Skyblue Mesa Newsletter

From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents,

The three R’s—reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic—have not always gotten equal attention in school, but that’s changing. While your children will learn how to write well in school, the best place for them to practice their skills and develop a love for writing is at home. Here are some ways to make writing part of their home lives, both during the school year.

Add writing to your list. Making time for your children to write is as important as making time for reading.

Have the tools on hand. While it’s important to always have school supplies

available at home, sometimes all it takes to get children interested in putting pen to paper is letting them choose a fun pen and a special notebook.

Write in front of them. Children learn what they experience. Make sure they see you

writing—whether it’s a letter to a friend, a thank you note, a journal entry, or a letter to the editor.

Praise their work. Make a big deal of their writing successes. When they’ve written

something creative, fun, or thought-provoking, send copies to their grandparents and put the original on the refrigerator or bulletin board for everyone to admire.

Make a book. If your children enjoy photography, have them collect some favorite pictures and write captions for them, or have them write short stories that tie them together.

Pay attention to song lyrics. If your children enjoy music, look up the lyrics of their favorite songs. Talk about what the songwriter was saying, and encourage them to try writing their own lyrics about things that are meaningful to them.

Use the Web. Check out a wonderful Internet site geared for children and chock full of writing games and ideas: www.writingfix.com/ forkids.htm.

Another suggestion is that when you’re reading a story or watching a movie together, pause and ask your child a “what if” questions.  Then ask your child to write about it. Writing is much more than a school subject; it’s an essential life skill. People who know how to clearly express their opinions, ideas, creativity, and knowledge have a real edge.

 

Debbie Bohn, Principal

 

Film Preview for Fifth Grade

             Girl’s Parents

Fifth grade parents are invited to preview the film “Just Around the Corner” that will be presented to fifth grade girls in March or April.  This film was developed to assist pre-teen girls in understanding the developmental changes they are beginning to experience. This is for parents only, not students.  These presentations will be held in the Big MPR at:

Skyblue Mesa    February 3^rd/7:00-8:00pm

661-298-3260

Mountainview    February 4^th/7:00-8:00pm

661-297-8835

Rosedell             February 9^th/7:00-8:00pm

661-297-8860

Help the Children

For the month of February, we will collect jello and pancake mix. Thank you.

 

Million Word Challenge

Keep reading books for the Million Word Challenge!  Children all across LA County are participating!  Please help your child keep track of their books.  Once they have met the suggested amount of books, send in the forms, and your child will have a chance to win a gift certificate.  READ ON!!!

H1N1 Vaccine

As a reminder the H1N1 vaccine is now widely available across Los Angeles County and is appropriate for anyone over 6 months of age for  whom the vaccine is not medically contraindicated.  Vaccine is available through many different sources. You should first check with your regular health care provider. For those without health insurance or a usual source of care, H1N1 vaccine is now available at certain Los Angeles County Public Health centers at no cost. For locations and operating hours of clinics or health centers, visit Public Health’s website at: www.publichealth.lacounty.gov or call the Los Angeles County Information Line at 2-1-1. Vaccine is also available through many community clinics and some retail pharmacies for a small fee.

 

Hugs for Haiti

During the month of February, Skyblue Mesa classrooms will be collecting pennies, dimes, nickels, and quarters all to be donated to the American Red Cross to help in the relief efforts in Haiti.  Each room will have a change container.  The PTO will collect the change containers on Tuesday, March 2^nd, and will forward 100% of the money collected to the American Red Cross.  This is voluntary and we thank you in advance for your generosity.  Any questions, please call Kris Benavidez @ 661-297-7547. 

 

Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency’s Website

SCVSFSA website has a new look!  Please visit www.scvschoolnutrition.org to check out their newly revised comprehensive and interactive website.  Coming soon will be online options to pre-pay your students meal account.

West Creek Academy

The Saugus Union School District Board of Trustees took action last Tuesday to open West Creek Academy as a focus school for the 2010-2011 school year. With an emphasis on high academic achievement and positive character traits, West Creek will also offer students a unique educational experience that will focus on instrumental music, performing arts, and beginning Korean.  Enrollment is open to all children.  If you are interested in having your child attend West Creek starting next school year, you may learn more about the school and its premier programs by attending one of the parents meetings listed below.

 

Tuesday, February 9 at 9:00 am at

Skyblue Mesa Elementary School

28040 Hardesty St, Canyon Country

 

Tuesday, February 9 at 5:00 pm at Bridgeport Elementary School

23670 Newhall Ranch Rd, Valencia

 

Tuesday, February 16 at 6:00 pm at Rosedell Elementary School

27853 Urbandale Ave, Saugus

 

For more information on West Creek Academy, please contact Cory Pak by email at cpak@saugus.k12.ca.us or by phone at

661-297-8860. Thank you.

 

West Creek, your pathway to the arts and gateway to the world!

Practical Parenting Class

“Because you want to be the best parent you can be”, there will be Parenting Classes for parents of children age 5-14.

Where:   Child & Family Center

                21545 Centre Pointe Parkway

                Santa Clarita

When:    Tuesday Evenings, 6:00-7:30pm

                February 9^th – March 23^rd

Length:   7 Weeks

Cost:       Total $50/person, $75/couple

                There is an additional charge for

                 $18 for materials

For more information, please call Sonia Rodriguez @ 661-259-9439 Ext. 3134

 

Dates to Remember

Wednesday, February 3

   Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers

   3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR

 

   Fifth Grade Girl’s Parent Film Preview

   Skyblue Mesa / 7:00pm – 8:00pm

                  Big MPR

 

Thursday, February 4

   Variety Show Rehearsal

   Singers & Musicians

   3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR

 

   Fifth Grade Girl’s Parent Film Preview

   Mountainview / 7:00pm – 8:00pm

 

Friday, February 5

   Student Store/During Lunch

 

Saturday, February 6

   PTO Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance

                 7:00pm-8:30pm

 

Monday, February 8

   Selling Weebles for Valentine’s Day

    9:30am-10:30am/Little MPR

 

Tuesday, February 9

   Selling Weebles for Valentine’s Day

    9:30am-10:30am/Little MPR

 

    Fifth Grade Girl’s Parent Film Preview

    Rosedell / 7:00pm – 8:00pm

 

Wednesday, February 10

  Selling Weebles for Valentine’s Day

    9:30am-10:30am/Little MPR

  Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers

   3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR

Thursday, February 11

   Weebles delivered to classrooms

 

   Variety Show Rehearsal

   Singers & Musicians

   3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR

  

Friday February 12

   NO SCHOOL

   Lincoln’s Birthday

Monday, February 15

   NO SCHOOL

   President’s Day

 

Wednesday, February 17

   Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers

   3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR

 

Thursday, February 18

   Variety Show Rehearsal

   Singers & Musicians

   3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR

 

Friday, February 19

   MINIMUM DAY

   Grades 1-6/Dismissal/12:26pm

   All Kindergarten/8:00am-11:20am

 

   Muffins for Men / 7:30am

  

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