Sycamore Valley Elementary
Shark Bites Newsletter |
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| Message from Principal Kawahara October 10, 2024 |
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Dear Sycamore Valley Families,
I hope all is well with you and your family. We have enjoyed conference week and appreciate so many of you leaning in to collaborate with your teacher. With that said, we are looking forward to a full week next week.
Please keep reading for some dates to remember, an Attendance Update, The Run for Education and a Club Update. Dates to Remember:
10/07 - 10/11 - Conference Week - Min. Day Schedule
10/13 - SRVEF Run for Education
10/17 - Incoming TK Information Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm 10/24 - Incoming Kinder Information Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm
10/31 - Halloween - Adjusted Wednesday Schedule
All TK / K = 8:00am - 11:30am
1st - 5th Grade = 8:00am - 12:50pm
Parade - 9:15am on the Turf Field 11/01 - No School
11/07 - Fun Run Every Day Matters!:
One of our school goals that we are working on is improving and maintaining high attendance rates. Daily school attendance is important. There isn’t a day at Sycamore Valley where important learning is not taking place. We strive to make every day and every minute impactful as we work to support the growth of the whole child. With that in mind, we set a goal of improving our Daily Attendance rate from 96.21% to 97.5%. We started the year strong with 98.2% Daily Attendance in August but attendance has dropped off in September (96.9%) and thus far in October (96%). Please help us achieve our goal and schedule vacations on non-student days. If you have any questions or we can help in any way, please reach out to me.
Club Updates:
5th grade Leadership students have held their first meeting. They are organizing their committees and are eager to get to work supporting our school and contributing to the larger community. The No Place For Hate Club will hold their first meeting for interested 4th and 5th grade students next Friday, October 18th. We love how invested our students are in our school community and value their voice and hard work! We will keep you updated on their work.
Repeat:
October Bell Schedule at a Glance - October Bell Schedule
Read Alouds - October and November
October Schedule
Read Aloud: November 24/25-Final
Run for Education: Register for the Run for Education
Our district’s biggest fundraiser, the Run for Education, is coming up this Sunday, October 13th. It’s a morning we come together with all the schools in our district for the benefit of our schools. There is a 5K walk or run, a 10K, a Friendship Run for participants with special needs, and Mini Run for 2-6 year olds. Every participant receives a shirt and medal. Plus, enjoy a kids’ zone, inflatable games, face painter, balloon artist, photo booth, and more. 100% of The Run proceeds support your education here at Sycamore! I will be participating and would love to see some Sharks out there too. If you are interested in putting together a team, please reach out.
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Please keep reading for some upcoming event information and other PTA/Shark Fund News.
Thank you, Patricia Kawahara Principal |
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Important Dates to Remember |
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10/10 - Monster Mash Tickets On Sale 7pm 10/13 - SRVEF Run for Education 10/16 - Dippin’ Dot 10/16 - October Sharky Cinema 12:50-2:30
10/17 - Incoming TK Information Night 6-7pm 10/17 - Family Game Night Tickets on Sale 7pm 10/24 - Site Council Meeting - Virtual 4:00pm 10/24 - Incoming Kinder Information Night 6-7pm 10/25 - Monster Mash
10/30 - Dippin’ Dot 10/31 - Halloween - Adjusted Wednesday Schedule
All TK / K 8:00am - 11:30am
1st - 5th Grade 8:00am - 12:50pm 10/31 - Halloween - Parade - 9:15am Turf Field 11/01 - No School 11/04 - C.O.P.E. Seminar 11/07 - Fun Run 11/15 – Family Game Night |
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Reminder:
If you need to drop-off items for your child or their teacher, Please call the school office when you arrive
at the main gate. (925) 855-2800 |
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Attendance Line Please call the attendance line to report an absence: 925-855-2898
AR 5113 States that all absences which are not cleared within two days after a student's return to school shall be recorded as unexcused (CUT). |
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YEARBOOK
SYCAMORE FAMILIES!! WE NEED YOUR PICTURES! There is a new yearbook site for sharing pictures, it's user friendly and simple. When pictures are submitted please add event, grade, student names and teacher. You can't tell us too much. The more pictures you share the better the yearbook will be! |
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Sycamore Valley Elementary 21st Annual Fun Run is coming! Pledge packets went home this week. Check your child’s school folders or backpack. Easy online pledge option available! http://www.pledgestar.com/sycamore/
All students who run will get a prize! (Must have signed pledge form turned in to run!) The top 30 students and the class who earn the most pledge dollars will get an ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT SYCAMORE PARK! Signed pledge forms due November 4, 2024 Fun Run: Thursday, November 7th at the Turf Field
Pledge Form
Grade colors: TK: Orange 3: Green K : Purple 4: Dark Blue
1: Yellow 5: Rainbow
2: Red
Questions: Erin Meyer— funrun@sycamorevalleypta.org
Mark your calendars for the Fun Run on the Turf Field on November 7, 2024! |
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MATH MADNESS Signups are closed. The team will meet in the Library every Wednesday after school for matches. MATH OLYMPIAD Signups are closed. RESEARCH PROJECTS
The Research Project for October is aligned with the upcoming “Red Ribbon Week.” Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign to increase student awareness of the importance of making healthy choices. Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for schools and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention.
Students can pick any topic for their research presentation that is related to the importance of making healthy choices for the human body and mind. Example research topics may include exercise, sports, healthy eating, etc.
Presentations can be a trifold and/or poster board. Trifolds for projects are available in the front office. For this research topic we will not be accepting slide show (ppt), audio or video presentations as all research presentations will be displayed at the upcoming PTA event for Red Ribbon Week in the MPR. (Date will be announced soon.)
Presentations are due during the week of October 28 – October 31. Students should bring their presentations to the “Red Ribbon Week” event for displaying. Students should take their research projects home at the end of the event.
For any questions or concerns, please contact Raj (rajiedeol@gmail.com). STEAM Art
Signs up for November-May STEAM Art classes will happen on October 24th at 8:30pm. Watch for an email with more details. |
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SYCAMORE NEEDS YOU!
Become a 2024/25 Sponsor Today! We are at $12.5K and our GOAL is $25K
Get your business noticed at school events, get sycamore supporters as your client, get a write-off, and get us to our fundraising goal!! Become a corporate sponsor today and help keep our school extra special. See the flyer below for all the details.
Questions? Contact Jeannine Pickering jeannine.pickering@gmail.com
and Katerina McCormack katerinitsa@aol.com |
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Be A Mentor: Volunteer Clearance - Reminder We ask all of our parents/guardians to register w/ Be A Mentor for level #1 - general volunteer. This clearance will allow you to be on campus and/or in the classroom with the children.
Here is the link to sign up. Be A Mentor Click on the New Volunteers Apply Now on the bottom right side of the page. A TB test is a new requirement. The risk assessment form is to be completed by your doctor. You will need to upload, to your Be A Mentor account, either the completed risk assessment form or the negative TB test result form from your doctor.
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| Sharky Cinema: 10/16/24
Join us after school on a Wacky Wednesday to watch a kid-friendly movie with theater snacks in the MPR! This month’s movie is IF
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Place: Sycamore MPR
Time: 12:50-2:30 |
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| Dippin’ Dot Calendar:
Oct. 16, 30 |
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Dippin Dot Pre-pay Punch Cards are Back!
Punch cards can be purchased for $25.00 in the Future Fund Store. Prepay for 5 Dippin' Dots, get one free Save time in line
No need to bring money to school Families can share one card 100% of proceeds benefit your students at Sycamore
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Sharky Shout Out:
A huge Sharky Shout out to: Audrey Sullivan for donating cute cookies for the teacher breakfast from her business For the Love of Sugar and to Kristen Charlson for the darling balloon decor, and thank you to everyone who donated food and treats. They were so appreciated by all the staff! |
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Sycamore Elementary School
Community Fundraiser Opportunity. |
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Subject: Support Our 5th Graders – Charleston Wrap Fundraiser for Field Day is HAPPENING NOW! Support Our 5th Graders – Charleston Wrap Fundraiser for Field Day is HAPPENING NOW! The 5th Graders kicked off their Charleston Wrap fundraiser!
The fundraiser runs until Monday, October 14th. This fundraiser is essential to fund our 5th Grade End-of-Year Field Day. Please see the attached flyer with detailed instructions about how you can register online and support the 5th graders at Sycamore! The more people who shop, the more money we can raise for our organization! Together, we can ensure our organization reaches its goal – and even surpasses it! All orders will be placed online and our school will receive a 40% profit (except for Personalizable Items and Boutique Items, which are 30% profit).
We greatly appreciate your support and participation in this fundraiser. Let's work together to make our 5th Grade Field Day an unforgettable experience!
Direct Shopping Link:
https://registercw.com/gateway?organizationMidasId=28017
5th Grade Field Day Team Jenna Mesic, Joelle Kaskanlian, and Kamey Brooks |
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Join the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation’s 41st Run for Education on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Walk, run, roll, or stroll with friends, family, neighbors, teammates, and colleagues in support of our schools. Come for The Run and stay for the fun: enjoy our kids’ zone, inflatable games, face painter, balloon artist, photo booth, SRVFPD fire truck, exhibitor booths, and more! Register for the Run for Education
Our district’s biggest fundraiser, the Run for Education, is coming up this Sunday, October 13th. It’s a morning we come together with all the schools in our district for the benefit of our schools. There is a 5K walk or run, a 10K, a Friendship Run for participants with special needs, and Mini Run for 2-6 year olds. Every participant receives a shirt and medal. Plus, enjoy a kids’ zone, inflatable games, face painter, balloon artist, photo booth, and more. 100% of The Run proceeds support your education here at Sycamore! I will be participating and would love to see some Sharks out there too. If you are interested in putting together a team, please reach out.
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School Site Council Update |
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Please refer to Peachjar for after school enrichment opportunities that are offered for Sycamore students. Sycamore Peachjar |
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With the change of weather our lost and found will grow!! Take a look at the Rack and in the Yellow Bin.
You may be surprised and find a sweatshirt / jacket / or sweater that you did not know was left behind.
Please make sure that your child's name is marked on their clothing. Smaller Lost & Found items are in the Office.
Water Bottles and Lunch Boxes are on the shelf in the MPR. |
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