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Cedarcreek Elementary Cougars R.O.A.R. R espect self and others O wn your actions A ct safely Show R esponsibility Mission Statement We are committed to high levels of learning for ALL students. Principal’s Message Dear Cedarcreek Families, I hope you had a nice weekend. Cedacreek had Academic Saturday School, and it was a success. We have parent/teacher conferences coming up at the end of the month, and first three days in April. Please make sure to sign up if the teacher is requesting a conference. *Please read below for a message from our PTA President, Mrs. Jenny Hill. PTA Meeting on 3/10 at 7 pm in the MPR PTA Restaurant Night on 3/18 from 4:00-9:00 pm Spring Pictures and Sixth Grade Panoramic Pictures Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled the week of March 30-April 3. Please make sure to sign up on Parent Square District Flyers Attendance Matters Our goal is to achieve 98% attendance every week. Last week our overall attendance was 96.31%. Please ensure your student is at school everyday, on time, and ready to learn as long as they are healthy. Congratulations to our sixth grade classes (Mrs. Rodriguez and Mrs. Carr). They had the best attendance last week with 98.57%. Way to be attendance heroes! TK- 91.67% K- 95.61% 1st- 93.85% 2nd- 98.43% 3rd- 95.64% 4th- 96.07% 5th- 96.33% 6th- 98.57% 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. Sincerely, Ms. Soni, Principal Around the Campus Enjoying a Game of Softball During Lunch Recess Garden Club Hard at Work A Message from Our PTA President Mrs. Hill PTA Upcoming Events/Important Dates Tuesday, March 10th - PTA Association Meeting at 7PM in MPR Please join us for our March PTA Association Meeting! We will feature a performance by the Cedarcreek Choir as well as a showcase of the Cedarcreek Cheerleaders. KIDS ARE WELCOME! Friday, March 13th - See's Candies Order Forms and Payment Due Please have your student turn in their See's Candies or forms and payment to their teacher no later than Friday, March 13th Wednesday, March 18th - Restaurant Night Baja Fresh - 23630 Valencia Blvd - 4PM-9PM Baja Fresh will donate 20% of sales to the school. Please mention Cedarcreek when placing your order. Friday, March 27th - Movie Night - 6PM in MPR Movie TBA - Doors open at 6PM and movie will begin at 6:30 Tickets will be available for purchase for $1 each on Wednesday, March 25th at dismissal. Morning and Nightime Routines

Monday, Mar 09 2026
Panther Weekly Press March 3, 2026

March 2, 2026 Issue 25   PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Plum Canyon families March is Women’s National History Month, a time set aside each year to recognize and celebrate the countless contributions women have made to our nation’s history, culture, and progress. This month, we honor the courage, resilience, innovation, and leadership of women who have shaped our communities and our world. From scientists and educators to artists, activists, and public servants, women have played a vital role in advancing opportunities for future generations. At school, students will engage in conversations and learning activities that highlight influential women throughout history while also reflecting on the importance of leadership, integrity, and perseverance in their own lives. We encourage families to continue these conversations at home by sharing stories of inspiring women in your own family and community. Please join us as a community. Let's celebrate the past, recognize the present, and inspire the future. Just a few Additional 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.  Biking Safety Please remind your children that ride their bikes to follow the rules of the road. Remind them to use sidewalks and to not bike through parking lots.   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.   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 12:40PM.   We made the honor roll! Dear Parents, Our school was recently recognized as a 2025 Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll School for our high academic achievement and student success. The ERP Honor Roll program, sponsored by the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE), is part of a national effort to identify higher-performing schools and districts that are improving student outcomes and preparing students with the skills employer's value and demand. Plum Canyon Elementary is one of 1,834 eligible public schools in California to be recognized. The ERP Honor Roll utilizes public school student achievement data from 2025 to identify successful schools and districts. Our school stands above others in the state because of our demonstrated ability to get students to grade-level achievement and beyond. Schools that receive the ERP Honor Roll distinction have demonstrated consistently high levels of student academic achievement, improvement in achievement levels over time, and a reduction in achievement gaps among student populations.  Here a few important details about the ERP Honor Roll: ·       It is the only award given in collaboration with state and local business leaders. ·       It establishes a high bar of performance using data from student assessments. ·       It is conducted by Educational Results Partnership, a nonprofit organization that developed the nation’s largest database on student achievement. We did not apply for this award. Our results led them to us! Because of our accomplishment, we will be featured on the ERP Honor Roll website at www.edresults.org. We are thankful for the hard work of our students and teachers here at Plum Canyon. This recognition is a testament to the sustained focus on academic results and commitment to lifelong student success that our school and parent community have shown over the years.  Again, congratulations and let’s keep up the great work!   March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Please enjoy this newsletter provided by the SCV SELPA.   Spring Family Dance   Author Visit - March 11, 2026   SUSD Open Enrollment   Attendance Would you like your own parking spot during pickup and drop off? Principal Hamilton and Assistant Principal Bennett will be giving up their parking spots each week! Any parent who's student has 97% or higher attendance rate the week prior will be entered into a raffle. Our 2025–2026 attendance goal is to reach a 97% attendance rate. When students are in class every day, they are more engaged, connected, and successful in their learning. Please remember: If You Miss School, You Miss Out!  Every day of instruction builds on the last, and consistent attendance helps students thrive academically and socially. We know emergencies and illnesses happen, but we ask that families prioritize daily, on-time attendance whenever possible. Thank you for your partnership in making every school day count for our Panthers! Our overall attendance for the week of February 23, 2026 was 95.20%  Weekly Perfect Attendance Raffle! Would you like your own parking spot during pickup and drop off? Principal Hamilton and Assistant Principal Bennett will be giving up their parking spots each week! Any parent who's student has 96% or higher attendance rate the week prior will be entered into a raffle. Our two winners selected to win a reserved spot for the entire week:   Congratulations to the families of: Jordyn G. and Niya B.   Staff Unlocking Success This year, we will continue to highlight two staff members per week that were voted on by their colleagues for Unlocking Success at Plum Canyon. Congratulations to Mr. Morda and Mrs. Young! Women's National History Month Every year, March is designated as Women’s National History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. This week we honor: Margaret Hamilton Margaret Hamilton directed the Software Engineering Division at the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory, where she led the development of the onboard flight software for NASA’s Apollo program. Her team created the software for the Apollo Guidance Computer, which played a critical role in the success of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Just minutes before the lunar module touched down, the computer became overloaded with data. Thanks to Hamilton’s innovative error-detection and priority system, the software recognized the issue and focused only on the most critical tasks needed for landing. Her forward-thinking design prevented mission failure and ensured history was made. Margaret Hamilton also coined the term “software engineering,” helping establish it as a respected and essential field of study. At a time when few women worked in technology, she not only broke barriers, she built foundations. In 2016, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama for her extraordinary contributions to space exploration and computer science.   PBIS Prize Store Wishlist We'd love your support with our PBIS prize store! Our students get the chance to turn in their PRIDE tickets for fun rewards. Please help us stock our shop by donating items from our list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/11YD1N1UINSWO?ref_=wl_share   PTA Information   Community Flyers   Upcoming Events March 4 ~ Lockdown Drill March 4 ~ ELAC Mtg March 5 ~ PAC Mtg March 5 ~ DELAC Mtg March 6 ~TK-2 PBIS Store Forms Due   Please select "Elementary Breakfast & Lunch Group B" when selecting the menu School Day Cafe Menus Volunteer Information   Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our office is open from 7:30am to 4pm each day. Our office number is 661-294-5365.

Wednesday, Mar 04 2026
Panther Weekly Press February 24, 2026

February 24, 2026 Issue 24   PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Plum Canyon families We are excited to share that we have so many fabulous upcoming events happening at our school! Our students have been working hard, and we are looking forward to opportunities to come together as a community. Please see the information below for important dates, times, and details about each event. We truly hope you are able to join us and be part of these special moments with our students. Your partnership, support, and presence make a tremendous difference. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community! We can’t wait to see you at our upcoming events!  Just a few Additional 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.  Biking Safety Please remind your children that ride their bikes to follow the rules of the road. Remind them to use sidewalks and to not bike through parking lots.   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.   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 12:40PM. Honesty Award Congratulations Aubrey Nguyen! Aubrey Nguyen is a student who consistently shows honesty in all that she does. She is a good friend to everyone and treats others with kindness and respect. Aubrey follows our class contract each day and sets a strong example for her classmates. She listens carefully, follows directions, and waits her turn. You can always count on Aubrey to tell the truth to her friends and to the adults at school. She is reliable, responsible, and someone others can trust.   Spring Family Dance   Black History Month Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. This week we honor: Benjamin O. Davis Sr. Benjamin O. Davis Sr. (July 1, 1877 – November 26, 1970), was a trailblazer whose courage, perseverance, and leadership helped shape our nation’s military history. Brigadier General Davis began his Army career in a segregated unit at a time when opportunities for African Americans were limited by law and by prejudice. Despite these barriers, he dedicated more than 50 years of service to our country. He rose through the ranks to become the first Black general in the United States Army — a historic achievement that opened doors for future generations. Throughout his career, he served with distinction in the 9th Cavalry Regiment, one of the famed Buffalo Soldier regiments, and held leadership roles during both World War I and World War II. During World War II, he played an important role in advocating for the integration of Army units, helping lay the groundwork for a more equitable military. His legacy of resilience and excellence also inspired his son, Benjamin O. Davis Jr., who led the Tuskegee Airmen and became a general as well, continuing the family’s powerful impact on American history. Brigadier General Davis’s life reminds us that perseverance in the face of adversity can create lasting change. His story reflects courage, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to service — values we strive to instill in our students every day. As we celebrate Black History Month, we encourage our students to learn from leaders like Brigadier General Davis, who broke barriers and helped build a more just and inclusive future.   Author Visit - March 11, 2026   SUSD Open Enrollment   Attendance Would you like your own parking spot during pickup and drop off? Principal Hamilton and Assistant Principal Bennett will be giving up their parking spots each week! Any parent who's student has 97% or higher attendance rate the week prior will be entered into a raffle. Our 2025–2026 attendance goal is to reach a 97% attendance rate. When students are in class every day, they are more engaged, connected, and successful in their learning. Please remember: If You Miss School, You Miss Out!  Every day of instruction builds on the last, and consistent attendance helps students thrive academically and socially. We know emergencies and illnesses happen, but we ask that families prioritize daily, on-time attendance whenever possible. Thank you for your partnership in making every school day count for our Panthers! Our overall attendance for the week of February 16, 2026 was 95.87%  Weekly Perfect Attendance Raffle! Would you like your own parking spot during pickup and drop off? Principal Hamilton and Assistant Principal Bennett will be giving up their parking spots each week! Any parent who's student has 96% or higher attendance rate the week prior will be entered into a raffle. Our two winners selected to win a reserved spot for the entire week:   Congratulations to the families of: Jordyn G. and Niya B.   Staff Unlocking Success This year, we will continue to highlight two staff members per week that were voted on by their colleagues for Unlocking Success at Plum Canyon. Congratulations to Mrs. Sekhon and Mr. Eric!   PBIS Prize Store Wishlist We'd love your support with our PBIS prize store! Our students get the chance to turn in their PRIDE tickets for fun rewards. Please help us stock our shop by donating items from our list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/11YD1N1UINSWO?ref_=wl_share   PTA Information   Upcoming Events February 26 ~ PTA Mtg in MPR February 27 ~ Grade 3-6 PBIS Store Forms Due February 27 ~ Coffee with the Principal February 27 ~ Parent Leadership Mtg March 2 ~ Read Across America Day March 2 ~ Conference Opt out letters go home March 4 ~ Lockdown Drill March 4 ~ ELAC Mtg March 5 ~ PAC Mtg March 5 ~ DELAC Mtg March 6 ~TK-2 PBIS Store Forms Due   Please select "Elementary Breakfast & Lunch Group B" when selecting the menu School Day Cafe Menus Volunteer Information   Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our office is open from 7:30am to 4pm each day. Our office number is 661-294-5365.

Wednesday, Feb 25 2026
Weekly Updates

Cedarcreek Elementary Cougars R.O.A.R. R espect self and others O wn your actions A ct safely Show R esponsibility Mission Statement We are committed to high levels of learning for ALL students. Principal’s Message Dear Cedarcreek Families, I hope you had a nice weekend. Super Bowl Sunday is always fun. We have a four-day weekend coming up on 2/13 and 2/16. We also have Family Paint Night on Thursday, February 12 at 5:30 pm. This is the last week our students in grades 1-6 will be working on the i-Ready Diagnostic 2. *Please read below for a message from our PTA President, Mrs. Jenny Hill. No School on 2/13 and 2/16 Lincoln's Birthday and Presidents' Day i-Ready Diagnostic 2 1/26-2/13 Students in grades 1-6 will be completing the i-Ready Diagnostic 2. Please ensure your student is at school everyday, and on time as long as they are healthy. Also, please remind your student to try their best, and not to rush through the assessment. Family Paint Night 2/12 from 5:30-7:00 pm Please join us for a fun evening of painting. District Flyers Attendance Matters Our goal is to achieve 98% attendance every week. Last week our overall attendance was 93.88%. Please ensure your student is at school everyday, on time, and ready to learn as long as they are healthy. Congratulations to our kindergarten classes (Mrs. Westbrook and Mrs. Pearce). They had the best attendance last week with 96.59%. Way to be attendance heroes! TK- 84.17% K- 96.59% 1st- 93.33% 2nd- 92.94% 3rd-92.22% 4th-95.67% 5th-95.00% 6th-94.29% 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. Sincerely, Mrs. Soni, Principal Around the Campus Attendance Incentive Our top three classes with best attendance enjoyed extra play time with their friends. Principal's Award Congratulations to Maya Cervantes who was awarded the Principal's Award at the district office. Happy Birthday Mr. Carlos A Message from Our PTA President Mrs. Hill PTA Upcoming Events/Important Dates Wednesday, February 25th - Family Night at Scooter's Jungle Please join us at Scooter's Jungle on Wednesday, 2/25 from 5:30PM-7:30PM. Tickets will be sold on Wednesday, February 18th and Wednesday, February 25th at dismissal. The cost for entry will be $10 per child and $5 per adult. Pizza, drinks, chips and baked goods will be available for purchase at the event. CKH (Capturing Kids' Hearts) Launch In Capturing Kids' Hearts the "Launch" is a daily ritual where teachers end class with an inspiring quote, thought, or challenge, sending students out the door feeling empowered, positive, and valued. It is part of the EXCEL model to build strong relationships, foster a supportive culture, and start students on a positive path.

Monday, Feb 09 2026
Panther Weekly Press February 2, 2026

February 2, 2026 Issue 21   PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Plum Canyon Families I hope this message finds you well! It continues to be a joy to see our Panthers learning, growing, and demonstrating our PRIDE expectations (Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence) each day on campus. At this time, our administrative team is focused on meeting with each grade level to discuss and reinforce our PRIDE expectations. These conversations help ensure that all students clearly understand what positive behavior looks like in classrooms, on the playground, and throughout our school community. iReady Diagnostic #2 has begun for all students in grades 1st–6th grade. This important assessment allows us to monitor student progress and tailor instruction to best support every learner’s growth. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are building a positive, respectful, and high-achieving learning environment for all students. Together, we continue building a culture of kindness, perseverance, and academic excellence at the best school in the world. Just a few Additional 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.  Biking Safety Please remind your children that ride their bikes to follow the rules of the road. Remind them to use sidewalks and to not bike through parking lots.   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.   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 12:40PM. Black History Month Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. This week we honor: Betty Reid Soskin We honor the life of Betty Reid Soskin, a trailblazer, civil rights activist, and the oldest serving ranger with the National Park Service until her retirement in 2022 at the age of 100. Betty Reid Soskin played a vital role in creating the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California, ensuring that the stories of women especially African American women who supported the nation during World War II were included in history. Throughout her life, she modeled perseverance, determination, and excellence—values that align beautifully with our PRIDE expectations at Plum Canyon. Her legacy reminds us that every voice matters and that one person can make a lasting impact. Valentine Grams If your student would like to participate in exchanging Valentines with classmates, we will be passing them out at the end of the school day on Thursday, February 12. Once distributed, students will place their Valentines in their backpacks to take home. Participation is optional. If your child chooses to bring Valentines, please be sure they bring enough for all students in the class. Some teachers will send a class list with students’ first names for your convenience. In alignment with our district wellness guidelines and classroom allergies, we kindly ask that Valentines do not include food or candy. Non-food items such as cards, stickers, or small trinkets are encouraged. Please have students bring their Valentines directly to school in their backpacks. For safety and organization, we ask that Valentines not be dropped off at the office. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher. Thank you for helping us make this a fun and inclusive celebration for all!   Attendance Would you like your own parking spot during pickup and drop off? Principal Hamilton and Assistant Principal Bennett will be giving up their parking spots each week! Any parent who's student has 97% or higher attendance rate the week prior will be entered into a raffle. Our 2025–2026 attendance goal is to reach a 97% attendance rate. When students are in class every day, they are more engaged, connected, and successful in their learning. Please remember: If You Miss School, You Miss Out!  Every day of instruction builds on the last, and consistent attendance helps students thrive academically and socially. We know emergencies and illnesses happen, but we ask that families prioritize daily, on-time attendance whenever possible. Thank you for your partnership in making every school day count for our Panthers! Our overall attendance for the week of January 26, 2026 was 94.17% Weekly Perfect Attendance Raffle! Would you like your own parking spot during pickup and drop off? Principal Hamilton and Assistant Principal Bennett will be giving up their parking spots each week! Any parent who's student has 96% or higher attendance rate the week prior will be entered into a raffle. Our two winners selected to win a reserved spot for the entire week:   Congratulations to the families of: April B. and Daniella A-D.   PBIS Prize Store Wishlist We'd love your support with our PBIS prize store! Our students get the chance to turn in their PRIDE tickets for fun rewards. Please help us stock our shop by donating items from our list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/11YD1N1UINSWO?ref_=wl_share   PTA Information   Upcoming Events January 30 ~ 3-6 Grade PBIS Store Orders Due January 30 ~ Coffee with the Principal February 3 ~ Earthquake Drill February 5 ~ 6th Grade DFY Trip to Arroyo Seco February 6 ~ Grades TK-2 PBIS Store Forms Due February 6 ~ Color Vision Screening   Please select "Elementary Breakfast & Lunch Group B" when selecting the menu School Day Cafe Menus Volunteer Information   Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our office is open from 7:30am to 4pm each day. Our office number is 661-294-5365.

Wednesday, Feb 04 2026
Weekly Updates

Cedarcreek Elementary Cougars R.O.A.R. R espect self and others O wn your actions A ct safely Show R esponsibility Mission Statement We are committed to high levels of learning for ALL students. Principal’s Message Dear Cedarcreek Families, I hope you had a nice weekend. It is hard to believe we are already in February. Time flies when you are having fun! This week our students in grades 1-6 will continue to work on the i-Ready Diagnostic 2. *Please read below for a message from our PTA President, Mrs. Jenny Hill. i-Ready Diagnostic 2 1/26-2/13 Students in grades 1-6 will be completing the i-Ready Diagnostic 2. Please ensure your student is at school everyday, and on time as long as they are healthy. Also, please remind your student to try their best, and not to rush through the assessment. Family Paint Night 2/12 from 5:30-7:00 pm Please join us for a fun evening of painting. District Flyers Attendance Matters Our goal is to achieve 98% attendance every week. Last week our overall attendance was 92.11%. Please ensure your student is at school everyday, on time, and ready to learn as long as they are healthy. Congratulations to our third grade classes (Miss Hines and Mrs. de los Reyes). They had the best attendance last week with 96.30%. Way to be attendance heroes! TK- 90.43% K- 91.71% 1st- 82.56% 2nd- 94.12% 3rd-96.30% 4th-91.00% 5th-91.00% 6th-94.27% 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. Sincerely, Mrs. Soni, Principal Around the Campus Great Kindness Spirit Week "Favorite Disney Character: A Message from Our PTA President Mrs. Hill PTA Upcoming Events/Important Dates Wednesday, February 4th - Snacks with Sixth Grade The Sixth Graders will be selling popcorn for $1 per bag at dismissal. All proceeds go to Sixth Grade promotion events. CKH (Capturing Kids' Hearts) Launch In Capturing Kids' Hearts the "Launch" is a daily ritual where teachers end class with an inspiring quote, thought, or challenge, sending students out the door feeling empowered, positive, and valued. It is part of the EXCEL model to build strong relationships, foster a supportive culture, and start students on a positive path.

Monday, Feb 02 2026
Panther Weekly Press January 27, 2026

January 27, 2026 Issue 20   PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Plum Canyon families I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!  We are excited to share that The Great Kindness Challenge is happening here at Plum Canyon Elementary! This special week encourages our students to spread kindness, show compassion in connection to our PRIDE expectations (Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence) in meaningful ways each day. In addition, all 1st–6th grade students have begun taking their iReady Diagnostic (#2) assessments. This important assessment helps us monitor student progress and tailor instruction to meet each learner’s needs. We appreciate your continued support in ensuring students arrive on time and ready to learn. We invite all families to join us for Coffee with the Principal on Friday, January 30, 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, ask questions, and learn more about what’s happening at Plum Canyon. We look forward to seeing you there!  Together, we continue building a culture of kindness, perseverance, and academic excellence at the best school in the world. Just a few Additional 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.  Biking Safety Please remind your children that ride their bikes to follow the rules of the road. Remind them to use sidewalks and to not bike through parking lots.   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.   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 12:40PM. Perseverance Award Congratulation to Kingston Ramirez! Kingston has shown so much progress and grit this year. He diligently works toward mastering his letter sounds and consistently uses strategies in math. He will ask for help when needed and redo assignments to show excellence. Recently, he has demonstrated perseverance by focusing on work completion and limiting distractions in class. It is exciting to see him build confidence and realize that with hard work and practice he can do anything he sets his mind to. I am so proud of Kingston and cannot wait to see how far he goes!   Staff Unlocking Success This year, we will continue to highlight two staff members per week that were voted on by their colleagues for Unlocking Success at Plum Canyon. Congratulations to Ms. Dominguez and Mrs. Suchi!   Attendance Would you like your own parking spot during pickup and drop off? Principal Hamilton and Assistant Principal Bennett will be giving up their parking spots each week! Any parent who's student has 97% or higher attendance rate the week prior will be entered into a raffle. Our 2025–2026 attendance goal is to reach a 97% attendance rate. When students are in class every day, they are more engaged, connected, and successful in their learning. Please remember: If You Miss School, You Miss Out!  Every day of instruction builds on the last, and consistent attendance helps students thrive academically and socially. We know emergencies and illnesses happen, but we ask that families prioritize daily, on-time attendance whenever possible. Thank you for your partnership in making every school day count for our Panthers! Our overall attendance for the week of January 19, 2026 was 93.82% Weekly Perfect Attendance Raffle! Would you like your own parking spot during pickup and drop off? Principal Hamilton and Assistant Principal Bennett will be giving up their parking spots each week! Any parent who's student has 96% or higher attendance rate the week prior will be entered into a raffle. Our two winners selected to win a reserved spot for the entire week:   Congratulations to the families of: Tatum C. and Zoe P.   PBIS Prize Store Wishlist We'd love your support with our PBIS prize store! Our students get the chance to turn in their PRIDE tickets for fun rewards. Please help us stock our shop by donating items from our list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/11YD1N1UINSWO?ref_=wl_share   PTA Information   Upcoming Events January 30 ~ 3-6 Grade PBIS Store Orders Due January 30 ~ Coffee with the Principal February 3 ~ Earthquake Drill February 5 ~ 6th Grade DFY Trip to Arroyo Seco February 6 ~ Grades TK-2 PBIS Store Forms Due February 6 ~ Color Vision Screening   Please select "Elementary Breakfast & Lunch Group B" when selecting the menu School Day Cafe Menus Volunteer Information   Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our office is open from 7:30am to 4pm each day. Our office number is 661-294-5365.

Wednesday, Jan 28 2026
Weekly Updates

Cedarcreek Elementary Cougars R.O.A.R. R espect self and others O wn your actions A ct safely Show R esponsibility Mission Statement We are committed to high levels of learning for ALL students. Principal’s Message Dear Cedarcreek Families, I hope you had a nice weekend. Next week is The Great Kindness Challenge. Our students will be participating in a spirit week, and some crafts during recess time. Please see the flyer below for spirit week days. Also, students in grades 1-6 will be completing i-Ready Diagnostic 2. *Please read below for a message from our PTA President, Mrs. Jenny Hill. i-Ready Diagnostic 2 1/26-2/13 Students in grades 1-6 will be completing the i-Ready Diagnostic 2. Please ensure your student is at school everyday, and on time as long as they are healthy. Also, please remind your student to try their best, and not to rush through the assessment. PTA Penny Wars Fundraiser 1/26-1/30 PTA Meeting on 1/27 @ 6pm Family Paint Night 2/12 from 5:30-7:00 pm Please join us for a fun evening of painting. District Flyers Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on 1/19/2026 School Closed School Site Council on 1/26 @ 3:00 pm Attendance Matters Our goal is to achieve 98% attendance every week. Last week our overall attendance was 94.04%. Please ensure your student is at school everyday, on time, and ready to learn as long as they are healthy. Congratulations to our kindergarten grade classes (Mrs. Westbrook and Mrs. Pearce). They had the best attendance last week with 95.78%. Way to be attendance heroes! TK- 93.48% K- 95.78% 1st- 92.95% 2nd- 92.65% 3rd-94.44% 4th-95.00% 5th-92.92% 6th-93.27% 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. Sincerely, Mrs. Soni, Principal Around the Campus Captain Carl's Mobile Tidepool Students had a wonderful time learning about sea creatures with Captain Carl. A Message from Our PTA President Mrs. Hill PTA Upcoming Events/Important Dates Week of January 26th - January 30th - Penny Wars Do you have any extra change laying around??? Please consider donating to our annual Penny Wars fundraiser competition! We will be collecting coins at dismissal the week of January 26th. Please visit our table to make your donation. The grade level with the most amount raised will win a PIZZA PARTY!!! TK & K can turn in coins to their student's teacher or visit us at dismissal on Wednesday. Tuesday, January 27th - PTA Association Meeting at 6PM in MPR Please join us for our first PTA Association of 2026! We will be discussing remaining events for the school year and elections for Executive Board members for the 2026-2027 school year. The VAPA Team will also lead an interactive book walk, an immersive and fun experience, directly following the meeting. Pizza will be provided and Spirit Wear will be available for purchase! KIDS ARE WELCOME! Wednesday, February 4th - Snacks with Sixth Grade The Sixth Graders will be selling popcorn for $1 per bag at dismissal. All proceeds go to Sixth Grade promotion events. CKH Affirmations Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) affirmations are verbal or written positive messages used within schools to build "relational capacity" and foster a supportive culture . As a core component of the CKH relationship-building process, these affirmations empower students and staff to recognize and appreciate each other's efforts and character.

Monday, Jan 26 2026
Panther Weekly Press January 20, 2026

January 20, 2026 Issue 19   PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Plum Canyon families I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend as we honored and celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His commitment to service, justice, and compassion continues to inspire us, and we are proud to carry those values forward at Plum Canyon through our daily PRIDE expectations. As we return to school this week, we are excited to kick off two important schoolwide initiatives beginning next week: Water Challenge The Great Kindness Challenge More information will be shared soon, including how students and families can participate and help make these events a success!  i-Ready Diagnostic #2 Reminder Students in 1st–6th grade will begin taking the 2nd i-Ready Diagnostic starting Monday, January 26, 2026. This assessment helps us monitor student growth and ensure we are providing the best instructional support possible. Thank you for your continued partnership and support in helping our Panthers grow academically and socially. Just a few Additional 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.  Biking Safety Please remind your children that ride their bikes to follow the rules of the road. Remind them to use sidewalks and to not bike through parking lots.   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.   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 12:40PM. We’re grateful for the trust you place in us and look forward to an outstanding 2026 year together.    🎈 RSVP NOW — Our Epic Saturday School Balloon Drop Is Coming! 🎈 Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 24, 2026 — you won’t want your child to miss this! We’re planning an unforgettable Saturday School event capped off with our amazing Balloon Drop celebration. Space is limited so RSVP your child today!   Staff Unlocking Success This year, we will continue to highlight two staff members per week that were voted on by their colleagues for Unlocking Success at Plum Canyon. Congratulations to Mrs. Francis and Ms. Judee!   Attendance Would you like your own parking spot during pickup and drop off? Principal Hamilton and Assistant Principal Bennett will be giving up their parking spots each week! Any parent who's student has 97% or higher attendance rate the week prior will be entered into a raffle. Our 2025–2026 attendance goal is to reach a 97% attendance rate. When students are in class every day, they are more engaged, connected, and successful in their learning. Please remember: If You Miss School, You Miss Out!  Every day of instruction builds on the last, and consistent attendance helps students thrive academically and socially. We know emergencies and illnesses happen, but we ask that families prioritize daily, on-time attendance whenever possible. Thank you for your partnership in making every school day count for our Panthers! Our overall attendance for the week of January 12, 2026 was 95.30%  Weekly Perfect Attendance Raffle! Would you like your own parking spot during pickup and drop off? Principal Hamilton and Assistant Principal Bennett will be giving up their parking spots each week! Any parent who's student has 96% or higher attendance rate the week prior will be entered into a raffle. Our two winners selected to win a reserved spot for the entire week:   Congratulations to the families of: Elisha R. and McKenzie M.   PBIS Prize Store Wishlist We'd love your support with our PBIS prize store! Our students get the chance to turn in their PRIDE tickets for fun rewards. Please help us stock our shop by donating items from our list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/11YD1N1UINSWO?ref_=wl_share   PTA Information   Community Flyer   Upcoming Events January 21 ~ Nutrition Assemblies January 22 ~ PTA Mtg in MPR January 23 ~ TK-2 PBIS Store Order Forms Due January 24 ~ PC Saturday School January 30 - 3-6 Grade PBIS Store Orders Due January 30 - Coffee with the Principal   Please select "Elementary Breakfast & Lunch Group B" when selecting the menu School Day Cafe Menus Volunteer Information   Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our office is open from 7:30am to 4pm each day. Our office number is 661-294-5365.

Wednesday, Jan 21 2026
Weekly Updates

Cedarcreek Elementary Cougars R.O.A.R. R espect self and others O wn your actions A ct safely Show R esponsibility Mission Statement We are committed to high levels of learning for ALL students. Principal’s Message Dear Cedarcreek Families, I hope you are having a wonderful three-day weekend. We had a nice first week back from winter break, and are looking forward to a strong second half of the school year. If you haven't already done so, please complete the CKH survey below. It takes less than 5 minutes to complete. *Please read below for a message from our PTA President, Mrs. Jenny Hill. Capturing Kids' Hearts Family Survey We’re continuing our work with Capturing Kids’ Hearts to build strong relationships and a positive school climate for our students. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Please take a few minutes to complete our family survey and share your feedback. Your input helps us grow and better support our students and families. Thank you for partnering with us! Click on the link: Survey *Please make sure to read the message below from our PTA President, Mrs. Jenny Hill. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on 1/19/2026 School Closed We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January [date], as a day of remembrance and reflection. Dr. King’s message of kindness, fairness, courage, and standing up for what is right continues to inspire us. In school, students will learn about his life and legacy in age-appropriate ways and explore how they can make a positive difference through respect, empathy, and service to others. We encourage families to take time together to talk about Dr. King’s dream and how we can all help make our community a more caring and inclusive place. Coffee with the Principal on 1/21 @ 8:30 am School Site Council on 1/26 @ 3:00 pm Attendance Matters Our goal is to achieve 98% attendance every week. Last week our overall attendance was 96.26%. Please ensure your student is at school everyday, on time, and ready to learn as long as they are healthy. Congratulations to our kindergarten grade classes (Mrs. Westbrook and Mrs. Pearce). They had the best attendance, and exceeded our goal last week with 99.03%. Way to be attendance heroes! TK- 97.39% K- 99.03% 1st- 94.87% 2nd- 95.69% 3rd-95.54% 4th-97.67% 5th-94.33% 6th-95.56% 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. Sincerely, Mrs. Soni, Principal Around the Campus A Message from Our PTA President Mrs. Hill PTA Upcoming Events/Important Dates Wednesday, January 21st - Restaurant Night Red Robin - 27063 McBean Parkway - 11AM-10PM Red Robin will donate 20% of sales to the school. Please mention Cedarcreek when placing your order. Week of January 26th - January 30th - Penny Wars Do you have any extra change laying around??? Please consider donating to our annual Penny Wars fundraiser competition! We will be collecting coins at dismissal the week of January 26th. Please visit our table to make your donation. The grade level with the most amount raised will win a FABULOUS PRIZE! TK & K can turn in coins to their student's teacher or visit us at dismissal on Wednesday. Tuesday, January 27th - PTA Association Meeting 6PM Please join us for our first PTA Association of 2026! We will be discussing remaining events for the school year and elections for Executive Board members for the 2026-2027 school year. CKH Affirmations Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) affirmations are verbal or written positive messages used within schools to build "relational capacity" and foster a supportive culture . As a core component of the CKH relationship-building process, these affirmations empower students and staff to recognize and appreciate each other's efforts and character.

Monday, Jan 19 2026