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SKYBLUE MESA PARENT NEWSLETTER

SKYBLUE MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A California Distinguished school

28040 Hardesty Street

Canyon Country, California 91351

Phone: (661)298-3260 Fax (661)298-3256; email dbohn@saugus.k12.ca.us

Volume 3 Number 15 December 8, 2009

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From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents,

“I can’t carry a tune in a bucket.” “A monkey could paint better than I can.” “Poetry is for brainiacs.” Those aren’t kids talking; they’re the words of their parents. And, without knowing it, they can do a lot of harm to children during their most creative years. From coloring with crayons to sculpting with clay, from banging on pots and pans to learning the violin, there are countless ways families can and should encourage their children to express themselves with music, art, and the written word. Here are some suggestions:

Out of sight, out of mind:

Keep some basic art supplies out and available for any time the mood to create strikes your children. Have something for them to draw with and something to draw on. Coloring books are OK, but the way to really stimulate your children’s artistic talents is to let them create their own visions by drawing on blank paper.

Take turns with other parents: Some art projects are time consuming, both for the child artist and their families. Work with neighbors or friends who have children near the same age as yours and take turns hosting both sets of children for an art adventure. It’s less hassle for you and more fun for the kids.

Be patient: When children are first learning to play a musical instrument, it can be grating on the ears of those around them. Instead of wincing at the bad notes (and there are a lot of them in the beginning), tune out the mistakes and remind yourself that children who learn how to play an instrument often also do better in school, particularly in math.

Lay on the praise: The art projects and music they do at home should be for the joy of it, not for work. While they’re drawing or practicing an instrument, give them lots of “good jobs” and pats on the back. Mentioning something specific that you like is even more helpful. Children are exposed to art and music at school, but the way to make them excited about the creative arts is to make them a part of your child’s at-home life. The arts give your children a way to express themselves unlike any other, and offer wonderful opportunities for them to grow. Do everything you can to make it happen.

Debbie Bohn, Principal

Help the Children

For the month of December, we will collect all canned vegetables other than green beans. Thank you

Sixth Grade Field Trip Fundraising

Bake Sale

The Sixth Grade Field Trip Fundraising Bake Sale with be held on Saturday, Saturday, December 12^th from 10:00am-2:00pm at Ralph’s on Soledad Canyon Road. We would appreciate any donated baked goods. Come show your support for the Class of 2010 and buy a few goodies!

Online Pre-payment Option

PayForIt.net is now available for parents to pre-pay their child(ren)’s school meals online. To access these services:

• Go to the Food Services Agency website at www.scvschoolnutrition.org. Click on the prepayment options tab; then select online payments. This will direct you to the PayForIt website; from the www.payforit.net home page, click on

“Sign up for an Account”.

• YOU WILL NEED: a valid e-mail, a credit card and your student’s ID number – this number is not the same as the cafeteria

PIN #. IF you do not know the ID #, please contact the food services Agency at

661-295-1574 ext. 115 (8:00am – 3:00 pm) or send an e-mail to studentid@scvsfsa.net . Please include your child’s name, date of birth and school name in the e-mail so we can look the information up for you. Most of your questions can be answered on the website in the Information (FAQ) section.

Technical questions about the online registration process, may be directed to: Joe Satorhelyi 661-295-1574 ext. 109; joe@scvsfsa.net

Valencia Library Closed

Valencia Library is getting additional computers, new furniture and a teen area. The library will be closed for construction from December 7, 2009 to February, 1, 2010. Look for the Bookmobile in the parking lot. The Book drop will remain OPEN for returning materials. Please visit these nearby County Libraries: Canyon Country JoAnne Darcy Library, Newhall Library, and Castaic Library. For more information call 661-251-2720 or visit www.colapublib.org .

Car Wash Tickets on Sale

The Sixth Graders are selling car wash tickets until December 10^th as a Sixth Grade Fundraiser. Location of the car wash is Canyon Car Wash on Soledad Canyon Road. Tickets are sold in a presale fashion and are $10.00 each.

Dates to Remember

Friday, December 11

MINIMUM DAY

Grades 1-6/Dismissal/12:26pm

All Kindergarten/8:00am-11:20am

Variety Show Sign-up / 12:30pm

PTO Winter Holiday Family Night

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Saturday, December 12

Sixth Grade Bake Sale

Ralph’s-Soledad Canyon Road

10:00am – 2:00pm

Tuesday, December 15

PTO Golden Spoon Night

Thursday, December 17

Second Grade Winter Program

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Friday, December 18

Student Store/During Lunch

December 21^st – January 1^st

NO SCHOOL-Winter Break

 

Del Escritorio de la Principal

Estimados Padres,

“No puedo entonarme ni en el baño”. “Pinto peor que un mono”. “La poesía es para cerebros”. Estas no son expresiones de los niños sino palabras de sus padres, las cuales pueden resultar muy perjudiciales para los niños especialmente en la edad de explosión creativa.

Hay un sinfín de maneras a través de las cuales las familias pueden y deben animar a sus niños a expresarse con la música, arte, o palabra escrita, desde dibujar con crayones, esculpir con arcilla, golpear sartenes, hasta aprender a tocar el violín. Las siguientes son algunas sugerencias:

Si no esta a la vista, no esta en la mente: Tenga disponibles algunos suministros básicos de arte para cuando sus hijos tengan ganas de desempeñar actividades artísticas. Tenga a mano lo necesario para que dibujen, puede incluir libros de colorear, sin embargo lo más recomendable para estimular los talentos artísticos de sus niños es permitirles que crean sus propias obras en un papel en blanco.

Túrnese con otros padres de familia: Algunos proyectos de arte requieren mucho tiempo, tanto para el pequeño artista como para su familia. Póngase de acuerdo con sus vecinos o amistades que tienen niños de la misma edad que los suyos, de esta manera pueden turnarse en dirigir una aventura artística. Será más sencillo para usted y más divertido para sus hijos.

Tenga Paciencia: Cuando los niños están aprendiendo a tocar un instrumento musical, las notas desentonadas pueden ser molestas para nuestros oídos y para los que las escuchan. En lugar de estremecerse por las notas mal entonadas (ya verá que habrá muchas al principio) acuérdese que los niños que aprenden a tocar un instrumento musical tienen un mejor rendimiento académico, especialmente en las matemáticas.

Elógielos habitualmente: Es importante que sus niños disfruten el realizar proyectos de arte, escritos, y música en casa. Mientras ellos dibujan, escriben o practican un instrumento, aliéntelos lo más posible

diciéndoles “muy bien” o dándole palmaditas de apoyo en el hombro. Es aún más beneficioso enfatizar algo específico que hayan desempeñado muy bien. Aunque los niños sean expuestos a la lectura, arte y música en la escuela, la forma de lograr que se emocionen en actividades creativas es hacer que éstas formen parte de la vida cuotidiana. A través de las artes sus hijos pueden expresarse. Esto les ofrece oportunidades extraordinarias para un desarrollo positivo. Haga todo lo posible para que aprovechen las oportunidades de participar en las artes...

Debbie Bohn, Principal

Help the Children

For the month of November, we will collect all canned vegetables other than green beans. Thank you.

Sixth Grade Field Trip Fundraising

Bake Sale

The Sixth Grade Field Trip Fundraising Bake Sale with be held on Saturday, December 12^th from 10:00am-2:00pm at Ralphs on Soledad Canyon Road. We would appreciate any donated baked goods. Come show your support for the Class of 2010 and buy a few goodies!

Opción De Pre-Pago por Internet

PayForIt.net esta disponible para que padres pre-paguen por alimentos escolares de sus hijos por Internet. Estos nuevos servicios estarán disponibles el 30 de noviembre, 2009 para las escuelas en el Distrito Escolar Saugus. Para acceder estos servicios:

• Valla al sitio Web de la Agencia de Alimentos Escolares en www.scvschoolnutrition.org. Haga clic

en la opción “pre-payment options”; enseguida seleccione “online payments”. Esto lo dirigirá al sitio Web PayForIt; de la pagina principal de www.payforit.net, haga clic en “Sign up for an Account”.

• USTED NECESITARA: un correo electrónico valido, una tarjeta de crédito y el número de identificación del estudiante

(ID Number) – este numero no es el mismo que PIN # de la cafetería. Si no sabe el ID #, por favor contacte a la Agencia del Alimentos Escolares al

661-295-1574 ext. 115 (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM) o envíe un correo electrónico a studentid@scvsfsa.net. Por favor incluya el nombre de su hijo, fecha de nacimiento y el nombre de la escuela en el correo electrónico para buscar su información.

La mayoría de sus preguntas pueden ser contestadas en el sitio Web en la opción “Información (FAQ)”. Preguntas técnicas acerca del proceso de registración, pueden ser dirigidas a: Joe Satorhelyi 661-295-1574 ext. 109; joe@scvsfsa.net

Valencia Library Closed

Valencia Library is getting additional computers, new furniture and a teen area. The library will be closed for construction from December 7, 2009 to February, 1, 2010. Holds pickup available! Look for bookmobile in the parking lot. The Book drop will remain OPEN for returning materials. Please visit these nearby County Libraries: Canyon Country JoAnne Darcy Library, Newhall Library, and Castaic Library. For more information call 661-251-2720 or visit www.colapublib.org .

Car Wash Tickets on Sale

The Sixth Graders are selling car wash tickets until December 10^th as a Sixth Grade Fundraiser. Tickets are sold in a presale fashion and are $10.00 each.

Fechas para recordar

Friday, December 11

MINIMUM DAY

Grades 1-6/Dismissal/12:26pm

All Kindergarten/8:00am-11:20am

Variety Show Sign-up / 12:30pm

PTO Winter Holiday Family Night

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Saturday, December 12

Sixth Grade Bake Sale

Ralph’s-Soledad Canyon Road

10:00am – 2:00pm

Tuesday, December 15

PTO Golden Spoon Night

Thursday, December 17

Second Grade Winter Program

6:00pm

Friday, December 18

Student Store/During Lunch

December 21^st – January 1^st

NO SCHOOL-Winter Break

 

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