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12:10pm DISMISSAL for Grades 1-6 and 12:00 for TK/Kinder
MARCH 15 TO 22
ROAR CARD
Congratulations to the following Roar Card Winners who were recognized at last week’s Friday Flag: Guapalupe Rivera, Cristo Loeza, Hudson Boggess, Angel Ramirez, Adilene Santamaria, Yasmani Aguilar, Abraham Villa, Lilith Murray, Giovanni Loeza, Symone Evans. Thank you for making Responsible, Organized, Academic, and Respectful choices! Each week we will celebrate students and staff at Friday Flag and announce them here to parents.
NEW INFORMATION THIS WEEK
BREAKFAST DURING MINIMUM DAYS
On minimum days, when school is out at 12:10 pm, from March 15 to 22 breakfast will be served BEFORE school. During the school day we will serve “brunch,” but because we only have one break on these short days we will provide breakfast before school. Students can stop by the cafe from 8:00 to 8:30 am to pick-up breakfast to eat at the tables outside. Kindergartners should eat inside the cafe with their parent.
PARENT CONFERENCES START TOMORROW
Please look for sign-ups for your individual student’s parent conference from your classroom teacher. We request to meet with every family during the dates of March 15 - 22 when we will have minimum days with school out at 12:10 pm for all grades. See Family Guides to Grade Level/End of Course Expectations to help set goals: https://www.sbunified.org/academics/grade-level-expectations
DISTRICT POETRY CONTEST
We are excited to announce the Elementary 1st Annual Poetry Contest! All TK-6 grade students are invited to participate by submitting an original, unpublished poem related to the theme of: IDENTITY. For more information, please view this flyer and to submit your poem, use this LINK. The deadline is April 5, 2024.
SANTA BARBARA EDUCATION FOUNDATION HOPE AWARDS 
Click here to learn more about the upcoming Hope Awards! It is a community event that is a fundraiser to support all our District Schools open to the public.
PARENT SAFETY HUB FOR IPAD AND ON-LINE STUDENT ACTIVITY
Check out this helpful parent site to support your student with use of their personal devices. Digital citizenship is so important to their well-being and safe use of technology. https://sbunified.onlinesafetyhub.io/
All in one parent control and digital well-being site: https://www.qustodio.com/en/
THEATER CLUB PRACTICE REMINDERS
FRIDAY, March 15. 3:00 - 4:30 and WEDNESDAY, March 20 3:00 - 4:30
NO Theater Club practice on Friday, March 22
BRAVO Reminder: There will be NO BRAVO next week. BRAVO will resume with the regular schedule the week of April 1.
REMINDERS FROM THE PREVIOUS WEEK
SPRING BREAK DATES
Plan ahead, there is no school from March 25 to 29 for spring break. All schools in Santa Barbara will be closed.
PANORAMA SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY
SBUSD is committed to using data to inform decisions, which includes seeking input for students, families and staff. The climate/culture survey is an opportunity for students, staff and families to share their experiences. So far, we have 27 responses but are hoping for 100%. Please provide us with your input today.
Family Survey: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/sbunified/3036652385/surveys
ELPAC (English Learner Proficiency Assessment for California)
The ELPAC is in progress. Get your child to bed on time and make sure they have a nutritious breakfast now through the next two weeks. The ELPAC Test is given only to our multilingual students. It is composed of 4 domains: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. Here is a link for you to use so that your child can continue to practice. You’ll need to log in as a guest. All students take the speaking test individually but 3rd-6th graders take the Reading, Writing, and Listening tests as a whole group on their iPads. From March 11-15, all students in grade 3-6 will take the group tests. Please do not pick up students from 9:00-10:00 AM next week so that they can take the test uninterrupted. This is an important test that helps us better understand your child’s English proficiency. If your child is in grades K-2, they will continue to take the ELPAC individually with a test examiner. Please contact the assistant principal at hcorral@sbunified.org or call extension 1041 if you have any questions.
LOST AND FOUND
Please stop by the Lost and Found to pick up your items! We have many jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles and lunch boxes. All remaining items will be donated on the last day of school before spring break, Friday, March 22.
March
11-15 Group ELPAC testing for Grades 2-6 for EMLs only
15- End of trimester 12:10 Dismissal
15-22 Parent Conferences 12:10 Dismissal
25-29 No School Spring Break
April
4 Reclassification Breakfast 7:45AM
15 ELAC #4 in person 6:00 pm