La Tercera Newsletter 2/6/23

Weekly Newsletter   |  February 6, 2023 February  Calendar 2/14 - PTA Mtg. @ 7:00, LT Library or Zoom Date Corrected! 2/13  - Lincoln Holiday - No School 2/20 - Presidents' Day - No School = = =     Eagle Expectations! We are Safe! We are Responsible! We are Respectful! We are Kind! We are Problem Solvers Fridays are Spirit Days! Wear your Spirit Shirt or the color blue to show your spirit! = = = Still Seeking Volunteering: Come spend some time with us! Contact the office, if you can help us with: Bike Rodeo Committee  Recess Activity Helpers  After School Crossing Guard Join us at PTA Next Week! Our monthly PTA meeting is next Tuesday, Feb. 14th.  Join us in person or via Zoom to learn about our upcoming Read-a-Thon, Slipper Stories Night, Spring Talent Show, and so much more! Yearbooks! Time to Order! Did you know that students who purchase yearbooks are 800% happier than their non-yearbook-toting counterparts? Unverified…but true! The 2022-2023 yearbook contains 52 pages of memories that will make you smile. Order your yearbook before April 5, 2023 and become 800% happier today.   Click here to order now!  Please check out the attached flyers for more info! Please Note: Staff Parking is not for Pick Up/Drop Off As a reminder, the staff parking lot, and school driveway are for staff and buses only in the morning. Thank you using the 'drop off' zone on Albin, or parking in legal spots (no driveways or red zones) to walk onto campus. All the little things help these busy times be safer and smoother! Holiday Reminder:  Lincoln's Birthday & Presidents' Day Next Monday, Feb. 13th and the following Monday, Feb. 20th are holidays and there is no school! 'Intent to Return' - Still missing a few families! If you haven't had a moment to complete this important online survey, it's not too late. You can also stop by the office to fill one out! T his information from every family as it helps us plan for staffing and class configurations for the next school year. The two minute survey is here: Intent to Return Survey Books and Literature are a wonderful way to elevate voices and stories of people that have made our country great. Mrs. Stewart, our Library Manager, has done an amazing job bringing new and engaging titles of famous and inspiring African Americans! During library visits this month, she highlights all the incredible literature for our students! Read about some  ways to celebrate here . heck out the 'Kick Off' Video here! District Covid Info Covid Protocols  Please see our Covid protocols FAQs in  English  and  Spanish  for easy to access information. Drive Thru Testing  We will continue to provide free testing services at Sonoma Mountain Elementary Charter School, 1900 Rainier Circle, Petaluma.  Testing is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 am- 10:30 am. Please find information about our free District antigen testing here:   English  /    Spanish Test Result Reporting  The District accepts OTC at home tests for verification of negative results for Covid-19: Please find the attestation form  HERE .

Monday, Feb 06 2023

La Tercera Newsletter 1/16/23

Weekly Newsletter   |  January 16, 2023 January  Calendar 1/16 - MLK, Jr. Holiday - No School 1/17  - OAUSD Screening: The 'R' Word, 6:00 @ Sonoma Mtn. School 1/11-1/31 - Dine 'n' Donate - Krispy Kreme! 1/16-1/27 - YouthTruth Family Survey Open 1 /25 - Principal Chat - Youth Truth Information @ 2:00 New Date! 1/26  - Family STEM Night: Night of Code @ 6:00 = = = OAUSD Family Film Screening: The R-Word /  January 17th, 6:00 pm at Sonoma Mountain Elementary Charter Jo in us for a free showing of this enlightening and informative film. Filmmaker Amanda Lukoff unravels the history and lasting effects of this word through the lens of the sibling experience, captivating animation sequences, and self-advocates speaking truth-to-power - ultimately making the case for why the conversation surrounding people with intellectual and developmental disabilities needs to change.     Eagle Expectations! We are Safe! We are Responsible! We are Respectful! We are Kind! We are Problem Solvers Fridays are Spirit Days! Wear your Spirit Shirt or the color blue to show your spirit! = = = Film Screening The R-Word, January 17th 6:00 pm at Sonoma Mountain Elementary Charter Film Screening The R-Word, January 17th 6:00 pm at Sonoma Mountain Elementary Charter Our TK/Kinder enrollment is open! Spread the word! We have tours every Thursday at 9:00 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Tomorrow, Jan. 16 - No School Family STEM Night Next Week! Thursday, Jan. 26th Our upcoming Night of Code & Robotics is on Thurs., Jan. 26th, at 6:00 PM . Join us for hands on coding and meet our Dash robots!  Please note the change of date! YouthTruth Community Survey is Open - Please take a moment to participate! Our annual YouthTruth survey is now open!  The survey will provide insight into the current experience of our students, staff and families.  Student and stakeholder voice matters. Student perceptions are linked to academic outcomes and it’s important to know what our students are experiencing in our schools and classrooms. We hope all families can complete the parent/guardian survey by following the link below . The survey will only take around 15-20 minutes and it will give us important feedback on our schools and district. Families wanting their children (in 3rd-6th) to opt out of the survey can use this form here  ( Student Opt Out Form ). A copy is also attached to the newsletter. >>>>>>>>>>> YouthTruth Survey Link! <<<<<<<<<<<< Volunteer Opportunities for the New Year! Is your new year's resolution to have fun and spend time at your child's school? If so, check out some of our volunteer opportunities below! Contact Mr. Noble if you are interested or have any questions! Bike Rodeo Committee We are planning a bike rodeo for the spring and need volunteers to help with planning, organizing, and running stations. This event will encourage students to ride their bikes and give them training to do it safely! Recess Activity Helpers Do you like to play sports? Or are you an avid LEGO engineer? We are always looking for volunteers to come during our lunch recess to run activities for students. We work with the strengths of our volunteer and (almost) no idea is off the table! Volunteering could be one day a week or more! Have a donut and support our school! Participating is easy, all you have to do is: 1. Visit: https://www.groupraise.com/offer-campaigns/6138 2. Choose the quantity & order delicious dozens 3. Pick up their Dozens at 370+ participating Krispy Kreme locations across the U.S. District Covid Info Covid Protocols  Please see our Covid protocols FAQs in  English  and  Spanish  for easy to access information. Drive Thru Testing  We will continue to provide free testing services at Sonoma Mountain Elementary Charter School, 1900 Rainier Circle, Petaluma.  Testing is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 am- 10:30 am. Please find information about our free District antigen testing here:   English  /    Spanish Test Result Reporting  The District accepts OTC at home tests for verification of negative results for Covid-19: Please find the attestation form  HERE .

Monday, Jan 16 2023

Welcome Back Community Message

Dear Old Adobe Union School District Families, Welcome back and Happy New Year! We hope you all enjoyed a wonderful and restful winter break.  It is wonderful to feel the excitement and hope that the new year brings. With this new year comes a feeling of pride in all of the work going on in our district and the dedication of each and every one of our staff community. Current weather forecasts indicate that areas in Sonoma County will continue to see wind and rain this week with the areas in west Sonoma County of highest concern. While we will continue to monitor the weather and its impacts, we expect that all our schools will be open this week.  Our teachers and support staff will be back to work this Tuesday for a professional development day and all remaining staff and  our students will return to school this Wednesday, January 11 .  Our students have a nice three-day school week to get back in the swing of things. January is jam packed as we are at the halfway point in our second trimester so learning goals are definitely ramping up, and there are many upcoming school activities at all five school sites. Please be sure to have your child(ren) administer your Covid at-home antigen test 24 hours before our full return on Wednesday. Students that test positive should stay home from school and parents and/or caregivers should report their absence to their school.  Registration  for the 2023-2024 school year begins this Wednesday, January 11th! Registration paperwork and information can be found on our  district website . Please call your resident school to schedule an appointment to register. The registration priority window closes on February 21st. We’re also conducting tours at all of our five incredible schools for new families - please share this information with neighbors and friends.  Did you know that our Transitional Kindergarten window is expanding? TK is available for all children turning 5 between September 2, 2023 to April 2, 2024. We do accept registrations for children turning 5 after April 2; children will be admitted according to space availability and by birthdate.  Breakfast and lunch meals continue to be free for every student, every day this school year. We want our students to eat with us!  We serve breakfast every morning at all of our school sites.  Students can grab and eat before learning begins. Our lunch meals are delicious, healthy, and prepared daily in our own kitchens. Take a peek at our January menus -  English   or  Spanish . We look forward to welcoming our students and community back on Wednesday! Kindly, Cindy Friberg                     Michele Gochberg Co-Superintendent           Co-Superintendent

Monday, Jan 09 2023

La Tercera Newsletter 1/9/23

💥 🌟 Happy New Year!!🌟💥 Weekly Newsletter   |  January 9, 2023 January  Calendar 12/23-1/10 - Winter Break 1/10 - District In Service - No School 1/11-  School Resumes (Wed.) 1/16 - MLK, Jr. Holiday - No School 1/17 - Principal Chat - Youth Truth Information @ 2:00 1/16-1/27 - YouthTruth Family Survey Open 1/26  - Family STEM Night: Night of Code = = =     Eagle Expectations! We are Safe! We are Responsible! We are Respectful! We are Kind! We are Problem Solvers Fridays are Spirit Days! Wear your Spirit Shirt or the color blue to show your spirit! = = = Our TK/Kinder enrollment this week! Spread the word! We have tours every Thursday at 9:00 Covid Testing is Encouraged Before Returning on Wednesday  As we return from Winter Break, we encourage families to test students before returning after the holiday break. Testing for all students on Jan. 10th is strongly encouraged. Thank you for helping us keep everyone healthy and safe in the new year! Family STEM Night, Thursday, Jan. 26th Our upcoming Night of Code & Robotics is on Thurs., Jan. 26th, at 6:00 PM . Join us for hands on coding and meet our Dash robots!  Please note the change of date! Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, Jan. 16 - No School YouthTruth Community Survey Opens Jan. 16! We are excited to share that the Old Adobe Union School District will be utilizing the YouthTruth survey again in January! The survey will provide insight into the current experience of our students, staff and families. Student and stakeholder voice matters. Student perceptions are linked to academic outcomes and it’s important to know what our students are experiencing in our schools and classrooms. Through validated survey instruments and tailored advisory services, YouthTruth is partnering with our District to enhance learning for all students. 3rd-6th grade students will be taking the survey at school. We hope all families can complete the parent/guardian survey by following the link below . The survey will only take around 15-20 minutes and it will give us important feedback on our schools and district. Families wanting their children (in 3rd-6th) to opt out of the survey can use this form here  ( Student Opt Out Form ). A copy is also attached to the newsletter. The survey link will open on Monday, Jan. 9th! Volunteer Opportunities for the New Year! Volunteers play an important role in our school community! They help us in so many ways - in the classroom, at events, and on our school committees. Volunteers can do things big or small, we can find the right match for you! Below are some great opportunities!. If you are interested, please email Mr. Noble at dnoble@oldadobe.org. Recess Activity Helpers Do you like to play sports? Or are you an avid LEGO engineer? We are always looking for volunteers to come during our lunch recess to run activities for students. We work with the strengths of our volunteer and (almost) no idea is off the table! Volunteering could be one day a week or more! Contact Mr. Noble if you have ideas or questions. District Covid Info Covid Protocols  Please see our Covid protocols FAQs in  English  and  Spanish  for easy to access information. Drive Thru Testing  We will continue to provide free testing services at Sonoma Mountain Elementary Charter School, 1900 Rainier Circle, Petaluma.  Testing is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 am- 10:30 am. Please find information about our free District antigen testing here:   English  /    Spanish Test Result Reporting  The District accepts OTC at home tests for verification of negative results for Covid-19: Please find the attestation form  HERE .

Monday, Jan 09 2023

La Tercera Newsletter 12/19

The La Tercera Teachers and Staff wish you a healthy, safe, and joyous holiday break - Happy Holidays to All! Weekly Newsletter   |  December 19 December  Calendar 12/21 - Testing Kits Sent Home 12/21 - Kinder Bell Performance @ 6:00 12/22 - Early Dismissal Day (11:50) (Thursday); Pajama Spirit Day! 1 2/21  - PTA Spirit Wear Pop Up Store before/after school. 12/22  - PTA Skate 'n' Donate @ CalSkate; 6-8PM 12/23-1/10 - Winter Break 1/10 - District In Service - No School 1/11-  School Resumes (Wed.) = = = Spirit Day this Thursday! This Thursday is Pajama Day! Students can get cozy and come in PJs or cozy clothing!     Eagle Expectations! We are Safe! We are Responsible! We are Respectful! We are Kind! We are Problem Solvers Fridays are Spirit Days! Wear your Spirit Shirt or the color blue to show your spirit! Early Dismissal This Thursday! No School Friday This Thursday will be an 11:50 Dismissal for all students. The Winter Break begins on Friday. Covid Testing Kits for Families Coming Wednesday As we see an uptick in Covid cases in the community, we continue encourage families to test students before returning after the holiday break. Testing kits will be sent home with students this Wednesday, Dec. 21.  Testing for all students on Jan. 10th is strongly encouraged. Last Week of the Student Council Food Drive! We have a few more days to continue filling our donation boxes! Thank you for assisting our students as they help fill the hungry tummies in our community! Last day of collection is Wednesday, Dec. 21st! PTA Skate 'n' Donate This Thursday Dec. 22nd; 6-8PM "Roll into the holidays at Cal Skate and support our PTA! A percentage of your admission goes back to La Tercera. Please bring  a hard or digital copy of the flyer (attached) at the door to be counted towards this fundraiser! PLUS: Your price for admission & skate rental is discounted from our regular public pricing for the evening. Discounted Admission $8.00 / Discounted Skate Rental $3.00  (no spectator fee for supervising adults) Save the Date: Family STEM Night, Jan. 24th It's not too early to mark your calendar for our upcoming Night of Code & Robotics on Tues, Jan. 24th, at 6:00 PM . Join us for hands on coding and meet our Dash robots! Our TK/Kinder enrollment opens on Jan. 11th. Spread the word! We have tours every Thursday at 9:00 Volunteer Opportunities for the New Year! Volunteers play an important role in our school community! They help us in so many ways - in the classroom, at events, and on our school committees. Volunteers can do things big or small, we can find the right match for you! Below are some great opportunities!. If you are interested, please email Mr. Noble at dnoble@oldadobe.org. Recess Activity Helpers Do you like to play sports? Or are you an avid LEGO engineer? We are always looking for volunteers to come during our lunch recess to run activities for students. We work with the strengths of our volunteer and (almost) no idea is off the table! Volunteering could be one day a week or more! Contact Mr. Noble if you have ideas or questions. District Covid Info Covid Protocols  Please see our Covid protocols FAQs in  English  and  Spanish  for easy to access information. Drive Thru Testing  We will continue to provide free testing services at Sonoma Mountain Elementary Charter School, 1900 Rainier Circle, Petaluma.  Testing is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 am- 10:30 am. Please find information about our free District antigen testing here:   English  /    Spanish Test Result Reporting  The District accepts OTC at home tests for verification of negative results for Covid-19: Please find the attestation form  HERE .

Monday, Dec 19 2022

La Tercera Newsletter 12/19

The La Tercera Teachers and Staff wish you a healthy, safe, and joyous holiday break - Happy Holidays to All! Weekly Newsletter   |  December 19 December  Calendar 12/21 - Testing Kits Sent Home 12/21 - Kinder Bell Performance @ 6:00 12/22 - Early Dismissal Day (11:50) (Thursday); Pajama Spirit Day! 1 2/21  - PTA Spirit Wear Pop Up Store before/after school. 12/22  - PTA Skate 'n' Donate @ CalSkate; 6-8PM 12/23-1/10 - Winter Break 1/10 - District In Service - No School 1/11-  School Resumes (Wed.) = = = Spirit Day this Thursday! This Thursday is Pajama Day! Students can get cozy and come in PJs or cozy clothing!     Eagle Expectations! We are Safe! We are Responsible! We are Respectful! We are Kind! We are Problem Solvers Fridays are Spirit Days! Wear your Spirit Shirt or the color blue to show your spirit! Early Dismissal This Thursday! No School Friday This Thursday will be an 11:50 Dismissal for all students. The Winter Break begins on Friday. Covid Testing Kits for Families Coming Wednesday As we see an uptick in Covid cases in the community, we continue encourage families to test students before returning after the holiday break. Testing kits will be sent home with students this Wednesday, Dec. 21.  Testing for all students on Jan. 10th is strongly encouraged. Last Week of the Student Council Food Drive! We have a few more days to continue filling our donation boxes! Thank you for assisting our students as they help fill the hungry tummies in our community! Last day of collection is Wednesday, Dec. 21st! PTA Skate 'n' Donate This Thursday Dec. 22nd; 6-8PM "Roll into the holidays at Cal Skate and support our PTA! A percentage of your admission goes back to La Tercera. Please bring  a hard or digital copy of the flyer (attached) at the door to be counted towards this fundraiser! PLUS: Your price for admission & skate rental is discounted from our regular public pricing for the evening. Discounted Admission $8.00 / Discounted Skate Rental $3.00  (no spectator fee for supervising adults) Save the Date: Family STEM Night, Jan. 24th It's not too early to mark your calendar for our upcoming Night of Code & Robotics on Tues, Jan. 24th, at 6:00 PM . Join us for hands on coding and meet our Dash robots! Volunteer Opportunities for the New Year! Volunteers play an important role in our school community! They help us in so many ways - in the classroom, at events, and on our school committees. Volunteers can do things big or small, we can find the right match for you! Below are some great opportunities!. If you are interested, please email Mr. Noble at dnoble@oldadobe.org. Recess Activity Helpers Do you like to play sports? Or are you an avid LEGO engineer? We are always looking for volunteers to come during our lunch recess to run activities for students. We work with the strengths of our volunteer and (almost) no idea is off the table! Volunteering could be one day a week or more! Contact Mr. Noble if you have ideas or questions. District Covid Info Covid Protocols  Please see our Covid protocols FAQs in  English  and  Spanish  for easy to access information. Drive Thru Testing  We will continue to provide free testing services at Sonoma Mountain Elementary Charter School, 1900 Rainier Circle, Petaluma.  Testing is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 am- 10:30 am. Please find information about our free District antigen testing here:   English  /    Spanish Test Result Reporting  The District accepts OTC at home tests for verification of negative results for Covid-19: Please find the attestation form  HERE .

Sunday, Dec 18 2022

Community Message

December 16, 2022 Dear Old Adobe Union School District Community, The festive winter season is upon us, and there’s definitely a joyful buzz in our district as we visit classrooms and school sites. We have a memorable and fun week planned with our OAUSD students as we head into next week. We’ll be sure to share pictures and posts on our district  Instagram ,  Facebook , and new and improved  district website  (launching next Tuesday!). Our  last day with students is next Thursday, December 22 . This is a minimum day on our campuses - your site principal will share the dismissal times. We’ll enjoy a full Winter Break with our first day back to school with students on  Wednesday, January 11, 2023 .  Staying Healthy: As you may have experienced, there has been an increase in seasonal flu and its severity, in RSV cases and an uptick in Covid cases. We want to encourage all of our students and families to partner with us in the use of disease mitigation strategies. These include: Staying Up to Date on Vaccinations:   Vaccinations prevent illness by working with the body's natural defenses to help safely develop immunity to disease.  Optimizing Indoor Air Quality:   The risk of getting sick is greater in indoor settings with poor air quality.  OAUSD will continue to follow CDPH recommendations to improve indoor air quality. Using Facemasks:   Masks, particularly  high-quality and well-fitting masks  (PDF), remain highly effective, inexpensive, and dynamic tools to protect oneself and mitigate transmission of respiratory pathogens.   Getting Tested for COVID-19:   Testing remains a key mitigation layer to detect and curb transmission of COVID-19.  We continue to offer Covid testing  Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 am-10:30 am at Sonoma Mountain Elementary Charter School, 1900 Rainier Circle, Petaluma.   Maintaining Clean Hands:   Hand hygiene can prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including COVID-19.  OAUSD reinforces proper  handwashing  to lower the risk of spreading viruses, including the virus that causes COVID-19. Managing Individuals with Symptoms:   Staying home when sick can lower the risk of spreading infectious diseases to other people.  Please say keep children with illness at home until they are fever free without medication for 24 hours. Winter Break Antigen Testing: This week we picked up almost 3000 antigen at-home test kits from the  Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE). This allows us to ensure every OAUSD student and staff member can test before the first day back from Winter Break.   All students will be sent home with a free test kit on Wednesday, December 21st. Please test within 24 hours prior to our return to school on January 11th. Care Solace: We are committed to the well-being of our students, staff, and families to create a safe and healthy learning environment. We want to remind our families that we continue to partner with  Care Solace , a free community resource that connects families and staff to mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers. Their Care Companion™ team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year to quickly connect you to carefully verified providers in your community.   We offer this support to our students, their parents and siblings-  even if they do not attend one of our schools.    Students, staff, and families may access Care Solace services in three ways: Call (888) 515-0595 at any time. Support is available in 200+ languages. A dedicated Care Companion™ will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit. For an anonymous search, answer a few questions to get matched with an extensive list of care providers at  https://caresolace.com/site/oausd . Reach out to your site principal or school counselor and they can enter your contact information in the confidential system and someone will reach out to you.   Care Solace is now available for use at no cost to you. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance. All information entered on the Care Solace tool is completely confidential and securely stored.   OAUSD School Board: On Thursday, December 15, our OAUSD School Board conducted their annual organizational meeting. Trustee Kimberly Shaver is our Board President, Adriana Smith is our Board Vice President, and Anna Dietrich is our Board Clerk. New trustees, Scott McKenna and Peter Walsh, both took their oath and are beginning their 4-year terms. The OAUSD Board and District recognized Patsy Knight for 8 incredible years of service as a trustee. We have lots of exciting things happening in January 2023 and beyond! There are lots of good things for our students and lots of great things to look forward to in the upcoming year!  23-24 School Registration: Registration  for the 2023-2024 school year is right around the corner!  We will begin registration for all grades on Wednesday, January 11.  Our Transitional Kindergarten window is expanding; TK is available for all children turning 5 between September 2, 2023 to April 2, 2024, and those turning 5 after those dates can be placed on a wait list. We’re also conducting tours at all of our five incredible schools for new families - please share this information with neighbors and friends. YouthTruth Survey Coming Soon: We are excited to share that the Old Adobe Union School District will be utilizing the  YouthTruth  survey again! The survey will provide insight into the current experience of our students, staff and families. Perceptions are linked to academic outcomes and it’s important to know what our students are experiencing in our schools and classrooms. Through validated survey instruments and tailored advisory services, YouthTruth is partnering with our District to enhance learning for all students. On-the-ground insights and survey results will provide the District with the unique perspectives of our students, families and staff as central forces in decision-making and planning to build on our happy and healthy school system to increase academic achievement. Student, family and staff voices matter.  The Family Survey window is January 16th - January 27th. The R-Word: As part of our work to create safe and inclusive environments for all, our 3rd-6th grade students will view the student version of the movie,  The   R-Word , in their classrooms during the week of January 22, 2023. This film focuses on the power of words and the implications of derogatory language used to describe people with intellectual disabilities. With frontloading, intentional planning, and follow up activities, students will build their empathy and understanding in a safe and respectful way. While our TK-2nd grade students will not view the film, they will participate in lessons with a focus on the same theme and message that words do matter.   Our District will be hosting a viewing of the film,  The R-Word,  for our parents, caregivers, staff, and community members. This event will take place on  Tuesday, January 17th at 6:00pm at Sonoma Mountain Elementary School at 1900 Rainier Circle, Petaluma . Following the film screening we will have a Q & A with the filmmaker, Amanda Lukoff, who will join us virtually. We would love for you to join us!   The R-Word is an intimate, humanizing, purposeful, and deeply respectful look into the long-reaching history and lasting implications of derogatory language used to describe people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through captivating animation sequences, the personal narrative of four sibling stories, and the first-person accounts of self-advocates, we get an intimate and nuanced perspective of the challenges and triumphs of people living with an intellectual disability.      Find the flier  HERE . You can view a very short trailer   HERE . Immunization Clinic: In partnership with the Petaluma Health Care District and Petaluma City Schools we will be providing an immunization clinic at the Petaluma Health Center on January 26th in the evening. We have engaged in this coordinated effort with a focus on our sixth grade students to ensure they receive the immunizations required for entering seventh grade.This will ensure our students stay up to date with immunizations and are not excluded from school.   View California’s Immunization Requirements   HERE .  Find our Immunizations Clinic Flier   HERE. We thank you for your continued support and partnership,  Cindy Friberg                Michele Gochberg Co-Superintendent           Co-Superintendent

Saturday, Dec 17 2022

La Tercera Newsletter 12/12

Weekly Newsletter   |  December 12 December  Calendar 12/13 -Monthly PTA Mtg. 12/15-  ELAC Mtg. @ 6:30 12/22 - Early Dismissal Day (Thursday) 12/22  - PTA Skate 'n' Donate @ CalSkate 12/23-1/10 - Winter Break 1/11-  School Resumes (Wed.) = = = Join the Team: Afternoon Crossing Guard Position Do you enjoy fresh air, keeping people safe, and wielding an authoritative Stop sign? Then our afternoon crossing guard position is for you! Stop by the District Office for all the details...we'd love to have you!     Eagle Expectations! We are Safe! We are Responsible! We are Respectful! We are Kind! We are Problem Solvers Fridays are Spirit Days! Wear your Spirit Shirt or the color blue to show your spirit! PTA Meets This Tuesday at 7:00 PM Join us in the library this Tuesday for our monthly meeting. Or hop on the Zoom! LT PTA Meeting Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 996 5304 1127 | Passcode: pta English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting This Thursday @ 6:30 PM Spanish, Portuguese, Creole, Russian, Danish...Learning a second language is...Parents and guardians of English Learner students are invited to our first ELAC meeting of the year. Come help us plan topics for upcoming meetings and ELAC events! We will meet in the school library. Or join via Zoom Link Meeting ID: 827 0725 8297 Passcode: elac Student Council Food Drive Continues! Our Student Council is excited to see the classroom boxes overflowing! We have two more weeks of collection and we thank you for assisting our students as they help fill the hungry tummies in our community! Last day of collection is Wednesday, Dec. 21st! Save the Date: Family STEM Night, Jan. 24th It's not too early to mark your calendar for our upcoming Night of Code & Robotics on Tues, Jan. 24th, at 6:00 PM . Join us for hands on coding and meet our Dash robots! In Case You Missed it: Volunteer Opportunities! Volunteers play an important role in our school community! They help us in so many ways - in the classroom, at events, and on our school committees. Volunteers can do things big or small, we can find the right match for you! Below are some great opportunities!. If you are interested, please email Mr. Noble at dnoble@oldadobe.org. Recess Activity Helpers Do you like to play sports? Or are you an avid LEGO engineer? We are always looking for volunteers to come during our lunch recess to run activities for students. We work with the strengths of our volunteer and (almost) no idea is off the table! Volunteering could be one day a week or more! Contact Mr. Noble if you have ideas or questions. District Covid Info Covid Protocols  Please see our Covid protocols FAQs in  English  and  Spanish  for easy to access information. Drive Thru Testing  We will continue to provide free testing services at Sonoma Mountain Elementary Charter School, 1900 Rainier Circle, Petaluma.  Testing is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 am- 10:30 am. Please find information about our free District antigen testing here:   English  /    Spanish Test Result Reporting  The District accepts OTC at home tests for verification of negative results for Covid-19: Please find the attestation form  HERE .

Monday, Dec 12 2022

La Tercera Newsletter 12/5

Weekly Newsletter   |  December 5   December  Calendar 12/7 - PTA Cocoa & Cookies (see flyer attached( 12/10 - Garden/Greenhouse Work Day 12/13 -Monthly PTA Mtg. 12/15-  ELAC Mtg. (Time TBA) 12/22 - Early Dismissal Day (Thursday) / PTA Skate 'n' Donate @ CalSkate 12/23-1/10 - Winter Break Phone System Issues Our IT department is continuing to work on our office phones, which have been delaying the delivery of messages and increasing the amount of missed calls. We do our best each day to answer every call and hop that we will have everything resolved quickly. Thank you for your patience! = = = La Tercera Family in Need One of our families had a devastating fire. While they are all safe, their home and belongings were lost. We are rallying to help them as we go into the holidays with this GoFundMe. Thank you for helping them recover all they have lost. LT Family GoFundMe     Eagle Expectations! We are Safe! We are Responsible! We are Respectful! We are Kind! We are Problem Solvers Fridays are Spirit Days! Wear your Spirit Shirt or the color blue to show your spirit! See's Candy Fundraiser - Great for the holidays! Pick up some sweet treats for family and friends while raising money for our school. Our school will get all the profits from each sale! Follow this link to order! Order Here! Student Council Food Drive Begins! In partnership with the Redwood Empire Food Bank, our Student Council is excited to help families in Sonoma County with a food collection. Students can bring non-perishable items to their classroom to help those in need. The class that collects the most items will receive a pizza party!  Volunteer Opportunities! Volunteers play an important role in our school community! They help us in so many ways - in the classroom, at events, and on our school committees. Volunteers can do things big or small, we can find the right match for you! Below are some great opportunities!. If you are interested, please email Mr. Noble at dnoble@oldadobe.org. LCAP Advisory Committee Members Needed! Our "Local Control Accountability Plan" (LCAP) helps guide our school funding into the most effective places at our school to ensure we are doing all we can to support student success and parent engagement. Please join us on this committee to give input and share ideas about the programs here at La Tercera. We will have an introductory meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 5:00 . The committee will meet three more times throughout the year. Recess Activity Helpers Do you like to play sports? Or are you an avid LEGO engineer? We are always looking for volunteers to come during our lunch recess to run activities for students. We work with the strengths of our volunteer and (almost) no idea is off the table! Volunteering could be one day a week or more! Contact Mr. Noble if you have ideas or questions! Garden/Greenhouse Work Day, Sat., Dec. 10 From 9:00-1:00, we will join our partners with the Neighborhood Garden Initiative to continue work on our garden spaces. Stop by and help out, if you can! We will be working on some irrigation, general clean up, and greenhouse restoration! Facilities Update - 50th Mindful Walk and More! In working with our Co-Superintendents, we are excited to be moving forward with the projects we kicked off last year. Please take a moment to read the attached letter from Co-Superintendent Gochberg regarding our next steps. We have been able to add additional tables outside to better accommodate outside eating and learning and take out the old benches, which were challenging to eat on. Kenilworth Registration Information for 6th Grade Families Sixth grade students received Kenilworth registration packets on Friday. These packets are due back by December 15th and will be picked up by Kenilworth. Even if you are considering an alternate placement for your child in junior high school, I would highly recommend that you complete and return the packet.  If plans change you can always call Kenilworth and let them know your child will not be attending.  But, if you do end up enrolling your child and they have not registered with other students, they might not be able to get their desired classes. Please also note that all entering vaccinations listed on the packets will be required before your child can enter the Kenilworth campus next year. If you have any questions about the registration packets, call the Kenilworth office at the phone number listed. Please see attached flyers for the upcoming Kenilworth Open House on Dec. 8th! When should I keep my child home sick? As we continue to manage Covid, as well as the 'regular' flus and colds, here are some reminders: - Fever and vomiting - Students can return 24 hours after either the fever has gone down, or last vomit, with a negative Covid test. - Minor cough, stuffy/runny nose - Student can come to school with a negative Covid test. Please help us get your symptomatic/sick/or Covid Positive child back to school by doing the following: - If leaving a message on the absence line, please leave details about the types of symptoms and when they started. - If your child is Covid Positive, please leave the date of the positive test AND the date symptoms started. District Covid Info Covid Protocols  Please see our Covid protocols FAQs in  English  and  Spanish  for easy to access information. Drive Thru Testing  We will continue to provide free testing services at Sonoma Mountain Elementary Charter School, 1900 Rainier Circle, Petaluma.  Testing is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 am- 10:30 am. Please find information about our free District antigen testing here:   English  /    Spanish Test Result Reporting  The District accepts OTC at home tests for verification of negative results for Covid-19: Please find the attestation form  HERE .

Monday, Dec 05 2022

La Tercera Newsletter 11/28

Weekly Newsletter   |  🍂  November 28   🍂 November/December  Calendar 12/10 - Garden/Greenhouse Work Day 12/13 -Monthly PTA Mtg. 12/15-  ELAC Mtg. (Time TBA) 12/22 - Early Dismissal Day (Thursday) 12/23-1/10 - Winter Break La Tercera Family in Need One of our families had a devastating fire. While they are all safe, their home and belongings were lost. We are rallying to help them as we go into the holidays with this GoFundMe. Thank you for helping them recover all they have lost. LT Family GoFundMe     Eagle Expectations! We are Safe! We are Responsible! We are Respectful! We are Kind! We are Problem Solvers Fridays are Spirit Days! Wear your Spirit Shirt or the color blue to show your spirit! Covid Testing after Thanksgiving Break As we return from time with all kinds of family and friends, we encourage families to test students before return to school on Monday. Testing kits were sent home with students before the break and directions are attached to the newsletter.  Please test within 24 hours prior to our return to school on November 28th. Garden/Greenhouse Work Day, Sat., Dec. 10 From 9:00-1:00, we will join our partners with the Neighborhood Garden Initiative to continue work on our garden spaces. Stop by and help out, if you can! We will be working on some irrigation, general clean up, and greenhouse restoration! See's Candy Fundraiser - Great for the holidays! Pick up some sweet treats for family and friends while raising money for our school. Our school will get all the profits from each sale! Follow this link to order! Order Here! When should I keep my child home sick! As we continue to manage Covid, as well as the 'regular' flus and colds, here are some reminders: - Fever and vomiting - Students can return 24 hours after either the fever has gone down, or last vomit, with a negative Covid test. - Minor cough, stuffy/runny nose - Student can come to school with a negative Covid test. Please help us get your symptomatic/sick/or Covid Positive child back to school by doing the following: - If leaving a message on the absence line, please leave details about the types of symptoms and when they started. - If your child is Covid Positive, please leave the date of the positive test AND the date symptoms started. District Covid Info Covid Protocols  Please see our Covid protocols FAQs in  English  and  Spanish  for easy to access information. Drive Thru Testing  We will continue to provide free testing services at Sonoma Mountain Elementary Charter School, 1900 Rainier Circle, Petaluma.  Testing is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 am- 10:30 am. Please find information about our free District antigen testing here:   English  /    Spanish Test Result Reporting  The District accepts OTC at home tests for verification of negative results for Covid-19: Please find the attestation form  HERE .

Monday, Nov 28 2022