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February 09, 2010
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 2-9-10
SKYBLUE
A
Canyon
Phone: (661)298-3260 Fax (661)298-3256; email dbohn@saugus.k12.ca.us
Volume 3 Number 22 February 9, 2010
______________________________________________________________________
From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
Change is a part of life for everyone, and it’s important for children and families to learn how to cope with it. Whether it is moving to a new home, school or community, a divorce or death in the family, a hospitalization or illness, or even just a friend moving away, the stress of a sudden change can be overwhelming for a child. However, there are many things families can do to help.
Know that they know. Many parents believe they can keep their children in the dark about changes such as a job loss or illness, but children hear more and know more than parents expect. The best approach is to acknowledge that they have probably heard something and talk to them about it. Assure them that you’ll be there for them if they have questions, and that you’re doing all you can to keep things as normal as possible.
Be aware of troubling behaviors. If your child’s behavior is suddenly different, it’s a sign that he or she is having difficulty coping. Some of the signs are changes in appetite (either overeating or not eating), changes in sleep (insomnia or constant fatigue), aggressive behavior, constant whining or weeping, nervous tics, and a withdrawal from things he or she used to enjoy.
Keep routines. Children need to have routines in their life; they’re comforted by them. Do your best to maintain as many of their routines as possible—the same bedtime ritual, for example. And make sure that, even if they’re changing households, they get to hold on to some familiar and loved objects—you might be surprised what they choose as a special memento.
Get the book. There are books on almost every situation a child could be faced with. Find children’s books at your child’s age level that discuss what they’re going through.
Information helps. If your child is moving to a new school, house, or community, get as many photos and as much information as possible. Try to do walkthroughs ahead of time and keep your attitude positive, even if you, yourself, have secret concerns. Stress that there will be new and exciting things ahead and you’re sure it will be a good change.
Stay connected. If the change involves a move, either within your family or by a close friend, make sure to assure your children that there are many ways to keep in touch, and that you’ll help them stay close to the people who are important to them.
Finally, remember that you can’t protect a child from change. Coping with change is a learning skill your child needs to master. By providing a listening ear, giving your child the information needed, and staying positive, you are helping your child grow stronger and better prepared for the future, whatever it may bring.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
Help the Children
For the month of February, we will collect jello and pancake mix. Thank you.
Hugs for
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
McTeacher Night
The PTO McTeacher Night was a big success! We raised $578.00. Mrs. Nash’s Class won the Hamburger Party!
Kindergarten Round-UP
Kindergarten Round-Up is a time of pre-registration for the 2010-2011 school year. Registration will take place from March 1st – March 5th. Please bring Original Birth Certificate, two utility bills or lease/escrow papers for proof of address, immunization record, and verification of results of TB Test.
Dates to Remember
Tuesday, February 9
Parent Meeting about West Creek
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
Monday, February 15
NO SCHOOL
President’s Day
Tuesday, February 16
Parent Meeting about West Creek
Rosedell / 6:00pm
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
Monday, February 22
Site Council Meeting / 4:00pm
PTO Board Meeting / 6:30pm
Tuesday, February 23
PTO Mimi’s Café Night
Wednesday, February 24
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Thursday, February 25
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
City of
Presentation on Bully Prevention
6:30pm – 8:30pm / Big MPR
Friday, February 26
Student Store/During Lunch
Monday, March 1
Kindergarten Round-Up/8:15am
Little MPR
Grades 1 -6/Dismissal 2:00pm
All Kindergarten/Regular Schedule
Parent Conferences
Spring Book Fair
Tuesday, March 2
Kindergarten Round-Up
Grades 1 -6/Dismissal 2:00pm
All Kindergarten/Regular Schedule
Parent Conferences
Spring Book Fair
Wednesday, March 3
Kindergarten Round-Up
MINIMUM DAY
Grades 1-6/Dismissal/12:26pm
All Kindergarten/Regular Schedule
Parent Conferences
Spring Book Fair
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El boletÃn de Skyblue Mesa 2-9-10
Del Escritorio de la Principal
Estimados Padres,
Los cambios forman parte de nuestras vidas, y es importante que los niños y las familias aprendan a tratar con ellos. El estrés de los cambios repentinos tales como mudarse a una casa nueva, escuela o comunidad, un divorcio o muerte familiar, una hospitalización o enfermedad, o si un amigo se muda a otra casa, pueden ser agobiantes para un niño. Sin embargo, hay muchas cosas que pueden hacer las familias para ayudar.
Escuche. A veces los niños sólo necesitan conversar acerca de lo que les preocupa. No es necesario que tenga todas las respuestas, lo importante es que les deje expresarse y que les demuestre que usted está disponible si sus niños la necesitan.
Sepa que ellos saben. Aunque muchos padres creen que pueden mantener secretos acontecimientos tales como la perdida de un trabajo o una enfermedad, los niños escuchan y saben más de lo que los padres esperan. Lo mejor es reconocer que lo más probable es que ya sepan y conversar con ellos. Asegúreles que usted estará disponible en caso de que tengan preguntas, y que hará todo lo posible para que las cosas sigan como normal.
Esté consciente de conductas preocupantes. Si la conducta de su niño cambio repentinamente, es una señal de que él o ella está teniendo dificultades en aceptar los cambios. Algunas señales que indican que su niño necesita ayuda son: cambios en apetito (comer demasiado o nada), cambios en sueno.
Mantenga las rutinas. Los niños necesitan seguir rutinas en sus vidas; se consuelan con ellas. Trate en lo posible de mantener tantas rutinas como pueda por ejemplo, la misma rutina a la hora de acostarse y asegúrese de que aunque cambien de hogar puedan mantener objetos familiares que ellos quieran—le sorprenderá lo que ellos elijan como recuerdo especial.
Compre el libro. Hay libros sobre casi cualquier situación que pueda enfrentar un niño. Busque libros para niños de una edad apropiada que discutan lo que ellos están viviendo.
La información ayuda. Si su niño se está mudando a una escuela, casa o comunidad nueva, obtenga tantas fotos e información como sea posible. Trate de visitar los lugares antes de la mudanza y mantenga una actitud positiva, aun si usted misma pueda tener preocupaciones secretas. Enfatice que más adelante vendrán cosas buenas y que usted está segura de que será un cambio positivo.
Manténgase conectada. Si el cambio involucra una mudanza, ya sea de su familia o un amigo cercano, asegure a sus niños que habrán muchas maneras de mantenerse en contacto y que usted les ayudará a mantenerse conectados con las personas que son importantes para ellos. Desde intercambiar fotos por correo o conversar en línea mediante un chat room (bajo supervisión), sus niños aprenderán que para mantenerse cercanos no necesitan vivir cerca.
Finalmente, recuerde que usted no puede proteger a su niño de los cambios. Tratar con los cambios es una destreza que su niño necesita dominar. Por medio de escucharles, darles la informa- ción necesaria y mantenerse positiva, usted ayudara a su niño a ser más fuerte y estar mejor preparado para el futuro, traiga lo.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
Kindergarten Round-UP (Matriculación)
Kindergarten Round-Up es el tiempo de matricular sus hijos en Kindergarten para el curso de 2009-2010. La inscripción comenzara Marzo 2 – Marzo 6. Por favor traiga el certificado de nacimiento original, dos cuentas como de gas, electricidad, teléfono renta o los papeles de escrow o hipoteca, para verificación de su dirección, certificado de vacunación, y los resultados de la prueba de tuberculosis (TB).
Hugs for
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
Help the Children
For the month of February, we will collect
McTeacher Night
The PTO McTeacher Night was a big success! We raised $578.00. Mrs. Nash’s Class won the Hamburger Party!
Fechas para recordar
Tuesday, February 9
Parent Meeting for West Creek
Fifth Grade Girl’s Parent Film Preview
Rosedell /
Wednesday, February 10
Selling Weebles for Valentine’s Day
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
Thursday, February 11
Weebles delivered to Classrooms
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
Friday February 12
NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 15
NO SCHOOL
President’s Day
Tuesday, February 16
Parent Meeting for West Creek
Rosedell /
Wednesday, February 17
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
Monday, February 22
Site Council Meeting /
PTO Board Meeting /
Tuesday, February 23
PTO Mimi’s Café Night
Wednesday, February 24
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
Thursday, February 25
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
City of
Presentation on Bully Prevention
Friday, February 26
Student Store/During Lunch
Monday, March 1
Kindergarten Round-Up /
Little MPR
Grades 1-6/Dismissal
All Kindergarten/Regular Schedule
Parent Conferences
Spring Book Fair
Tuesday, March 2
Kindergarten Round-Up
Grades 1 -6/Dismissal
All Kindergarten/Regular Schedule
Parent Conferences
Spring Book Fair
Wednesday, March 3
Kindergarten Round-Up
MINIMUM DAY
Grades 1-6/Dismissal/12:26pm
All Kindergarten/Regular Schedule
Parent Conferences
Spring Book Fair
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February 02, 2010
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 2-2-10
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 3rd/7:00-8:00pm
661-298-3260
Mountainview February 4th/7:00-8:00pm
661-297-8835
Rosedell February 9th/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
Hugs for
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
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.
The Saugus Union School District Board of Trustees took action last Tuesday to open
Tuesday, February 9 at 9:00 am at
Tuesday, February 9 at 5:00 pm at
Tuesday, February 16 at 6:00 pm at
For more information on
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:
Santa Clarita
When: Tuesday Evenings, 6:00-7:30pm
February 9th – March 23rd
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
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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El boletÃn de Skyblue Mesa 2-2-10
Del Escritorio de la Principal
Estimados Padres,
La lectura, redacción, y matemáticas no siempre han tenido la misma atención en las escuelas, esto esta cambiando.
Si bien es cierto que sus niños aprenderán cómo escribir correctamente en la escuela, el mejor lugar para que ellos practiquen estas habilidades y desarrollen cariño hacia la escritura es en el hogar. Aquí hay algunas formas para que la escritura forme parte de sus vidas.
Agregue la escritura a su lista. Dedicar
importante como darles el tiempo para que lean.
Tenga las herramientas adecuadas a mano. Aunque sea importante tener materiales escolares disponibles en casa, a vees lo único que se necesita para mantener a los niños interesado es proporcionarle el papel, pluma, y cuaderno especial de su elección.
Escriba en frente de ellos. Sus niños aprenden lo que experimentan. Asegúrese de que la vean escribiendo—ya sea escribiendo una carta a un amigo, una carta de agradecimiento, un escrito en su diario, o una carta al editor.
Aprecie su trabajo. Enfatice abiertamente que su escritura es extraordinaria. Cuando ellos escriban algo creativo, divertido, o invitante a la reflexión, envíe una copia a sus abuelos y ponga el original en el rerigerador o en una pizarra para que todos puedan admirarlo.
Haga un libro. Si sus niños disfrutan de la
fotografía, haga que colecten algunas de sus fotografías predilectas y que escriban acerca del momento o haga que escriban historias cortas acerca de las fotografías. Ayúdelos a crear una pagina de titulo (destaque su
nombre son letras grandes, como el autor), agregue algunas grapas, y ellos habrán hecho un libro.
Ponga atención a las letras de las canciones. Si sus niños disfrutan de la
música, busque la letra de sus canciones favoritas. Converse acerca de lo que el escritor de la canción esta diciendo, y aliéntelos a que ellos traten de escribir
acerca de cosas que les sean significativas.
Utilice la Web. Busque algún sitio extraordinario en la Web orientado hacia jóvenes que esté repleto de juegos escritos e ideas: www.writingfix.com/for kids.htm.
Otra sugerencia es que cuando lean una historia, o vean una película, juntos pause y le haga preguntas a su niño tales como “¿que tal si?”
El escribir es mucho más que un proyecto escolar; es una habilidad esencial para la vida. Las personas que saben como expresar con claridad sus opiniones, ideas, creatividad, y conocimiento tienen una gran ventaja.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
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 2nd, 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.
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.
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!!!
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 3rd/7:00-8:00pm
661-298-3260
Mountainview February 4th/7:00-8:00pm
661-297-8835
Rosedell February 9th/7:00-8:00pm
661-297-8860
Help the Children
For the month of February, we will collect
jello and pancake mix. Thank you.
Agencia de Servicios de Alimentos Escolares del Valle de Santa Clarita
¡El sitio Web de la Agencia de Servicios de Alimentos Escolares del Valle de Santa Clarita se renovó! Por favor visite www.scvschoolnutrition.org y revise nuestro sitio Web renovado comprensivo, e
interactivo:
• Revise las opciones del menú, del desayuno y del almuerzo.
• Revise el contenido de la nutrición de los artículos de la comida.
• Vea la información de nutrición y estado físico, incluyendo materiales de la política del distrito de salud y cosecha del mes.
• La esquina de la educación de nutrición incluye juegos interactivos, vídeos y actividades para los estudiantes; recursos de la sala de clase y planes de lección para los
profesores; y consejos, herramientas y recetas sanas para los padres.
• Pronto vendrán opciones en línea para pagar por adelantado a las cuentas de las
comidas de los estudiantes.
¡Entonces marque la pagina Web www.scvschoolnutrition.org hoy!
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 Centr Pointe Parkway
Santa Clarita
When: Tuesday Evenings, 6:00-7:30pm
February 9th – March 23rd
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
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!
Fechas para recordar
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
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January 26, 2010
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 1-26-10
SKYBLUE
A
Canyon
Phone: (661)298-3260 Fax (661)298-3256; email dbohn@saugus.k12.ca.us
Volume 3 Number 20 January 26, 2010
______________________________________________________________________
From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
The Internet is truly a wonderful resource for our children. It allows them to see what the Hubble space telescope is zeroing in on, and watch video footage of animals in the wild. No matter what children are
interested in, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of sites available to help them follow their curiosity into new levels of learning. However, there are frightening aspects of the Internet as well, which is why families need to be involved. These tips are a great place to start:
Limit their access. Through your Internet service provider, set up parental controls on your child’s screen name to prevent him or her from venturing into inappropriate sites. Also make sure that he or she can’t get around those controls by going online through your screen name (or the name of another, older sibling). Keep your passwords
Create your own version of “Never” land. Make sure that your children understand the “never” rules of using the Internet. Never give out any personal information for any reason to anyone on the Web, no matter how innocent the request may seem. Unless instructed otherwise, children are too
often eager to give out their names and addresses to get free gifts through the mail or access to “fun” sites.
Cut out spam. Install a virtual filter on your home computer to prevent unsolicited e-mail and other potentially harmful materials from being delivered. If your e-mail service doesn’t already include a spam filter, you can buy and install software to help.
Freedom of information. Children use the Internet to communicate with peers. They create MySpace profiles and blogs. Kids consider this information private and believe that it’s only accessed by their friends and those close to them—but the reality can be far different. Explain to your children that, because whatever they post online is available for anyone to see, they should have no problem with you reading it.
Be “Checkpoint Charlie.” Keep your family computer in a public area, and periodically check over their shoulder to see what sites they’re on and which windows they quickly minimized as you approached.
Learn the lingo. If you don’t know what a blog and a chat room are, among other Internet terms, find someone who can bring you up to speed. The only way you can be an effective ally for your child on the Web is to understand the language.
Imposters are lurking. Sadly, you must
Calling for help. Explain to your children that they absolutely must tell you if a “person” from the Internet wants to call on the phone or meet them in person. Such meetings or calls never can be allowed to take place without a parent’s presence.
(See www.safekids.com/kidsrules.htm for more rules that children and their parents should agree to abide by.)
Be understanding. Although some children
Read more about it! Check out some of the many Web sites that help parents keep their children safe on the Internet. One of the best is www.NetSmartz.org, developed by the
Debbie Bohn, Principal
Help the Children
For the month of January, we will collect rice and pinto beans. Thank you.
Santa Clarita Safe Routes to School
Parent Survey
In an effort to make walking and bicycling to school safer for our kids, we’d like your input! Please take 5-10 minutes to complete this survey about walking and bicycling to school. Your input will be extremely valuable! To take the survey, follow this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ParentWalkBikeSurvey
Ms. King’s & Ms. Magon’s Class
Broadcast on KHTS AM
Click the links below to hear Ms. King’s and Ms. Magon’s broadcast on KHTS AM-1220:
http://hometownstation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19033:stump-the-politician-1-15-10&catid=95:khts-special-broadcasts&Itemid=163
http://hometownstation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19034:stump-the-politician-1-15-10&catid=95:khts-special-broadcasts&Itemid=163
Gas Assistance Fund
Between February 2010 and April 2010 or until funds are depleted, the Gas Assistance Fund may help qualifying customers who are having difficulty paying their gas bills. If you think you qualify please call
Tammy Amezoa: English / 1-800-427-2200
Spanish / 1-800-342-4545
Dates to Remember
Tuesday, January 26
PTO McTeacher Night @ McDonalds
4:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, January 27
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Adult English Class Meeting
6:00pm-7:30pm/Big MPR
Thursday, January 28
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Monday, February 1
Sixth Grade Parent Promotion Meeting
6:30pm-7:30pm/Little MPR
Wednesday, February 3
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Fifth Grade Parent Preview Night
Parents Only
7:00pm-8:00pm/Big MPR
Thursday, February 4
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
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
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
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Friday February 12
NO SCHOOL
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
Monday, February 22
Site Council Meeting / 4:00pm
PTO Board Meeting / 6:30pm
Tuesday, February 23
PTO Mimi’s Café Night
Wednesday, February 24
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Thursday, February 25
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
City of
Presentation on Bully Prevention
6:30pm – 8:30pm /Big MPR
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El boletÃn de Skyblue Mesa 1-26-10
Del Escritorio de la Principal
Estimados Padres,
El Internet es realmente un recurso extraordinario para nuestros hijos. Les permite ver lo que los científicos están
Limite el acceso. A través de su proveedor de servicios de Internet, establezca controles para prevenir que su niño tenga acceso a sitios impropios. Asimismo, asegúrese de que no tenga acceso a estos controles al entrar en la pantalla con su nombre (con algún otro nombre, o como el de su hermano mayor). Mantenga su clave de acceso protegida y secreta. Para obtener una lista de programas que le pueden ayudar a filtrar contenido impropio visite www.getnetwise.org/ tools.
Cree su propia versión de la Tierra de
“Nunca, jamás”. Asegúrese de que sus
niños entienden la regla de “nunca, jamás” al usar el Internet. Aunque parezca muy inocente, nunca deben proporcionar
tal de obtener regalos gratuitos a través del correo o para tener acceso a sitios “divertidos”.
Limite el “spam”. Instale un filtro virtual en la computadora para prevenir el envío de correos indeseables y otros materiales dañinos. Si su servicio de correo electrónico aún no tiene un filtro para spam, usted
puede comprar e instalar un programa para filtrar.
Libertad de información. Los niños, especialmente aquellos en edad preadolescente y adolescente, utilizan el
Explique a sus niños que ellos no deben oponerse a que usted lea esta información, ya que toda información que pongan en la Web estará a disposición de todo el mundo.
Controle a sus niños cuando estén usando la computadora. Mantenga la computadora familiar en un área frecuentada, y de vez en cuando, revise discretamente las páginas que visitan y las ventanas que puedan minimizar rápidamente cuando usted se acerque.
Aprenda el léxico. Si usted no sabe que es un “blog”, “IM”, o un cuarto de “chat”, entre otros términos de la red, consiga que alguien se los enseñe. La única manera que usted puede ser un aliado efectivo para su niño es entendiendo el lenguaje del Internet.
Llamando para pedir ayuda. Explíquele a sus niños que es muy importante que le avisen si una “persona” del Internet quiere llamarles por teléfono o reunirse con ellos. Tales juntas o llamadas nunca deben llevarse a cabo sin la presencia de los padres. (Para mayor información y reglas que deben seguir los niños y padres, visite www.safekids.com/kidsrules.htm.)
Sea comprensiva. Aunque algunos niños intencionalmente buscan temas prohibidos en la red, también pueden tropezarse con éstos al buscar información legitima. Si su niño le dice que vió un sitio o una imagen perturbadora, esté consciente que muchas
personas se extravían en sus búsquedas y que no fue intencional.
¡Lea más al respecto! Visite algunos de los muchos sitios que ofrecen información para padres sobre cómo ayudar a sus niños a navegar seguros en la red. Uno de los mejor sitos es: www.netsmartz.org, creado por The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (Centro Nacional para Niños Desaparecidos y Explotados) y Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Clubes de Niños y Niñas de los Estados Unidos de América).
Debbie Bohn, Principal
The Federal Safe Routes to School
Program Parent Survey
Con el objeto de hacer que el ir a la escuela caminando o en bicicleta sea de mayor seguridad comentarios son ¡sumamente valiosos! Para llenar la encuesta, siga este enlace: para nuestros niños, nos gustaría escuchar sus comentarios. Le pedimos que tome de 5 a 10 minutos de su tiempo para completar esta encuesta respecto al ir caminando y en bicicleta a la escuela. Sus http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EncuestaParaLosPadres
Ms. King’s & Ms. Magon’s Class
Broadcast on KHTS AM
Click the links below to hear Ms. King’s and Ms. Magon’s broadcast on KHTS AM-1220:
http://hometownstation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19033:stump-the-politician-1-15-10&catid=95:khts-special-broadcasts&Itemid=163
http://hometownstation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19034:stump-the-politician-1-15-10&catid=95:khts-special-broadcasts&Itemid=163
Help the Children
For the month of January, we will collect rice and pinto beans. Thank you.
Gas Assistance Fund
Between February 2010 and April 2010 or until funds are depleted, the Gas Assistance Fund may help qualifying customers who are having difficulty paying their gas bills. If you think you qualify please call
Tammy Amezoa: English / 1-800-427-2200
Spanish / 1-800-342-4545
Fechas para recordar
Tuesday, January 26
PTO McTeacher Night @ McDonalds
Wednesday, January 27
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
Adult English Class Meeting
Thursday, January 28
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
Monday, February 1
Sixth Grade Parent Promotion Meeting
Wednesday, February 3
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
Fifth Grade Parent Preview Night
Thursday, February 4
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
Friday, February 5
Student Store/During Lunch
Saturday, February 6
PTO Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance
Monday, February 8
Selling Weebles for Valentine’s Day
Tuesday, February 9
Selling Weebles for Valentine’s Day
Wednesday, February 10
Selling Weebles for Valentine’s Day
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
Thursday, February 11
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
Friday February 12
NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 15
NO SCHOOL
President’s Day
Wednesday, February 17
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
Thursday, February 18
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
Friday, February 19
MINIMUM DAY
Grades 1-6/Dismissal/12:26pm
All Kindergarten/8:00am-11:20am
Muffins for Men /
Monday, February 22
Site Council Meeting /
PTO Board Meeting /
Tuesday, February 23
PTO Mimi’s Café Night
Wednesday, February 24
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
Thursday, February 25
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
City of
Presentation on Bully Prevention
6:30pm – 8:30pm / Big MPR
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January 19, 2010
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 1-19-10
SKYBLUE
A
Canyon
Phone: (661)298-3260 Fax (661)298-3256; email dbohn@saugus.k12.ca.us
Volume 3 Number 19 January 19, 2010
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From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
After-school programs and activities can be wonderfully enriching, providing children with opportunities to stretch their minds, exercise their bodies, learn teamwork, and build social skills. Today’s range of available activities is greater than ever. Here are some important things to consider when enrolling your children in after-school programs:
Whose idea is it? Try to make sure that your child has at least some interest in the club, sport, or lesson you’re signing him or her up for.
What if you want them to attend and they don’t want to?
Incentives can work wonders. Together, set two goals. The first is yours: spell out the activity you want them to participate in, the amount of time you want them to devote, and the attitude you want them to have about it. The second is theirs: by following your rules and achieving the goals you set for them, decide on the special privilege or reward they can earn.
How intense is it? Some after-school
gymnastics programs are a great excuse for children to burn off energy and learn a few new skills.
Can it help your child academically,
athletically, or socially? All children have areas of strength and areas where they need some enrichment or encouragement. Choose one activity that lets your child expand on his or her strengths, and try to find another one that offers a challenge.
What kind of commitment are they looking for? Be wary of programs that expect your child to commit to four days a week or more. Children still need time to do their schoolwork, sleep 10 hours a night, and to “chill.”
Have you heard good feedback from other parents and children? The best after-school programs get great reviews from children and their parents.
Are you over scheduling? Unstructured playtime is very important for children. It’s a great time for them to use their imaginations, or just have fun. Be sure that you don’t take their childhood away from them by filling every after-school hour with “enriching” activities.
While there are many things to consider when contemplating after-school programs, remember also that anything you do is better than the all too- common alternative—letting your children decide, every day, what they want to do after school.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
Help the Children
For the month of January, we will collect rice and pinto beans. Thank you.
Health Insurance Resources
North East Valley Health Corporation,
What are the health insurance options?
1. Medi-Cal offers no cost health insurance for families who qualify. It provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for children from birth to twenty
one years of age. The income levels for eligible families with children vary based upon the number and age of children in the family. The maximum income level for a family of four for Medi-Cal is about $44,100.
2. The Healthy Families Program is low-cost coverage for children and teens that provides medical, dental and vision benefits from birth through age eighteen, for families with an income above the Medi-Cal income guidelines. The maximum income eligibility for the Healthy Families Program is about $55,128 for a family of four. At this time, Healthy Families is accepting applications; however, there is a waiting list of one to three months. As space becomes available and the applicant meets the qualifications, the applications are being granted.
To enroll you will need:
1. Income verification-current pay stub, child support, alimony or other sources of income.
2. Copy of birth certificate
3. Proof of residency such as a utility bill.
Call NEVHC at 661-287-1551 ext. 50304 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for more information, or to make an appointment. Ask for Anna Sundrakes.
New 211 Phone Resource Number
211 is an easy to remember three-digit dialing code that enables a caller to access over 28,000 health and human service programs throughout Los Angeles County 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and is TTY accessible. 211 LA County, formerly known as INFO LINE of
Services Include:
1. Comprehensive information and
resources about full range of human
services in the community and
assistance with linking to these services.
2. Code enforcement
3. Elder/dependent adult abuse hotline
4. First 5 LA Parent Helpline Specialists can assist with enrollments into programs, such as Healthy Families, Medi-Cal and Healthy Kids.
5. Safe baby surrender hotline
6. Winter shelter hotline
Dates to Remember
Wednesday, January 20
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Thursday, January 21
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Friday, January 22
Crazy Hair Day
Student Store/During Lunch
Monday, January 25
Site Council Meeting / 4:00pm
PTO Board Meeting / 6:30pm
Tuesday, January 26
PTO McTeacher Night @ McDonalds
Wednesday, January 27
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Adult English Class Meeting
6:00pm-7:30pm/Big MPR
Thursday, January 28
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Monday, February 1
Sixth Grade Promotion Meeting
6:30pm-7:30pm/Little MPR
Wednesday, February 3
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Thursday, February 4
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Friday, February 5
Student Store/During Lunch
Saturday, February 6
Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance
7:00pm-8:30pm
Monday, February 8
Selling Weebles Valentine’s Day
9:30am-10:30am/Little MPR
Tuesday, February 9
Selling Weebles Valentine’s Day
9:30am-10:30am/Little MPR
Wednesday, February 10
Selling Weebles Valentine’s Day
9:30am-10:30am/Little MPR
Wednesday, February 10
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Thursday, February 11
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Friday February 12
NO SCHOOL
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
Monday, February 22
Site Council Meeting / 4:00pm
PTO Board Meeting / 6:30pm
Tuesday, February 23
PTO Mimi’s Café Night
Wednesday, February 24
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Thursday, February 25
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
City of
Presentation on Bully Prevention
6:30pm – 8:30pm /Big MPR
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El boletín de Skyblue Mesa 1-19-10
Del Escritorio de la Principal
Estimados Padres,
Los programas extracurriculares pueden ser actividades extraordinariamente enriquecedoras, que proporcionan a los niños la oportunidad para estimular sus mentes, ejercitar sus cuerpos, aprender a trabajar en equipo, y desarrollar habilidades sociales. El rango de actividades disponibles en la actualidad es más amplio que nunca—desde clases de computación hasta clínicas para animadoras de equipo, lecciones de música, tropas de niños exploradores, arte y baile, hasta fútbol americano y soccer. Aquí hay algunos puntos importantes a considerar cuando inscriba a sus hijos en programas para después de clases.
¿De quien es la idea? Trate de asegurar que su niño tenga por lo menos un poco de interés en un club, deporte, o clase en donde lo inscriba.
¿Qué pasa si usted quiere que
participen y ellos no quieren? Los
incentivos pueden hacer maravillas.
Juntos, establezcan dos metas: La
primera es suya: Detalle la actividad en
la cual quiere que participen, la cantidad
de tiempo que desea que le dediquen, y
la actitud que quiere que tengan al respecto. La segunda es de ellos: Por seguir sus reglas y lograr las metas que les fijó, decida en un privilegio especial o una recompensa que ellos pueden obtener.
¿Qué tan intensivo es? Algunos programas de gimnasia extracurriculares son una excusa fantástica para que los niños quemen energía y aprendan algunas habilidades nuevas.
¿Puede esto ayudar a su hijo académica, atlética y socialmente? Todos los niños tienen áreas de fortaleza y otras donde necesitan enriquecerse y ser alentados. ¡Los programas extracurriculares pueden ayudar en ambos! Seleccione una actividad que le
permita a su niño desarrollar sus fortalezas, y trate de encontrar otra que sea un reto. Por ejemplo, inscriba a un niño atlético en la liga de básquetbol y en el club de lectura de la biblioteca, o inscriba a un niño tímido en la liga de exploradores infantiles así como en en clases de música o arte.
¿Que tipo de compromiso buscan? Pero tenga cuidado con programas que comprometan a su hijo con 4 días a la semana o más. Los niños aun necesitan tiempo para hacer las tareas, dormir 10 horas en la noche, y descansar.
¿Ha escuchado comentarios positivos de los otros padres y niños? Los mejores programas extracurriculares obtienen buenas críticas de los niños y sus padres.
¿Está sobrecargando el itinerario
de sus niños? El tiempo de juego libre es muy importante para los niños. Es una excelente oportunidad para que ellos usen su imaginación, sueñen o se diviertan. Asegúrese de que no les esté quitando su niñez llenando todo su horario con actividades “enriquecedoras”. Aunque haya muchas cosas que considerar antes de elegir un programa extracurricular, recuerde también que cualquier cosa es mejor que la alternativa tan trillada de dejar que sus hijos decidan, diariamente, lo que ellos quieren hacer después de escuela.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
Recursos para Seguro de Salud
North East Valley Health Corporation, Valencia (NEVHC), (Corporación de Salud del Valle Noreste, NEVHC) localizado a 23763 Valencia Blvd., (Corporación de Salud del Valle Noreste)
¿Que son las opciones para seguro de salud?:
1. Medí-Cal ofrece seguro sin costo para familias que califiquen. Ellos proveen seguro extensivo en la comunidad y asistencia para medico, dentista, y oculista para niños desde recién nacido hasta veinte-un años de edad. El nivel de entradas monetarias para familias con niños se determina hacia los números de hijos y las edades de los niños. El máximo de ingreso de una familia de cuatro personas es acerca de $44,100.
2. El Programa de Healthy Families (Familias Saludables) es un seguro de bajo costo para niños y jóvenes que provee medico, dentista y oculista para niños desde recién nacido hasta diesi-nueve años, para familias que con un ingreso encima de lo que acepta Medí-Cal. El máximo ingreso de elegibilidad para Healthy Families (Familias Saludables) es acerca de $55,128 para una familia de cuatro personas. A este tiempo, Healthy Familias (Familias Saludables) esta aceptando aplicaciones, por mucho que, hay una lista de familias esperando de uno a tres meses. Cuando un espacio sea disponible y la persona aplicando califica, la aplicación será aceptada.
Para aplicar se necesita:
1. Verificación de ingresos como: comprobación de sueldo, ayuda para mantenimiento de los niños, pensión alimenticia, o cualquier otra entrada de dinero.
2. Una copia del certificado de nacimiento.
3. Verificación de domicilio con un recibo de teléfono, electricidad, o gas.
Llame a NEVHC a 661-287-1551 desde 8:30 a.m. hasta 5:00 p.m. para más información sobre estos y otros programas, o para hacer una cita. Preguntes por Anna Sundrakes.
Nuevo Numero 211 para Recursos por
Teléfono
211 es un numero de tres dígitos que es fácil de recordar y que hace posible que con una llamada de teléfono tienes acceso a 28,000 programas y servicios de salud y servicios de salud ser humano de todas partes del Condado de Los Ángeles 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana y es accesible por TTY. 211 LA County, que anteriormente se llamaba INFO HOTLINE de Los Ángeles, ha dado estos servicios desde 1981.
Servicios Incluye:
1. Información extensivo de recursos sobre servicios ser humanos en la comunidad con asistencia en como conectarse con estos servicios.
2. Imposición del código.
3. Línea caliente para reportar abuso de dependientes y de ancianos.
4. Primero 5 LA Parent (Padres de LA) línea caliente-Especialistas pueden ayudar en aplicación hacia programas como Healthy Familias (Familias Saludables), Medí-Cal y Healthy Kids (Niños Saludables).
5. Línea caliente para entregas seguras de bebe
6. Línea caliente para refugios de invierno
Fechas para recordar
Wednesday, January 20
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Thursday, January 21
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Friday, January 22
Crazy Hair Day
Student Store/During Lunch
Monday, January 25
Site Council Meeting / 4:00pm
PTO Board Meeting / 6:30pm
Tuesday, January 26
PTO McTeacher Night @ McDonalds
Wednesday, January 27
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Adult English Class Meeting
6:00pm-7:30pm/Big MPR
Thursday, January 28
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Monday, February 1
Sixth Grade Parent Meeting
6:30pm-7:30pm/Little MPR
Wednesday, February 3
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Thursday, February 4
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Friday, February 5
Student Store/During Lunch
Saturday, February 6
Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance
7:00pm-8:30pm
Monday, February 8
Selling Weebles Valentine’s Day
9:30am-10:30am/Little MPR
Tuesday, February 9
Selling Weebles Valentine’s Day
9:30am-10:30am/Little MPR
Wednesday, February 10
Selling Weebles Valentine’s Day
9:30am-10:30am/Little MPR
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Thursday, February 11
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
Monday, February 22
Site Council Meeting / 4:00pm
PTO Board Meeting / 6:30pm
Tuesday, February 23
PTO Mimi’s Café Night
Wednesday, February 24
Variety Show Rehearsal/Dancers
3:00pm-5:00pm/Big MPR
Thursday, February 25
Variety Show Rehearsal
Singers & Musicians
3:00pm-5:00pm/Small MPR
City of Santa Clarita Parent
Presentation on Bully Prevention
6:30pm – 8:30pm / Big MPR
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January 18, 2010
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 1-12-10
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 18 January 12, 2010
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From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
Raising a child means more than helping him or her grow up healthy and happy. It’s important that, by the time they’re ready to leave home, children have learned to be self-sufficient and responsible. Those kinds of lessons take an entire childhood to learn.
Make them Calendar Girls (and Boys). Give your child his or her own calendar. Have children mark when a test or project is due, or when a sports or group activity is scheduled. Each child’s calendar should be posted in a visible spot, and get them in the habit of checking it every day—either adding new events and deadlines or crossing off things they’ve completed.
Keeping Track. As tempting as it is to bail out your children if they forget their lunch or homework or put off an assignment until too late, those mistakes can be excellent tools to teach responsibility. If the project is due the next day, fight the urge to step in and help get it done. Children only need a few such lessons, and some serious follow-up discussions from their families and teachers, to realize that it’s not worth it to be irresponsible.
Helping Others. No matter what your child’s situation in life, there always are others in greater need. Get your child involved in helping those less fortunate by working through community, school, or religious groups that focus on community service. Show that you believe in what you’re teaching by volunteering yourself as well.
Pet Smarts. Taking care of the family pet is an excellent way to learn responsibility. Children quickly learn the consequences if they forget to take the dog out, forget to feed the cat, or let a caged pet stay out unattended. Your children need to know that their pets depend on them.
Get to Work. Assign weekly chores to everyone in the house, rotating them so that, eventually, everyone has a turn at doing the dishes, putting away laundry, and taking out the trash. Divide the jobs by age, with older children doing the harder jobs, and make sure to never list anything as a “girl” job or a “boy” job.
Save for the Future. Financial responsibility is easy to teach if you start when your children are young. From their very first birthday money, teach them to set aside a certain amount for the future. A good rule of thumb is to put half away for savings and save half for spending.
Finally, remember that the only way to teach your children responsibility is to model the behavior yourself. Make sure they know that they can depend on you to follow through on promises. Help them see that you value your contributions to your job, your community, and your family.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
H1N1 Vaccine Clinic
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January 06, 2010
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 1-5-10
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 17 January 5, 2010
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From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
You know how important it is to read to your children. Children whose families read with them do better in school. And the bonds that you make with your children when you read with them help them feel loved, comforted, and secure. Like most families, you want to read with your children, but somehow days can go by without you sitting down with them and opening a book. The key is to make it a priority. Here are several suggestions to help yourchildren improve their reading skills.
Fifteen minutes a day can change their lives. You may be surprised to know that educators recommend just 15 minutes a day of reading, as a minimum. Like exercise, of course, longer sessions are even more beneficial.
Always have a book on hand, no matter where you are. Keep a small book in your purse or your car’s glove compartment. Or have a picture book or two in the baby’s stroller. Make sure that you and your children always have something to read when time is available.
Focus on their interests. Reading with you should be for pleasure, so get books from the school or public library that features characters or topics they’re really interested in. It doesn’t matter if they’re reading a book about NASCAR or NASA–either way, they're reading!
Ask them questions while you’re reading. Everyone is a better “listener” when they know they’re going to be asked questions about what they’re listening to. Don’t make it a test, but do keeps their interest going by asking them stories about what’s being read. Get their brains working.
Be a patient listener. It can be difficult listening to your children struggle while reading. But think how terribly important it is that they succeed. Don’t jump in and finish the sentence for them,no matter how slowly they’re reading. Instead, encourage their effort and let them see that you’re proud they’re reading.
Get everyone involved. The more people who read with your children, the more they’ll see that reading is important. Talk with the other adults and older children in your household and let them know that reading with each child is going to be a daily activity, and that you need them to participate.
But first…Kids make time for a lot of extras in their day. So do parents.
Read first–before the computer goes on or their favorite TV show comes on.
There’s something special about owning a book. Libraries and garage sales offer “well loved” books for sale, often for as little as 25 cents. Keep spare change on hand so you can pick up some great reads for your children when you see a sale. When birthdays or holidays come around, make sure there’s always a good book wrapped up and waiting. Yes, you’re busy. Yes, your children are too. But reading with your children really needs to be part of your day, every day. Fifteen minutes a day is a small investment that will generate enormous rewards.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
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December 16, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 12-15-09
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 16 December 15, 2009
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From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
With the major holidays approaching, parents face two challenges: first, how to find the perfect presents for their children and perhaps more importantly, how to make sure their children are kind and grateful recipients, no matter what they get. Here are some ideas to try.
Teach them what they’re thanking people for. What your children need to learn is that the thanks they give isn’t necessarily for what is in the box - it’s for the effort and caring that went into it.
Understand that disappointment is part of life. It’s a guarantee that at some point your child is going to receive something he or she doesn’t like or want. Explain this to your child ahead of time. Laugh about some gifts you’ve gotten that were unusual.
When to write thanks, when to say thanks. Let your children know that if a relative is in the room when they open their present, that a sincere face-to-face thank you (and a hug) is great. For everyone else, a thank-you note is an absolute must.
When they’re the “giver.” One of the best ways to help children realize the significance of giving is to make sure they spend time finding and wrapping the gifts they give to others. Give them odd jobs to help them earn the money to buy gifts.
Give to others. Help your children help those less fortunate. Adopt a less-fortunate child through anonymous giving programs, or work in a food kitchen. Show your children that giving is more rewarding than receiving.
Give gifts that expand their interests. Among the best gifts for children are things that introduce them to new activities.
Look for presents that help them stay active. Any kind of sports equipment helps kids have fun and get exercise.
Practical gifts can be fun, too. A sleeping bag for overnights, or a small overnight bag or suitcase can be wonderful presents.
Spin the wheel, roll the dice, and deal the cards. Card and board games are classics for a reason. Look for games that children can play with just one or two, as well as those that are for family-sized groups.
Open up to books. When you give a child a book, you’re giving both of you a present.
If you’re really stumped about gift-giving, talk to friends or relatives who have children slightly older than yours. Ask what gifts their children really played with - gifts that lasted long after the “newness” wore off.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
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December 09, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 12-8-09
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
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December 02, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 12-01-09
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,
It’s not all just fun and games. What children do in their down time—when they are not in school or in planned activities—can have a serious impact on their lives and health, both now and in the future.
Whether or not your children are fixated on TV or video games, it’s likely that they spend many hours a week tuned into music, movies, computer games, or television shows. Here is important information you need to know about the effects of electronic media on your children, and what you can do to lessen the negative impact:
Watch with them. When your children are watching television shows or movies at home, be sure to be tuned in yourself. Speak up when you see something that you find offensive.
Turn it off. Limit the amount of time your children spend in front of the TV, and turn off any shows that you believe are promoting violence, sexuality, disrespect for the law, and alcohol or drug use.
Keep it out of their rooms. Children who have TVs or computer game systems in their rooms spend too many hours tuned out and too few working on activities that build their minds, bodies, and social skills.
Listen in. When your children talk to each other or to friends, occasionally listen in. Be aware if they seem to be identifying with characters in games or shows who are not good role models.
Use the rating systems. There are helpful rating systems on all television shows, music CDs, and video games. Be aware of what the ratings are and strictly limit your children to those that you feel are appropriate.
Understand that watching violence breeds violence. Many studies have shown that children, who watch a lot of violent programming, play violent computer or video games, and play music that glorifies violence are more prone to acting out in violent ways than other children.
Don’t give in. If your children beg for video games, music, or DVDs that you feel are inappropriate, ignore their pleas and don’t buy them.
Help them understand real from fantasy. Some children get lost in the images they see in videos, TV shows, and computer games and want to act out what they are watching. Monitor your children’s behavior and step in strongly if they seem to be identifying with the characters in the shows or games they are watching.
Set a good example. Limit the amount of television that you and other adults in the house watch. Encourage activities that involve the whole family that don’t involve a television or game console.
Finally, take the word of the experts in child health—the American Academy of Pediatrics. It has warned parents that children who watch a lot of television can end up doing more poorly in school, may be more likely to have attention problems, and may have problems with self-control and moral judgment.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
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November 25, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 11-24-09
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 13 November 24, 2009
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From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how thankful I am to have such a wonderful staff, hard working students and supportive parents. Enjoy this time to be with your family and reflect on the season ahead. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers on Thanksgiving Day.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
Free Thanksgiving Feast
There will be a free Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, November 26, 2009, from 10:30am-2:00pm at the Newhall Bicycle Company. Any and all Santa Clarita Valley families are invited! Please feel free to attend and pass the word on to anyone you know who could enjoy and partake in this free, annual event.
Car Wash Tickets on Sale
The Sixth Graders are selling car wash tickets until December 10th 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.
Five Finger Rule
Have you ever wanted a quick way to evaluate whether or not your child is reading at the level that keeps him on the growing edge without being frustrating? Well, say “hello” to the five-finger rule. Get your fingers ready!
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November 18, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 11-17-09
SKYBLUE
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28040 Hardesty Street
Canyon
Phone: (661)298-3260 Fax (661)298-3256; email dbohn@saugus.k12.ca.us
Volume 3 Number 12 November 17, 2009
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From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
When was the last time you had a real conversation with your child, face-to-face, with no TV in the background, music blaring, or computer blinking nearby? The “sit down together” interaction that makes strong bonds between parents and children can be a challenge in the electronic age. Here are some suggestions.
Facial expressions tell stories. While e-mails and phone calls are important ways to keep in touch, make sure you have “face” time every day too. You need to see the emotions on your children’s face to understand what they’re saying and how they’re feeling.
Body language is vital.
Watching your child’s body language is a great way to decipher some of the things that he or she may be thinking, but may not be telling you. By talking alone, without distractions, you can get more insight and follow-up more effectively with them.
Are you listening? Multi-tasking has become a way of life. If you’re constantly typing on the computer, writing a note, or making dinner while your child is trying to tell you something, after a while, they may say less and less. Make it a point to stop what you’re doing and listen when they’re talking with you.
Teach them to listen. When you need to talk with your children, make sure they know how to really listen. Turn off the TV or music and make eye contact. If you need them to remember what you’re saying, have them repeat it.
Be there for them. Is your mind elsewhere when you’re in the stands at your child’s games or sitting on a bench on your trip together to the park? When you’re talking on the cell phone your child is aware of what you’re doing. Kids whose parents come to watch them perform or play can feel let down when they see that their parents aren’t attentive.
Notes bring smiles. It doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to drop an encouraging note in your child’s backpack or lunch bag. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Car rides are great. Instead of turning on the radio, try chatting. You may find that your child is more open and talkative in the car, when no one’s around to overhear the conversation and there’s no eye contact. Another advantage to car talks is that there’s a time limit and kids know the conversation will be over when they get out of the car.
The ability to talk easily and often with your children, and to have you both really listen to and care about what’s being said is a huge advantage.
A big part of being a parent is to offer help and advice—and you need to know what’s going on in their lives to be able to do that. Plus, there’s something wonderfully comforting for all of you just knowing that you’re there for each other.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
Skyblue Mesa’s Valet Program
The sheriff deputies have trained our Student Valets. Please be aware of the following points:
- Please wait for a Student Valet to approach your car to open the door.
- Have your child ready to exit when the Valets open the door.
- Drop off is allowed on the right hand passenger side of the car only.
- If you have a younger child who needs some assistance in getting to his/her classroom, please let the Valet know.
- Please do not attempt to walk through the coned off drop off zone.
- Please park your vehicle on the street to unload projects.
- As you leave the main parking lot, please notice the NO LEFT Turn sign.
- The auxiliary parking lot is closed to visitor traffic until 8:05am.
- Child Care parents need to park on the street in order to check their child in during morning drop off time.
- Be aware that you are in violation of the “NO PARKING” zone designation if you park between the signs at the curb in front of the school.
- If your child is walking to school, please cross at the corners or with the crossing guard.
Please be advised that the Sheriff will be stopping by to ensure these rules are enforced.
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November 13, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 11-10-09
SKYBLUE
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Canyon
Phone: (661)298-3260 Fax (661)298-3256; email dbohn@saugus.k12.ca.us
Volume 3 Number 11 November 10, 2009
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From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
Studies have found that most children have cheated, or thought about cheating, on schoolwork. While schools battle this issue, there are two important things parents can do to help. First, from the time children are very young, parents must emphasize and reward honest behavior. Second, parents must make sure that their children know that cheating will not be tolerated at home or at school. Here are some more ways parents can stop children from cheating.
Stop schoolwork-related cheating by:
Monitoring writing projects.
Plagiarism—passing off others’ words or ideas as your own—used to mean copying a few lines or paragraphs from an encyclopedia. Today, with the help of the Internet, children can steal entire essays and research papers. Read your children’s assignments before they turn them in. If the writing doesn’t “sound” like theirs, talk with them about how they came up with the ideas.
Believing the teacher. Teachers don’t make accusations of cheating lightly. If the teacher says that your child was cheating, avoid getting defensive. First, get the facts. Then, if necessary, set up a meeting with everyone involved. Finally, establish consequences both for the specific incident and for any “repeat
performances.”
Fighting peer pressure. Peer pressure can be difficult to handle. Children may have a hard time rebuking a friend who asks to copy homework or peek at test answers. Remind your children that it’s
OK to say “no” to their friends. Let them use you as an excuse: “Sorry. My parents would be furious if I let you see my homework.”
Allowing your children to do their own work. Giving your child a little guidance about a school project is fine. Doing even a small bit of the work for them is cheating.
Prohibiting pirating. Not only is it dishonest to download music or copy computer games without paying for them.
Sharing stories. When you read an article in a magazine or newspaper about an honest act—perhaps someone turning in a wallet full of money—share it with your children and talk about how important it is to resist the temptation to keep something that isn’t theirs.
Finally, scrutinize your own behavior. If they see you using office supplies brought home from work, overhear you
Debbie Bohn, Principal
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November 03, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 11-03-09
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 10 November 3, 2009
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From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
Healthy kids—that’s what every family wants. Here are some important things to think about in terms of your child’s mental and physical health.
Mental Health
They need their sleep. Children need 10 hours of sleep each night to be well rested and ready to do their best. Keep the TV out of their bedroom and have a firm “lights off” policy, with a little flexibility on Friday and Saturday nights.
Keep the lines open. As busy as you are, it is essential to be available when your children have something they need to talk to you about. Set up a code word, something silly, like “banana,” that they can mention to you when they have something troubling them. Let them know that the code word isn’t to be used lightly—like when a sibling is bothering them. When they do call you aside for something serious, give them your full attention.
Eating and Drinking
Ditch the junk. We all need a minimum of five servings a day of fruits and vegetables, so stock up on fresh fruit and 100 percent fruit juice drinks. If your kids eat at school, encourage them to take as many fruits and vegetables as they are allowed to have—and eat them before they start to eat their main dish. If you pack their lunches, stop including cookies and high-fat snacks. Substitute pretzels or light popcorn and fresh or dried fruit.
Watch what you drink. Water is absolutely the best thirst quencher around—zero calories, always available, and free. And, as great as milk is for growing bodies (adults too), it’s important to choose low-fat or fat-free milk instead of whole milk.
Physical Health
Move it. Go for family walks, runs, or bike rides several days a week. Have a family fitness “club,” charting everyone’s progress on everything from shooting hoops to jumping rope.
Keep your home smoke-free. If you or other adults in your household smoke, do your children a lifelong favor—never smoke in the house or in a car with them.
Second-hand smoke can lead to a number of serious health problems, from breathing difficulties to cancer. Quit if you can. Cut back as much as you can. And do everything you can to keep your children from ever taking up the habit.
Don’t overlook checkups. Fluoride treatments and early detection of cavities or gum problems can save your children toothaches and other dental problems. The same goes for doctor’s appointments—an ounce of prevention really is a pound of cure. There’s so much to worry about when you have children at home. But remember this: Keeping them healthy—both mentally and physically—is your most important job.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
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October 29, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 10-27-09
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 9 October 27, 2009
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From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
Never before has homework been so controversial. Busy parents and overscheduled children argue that either there is too much homework or that schoolwork should be done in school. Teachers and principals, however, view homework as a way to reinforce classroom lessons or give students needed extra practice. There are a lot of ways that parents, schools, and students, working together, can put homework first while making it seem like less of a burden.
What’s the policy? Ask about the district, school, or teacher’s homework policy. Ask how often there will be special assignments or long-term home-based projects.
Watch the time. Some children work faster than others and some assignments are longer than others. But if your child is spending hours every night on homework, check for:
• Distractions. Is your child studying in a quiet, well-lit place? Don’t let television, phone calls, or siblings distract him or her from completing the work.
• Advice. Is there someone available to answer quick questions about assignments?
• Tools. Does your child have the tools (i.e., paper, pen, calculator, dictionary) needed to complete the assignment?
• Attitude. The attitudes of children are often affected by the attitudes of parents and caregivers.
• Brain busters. Talk with the teacher if your children consistently don’t understand their assignments.
• Brainless. Is everything just too easy? Does your child mock the simplicity of the assignments? Let the teacher know.
• Unpredictable. If your child is overwhelmed with homework one day, and has none the next, find out why. Sometimes, kids put off projects until the last minute.
Scale back. If your child’s life is so full of after-school and weekend activities that he or she has no time or energy for homework, perhaps it’s time to reevaluate. These activities should never replace school as the primary focus of a child’s life.
Stop yourself. Many parents “help” their children by doing some of their homework. This is never OK. It’s far better to send a note to the teacher explaining why your child didn’t finish the assignment.
Stay involved. Show your children that you care about what they’re doing in school.
Most importantly, give your child credit. Praise the work they do. Compliment their study habits. Stay on them if they slack off, but give them credit for all they’re doing and learning. Nothing could be more important.
Debbie Bohn, Principal
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October 21, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 10-20-09
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 8 October 20, 2009
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From the Principal’s Desk Dear Parents, Here are some tips for a safe Halloween: Try to Trick-or-Treat when there is still light outside. Wear a costume that makes it easier for you to walk, see and be seen. If you must go at night, make sure that your costume is light in color. Carry a flashlight with you, so you can see and be seen easily. Use reflective tape on your costume to be seen easily. A mask may keep you from seeing well. Take off your mask before crossing the street. Use makeup instead of a mask. Ask you parents, older brother or sister to Trick-or-Treat with you. If someone older cannot go with you, Trick-or-Treat with a group. Plan your Trick-or-Treat route ahead of time. Pick well-lighted streets. Cross only at corners. Never cross between parked cars or mid-block. Tell your family on which streets up will be Trick-or-Treating. If there are no sidewalks, always walk facing traffic. Wait until you get home to sort, check and eat your treats. Debbie Bohn, Principal Red Ribbon Week Skyblue Mesa is celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 26th - 30th. Please help your children show More ...
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October 14, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 10-13-09
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 7 October 13, 2009
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From the Principal’s Desk Dear Parents, Health experts are asking everyone who is healthy and between the ages of 2 and 64 years old to forego the flu vaccination. Here is some important information to help you deal with this year’s flu season. The Vaccine Young toddlers should be vaccinated. Children between 6 months and 23 months should receive a flu vaccine, as should older adults (ages 65 and older), pregnant women, and healthcare workers. Some school-age children still need the vaccine. Children with chronic health problems still need to get a flu shot. Prevention Spread the word about spreading germs. Because germs are invisible, it’s difficult for children to understand how dangerous a cough or sneeze can be. Be sure to stress to them the importance of washing their hands, using lots of soap and water, and scrubbing until there are bubbles—before meals and snacks and after coughing, sneezing, or using a tissue. Sing the birthday song There’s a place to cough Keep hands away from eyes, nose, and mouth Tissue talk Too Sick to Be in School? Extreme fatigue or muscle aches. Children who can’t keep their eyes open,even after having a normal night’s sleep, may be coming down with something. Add an "achy" feeling and loss of appetite, and it’s likely that the flu is on the way. If your child is feeling too ill to stay awake in class, consider havinghim or her stay home. Before returning to school, your child needs to have gone without a fever or vomiting for at least 24 hours. Get the school’s help with make-up work Children who are feverish, nauseated, or bone tired can’t learn well and can spread their illness to others, so keep them home. Be sure that if they do miss school, it is for a good reason, and have them make up the work as soon as possible. Debbie Bohn, Principal Donations Needed for the Health Office If any of your children have outgrown their clothes, Skyblue’s Health Office is in need of More ...
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September 29, 2009
Skyblue Mesa Newsletter of 9-29-09
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 6 September 29, 2009
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From the Principal’s Desk Dear Parents, Children can often be delightful. They also can sometimes be deceitful or unkind, bullies or victims. Sometimes the difference can be in the lessons they learn, both at home and at school. Here are some ways to help your children grow up to be respectful and kind, and to have the self-respect they need to make the right choices, both now and in the future. Trade places. Face the mirror. Read up. Truth or consequences. No excuses. Stand strong. The golden rule. Debbie Bohn, Principal SCV Education Foundation Literacy & The theme is: "What do you think when you think of Santa Clarita Valley?" The contest is for grades More ...
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