Did You Know???
· Middle School Information Night!! Thinking about where your child should go to middle school? Wonder what our middle school offers? Join us for a visitation night on Wed. November 4 at 6:30 to see what is going on at the middle school right here at Sierra Oaks K-8! This is a new date, so please change it on your calendars!
· Sierra Oaks 6-8th Grade STAR test scores are higher than the district average? And, all 6-8th grade scores went up!! Way to go guys!! A huge thank you to our FABULOUS MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS for doing a FANTASTIC JOB teaching our kids!!
· Middle School Students get “Snack Bar” privileges in addition to lunch – If your student is suddenly asking for an extra dollar or two, they might be wanting a cup-o-soup, a cinabun, or other tasty treat! Available only to middle schoolers!
Check Out These Current Electives:
· Technology – Make a commercial, your own movie and more!
· Journalism – Write a column for the school newspaper and get involved in the whole production process of making a paper from start to finish.
· Drama – Love to be up on stage? This one is for you! Build the props and perform – on with the show!
· Literature – Way more than just reading books, this elective brings reading alive by creating your very own books!!
· Leadership – Be a part of making the decisions around here! Spirit rallies, dances, spirit days, and much more!
· TA – Foster independence by assisting our fantastic teachers!
Sierra Oaks Middle School Needs YOU!!
· Just as the Elementary School at Sierra Oaks takes a lot of parent participation to make our school great, so does the Middle School! We need volunteers – from fundraising to commencement to social committees, grant writing and more. We still need lots of help, so email Tammy Petsalis at tammypetsalis@yahoo.com or Chris Street at christine@saclawyers.com if would like to get involved – you can help as little or as much as you would like!
Game On!!!
· Boys Basketball: Try-outs for boys competitive basketball will be held afterschool M-F October 26th-30th from 2:25-3:30. Any student who does not make the competitive team or does not want to try out is welcome to join the rec team. Flyers for the rec. team are being sent home this week. Season runs Nov. 2nd-Jan. 14th
· Girls Volleyball team plays every Friday at La Sierra Community Center, so come on out to support the team! They are doing absolutely amazing!!
· Watch for these upcoming middle school sports teams:
Girls Basketball: Jan. 25th-Mar. 26th
Track and Field: Mar. 22nd-May 11th
AWESOME Middle School Events:
· The Hollywood Happening Dance is Tonight in the MP Room!! Exclusively for middle school students - Tickets are $7 at the door - Thursday 10/22 from 7:00-9:00.
· The middle school fundraising committee (run by the middle schoolers themselves!) is hosting "Meal Time Music" in which students will be able to request songs for 75 cents each or 2 songs for a dollar. Mealtime Music will be played every Friday. Songs can be paid for and requested during lunch at the ticket window located @ Rm. 4 M-Wednesdays.
· UNDERSTANDING ADOLESCENT DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION Join parents on Wednesday, October 28th at 7pm in the Rio Americano High School cafeteria (4540 American River Drive) to learn more about adolescent drug use, signs and concerns. Information presented on teen drug trends (including street, over-the-counter, prescription, alcohol, caffeine, etc.) and testing. Gain knowledge to help your teens or their friends. Guest speaker, Jon Daily LCSW, CADC II, co-authored 'How to Help Your Child Become Drug Free.'
· 29th Annual Rio Americano Playathon November 6th! Join the Rio Americano High School Band for a fun filled evening of musical entertainment! Band students from local middle schools are invited to attend from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to play along with the Rio Band and enjoy musical games, and activities. The community is invited to the evening concerts scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m at the Rio Americano campus.
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Calling all 8th Graders!!
2010 – 2011 High School Information Nights
· High School enrollment is just around the corner! All 8th grade students will be mailed information regarding their neighborhood high school placement. Open Enrollment Information will be available for parents interested in enrolling at a different school.
o Bella Vista Nov. 17 @ 7:00 pm
o Casa Roble Fundamental Nov. 16 @ 7:00 pm
o Del Campo Nov. 18 @ 7:00 pm
o El Camino Fundamental Oct. 21 @ 7:00 pm
Visitation Oct. 22, 23
o Encina** Oct. 21 @ 7:00 pm
o Encina Dec. 2 @ 6:00 pm
o Mesa Verde Dec. 1 @ 7:00 pm
o Mira Loma (including IB) Nov. 5 @ 6:30 pm
o Rio Americano Nov. 4 @ 6:30 pm
o San Juan Nov. 19 @ 7:00 pm
** Doctors’ and Nurses Preparatory Program
· Private High Schools
For information regarding Sacramento’s private high schools, please check the following:
o Jesuit www.jhssac.org Open House: October 19 @ 11:00 – 1:00
o St Francis www.stfrancis.org Open House: October 11 @ 1:00 – 4:00
o Christian Brothers www.cbhs-sacramento.org
Shadow Days begin October 9.
· CIVITAS Political Studies Academy at Rio Americano High School invites All Eighth and Ninth Graders and their parents to Civitas Academy’s Information Night from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm& International Dinner @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday, October 29th, 2009. If you’re interested in politics, community service, and government, then come to our INFORMATION NIGHT and stay for a great meal while learning why Civitas is the only Academy program of its kind in California. www.riocivitas.com Please RSVP by Monday, October 26th, to Ms. Linda Reed, Civitas Coordinator 916-971-7517 -or- lreed@sanjuan.edu
Middle School Electives Need You!
· The Middle School Teachers are asking if anyone has a used PS2 (Play Station 2) to use for P.E. We would use it for Dance Dance Revolution and other indoor physical education activities. If someone has a used working one they are willing to donate that would be fantastic!
· Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Liby would like to request the donation of any board games and card games for rainy day activities. New or used (with all pieces included) would be greatly appreciated! Just send them to the homeroom teacher.
· Technology - Mr. Le is asking for donations of any Polaroid Cameras, digital cameras, memory cards, or video cameras for the middle school. They don’t have to be the latest model to be of GREAT use to our students! Donations can be given at the school office.
· Leadership – Mrs. Cater’s leadership class is in need of markers, paint brushes, glitter, posterboards, etc. Please bring in whatever you can!
· Drama - Wednesday, Nov. 18th- 6-8 will be the performance of "Snow White & Friends" 7:00 p.m. in the MP Room ( as well as a matinee performance earlier in the day – time TBA). We are in need of costumes (donated or to keep for future performances). If you have any of the following you would be willing to share, please contact Mrs. Davis at monique.davis@sanjuan.edu:
o Prince Charming (youth medium or large), Robin Hood (adult large), Fox, Lion or Tiger, Squirrel, Bear (adult mediums for animals), cape for a queen & cloak for an old hag
o If you are interested in helping build the set, we need your help right away. With your help, our students will enjoy a greater experience in drama.
o We also need someone who is willing to coordinate a concession stand for that evening.
THANK YOU!
· A HUGE thank you to Christ Street for organizing the Internet Safety Class held Tuesday evening! What valuable information we need as parents! Thank you for bringing such an amazing seminar to our school!
