Bam! And there you have it. February is done and dusted. I cannot believe how this year has both flown by and felt quite long at the same time. In a couple weeks, we will hit the one year mark since that fateful day when we sent the kids home with their things and had no idea what the future would bring. Well, now we know what the world had in store for us and I don't think we would have predicted any of it. Simply nuts. Take a minute and give yourself some props. Props for all of the obstacles you have faced and tackled head on, for all of the 180 degree turns you have made and kept going, for all of the planning you have thrown out the window only to plan again. You are incredible and all I can say is 'Thank you!' 

This week we have our data meetings. I look forward to meeting with your PLC's. 

Read A Thon: I am still working out the details of our Read A Thon. My goal is for it to be both fun and make a little money! I hope to have it worked out by the end of this week. 

Character Trait: The trait we recognized last week was Creativity. 

Next week we will be recognizing students who demonstrate Perseverance. 

Spirit Day: Friday will be another awesome spirit day and this one is going to be fun! 

This Friday, wear your best Zoom Attire. That means you look great on top and wear whatever you want on the bottom! 

Sunday, February 21

 

Another historical event that our students have witnessed. Amazing! I love that the rover was named 'Perseverance' because if ever there was an example of perseverance it is this Mission to Mars. So many trials and so many failures that ultimately led to success. I am a fan of Bobby Bones and he wrote a book called 'Fail Until You Don't.' Such a great reminder that it is ok to fail, just keep trying! 

It is conference week! The parents are so excited to meet with you. I am sure they will share concerns due to distance learning. Just focus on the growth the students are making since being back in the classroom. 

Conference Week Schedule

I am working to get our meal duties here to help with the earlier recess. I am hoping that between whoever is available and myself, we will be able to cover your recess. 

Data Discussions: I will be sending each PLC an invite to our data discussion time. It will be for about 30 minutes and we will look at the DATA WALL. We will brainstorm both progress and room for progress and how we can address it. 

Read A Thon: I am working on a Read A Thon. Stay tuned for more information but I am planning to make it a really big, fun event! 

Have a great week meeting with parents! 

Sunday, February 14

 

Happy Valentine's Day Stoneridge! I hope you have a special day with your family. Enjoy your bonus day off on Monday! 

Conference Week is Coming, Feb. 22-26! Here is the daily schedule. 

Conferences are coming, so that means Report Cards are too! 

Timelines: Please have your report cards entered by Wednesday, 2/17. Review and make changes by Friday, 2/19. Report cards will be emailed to parents Sunday, 2/21. 

Please see this document for a 'how to' ~ Report Cards

Exciting News! Two of our 5th graders were top spellers in the district Spelling Bee. They are Rakhshan Rafiq in Mrs. Reidt's class and Gavin Cabriga in Mrs. Holm's class. A huge congratulations to both of them!! Way to go!

Unfortunately, they have canceled the next rounds, so that will be it this year. If anything changes, I will let you know. 

PTC: Just so all of you know, I have dissolved the PTC for the remainder of the year. You will still get your allocations. I think that it is important for us to regroup and get things set up for success next year. If you have questions regarding money, or PTC, please ask me. 

Brooks Out: It looks like I will likely be out Tuesday and Wednesday. As always, reach out with questions!

Staff Meeting-IMPORTANT: We are scheduled to have a staff meeting this Wednesday, but seeing as how it is the day report cards need to be entered and we have had two Mondays off, I am going to cancel the meeting and give you the time to work on report cards. 

Character Trait of the Week: Looking for students who show Bravery both in and out of the classroom- It may be presenting in class, asking a question or standing up for what is right. 

Spirit Day: This Friday will be Crazy Sock Day! 

If you have ideas for upcoming Spirit Days, let me know. I am going to try to do one every Friday.

Have a great day off tomorrow! Fill it with some Self-Care💖

Sunday, February 7

 

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!! If nothing else, take the time to relax, eat too much and have some fun! Enjoy some self care and find joy in the fact there is no school tomorrow. 

Hey, have you heard? As soon as we adapt to a new guideline, it changes? Ready for the latest?

As a result of the new California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Guidance document (1/14/21), there have been many questions regarding interpreting the distance between classroom chairs.  CDPH Safe Schools 4 All, Technical Assistance Team now recommends measuring the distance of chairs in the classroom from the center of the back of a chair to the center back of the next chair.  Please see the example pictures below. 

So, what has changed is they are now measuring from mid chair to mid chair. I strongly urge you to leave your rooms as they are according to the 4ft guidelines. It gives you some wiggle room in case kids were to move a bit. Let me know if you have questions. 

GATE Testing:

2021-2022 GATE Identification

Testing for GATE identification typically occurs in January, however, this year (20/21 school year) the district will not be conducting GATE testing.  If there are any changes in this decision, the website will be updated to reflect the testing dates.

Contact Laurie Milton at 771-1600, extension 50129 with questions

Class on Quarantine: There is a slight change to the way we have been doing things when your class is out on quarantine. You need to be in a Zoom with all of your students every day of quarantine. I had been giving you a transition day to get everything ready, but you do need to have some sort of Zoom on that first day. That being said, it can be as simple as a 5 minute check in with those students that are able to log on. 

Parent Communication: See below for what is included in communication from the district. Please include this is your parent communication. It is essential to keep our students here on campus. 

1) If a student is not feeling well or has COVID-19 symptoms, the must immediately quarantine and contact their school so our nurse can follow up with additional information.

2) As a cautionary measure, if a family member is awaiting a COVID-19 test, awaiting results, or potentially exposed to a positive case, we ask you to self-quarantine your children until results are in. 

Coming Up This Week:

Character Trait this week- Cooperation (Remember to grab 4 things from the basket in my office. 

Wednesday- Leadership Meeting at 3:15pm

Friday- Sprit Day: Wear Red or Stoneridge Gear

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and tomorrow!