Dear Parents,
We thank you so much for all you do for our students and our school. We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for carnival fundraiser, even while the rain was coming down in buckets. We are so grateful to be a part of your family and children’s lives. We care for your children and appreciate all the happiness and joy they bring into this school each day. We extend an invitation to each parent and family member to come and participate in school events/activities, volunteer in classrooms, and to be part of our PTA. We thank you again for all that you do for students and staff members of Sierra Bonita Elementary!
Sincerely,
Mike Larsen
Box Tops - We express our appreciation to all families for saving their Box Tops and participating in our Box Tops program. Classes are enjoying some friendly “Box Tops” competition this week (September 29 – October 3). We invite families to please send in your Box Tops. We will have another Box Tops collection week the end of January. Thank you!
School Picture Makeup Day
School Picture Makeup Day is tomorrow, October 1st.
Our first SEP conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 22. We have been using SignUpGenius to schedule for our October and January conferences. For each appointment that is scheduled, you should receive a confirmation email from SignUpGenius. If you have any questions or concerns about SignUpGenius, please call the school at 801-798-4480. We’ll be happy to assist you.
PTA Book Fair
We look forward to our PTA Book Fair that will be held October 20-23. Our Book Fair will have the following schedule:
Monday, October 20 – 8:30-9:30am, 3:00-3:45pm & Preview for classes throughout the school day.
Tuesday, October 21 – 8:30-9:30am, 3:00-3:45pm, and 5:00-6:30pm for Grandparents’ Afternoon/Evening
Wednesday, October 22 – 8:30-9:30am, 2:30-9:00pm during SEP Conferences
Thursday, October 23 – 8:30-10:00am;
The book fair ends on October 23 at 10:00am. Come early, so you don’t miss out on all the great books. Thank you!
Halloween & Costume Parade
Students are welcome to wear their costumes to school on Friday, October 31st. We do ask that students not wear masks, gory costumes, or bring any kind of weapon with their costume.
Our Annual Halloween Costume Parade will begin at 1:30pm, and we invite all who would like to participate or watch the parade to come and enjoy this event. Chairs will be set up in the auditorium and in the hallways for all to enjoy.
Dressing for the Weather of the Day / Lost and Found
With colder weather approaching, I wanted to share information about weather and dressing for the weather of each day. We encourage all of our students to come to school dressed appropriately for the weather of that day. Please assist your children to wear appropriate cold weather clothing.
If possible, please place a name or family name in coats and jackets, so we can get a lost coat or jacket returned.
If your child has lost a jacket, coat, or any other item, please look through the Lost and Found bins located in the hallway near the auditorium. Thank you!
Bully Blockers
At Sierra Bonita, the “Bully Blocker” program will continue to be taught and implemented by Mike Lewis, our school counselor, and our staff. Students, working with Mr. Lewis have been able to sign a pledge to be a Bully Blocker.
The promise of a Bully Blocker is:
I will...
- Stand up to Bullying
- Never Bully
- Be a Friend
We appreciate each student being a “Bully Blocker”. If a student witnesses a bullying act taking place, directed at either himself/herself or another student, the student is to ask the individual bullying to, “please stop...” The student will then make sure the student is alright and extend care and friendship. We are proud of our students for being bully blockers and being kind and respectful to each other.
Red Ribbon Week Message from our PTA (October 27 – 31)
Monday, October 27: Put a Cap on Drugs! Wear your favorite hat.
Tuesday, October 28: Team-up against Drugs! Wear your favorite team attire!
Wednesday, October 29: Drugs are Old Fashion! Wear your favorite 50’s outfit or dress up like an old person!
Thursday, October 30: From Head to Toe, be Drug Free! Crazy Hair & Sock Day!
Friday, October 31: Say BOO to Drugs! Dress up in your Halloween Costume!