HE Happenings 12/5/22

Principal's Message December 5, 2022 Dear Husky Families, This week we have a school site council meeting on Thursday that you are welcome to join (see link below) and a family art night in the MPR on Friday that promises to be fun. Hope to see you at one or both of those events.  Our Sixth Grade Class is also selling holiday grams so please consider supporting their efforts. The funds they raise go toward supporting end of the year sixth grade activities.     Please view the Monday Morning Assembly to see what we are working on and highlighting as a school community each week. It can give you conversation starters with your child as well. With gratitude, Mrs. Velikorodnyy, Principal Holiday Grams on sale now! Our 6th grade class is selling Holiday Grams as a fundraiser, and we would love your support! Send a Holiday Gram to your student, their friends or to an entire classroom! Our grams will consist of a holiday pencil, small treat, and a special message. To purchase a Holiday Gram: 1. Fill out the order form on our GOOGLE FORMS LINK   2. Pay for your Holiday Grams at our  PTA PAYPAL LINK Holiday Grams will be delivered to students on Thursday, December 15th. Cereal Drive for Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry Helmers and North Park will be collecting boxes of cereal for the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry until December 13. Can we collect 300 boxes of cereal?!   Attendance Update 97% Overall attendance is our goal! Last week was 94.73%!  Let's come to school every day we are healthy.  Let's grow our brains and our hearts! Let's work together to have our children in school every day they are healthy to support their learning at high levels.         Grade Last Week 87.83% This Week 94.73% TK 75% 93.89% K 85.11% 97.63% First 86.82% 97.63% Second 81.97% 95.08% Third 91.10% 96.27% Fourth 92.16% 92.16% Fifth 94.57% 95.65% Sixth 90.52% 92.76% Circle of Friends At North Park and Helmers at North Park, the Circle of Friends staff and students in grades 4-6 meet weekly on Wednesdays at lunch. The students eat lunch together and participate in a structured activity. Here are some pictures of students during “Pumpkin Bowling” on November 9th. The students problem-solved and cheered each other on as they attempted to knock down the pins. The students participating in Circle of Friends were chosen in October after they submitted applications that included parent/guardian permission.   In addition to the activities organized at the school site level, the Student Support Services department at the District Office will be providing t-shirts for all participants and one monthly activity. Thank you to Mrs. Levy, Mrs. Wilhelm, Mrs. Seguine, Mrs. Peck, Mrs. Rodriguez, Ms. Macaluso, Mrs. Eagan, Mrs. Buchignani and Mrs. Arvidson for organizing and implementing the activities.   Adopt a Family or Adopt a Senior/Angel Tree You can sign up for a family or an individual child or a senior citizen by clicking on the following link: SCVSalvation Army | Angel Tree | Angel Tree Adoption (tsamm.org ) This is a new link this year that goes directly through the Salvation Army’s website.  Please make sure you are using the link provided above so you know that you are helping families or seniors locally in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Once you sign up for the child or senior you will be able to print out their Angel tag that includes their wish list on it. We are asking that all gifts remain unwrapped. They can be put in gift bags. Please include the Angel tag with the senior or child’s name on it. This is important so we can match the gift with the correct family or senior.  The Salvation Army is requesting that you put an estimated value of the gifts on the back of the tag.  This year you can drop off your  gifts in the school’s office no later than Friday, December 9th. There will be one weekend drop off day on Saturday, December 10, at the Salvation Army 9:00am-3:00pm:   The Salvation Santa Clarita Valley Corps, 22935 Lyons Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA 91321   Thank you in advance for helping the less fortunate families and seniors in Santa Clarita!   If you have any questions, please contact Michele Ewing or Rebecca Berens at scvsaadoptafamily@gmail.com Nurse Wellness Digest                                                  Free Online Tutoring through Santa Clarita Library California now has free online tutoring for all Californians through our library system and BrainFuse. This is a fantastic resource.  The tutoring is chat-based (no cameras) and can be delivered in a variety of languages. Information on this program can be found on the following links: CDE Press Release Santa Clarita Library's Tutoring Link We have linked the free online tutoring link on Clever under Additional Resources. Construction Update Construction continues at Helmers!  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.    Upcoming Events December 2-9: Holiday Grams on sale online! December 8: 3:15 School Site Council https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87941298759?pwd=WXpLb3ZzWkRYODl2WTVCUXBhVDBNQT09 December 9: 6:30 P.M. Family Art Night in MPR at Helmers December 14: 8:15 A.M. Parent Principal Chat in MPR at Helmers December 16: 12:20 Dismissal TK-6 Governing Board: Laura Arrowsmith - David Barlavi - Katherine Cooper- Christopher M. Trunkey - Matthew Watson                       Superintendent:  Colleen Hawkins, Ed.D. Saugus Union School District Office Number 661.294.5300

Monday, Dec 05 2022

12.5.22 Tesoro Times: Welcome DECEMBER 2022!

Principal Message Dear AMAZING Tesoro Families,   We continue to work hard during our last two weeks before winter break! Students need as much routine as possible. We will be continuing our intervention cycles and instruction. We have fun activities and spirit days coming during the last week of school. We want to infuse fun and learning while maintaining our expectations as students become excited about the holidays. Your continued support is VALUED and greatly appreciated! With gratitude, Dr. Aguilar Did You APPRECIATE our Weekly Newsletter??? Thank you for the HEARTS! This is great feedback to let us know that information is getting to our families! We APPRECIATE YOU!!   We  APPRECIATE  the time to look over our school announcements.  Tesoro Feed the Hungry Food Drive A Message From Our Students  This drive is being promoted by our Tesoro students! Sixth-grade students promoted this event by visiting and announcing this to all classrooms. Some students conducted research to make decisions on the items that need to be collected. Students will also be promoting this event in front of the school with posters in the following days.  We are so proud of this event as it is a STUDENT LED event and an opportunity to have them show their leadership skills!   In-PERSON School Site Council- Join US in the MPR!  Please join us for our Site Council Meeting on Wednesday, December 7 at 4:00 pm in the MPR. This will be our FIRST-ever SSC since 2020! It will be interactive and celebratory!   Bring a potluck item and come meet our school site council members!   Site Council Agenda HERE   English Language Advisory Committee  Do you have an ENGLISH LEARNER? Come JOIN Us for our ELAC Meeting  Come learn about our English Learner students and check out what they do during designated ELD time. Some students have been selected to showcase their work! Come support them and applaud their progress!  When: December 6th Time: 8:30 am Location: Library  BOOK Talk- RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WINTER BREAK READING     Upload your book talk and receive a SHOUT OUT in the morning announcements OR on our PS Newsletter! Now through December 14th!  As we prepare for Winter Break we want to recommend some books by OUR very own students.  Here are the rules:  1. BRIEFLY - tell us about the book. (Title, author, what is the best part? Why is this book meaningful to you? Or anything else you feel is important to share) 2. WHY someone SHOULD read it? 3. Don't give away the ENDING!!! You want to convince us to read more to find out how the book ends!!!  4. Keep it to 1 min. 30 seconds or LESS!  5. Upload HERE! Or use the QR Code below.  Here is a book recommendation for December reading. Find this book on Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31210901-too-many-tamales   Recommended for: PreS-Grade 6 (picture book) SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING! Shout out to 2nd GRADE!  Students are reading a passage collectively for comprehension. They are getting stronger as independent readers and moving toward growing their comprehension skills! Way to go AWESOME readers!  ATTENDANCE - Update We IMPROVED in MOST Grade levels last week despite the cold and rain!!! YAY!  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  (Nov. 28-Dec. 2)   K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th % Attendance 92.6% +1.4% 92.2% -1.9% 94.5% +2.9% 93.5% +2.9% 95.0% +0.8% 94.2% +8.6% 91.4% -2.7% The School Wide average from August to TODAY is 95.2% . Our GOAL is 98% .   CONGRATS TO: 4th Grade for HIGHEST Attendance with 95% CONGRATS TO: 5th Grade for MOST IMPROVED (8.6%)! GREAT JOB THIS WEEK!!!   WHAT CAN FAMILIES DO TO HELP? Every  10 days  students are present, they decrease the percentage of absenteeism.   Attend Saturday School.   Our next Saturday school is scheduled for January 28th!  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!  3. Please ensure your child attends school on a regular and consistent basis as much as possible if not ill.  THE TIGER STORE is COMING!!!  We will open our Tiger Store on December 14th and 15th! Students turn in tickets during their lunch times. We THANK our STORE volunteers for making this happen!   Kindness Wednesdays We are working on promoting acts of kindness year-round. Kindness starts with us.  Wear any shirt that has a positive message of Kindness on  Wednesdays! Principal/Parent Chat - December 14th in the MP Cookie Exchange with a SWIRL of Social Emotional Learning ! (Store-bought only)  Join us on December 14th at @8:30 am for our Principal/Parent Chat. We will discuss how we are supporting students' Social Emotional Well-being. Bring a cookie to share and join in the fun!   TESORO's Holiday Spirit Week- GET READY!  LOST and FOUND  WILL BE DONATED TO CHARITY  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=menus 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    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 IMPORTANT DATES November:  December 6th- ELAC Meeting at 8:30 am December 7th - SCC Meeting @4pm (in person)  December 13th- SUSD Board Meeting @ 6:30pm COME SUPPORT Tesoro!  December 14th Principal/Parent Chat @ 8:30am (in-person) December 16th - Minimum day (dismissal at 12:30)  December 19th-January 6th Winter Break: No School January 9th, 2023- School Resumes   Attached is the 2022-2023 school calendar for your reference.

Monday, Dec 05 2022

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,         Wow! What an amazing week back! We had our monthly character traits assembly on Thursday where we recognized our students who  demonstrated Kindness for the month of November, and our choir performed twice on the same day!       As the weather gets colder, and we get some rain, I wanted to remind you that it is important for our students to be in school everyday, ready to learn, and on time. We have seen an increase in absences on days when it rains, please know that students eat and play indoors on rainy days. Student learning is a priority. We want our students in school everyday. Thank you for your support!   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, Merly Soni, Principal School Site Council Meeting 12/6 at 4:00 pm  Our next School Site Council Meeting will be held at Cedarcreek at 4pm. The agenda is attached to his newsletter.      Make up Picture Day on 12/6  Make up picture day is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6.   Family Paint Night on Dec. 8th  5:30-7:30 pm Join us for a magical winter celeberation. Paint a a beautiful canvas keepsake! Everyone paints! RSVP was added in this newsletter.    ELAC Meeting on 12/15 from 8:15 am-8:45 am Our English Learner's Advisory Committe Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 15 at 8:15 am. All families are welcome to attend. Join us to find out how are teachers and staff are working with our Multi-Language Learners. We also want to hear from you! This is a partnership.                                                                  PTA's Dessert with Santa on 12/16 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm PTA will be sending out more information regarding this event.     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 Restaurant Night at Chipotle 11/16  PTA Meeting on 11/29 Follow us on Instagram at:  cedarcreek_elementary Upcoming Events 12-6 Picture Make Up Day 12-6 School Site Council Mtg. at 4pm at Cedarcreek 12-8 Family Paint Night from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm 12-15 ELAC Meeting at 8:15 am 12-16  PTA's Dessert with Santa at 5:30 pm 1-26  PTA Meeting at 7pm at Cedarcreek 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, Dec 05 2022

HAWK SQUAWK- DECEMBER 1, 2022

phone: 661.294.5320 email: sbender@saugususd.org website: http://highlands.saugususd.org/ school video: http://highlands.saugususd.org/ FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ATTENDANCE & GENERAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:   Jackie Brice, Office Manager @ jbrice@saugususd.org or Kathy Drake, Office Clerk @ kjaennette@saugususd.org FOR HEALTH-RELATED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION:  Claudia Billings, LVN @ cbillings@saugususd.org FOR ASSISTANCE WITH PFO (PARENT FACULTY ORGANIZATION) INFORMATION: Brittney Follansbee, PFO President or Noelle Efflandt, PFO Vice President: highlandspfoexecutiveboard@gmail.com SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION COME ENJOY SOME HOT COFFEE, SOME GREAT CONVERSATION WITH OTHERS, AND CONNECTIONS WITH OUR STAFF AND ONE ANOTHER! MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th 8:30 am in our MPR WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU! During this time together we will be connecting with our district's math specialists (also know as MATH TOSAs), who will be sharing ways to support your child in the area of mathematics while building number flexibility and number sense! Daily routines are es sential for reducing stress and creating a sense of security, especially after the chaotic transitions experienced over the last two years.  As of today, approximately 25% of our students have missed more than 10% of this year's school days, putting their learning at risk and classifying them as chronic absentees according to federal guidelines.    To put this in perspective, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, approximately 6% of our students were classified as chronic absentees. If your child has missed a great deal of school (5 days or more) due to illness or for any other reason this first trimester, it's not too late to turn it around! 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.    If your family or your child needs support, please reach out to your child's teacher, our school office, our School Social Worker Ms. Bhadha, or me  for help.   We can all be reached at the school office at 294-5320 or by sending a ParentSquare message. We look forward to seeing your child(ren) every day school is in session. Thank you for partnering with us! AROUND THE CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY... PLEASE CHECK THE ATTACHMENTS FOR INFORMATION REGARDING LOCAL EVENTS AND INFORMATION.  Click here to view this month's menu PARENT FACULTY ORGANIZATION (PFO!) EVENTS A FEW SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE! UPCOMING EVENTS 2      PFO-SPONSORED FAMILY BINGO NIGHT 6:00-8:00 PM 5      COFFEE, CONNECTIONS AND CONVERSATIONS IN THE MPR 8:30-10:00 AM 5      SITE COUNCIL 3:30 PM 9      6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP  12     HOWIE'S HOLIDAY HELPERS- Students will be creating artwork together to send to senior centers and rehabilitation centers in the SCV. 14     LOCK DOWN DRILL 14     EARLY RELEASE 1:34 PM 15     TNT DUNK BASKETBALL ASSEMBLY FOR STUDENTS 8:15 AM 16     MINIMUM DAY 12:10 DISMISSAL 16     SPIRIT DAY: WACKY WINTER WEAR

Friday, Dec 02 2022

WCA Wolf Press - December 1, 2022

Message from Mrs. Bett, Principal Dear West Creek Families, We hope that your family had a special, fun, and relaxing Thanksgiving Break! It has been so wonderful to see our students at school this week. We appreciate your effort to help your child be at school each day that they are healthy. We definitely saw the increased illness in November and are hoping everyone stays healthy during this month and holiday season.   During the first three months of school (August through October) 96.36% of our students in attendance and in November 92.79% of students were in attendance.  We hope our students and their families are feeling better and that your child can be in school all 12 of the school days this month. November 2022 Attendance Overall Attendance If your child has been absent this year,  they have an opportunity to join us for our Saturday School on December 10, 2022, where students will not only have a fun Saturday while reinforcing their academic skills, but also receive a days worth of attendance credit. Our theme is “Holidays Around the World.”  We have a few spaces available, please call the office if you would like your child to attend.  We wish everyone a wonderful week! With Warm Regards, Sue Bett Virtual Volunteer Training  If you would like to become a volunteer, please follow the steps below. We will have our next training virtually tomorrow, Friday, December 2 at 11:15 AM.  Please use the Google Meet link to join:  Volunteer Training Friday, December 2 · 11:15 – 11:35 AM Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pwr-wucr-exx Or dial: ‪(US) +1 262-922-8772‬ PIN: ‪440 585 867‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pwr-wucr-exx? pin=8603242362177 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 Mrs. Bett. Site Council Meeting  Please join us for our Site Council Meeting on Thursday, December 8 at 3:15 PM in the library. Site Council Agenda - Clik on "View Attachments" English Language Adisory Committe Meeting Please join us for our ELAC meeting on Thursday, December 8 at 8:30 AM in the library. Attendance Matters When reporting your child's illness, please remember to email us at wc-atttendance@saugususd.org or contact the office at 661 294-5385. Please remember to always let us know your child's   specific symptoms . We monitor the following symptoms for COVID: Fever, cough, diarrhea, or vomiting. If your child exhibits any of those symptoms, please let us know as we are required to obtain proof that you administered a covid test. Please test your student and send a photo of the test results to  wctestresults@saugususd.org. We are happy to provide you with a test kit here at school if needed.   Attendance Letters  ABSENCE LETTERS: The Saugus Union School District requires us to notify parents regarding all attendance concerns. We are required to notify you via letter when your child has 3 unexcused absences or 10 excused absences or a combination of both. If your child reaches 6 unexcused absences or 14 excused absences, the District requires an "in-person" meeting with a site/district administrator to address the attendance concerns.   TARDY LETTERS: The Saugus Union School District requires us to notify parents when students have an excessive amount of tardies. We are required to notify you via letter when your child reaches 7 tardies. If your child continues to be tardy and reaches 15 tardies, the district requires a meeting with a site/district administrator to address the tardy concerns.      We're Hiring Campus Supervisors Needed We welcome you to be part of the West Creek Team and be hired on as one of our campus supervisors! It is a great way to connect with kids, be a part of the school community, and be outdoors. If you are interested please submit an application on EdJoin. Santa Clarita Valley Food Services Click here to view this month's menu Calendar of Events West Creek Academy’s list view and calendar view of school events for 2022-2023. 2022-2023 District Calendar Attachments Pack 57  Volleyball League Site Council Agenda  28767 W Hills Dr, Valencia, CA 91354 (661) 294-5385

Thursday, Dec 01 2022

Mountainview Times - 11/30/22

MOUNTAINVIEW TIMES "Developing the heart and mind of every child" Mountain Lion P.R.I.D.E Administrator's Message Mountainview Parents and Staff, Welcome back! We hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving Holiday and had time to relax, recharge and see family and friends. We now have only 11 days (not counting today!) until Winter Break! Our PTA and Student Service are working hard to help the community by holding a "Snowball" Canned Food Drive. It started this week, and so far it has been a roaring success. Check out the "snowball fight" and boxes full of canned food on just day one! Thank you to our wonderful PTA, Student Service members, and Student Service Lead Teachers, Mrs. Green and Mrs. Orlando! Safety Reminders: 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, as they can be scary to our most vulnerable students Please follow all traffic laws, and be careful! Respectfully, Mrs. Demsher & Mr. Stepner We have many events coming up through Mountainview and/or our amazing PTA. All of these dates have been loaded into ParentSquare Calendar.  It is located on the right side of the screen when in ParentSquare. You can look at these dates as a month at a glance or open a list of all dates! There are more dates to be added, and/or sometimes adjusted, so we will send an update later in the year and update the ParentSquare calendar as well. Strength is built when a comm UNITY unites in purpose, heart, and mind.  At Mountainview, teamwork and collaboration ensure student success. National Native American Heritage Month Alamy John Herrington,  of the Chickasaw Nation , was the first Native American to fly in space and perform a spacewalk. A retired U.S. Navy aviator and NASA astronaut, the Oklahoma native was a crew member aboard the space shuttle STS-113 Endeavour when it launched from Kennedy Space Center on Nov. 23, 2002. During the mission—which delivered crew and cargo to and from the International Space Station—Herrington performed three spacewalks totaling nearly 20 hours. In honor of his heritage, he carried with him six eagle feathers, a braid of sweet grass, two arrowheads, and the Chickasaw Nation's flag. Alamy When he was elected to serve Colorado in the U.S. Senate in 1992, Ben Nighthorse Campbell  was the only Native American serving in Congress and the first Native American to serve in the Senate in more than 60 years. Descended from a Portuguese immigrant and a Northern Cheyenne Indian, he had many lives before he was a lawmaker. He was a Korean War veteran, an Olympic judo wrestler, and even a renowned jewelry artist. When he retired from the Senate in 2005, his major achievements included passing legislation to secure Native American water rights, protect wilderness areas, prevent fetal alcohol syndrome, create Colorado's Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, and establish the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. Alamy Susan La Flesche Picotte  was the first Native American woman to receive a medical degree in the United States, graduating from the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1889. A member of the Omaha tribe, she grew up on the Omaha Reservation in northeast Nebraska , where she once watched a native woman die because the local white doctor refused to give her care. Since that memory was what inspired her to become a physician, she eventually returned to Nebraska, where she established a private practice serving both Native American and white patients. Two years before her death from cancer in 1915, she achieved her life's dream when she opened her own hospital on the Omaha Reservation—the first hospital built on Native American land without government assistance. Today, the Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Memorial Hospital in Walthill, Nebraska, is home to a museum honoring her legacy. Here is the link to the White House Proclamation for National Native American Heritage Month for 2022:  https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/10/31/a-proclamation-on-national-native-american-heritage-month-2022/ Importance of Attendance The table below encapsulates the past week's attendance information, showing both Mountainview's attendance rate as a percentage as well as the average daily unexcused absences. Both figures are by grade level.  We've added a new figure this week, the Federal Percent Absent . This is the school-wide percentage of total students that have been chronically absent from school to date (missed 10% of attendance days). Mountainview Elementary School Attendance for November 14 – November 18, 2022 Federal Percent Absent (Chronic Absence) = 5.84% (About 55 students have missed 10% of the school year so far, or about 6.5 days.)   TK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th % Attendance 80% 90% 90% 88% 94% 90% 90% 91% Average Daily Unexcused Absences 2.25 3.25 3.25 4.00 2.00 1.75 2.25 2.75 Our attendance percentages had a slight gain before our week off for Thanksgiving. Our average daily unexcused absences was a bit high as well, with only one grade level below 2 days average unexcused absences. As always, remember that Mondays start our students' learning off for the week with new and important information, and Fridays culminate the learning for each week. This is also often when quizzes are held. Please help to establish a solid routine, and set your child off to a fantastic start and end strong! Did you know there are ways your child can attend school when away from campus? 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. District Nurses' Wellness Digest Stay Healthy During Flu & RSV Season With many viruses currently circulating in our communities, we want to provide you with ways to protect yourself and your children in the coming months. Please take time to review this information with your child so we can help prevent the spread of illness on our campuses. Please stay home if you have any signs of illness. Symptoms of the flu and other respiratory viruses include fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, diarrhea and/or vomiting. It is important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever. Cover your coughs and sneezes to prevent virus transmission; wash your hands frequently; and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with your hands. If your child experiences any symptoms of illness, please keep them home and call your child’s school. Please report the symptoms to office staff when reporting your student’s absence. Children will not be permitted to stay in school or be readmitted if their temperature is at or above 100. For more information about the flu as well as vaccinations, please visit www.flu.gov and talk to your healthcare provider. Stay healthy and well! See Something, Say Something Campaign Safety & Security are a top priority for the District. SUSD began 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.                                                                  PTA News PTA Membership http://jointotem.com/ca/santa-clarita/mountainview-elementary-pta Become a Member Today! Upcoming PTA Events Mother/Daughter Paint Night - December 7 Santa in Our Neighborhood - December 15 PTA General Board Meeting - January 24 Santa Clarita Valley School Food Service Agency School Day Café will be serving Domino’s Smart Slice twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. Announcements & Community Posting Place MOUNTAINVIEW CALENDAR Calendar Dates to Remember: Snowball Effect Canned Food Drive 11/30-12/1/22 District English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting (at Cedarcreek Elementary) 12/1/22 @ 5:30pm Castaic Lake Water Agency Field Trip (6th grade) 12/5-12/9/22 Site Council Meeting 12/13/22 @ 4:00pm TK Winter Songfest 12/14/22 @ 8:30am English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting 12/16/22 @ 9:00am Governing Board: Laura Arrowsmith · David Barlavi · Katherine Cooper · Christopher M. Trunkey · Matthew Watson Superintendent:  Colleen Hawkins, Ed.D. Saugus Union School District Office Number 661.294.5300

Thursday, Dec 01 2022

Bridgeport Breeze - Week of November 29

Assistant Principal’s Message WelcomeAwesome Bridgeport Families! We are so excited to welcome you back to school.  We hope that your Thanksgiving Break was perfect for you and your family. Before break, we had the opportunity to conference and discuss the report cards.  This is the chance to take that feedback and develop goals with your student as part of that continual cycle of learning.  Strong goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and work within a frame.  Talk about these goals, make these goals visible and see them come into fruition.  We want nothing more than for all of our Bridgeport Dolphins to grow. As always, thank you so much for your partnership and support!  Respectfully,, Mrs. Standley School News Food Drive Thank you so much for every contribution to our Thanksgiving Food Drive.  Mrs. Caplan and Mr. Hwang delivered boxes and boxes of donations to the food bank.  It was a fulfilling experiment for them to represent Bridgeport in such a positive way.   Campus Supervisors Needed! We welcome you to be part of the Bridgeport Team and be hired on as one of our campus supervisors!  It is a great way to connect with kids, be a part of the school community, and be outdoors.  If you are interested please submit an application on EdJoin.   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 We know that our parking lot can be challenging, especially on Wednesdays.  Please be kind. Building Bridges Meeting with the Principal We enjoyed a very informative meeting with the nutritionist from the School Day Cafe yesterday.  She spoke to parents about how the menu is determined, how to prepare a well balanced meal, and what to do if you have a picky eater.  She also offered many tips on how to take small steps towards adopting healthier eating habits.                           Family Promise Holiday Drive Our Bridgeport Gives Back Club and our Student Council are hosting a Family Promise Holiday Drive to help our local homeless shelter. Please see the information below on how you can support our students giving back to the community.  Student Awards It was a wonderful celebration to host four awards assemblies the week of conferences.  It is a high point as an educator to take the time to award achievement and effort.  Congratulations to this trimester’s award winners!  We look forward to celebrating more award winners in March.   Lost and Found Our lost and found is regularly rolled up to the front of the school every Wednesday when every one is released at the same time for early dismissal.  Please take the opportunity to find jackets, water bottles and lunch boxes that may have been left behind at school.   ISCs are Independent Study Contracts Please reach out to the office or your classroom teacher if you plan to miss 3 or more consecutive days of school.  We can offer an independent study contract.  This contract, if completed, will turn the absence into a present.  Please let the teachers know as soon as possible.  We need time to collect the assignments and prepare the contracts.  Thank you!                 Attendance Improving school attendance continues to be a high priority. When students are absent, they miss vital classroom instruction and often return feeling lost which could cause anxiety. Our goal is to reach a 97% attendance rate by the end of the year. Currently, we are at just under 95%. Please help us reach our goal by ensuring your child comes to school each day unless ill.   Kudos to our TK students who had the best attendance rate for the week of 11/14!   Attendance Rate for 11/14-11/17 TK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 92% 87.97% 85.95% 91.03% 88.03% 88.96% 91.64% 09.11%                                             See Something Say Something We have an ongoing anti-bullying campaign. We are encouraging our students to be upstanders and report incidences of bullying and unkind behavior to an adult.  Our morning messages include encouragement to speak up against bullying at school. PTA Updates PTA Meeting Next Tuesday If efficient meetings are your thing, join us for the next PTA meeting on Tuesday, December 5th online.  You’ll learn of the many activities in the works for our kids. Upcoming Events November 29  School Site Council Meeting December 2  Holidays Around the World 5  Site Council Meeting 16  Minimum Day 19 - January 6  Winter Break Flyers

Wednesday, Nov 30 2022

Tuesday Telegram - November 29, 2022

PRINCIPAL MESSAGE Dear Rosedell Families, We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break.  Hopefully you found meaningful ways to connect and make memories as a family.  While we hope you enjoyed your time away from school, seeing your children back on campus yesterday warmed our hearts.  It feels so good to be back together.     With only three weeks left before Winter Break, our teachers are hard at work to make sure they teach all the standards that need to be taught in such a short period of time.  Please make sure that your child is present every day unless they are sick.  We had a first ever attendance raffle before the Thanksgiving Break, and we will continue to do so weekly.  We will also be finalizing the name of our Attendance Keeper this week.  Stay tuned!   Here’s to another great week at Rosedell! Kind regards, Elizabeth Balena and Kennelyn Celeste COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL If you weren’t able to attend our last Coffee with the Principals, no big deal.  You can watch a recording of it to hear the valuable information that was shared with families and see Ms. Balena’s performance where she shares her WHY. H.A.T.S. DAY THIS FRIDAY - DECEMBER 2ND ATTENDANCE Congratulations to our weekly attendance raffle winners for the week of November 18th! So far this year we have had 2,608 absences.  That is a lot of absences! We kindly ask that students only be absent for illnesses.  Also, remember when in doubt about whether or not your child is ill and should stay home, please know you can always reach out to our school nurse, Jodi Fuller or Vik Singh, for guidance. Way to go, 5th grade, for holding the highest attendance week over week!  4th grade you are not far behind. Keep it up! OUR SCHOOL-WIDE AVERAGE IS: 93.70% OUR Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) GOAL IS: 96% STAFF SPOTLIGHT Meet our 2nd Grade Team! PTA Thank you for all you who attended the PTA Association Meeting this morning.  We were privileged to have Mrs. Walker's class come and lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All are welcome and are encouraged to attend the PTA Association meetings.  There was lots of positive participation this morning as we planned and approved motions that will impact all students.  LOST AND FOUND NOVEMBER NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH This month is Native American Heritage Month. It is a chance to honor the history and continuing culture of indigenous peoples that includes: Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation. The word  otsaliheliga  (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, this look at one group of Native Americans is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah.   Family Time:  Listen to the story here:  https://youtu.be/qsIxsPDOVoA SITE COUNCIL     Please join us for School Site Council this Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 4 p.m. https://meet.google.com/rks-mzdk-anf SPIRIT WEEK DECEMBER 12 - 16TH FLYER DATES TO REMEMBER December 1st - Rosedell Site Council 4 p.m. December 7th - Restaurant Day - Sharky's December 12th - 16th - PTA Book Fair December 13th - SUSD Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. December 16th - Minimum Day December 17th - Dad's Club Toy Build, MPR December 19 - January 6th - Winter Break January 9th - School resumes after Winter Break

Tuesday, Nov 29 2022

Bulldog Dish: Week of November 28, 2022

  Principal’s Message Hello Bulldog Families,                                                               I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving Break. It is so great to be back to learning with all our students this week. As we move forward, we will continue to focus on attendance. It is critical that all students attend school if they are not out due to illness.  When students do not attend school they are missing daily instructional minutes.  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 assistant, at nvillanueva@saugususd.org. Superstar Reader Award  Congratulations, Kamran!  Kamran is Santa Clarita’s Superstar reader. Kamran  is an avid reader and takes great pride in his work. He consistently participates in English Language Arts discussions and truly enjoys reading. Kamran was selected to read our Red Ribbon morning message two days in a row in front of the whole school. He did an outstanding job sharing the importance of each morning message with pride and clarity.  His passion for reading, his analysis of literature, and his attention to the small details all contribute to Kamran being Santa Clarita's Superstar Reader.     After reviewing our ParentSquare Poll, our next Coffee with the Principal will be held on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 5:15 PM in the MPR. We will be reviewing and discussing student attendance. We will also be holding our PTC meeting during that time. We hope to see you there.   Jade Mackenzie  James Rowland Hayley Omartian Peter Aangles Lilyann Pham Demitrious Dominguez Stella Rangel Dean Robinson       Congratulations to our Friday PBIS Raffle Ticket Winners!! Halyn  in Room 7 in Ms. Nissen's 1stGrade Class Mason  in Room 18 in Mrs. Nordskog's 6th Grade Class Jayden  in Room 21 in Mrs. Larsen's 6th Grade Class   Valerie in Room 21 in Mrs. Larsen's 6th Grade Class Alyssa in Room 8 in Mrs. Savage's 4th Grade Class  With gratitude, Dr. Villanueva   School News November Is Native American Heritage Month   Louie Gong  is an artist, educator and public speaker who was raised by his grandparents in the Nooksack tribal community. Although he is best known for his highly sought-after, hand-drawn custom shoes, Louie has received international recognition for his art. His latest project,  The Sasquatch Collection , in conjunction with Brooks Running and the Snoqualmie Tribe Ancestral Lands Movement, pays homage to Indigenous lands. Family Explore Question: Where is the Nooksack tribe from? What are some of their traditions?   Parent Meeting Recording   To support our parents and students, SUSD was able to partner with Captain Diez, other members of the SCV Sheriffs Station, and members of our own school social worker mental health team to provide a panel discussion related to substance abuse prevention/education.  This panel discussion was held on Monday, October 24, 2022 in the SUSD Board Room.  Below is a link to access the panel discussion (about 60 minutes in length): https://saugususd-org.zoom.us/rec/share/_P14cqHFrEQKM-nezSecfyxz47LGBQLfAZgjy3t_Octl7MseIpCJwSyElKhcn97-.Wp-u3kuVn0qOgbhV?startTime=1666659671000   District Nurses’ Wellness Digest Brought to you by your District Nurses Stay Healthy During Flu & RSV Season With many viruses currently circulating in our communities, we want to provide you with ways to protect yourself and your children in the coming months. Please take time to review this information with your child so we can help prevent the spread of illness on our campuses. Please stay home if you have any signs of illness. Symptoms of the flu and other respiratory viruses include fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, diarrhea and/or vomiting. It is important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever. Cover your coughs and sneezes to prevent virus transmission; wash your hands frequently; and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with your hands. If your child experiences any symptoms of illness, please keep them home and call your child’s school. Please report the symptoms to office staff when reporting your student’s absence. Children will not be permitted to stay in school or be readmitted if their temperature is at or above 100. For more information about the flu as well as vaccinations, please visit  www.flu.gov  and talk to your healthcare provider. Stay healthy and well!   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!     We understand the use of cell phones for emergency situations only but we have had to address students using cell phones on campus and it has become a distraction to learning. Please help us communicate with your child our cell phone policy:   When students enter campus, they must turn their cell phones on the OFF position, not silent or vibrate. When students enter their classroom they are to place their cell phones in their backpacks.    Students are not allowed to take their cell phones out for the entire instructional day. This includes PE, snack, recess and lunch. Cell phones in bathrooms are strictly prohibited. If a student needs to contact their parent/guardian, they can ask to call from the office.   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.               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. How can you support PBIS at home?  Here are a couple of tips: Define, teach, and routinely acknowledge family expectations Discuss how you want to live as a family and identify some “pillars” (important, building-block concepts) that represent what you value. Talk about what those pillars look like and sound like in every-day routines. To help the family remember and be consistent, choose only 3-5 and create positive statements about them. Here are a few examples: Speak in a respectful voice. Be responsible for actions. Be safe; keep hands, feet, and objects to self. Identify a couple of “hot spots” to begin. Challenging behaviors often occur within routines.  Perhaps mornings or mealtimes create hot spots for the family. After discussing 1-2 ways to be respectful, responsible, and safe in the morning, teach what each looks like. Have fun with it! Set up “expectation stations” for practicing the plan and assign each family member one pillar to teach to the rest. Behaviors that get attention get repeated. Notice when a child does the right thing and say something about each success: “I noticed you stopped to pick up your shoes in the hallway. Thanks for putting them away and keeping the walkway safe for others.” The easiest way to change a behavior is to point out what a person does right! Remember this catchy phrase, “5:1 gets it done” to ensure five positive interactions for each negative interaction. When the expected behavior becomes routine, the reinforcement can fade away.                           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.   WHAT CAN FAMILIES DO TO HELP? Every  10 days  students are present, they decrease the percentage of absenteeism.   Attend Saturday School. Reach out to our office for more information.  Santa Clarita Elementary School's daily attendance rate for the week of  November 14th was 90.89%.   Our goal continues to be 98%.  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!                   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!  WE'RE HIRING! COME JOIN TEAM SUSD!   JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN TOWN!  APPLY THRU EDJOIN LINK: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/Jobs?keywords=SAUGUS%20UNION%20SCHOOL%20DISTRICT&searchType=all Bulldog Scoop & Information   O ur graduating 6th grade class is holding a Yum-Raiser with See's Candies to raise funds for their events.   The Yum-raiser will run thru December 2nd.   Everything for this Yum-raiser will be done online and shipped dire ctly to you.   Click on the picture below for the order link:  Preorder your yearbook now! Orders will be online only this year.   Orders will be online only this year. This will ensure all yearbooks will be delivered before the end of the school year. If for any reason you aren't able to purchase online, please message me and we can make other arrangements. *Order before January 31st for best pricing! View in Browser Santa Clarita Elementary School Yearbook ID: 14525623 There are so many school memories to be made. Preorder your yearbook today 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/ Dear Parent or Guardian: School Day Café (A Program of the Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency) provides meals for children in Castaic, Newhall, Saugus, and Sulphur Springs School Districts. For the 2022-23 School year, all students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost to parents. However, we ask that you complete a meal application for the following reasons: funding per student, internet, transportation, facilities, grants, etc. In addition, students may be eligible for P-EBT benefits. You or your children do not have to be U.S. citizens to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.   * You will need your student(s) district ID number when applying online. This can be obtained through the Infinite Campus portal, school/district office or by contacting School Day Cafe at 661-295-1574.   ~ Applications must be submitted by Friday, August 12, 2022 to be considered for P-EBT benefits ~   Here is the link to enroll today: https://scvschoolnutrition.org/index.php?page=lunchapps&sid=1002091935515163     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  November is National Native American Heritage Month   November   November 1st Pupil Free Day November National Native American Heritage Month  November 4th 3rd-6th Minimum Day 12:15PM November 4th Parent Volunteer Training 3:45PM November 6th Daylight Savings Time Ends  November 11th Veterans Day   November 14th-18th Conference Week (Minimum Days) November 16th Student Free Day November 21st-25th Thanksgiving Break No School December  December 9th Awards Assembly 1st-3rd grades 8:10 December 9th Awards Assembly 4th-6th grades 8:45 December 12th School Site Council Meeting 4:00PM MPR December 12th Coffee with the Principal & PTC Meeting 5:15PM MPR  December 14th ELAC Meeting 8:30AM  MPR December 15th Bill of Rights Day December 16th 1st-6th grade Holiday Sing-Along 8:15 Center Circle  December 19th -January 6th Winter Break  OCTOBER 24-28 RED RIBBON WEEK     EVERY WEDNESDAY IS Early release for all grades: 1:37 EVERY FRIDAY IS SPIRIT WEAR Friday, December 9TH Awards Assembly Center Circle Grades 1-3 8:10-8:40 Grades 4-6 8:45-9:15 Monday, December 12th at 4:00PM in the MPR Coffee with the Principal &  PTC Meeting Monday, December 12th at 5:15PM in the MPR     English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting Wednesday, December 14th at  8:30AM MPR  

Tuesday, Nov 29 2022

HE Happenings 11/28/22

Principal's Message November 28, 2022 Dear Husky Families, I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving. It is so great to be back to learning with all of our students this week. At the Saugus Union School District Board Meeting before break, Charles Helmers Elementary School  was  recognized by Kaiser Permanente for being named one of America's Healthiest Schools. Only 406 schools in the United States received this recognition, and we earned ours for the work we are doing for Social and Emotional Learning with staff and students.  Kaiser Permanente also honored our school district was $15,000 to celebrate the work Saugus is doing to support healthy students- physically and emotionally.     Please view the Monday Morning Assembly to see what we are working on and highlighting as a school community each week. It can give you conversation starters with your child as well. In addition, I sent a post yesterday with an Income Questionnaire. This essential and confidential information provides our school with needed funding. Please kindly complete it by Friday. Thank you for your help! With gratitude, Mrs. Velikorodnyy, Principal Superstar Reader Award: Kane Skinner Kane Skinner, a kindergartener in Mrs. Gibbs' class, earned the Superstar Reader award at the November 15, 2022, Saugus Union School District Board Meeting. Kane represented Helmers by working hard at learning his letters, sounds, and red words, and eagerly participating in all reading activities.  Congratulations, Kane! November is National Native American Heritage Month Cherokee Nation The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation. The word  otsaliheliga  (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, this look at one group of Native Americans is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah.   Family Time:  Listen to the story here:  https://youtu.be/qsIxsPDOVoA Cereal Drive for Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry Helmers and North Park will be collecting boxes of cereal for the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry until December 13. Can we collect 300 boxes of cereal?!   Attendance Update 97% Overall attendance is our goal! Last week was 87.83%!  Let's come to school every day we are healthy.  Let's grow our brains and our hearts! Let's work together to have our children in school every day they are healthy to support their learning at high levels.  Grade Last Week 93.80% This Week 87.83% TK 88.89% 75.00% K 88.79% 85.11% First 96.36% 86.82% Second 96.34% 81.97% Third 94.07% 91.10% Fourth 95.10% 92.16% Fifth 94.22% 94.57% Sixth 94.83% 90.52%     Adopt a Family or Adopt a Senior/Angel Tree You can sign up for a family or an individual child or a senior citizen by clicking on the following link: SCVSalvation Army | Angel Tree | Angel Tree Adoption (tsamm.org ) This is a new link this year that goes directly through the Salvation Army’s website.  Please make sure you are using the link provided above so you know that you are helping families or seniors locally in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Once you sign up for the child or senior you will be able to print out their Angel tag that includes their wish list on it. We are asking that all gifts remain unwrapped. They can be put in gift bags. Please include the Angel tag with the senior or child’s name on it. This is important so we can match the gift with the correct family or senior.  The Salvation Army is requesting that you put an estimated value of the gifts on the back of the tag.  This year you can drop off your gifts in the school’s office no later than Friday, December 9th. There will be one weekend drop off day on Saturday, December 10, at the Salvation Army 9:00am-3:00pm:   The Salvation Santa Clarita Valley Corps, 22935 Lyons Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA 91321   Thank you in advance for helping the less fortunate families and seniors in Santa Clarita!   If you have any questions, please contact Michele Ewing or Rebecca Berens at scvsaadoptafamily@gmail.com Nurse Wellness Digest                                                  Free Online Tutoring through Santa Clarita Library California now has free online tutoring for all Californians through our library system and BrainFuse. This is a fantastic resource.  The tutoring is chat-based (no cameras) and can be delivered in a variety of languages. Information on this program can be found on the following links: CDE Press Release Santa Clarita Library's Tutoring Link We have linked the free online tutoring link on Clever under Additional Resources. Construction Update Construction continues at Helmers!  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.      Parent Meeting Recording  To support our parents and students, SUSD was able to partner with Captain Diez, other members of the SCV Sheriffs Station, and members of our own school social worker mental health team to provide a panel discussion related to substance abuse prevention/education.  This panel discussion was held on Monday, October 24, 2022 in the SUSD Board Room.  Below is a link to access the panel discussion (about 60 minutes in length): https://saugususd-org.zoom.us/rec/share/_P14cqHFrEQKM-nezSecfyxz47LGBQLfAZgjy3t_Octl7MseIpCJwSyElKhcn97-.Wp-u3kuVn0qOgbhV?startTime=1666659671000 Upcoming Events December 8: 3:15 School Site Council December 9: 6:30 P.M. Family Art Night December 14: 8:15 A.M. Parent Principal Chat in MPR at Helmers December 16: 12:20 Dismissal TK-6 Governing Board: Laura Arrowsmith - David Barlavi - Katherine Cooper- Christopher M. Trunkey - Matthew Watson                       Superintendent:  Colleen Hawkins, Ed.D. Saugus Union School District Office Number 661.294.5300

Monday, Nov 28 2022