/tip-sheet/healthy-snacking-mypla ATTENDANCE Numbers:    CONGRATS TO: First GRADE who is in the lead for 3 consecutive weeks!  5th Grade is Trailing right along!  And let's celebrate the growth of 2nd Grade with 6.2%!!  IT TAKES A VILLAGE!  As long as your child i s healthy, please ensure they are in school whenever it is in session.  Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect to peers and their teachers.               Tesoro  Elementary School – Attendance  (Jan. 30-Feb. 3)   K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th % Attendance 95.6%   +0.6%   96.3%   +0.6% 93.1%   6.2 %   90.3%   -3.9%   89.8%   -1.8%   96.4%   -0.5%   95.3% +0.9% The School Wide average from August to TODAY is 94.9% . Our GOAL is 98% .          WHAT CAN FAMILIES DO TO HELP?   Attend Saturday School.   Our next Saturday school is scheduled for March 11th !  Reach out to our office for more info.     Going out of town for  more than 3 days ? Please ask for an Independent Study Contract. We need 5 days in advance to get this started!  Tesoro del Valle Contact Information   School Office    Hours: M-F from 7:45 am to 3:45 pm   (661) 294-5380 Monday Attendance Raffle    We will be raffling off Restaurant Gift certificates/cards for students who have perfect attendance and are  ON T IME every week. This week we are raffling off an IN-N-Out Burger gift card...Winners will be announced on Monday mornings and included in our Sunday Newsletter! Students MUST be present to WIN!     Spotlight on Attendance Students work hard to be on time and come to school every day!  Roary gets to visit classrooms when they spell the word A-T-T-E-N-D-A-N-C-E! Attendance SCHOOL-WIDE Attendance Turn the Principal into a human Sundae!! If we meet our SCHOOL-WIDE goal of 98%, students will turn the principal into a human sundae!  Silly string a teacher!  If we meet the SCHOOL WIDE goal of 97% of attendance we will silly string your favorite teacher!  Please make sure to get your child to school daily.  If you need any help, please reach out to our office or Dr. Aguilar.  We are here to help. Kindness Wednesdays We continue to celebrate Kindness every Wednesday by wearing a Kindness shirt! We also continue to teach kindness so that our thoughts and words become ACTION! Thank you for your support! Here are some kindness messages from our students:  Welcome Volunteers! We look forward to having you volunteer on campus! Please follow these steps to get started. 1. Review the General Guidelines and register at:   https://tb2cdn.schoolwebmasters.com/accnt_533114/site_533115/Documents/Volunteers.pd 2) You will receive a recording from our office regarding volunteer protocols from the beginning of the year. 3) Upload a copy of a valid TB Test to Raptor Volunteer Application 4) Contact the teacher to be included in the volunteer schedule 5) Negative test results or a COVID vaccination card are no longer required. The COVID Health Screening will occur when you come to the school to volunteer. 6) Please call Mrs. Scully or Mrs. Gomez in the office if you have questions or need assistance. Thank you for your support!   Interested in Volunteering in the Classroom or Chaperoning a Field Trip? If you are interested in volunteering in your child's classroom, please register on Raptor and upload your TB test results:   https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/Njk0OmVuLVVT   Spirit Wear is Here!  Spirit wear day is EVERY Friday!!  Let's show our school spirit!!  Visit https://www.spiritthreadsonline.com/shop-16 Enter the case sensitive password: tigers2022   Lunch Menus    Here is the lunch menu for this month.  All menus are available on this website:   https://scvschoolnutrition.org/index.php?sid=1002091935515163&page=m   Priority Enrollment for UTK/Kindergarten 2023-2024 School Year     This is only for students new to Saugus Union School District only. Current students do not need to register.      Open Enrollment Transfers for the 2023-2024 School Year     Flyers   District News   WE'RE HIRING! COME JOIN TEAM SUSD! We Need campus supervisors, instructional assistants and other clerical positions are available!    JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN TOWN!  APPLY THRU EDJOIN LINK: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/Jobs?keywords=SAUGUS%20UNION%20SCHOOL%20DISTRICT&searchType=all     See Something, Say Something Campaign      Safety & Security is a top priority for all in Saugus Union School District (SUSD).  We know that when adults on a school campus are aware of situations, they can and will intervene so that situations do not escalate into terrible events.  We want our students to feel just as comfortable speaking up when they witness situations that could be bullying or harmful. We want to create a whole school culture of care and kindness so everyone is safe at school.  With that being said, we are teaching the students that if they see something concerning, they should tell a grown-up. We also want adults to report if they see something suspicious and or concerning as well .   Contact Us   Tesoro del Valle Contact Information   School Office    Hours: M-F from 7:45 am to 3:45 pm   (661) 294-5380   For assistance with Attendance or General Information, please contact:  Tracie Linn-Tyrrell (Office Manager) at  ttyrrell@saugususd.org  or   Juanita Gomez (Office Assistant) at  jgomez@saugususd.org   For Health-related questions and information, please contact:  Karla Rosales, LVN (Health Office) at krosales@saugususd.org   Mark Your Calendars!   March: Women's History Month March 14th: International Festival  March 14th: SUSD Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm  March 15th: ELAC Meeting @ 8:15 am March 15th: SSC Meeting @ 4:00pm March 17th: Upper-Grade Minimum Day- Dismissal for Grades 3-6th @ 12:30 March 27-31: Conference week Minimum Days Monday-Thursday (March 27-30) March 31st: No School for Students March 28: SUSD Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm April 3-7: Spring Break - No School April 21: Out of the Box Family Paint Night  April 21: Earth Day Attached is the 2022-2023 school calendar for your reference.

Monday, Mar 13 2023