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Weekly Blog 05.08.26


Happy Birthday - Brandi 5/11 & James 5/12

VESTS while on duty, BADGES at all times & Doors ALWAYS Locked! 

If you leave your classroom with your students, please take your charged Walkie Talkie with you and have it turned on to Channel 2.

Thank You PTC: I'd like to say a huge "THANK YOU" to our wonderful PTC on behalf of everyone who was fortunate enough to be able to participate in all the incredible Staff Appreciation treats and events. 

Voxer: Please cease using Voxer for anything related to specific students.

New Walkie Talkie Protocols - Must be read and followed - click here

Class Color Vote: 93% wanted it to change to consistent grade level colors and about 6% had no preference. As for what color each grade level is the option that won was TK navy blue, K red, 1st pink, 2nd yellow, 3rd green, 4th blue and 5th teal. However, if your grade level would like a different color that is not already listed then please let me know your choice.

Library: Closed for EOY inventory

CAASPP Testing: Make ups. Monday, May 11th through the 15th if needed.

iReady 3rd grade: Monday, May 11th through the 15th.

Final Emergency Drill: Evacuation - Tuesday, May 12th at 1:00pm 

Richard out: Wednesday, May 13th till 1pm at Leadership

BMX Assembly: Wednesday, May 13th Schedule

Articulation: Wednesday, May 13th - Kinder: 1:20 - 1:50 & 2nd grade: 1:55 - 2:25

Staff Meeting: Thursday, May 14th at 2:20pm

Serena out: Friday, May 15th

End of Year Party at Richard's: Friday, May 15th. Feel free to bring something delicious to share. There will be some beverages and light hors d'oeuvres provided. The pool will be open, if so inclined. 3137 Ardley Drive, Roseville CA 95747 (5 minutes from school so NO EXCUSES)

First Responders Day: Wednesday, May 20th from 9:15 - 11:00am

5th Grade Field Trip: Thursday, May 21st to Strikes Bowling

Final Round Up Rally: Friday, May 22nd at 8:00am - Trustworthiness 

Richard off-site: Friday, May 22nd till 8:30am

Field Day: Friday, May 22nd, for grades 1-5.
Session 1- 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd (Halseth, Fletcherator) 8:30-9:50,
Session 2- 3rd (Davidson, Osterholt, Nelson)/ 4th/ 5th: 10:30-11:50

TK/K field day will be on Wednesday, May 27 - 7:55-9:15am

Memorial Day: Monday, May 25th - No School

Graduating Seniors Campus Walk: Tuesday, May 26th from 7:45 - 8:15am

Staff Breakfast Tradition: Friday, May 29th at Sun City Roseville Timber's Restaurant (ALL welcome even if it is not a work day for you) 7:30am

Blue Pen Challenge: Keep sending those in! We will see what the Blue Pens have been up to at the last Staff meeting. 

Umbrellas: Please ensure that they are closed at the end of the day. 

Park Use: If you are planning to take your class to the park, please communicate with your families in advance to share the plan and provide them with the opportunity to opt out. 

Emergency Contact: If there is ever a reason that you need to get a hold of me please save my number. Feel free to text Richard Prestedge cell# 916-529-3255

**Please remember to check the LIVE Google Calendar as dates/times are subject to change.


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