Sycamore Valley Elementary
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| Message from Principal Kawahara October 24, 2024 |
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Dear Sycamore Valley Families,
I hope you and your family are well. This week started with the excitement of Caine’s Arcade - a STEM based 5th grade tradition. I am always so impressed with the ingenuity of our students and the games they create are really fun! (see pics below)
Keep reading for some dates to remember (we have an adjusted schedule on Halloween and some days off that you will want to note), information on White Cane Day, reminders to help our students start the day successfully, Read Alouds, Halloween Event Details and a District Update.
Dates to Remember: 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 theTurf Field 11/01 - No School
11/07 - Fun Run
11/11 - No School - Veterans Day 11/25-11/29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
White Cane Day:
Did you know that October 15th is International White Cane Day? This year, one of our fourth grade students, Mila, shared a video and presented it to her class. She explained that the cane is a tool that allows her to safely navigate our school campus and shared ways that students can be respectful and help keep her safe (ie. don’t jump over the cane). The rest of the upper grade classes will be viewing the video over the next few weeks. We are so proud of Mila and our students as we continue to build a more inclusive Sycamore Valley community.
Blacktop Reminder:
Parents are welcome on the blacktop at arrival and at the end of the day. However, should you see some behaviors that you think need to be corrected, please speak to yard duty person and we will manage the situation. It is not acceptable to correct another person’s child directly. This is very upsetting to the children and does not set them up for a successful day. We appreciate your cooperation. Read Alouds -
October Schedule
Read Aloud: November 24/25-Final
Halloween Information for Families:
Halloween Information Parade Map
Caine’s Arcade: |
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District Update: C.O.P.E. Family Support Seminar Information:
Flier Link: COPE Zoom Conference Nov. 4th and Dec. 2nd 6:00pm - 8:00pm
November 4th - Gaming and the Teen Brain
December 2nd - Overcoming School Avoidance/Refusal 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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10/23 - 10/31 - Red Ribbon Week
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 11/06 - PTA Association Meeting 8:05am - MPR 11/07 - Fun Run
11/11 - No School - Veterans Day 11/15 – Family Game Night 11/25-11/29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break 12/02 - C.O.P.E. Seminar
12/04 - PTA Association Meeting 8:05am - MPR
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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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Halloween Parent Coffee: Parents, join us fora the Halloween Parent coffee and snacks in front of the Snack Shack near the turf field at 8:30am.
Parade Sponsored by Bee Organized! Halloween Parade:
Our Halloween parade will be held on Thursday, October 31st. The parade will start at approx. 9:15am. Parents and Guardians are welcome to view the parade on the turf field.
Here is more information regarding Halloween. Halloween Information Parade Map |
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Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday October 23rd through Thursday October 31st .
The theme for our school this year is Staying Healthy through being active, eating well and making good choices.
Throughout Red Ribbon Week, students will have an opportunity to contribute ideas and make a pledge to Stay Healthy through being active, eating well and making good choices, on the Red Ribbon Week Poster, which can be found outside the MPR. There will be various on campus events with the staying active and healthy theme during this week.
Red Ribbon Week Information for Families |
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Sycamore Valley Elementary 21st Annual Fun Run is coming! We are TWO WEEKS away from the FUN RUN on Thursday, November 7th! Please read on for some important updates and reminders!
Currently, we have $19K pledged to support Sycamore Valley PTA's many programs! Please consider making a donation or pledge to support your runner and Sycamore Valley PTA! If you have not yet turned in your permission slip, please do so ASAP so your student can come out and participate! Get some pledges to support the many great programs that Sycamore Valley PTA supports! Remember that the top fundraising class AND the top 30 INDIVIDUAL fundraisers (not siblings combined/families) earn an ice cream party after school!
Field/Fencing update:
As many Sycamore Families know, we have used see-through mesh fencing since returning to the fun run post COVID, a requirement given to us by the district to hold our event. We are happy to report that the fencing is no longer needed! However, it is always nice to safely mark off the area for our students participating in the fun run and parents who are there to watch and cheer on our students. Therefore, this year, while we will not be using the fencing, we will have cones and caution tape to mark off the area for the runners to safely run their laps. We kindly ask parents who are there to watch and don’t have a volunteer job to remain behind the cones so our runners can get in as many laps as possible! Thank you for your cooperation to keep everyone safe!
Please reach out to Erin and Christy at: funrun@sycamorevalleypta.org with any questions! Looking forward to seeing you on the turf field on Thursday, November 7th!
TWO MORE WEEK TO GET PLEDGES!
Easy online pledge option available! http://www.pledgestar.com/sycamore/
Students must have a signed pledge form turned in to participate in the Fun Run.
Pledge Form All students who run will get a prize! (Must have signed pledge form turned in to run!)
The top 30 students and class who earn the most pledge dollars will get an ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT SYCAMORE PARK! Fun Run: November 7, 2024 at the Turf Field Everyone is welcome to run for Sycamore! Mark your calendars for when your student is running and come cheer everyone on!
9:00 – 9:45am 2nd and 3rd Grades 10:00 -10:30am TK, Kinder & 1st Grades
10:45 – 11:45am 4th & 5th Grades Signed pledge forms due November 4, 2024
Fun Run: Thursday, November 7th at the Turf Field 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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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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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 on Halloween.
Presentations are due on Thursday, October 31. Students should leave their presentations on the MPR stage the morning of the 31st. We will have all presentations set up and displayed during the “Red Ribbon Week” dance party during lunch recess that day. Students should pick up their research projects from the MPR stage at the end of the day and take them home. For any questions or concerns, please contact Raj (rajiedeol@gmail.com). STEAM ART: Signups for November-May STEAM Art classes will happen tonight, October 24th, at 8:30pm.
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS:
The book list is now available for Battle of the Books! Please contact Nida Qadeer (nuq101@gmail.com) for the book list and any questions about the program.
BOOK CLUB: Stay tuned for details to come soon about our new book club!
Contact steamenrichment@sycamorevalleypta.org with any questions about the STEAM Enrichment program. |
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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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| Dippin’ Dot Calendar:
Oct. 30, Nov. 13 |
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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:
Shout out to our evening custodian Blanca who filled out daytime custodial spot while Ricardo was on vacation. Blanca did a great job for us. |
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School Site Council Update |
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School Site Council Meeting November.... Date to be determined. |
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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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Announcing Discounted Registration for
Next Year's Run for Education - Limited Time Only
Registration is open for next year's Run for Education on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Take advantage of this price - it's the lowest it will be! But you must purchase by October 29th. |
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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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