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NOON DISMISSAL MARCH 17 TO 24
Photo: Our teacher work hard to plan fantastic curriculum. Sometimes they work so well together that they start to dress alike. #Twinning
ROAR CARD
Congratulations to the following Roar Card Winners who were recognized at last week’s Friday Flag:Neveah Munoz, Oliver Cruz, Kimberly Urrita, Lidaney Toro, Andres Garcia, Cameron Golich, Vance Link, Devin Trujillo, Dillon Saunders, Fabian Vazquez. 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 noon, from March 17 to 24 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 /eat breakfast.
SCHOOL PRIDE DAY-WEAR GREEN
Tomorrow is St Patrick's day, and our School Pride Day for the month. Your child can “wear lots of green” to school on Friday, March 17th. School District dress code rules apply. Be sure to tell your student there is no pinching on St Patrick’s day.
APPROPRIATE SHOES FOR SCHOOL
Wearing shoes that offer support and protection for the foot to school is important. We encourage students to wear athletic shoes to school to prevent injuries when playing, especially during PE class. Recently, there has been an increase in injuries due to students wearing crocs, (fashion) boots and/ or sandals. Although these shoes are comfortable/ fashionable, they are not appropriate for school. These types of shoes do not offer support, protection or ease of movement during recess play or PE. See your child’s PE day so you can ensure on these days they are in tennis shoes. But again, we would prefer tennis shoes to be worn by students everyday.
Monday: Grades 2 and 3
Tuesday: Grades 5 and 3
Wednesday: Grade 6
Thursday: Grades 4 and 1
Friday: Grades TK, K and 1
COVID AT- HOME TESTS
All staff and students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District will be provided free at-home COVID tests for use at the end of spring break, before returning to school. Please look for District communication regarding the use of the tests, including date for administration. Although it is not mandatory to return to school, your use is appreciated to ensure all students return healthy on March 27. Tests will be sent home with students as early as today.
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 17 - 24 when we will have minimum days with school out at noon 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
SUMMER CAMP SIGN-UP HELP TOMORROW
Family Engagement Liaison will be having open drop-in hours on Friday March 17th starting at 8 AM. Fun in the sun application assistance, clothing, food, and more. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Kimberly at 805-963-4331 ext 1054 or via email kurrutia@sbunified.com
THEATER PRODUCTION REHEARSAL REMINDERS
Friday, March 17: Theater Club 2:00 - 3:00 with Mrs. Dutton 3:00 - 5:00 with Mrs. Dutton and Ms. Abbie
Tuesday, March 21: BRAVO! 12:00 - 1:00
Thursday, March 23: BRAVO! 12:00 - 1:00
Friday, March 24: Theater Club 2:00 - 3:00 with Mrs. Dutton 3:00 - 4:30 with Mrs. Dutton and Ms. Abbie
CALM CORNER
Is your child self-critical and easily frustrated?
Is your child self-critical and easily frustrated? Do they feel uncomfortable with new challenges or particularly tricky tasks? If so, your child may be a perfectionist. To many people, this doesn’t seem like such a bad thing. After all, what’s wrong with setting high standards and pushing yourself to improve? In reality, perfectionism can be unhealthy and damaging, especially for young children.
Perfectionism appears to result from a combination of inborn tendencies and environmental factors. These can include excessive praise or demands from parents, teachers or trainers, observation of adults modeling perfectionist tendencies, and from parental love being conditional upon the child's exemplary achievement.
Perfectionism is the belief that everything must be perfect all the time. A perfectionist sets impossible goals, and feels crushed when they are not achieved. Alternatively, someone who strives to do their best sets challenging but achievable goals.Those with perfectionistic tendencies are often resistant to change, believing these tendencies are a strength. Digging deeper, they find that perfectionism contributes to a number of problems, including procrastination, stress, anxiety, and depression.
The "What is Perfectionism" Handout explains the difference between perfectionism and a healthy level of hard work, along with other helpful information.
Source: Therapist Aid/The Center for Parenting Education
REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS THURSDAY MESSAGES:
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
We are excited to bring back After School Enrichment classes! This spring we are offering a program of 13 classes, with options for all grade levels. Enrollment starts March 16th. Please see the attached flyer and schedule for more information!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, SANTA BARBARA
Are you in need of critical health and safety home repairs? Habitat for Humanity Santa Barbara is offering free home repairs such as flooring, grab bar installation, roof replacement, exterior stairs and ramp, minor electrical, accessibility modifications, landscaping and painting. To qualify, you must be a homeowner in Gaviota, Santa Barbara or Carpinteria, have a demonstrated need for critical health and safety repairs, have a household gross income that is at or below 80% of the Area Median Income and be willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity, its volunteers and the community. To learn more about our Home Repair Program, visit our website at www.sbhabitat.org, email mail@sbhabitat.org or call (805) 692-2226.
SPRING BREAK DATES
Plan ahead, there is no school from March to 27 to 31 for spring break. All schools in Santa Barbara will be closed.
2023 SUMMER FUN PROGRAM
The Parks & Recreation Department's Popular, FREE SUMMER FUN PROGRAM, provides recreation activities to children entering the1st–6th grade. Participants in the Summer Fun Recreation Program will enjoy 8-weeks filled with games, crafts, enrichment activities, sports, and the opportunity to participate in field trips, theme days and MUCH more! See attachment for details.
CALENDAR
March
15 Tiger Parent Meeting
17-24 Parent Conferences (Minimum Days)
27-31 Spring Break NO SCHOOL
April 10 ELAC meeting in person.