Skyblue Mesa Newsletter

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From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents,

You never know if your home will be threatened by fire, weather, or other disasters.  Who knows if you’ll ever get separated from your children in a crowd?  To be prepared, it’s vital that you and your children know exactly what to do in emergency situations and have the plans in place to react quickly and calmly if something serious happens.

Play it by numbers.  It’s essential that children know to only dial 911 in cases of emergency.  Children also need to have access to home, cell, and work numbers for parents, caregivers, and trusted neighbors.

Plan it out.  Create and rehearse your family’s escape plan to be used in case of a fire or other home emergency.

Have the right supplies.  One of the best “be prepared” lists is available through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Web Site: 

www.ready.gov.

Check your equipment.  Make sure your home’s smoke detectors are always in working order and that your fire extinguishers have not passed their expiration date and are easily accessible. 

 
Who to trust?  Children can get separated from their families at any time.  Teach them to stay where they are and not to go wandering off to try to find you.

A snapshot could be a lifesaver.  Keep a current picture of each of your children with you at all times. 

Memorize the essentials.  Even young preschoolers can learn their first and last names, and kindergarteners should have memorized both their address and their parents’ full names before their first day of school.

Be aware of the school’s plans.  Every school should have an emergency plan in place.  Ask to see a copy. 

Talk it out.  Some parents don’t want to talk about the possibility of an emergency because they’re afraid of alarming their children.  Discussing it ahead of time, when it’s just a “what if” situation, not only will help them know what to do, it will help them cope with the stress if something does happen. 

 

Debbie Bohn, Principal

 

 

Red Ribbon Week
 National Red Ribbon Week is October 22nd-26th.  Please help your children show their support by discussing what it means to be "drug free" and by participating in the week's activities.  Help us create a safer and healthier Skyblue Mesa Community.

 

*Wear Red Bracelets all week

Monday, October 22nd:  "Wear Red Day".  Show you care!  Say something positive to at least 3 people today.

Tuesday, October 23rd:"Too bright to do drugs day".  Wear sunglasses to school.

Wednesday, October 24th:  "Team up against drugs day".  Wear a team jersey or sports shirt.

Thursday, October 25th:  "Sock it to drugs day".  Wear your craziest socks.

Friday, October 26th:  "Say BOO to drugs day".  Wear orange and black.

Dates to Remember

Friday, October 26

   Picture Make-up Day

 

   Fall Family Night & Creative Arts

           Fair / 6:00pm – 8:00pm

 

Monday, October 29

   E.L.A.C. Meeting / 2:00pm-3:00pm

 

Thursday, November 1

   NO SCHOOL

   Staff Development Day

 

Friday, November 2

   Crazy Hair Day

 

   MINIMUM DAY

 

   Grades 1-6/Dismissal/12:26pm

   All Kindergarten/8:00-11:20am

 

Monday, November 12

   NO SCHOOL

   Veteran’s Day

  

Thursday, November 15

   PTO Kid’s Holiday Gift Shop

 

Thursday, November 22

   NO SCHOOL

   Thanksgiving Holiday

 

Friday, November 23

   NO SCHOOL

   Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday, November 26

   Awards Assembly-8:00am

         Grades 1 & 2

 

   Site Council Meeting-4:00pm

Tuesday, November 27

   Awards Assembly-8:00am

            Grades 3 & 4

 

Wednesday, November 28

   Awards Assembly-8:00am

           Grades 5 & 6

 

Friday, December 7

   MINIMUM DAY

 

   Grades 1-6/Dismissal/12:26pm

   All Kindergarten/8:00-11:20am

 

 

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