Look for upcoming notifications asking for baked goods donations and volunteers for the table at Oliver's for our UELF Garden Program. All students, K-5, participate in a weekly garden class, plus science learning is connected to the garden in the classes. Show your support by donating bake goods and/or volunteering at the table at Oliver's. More information coming soon.

Wednesday's ELAC meeting will be a forum for discussing future Family Math Nights and brainstorm the supports needed for increasing family engagement in literacy projects at UELF. All families are invited to be part of the discussion. These discussions are in alignment with the goals in the Single Plan for Student Achievement.

Read this book with your child every day.The school is celebrating the story by doing the following:

• Dec. 7 - Book & Movie - Nim's Island

Enjoy the story together! You can can check out the auditory book from our local library. There is an UNLIMITED access to streaming the story! Check in with the library!

Looking for a place to volunteer?

Classrooms teachers are looking for parents to be fingerprinted and registered for field trips, special events, and classroom jobs. Get yourself set up so you're ready to be there when your student needs you.

ALL volunteers must complete the CRPUSD Volunteer Registration Process, which includes fingerprinting. Please complete the application form and get yourself fingerprinted. This MUST be completed before you can volunteer. Once this is completed, you are clear for the duration of your child's school experience in CRPUSD, including high-school and middle school!

• 11/28 - Garden Committee Meeting
• 11/30 - ELAC Meeting
• 12/2 - 2nd Cup of Coffee
• 12/2 -Report Cards Go Home
• 12/6 - Spirit Day - Wacky, Tacky Sparkles Day
• 12/7 - Walk & Roll To School Day
• 12/7- Nim's Island Movie Night - Pizza & Popcorn
• 12/13 - Garden Bake Sale at Oliver's
• 12/16 - Last Day of School
• 12/19-1/3 - Winter Break
• 1/4 - School Resumes
• 1/4 - Walk & Roll to School
• 1/4 - Family Game Night at UELF
• 1/5- School Tour
• 1/6 - 2nd Cup of Coffee
• 1/12 - Family Fun Night - CalSkate
• 1/16 & 1/17 - No School
• 1/23-1/25 - 5th Graders Outdoor Education Field Trip

Keeping the Balance

As students get sick, as the winter holidays approach us and as dates seem to be coming from every direction, remember to stop, breathe, smile at your child and prioritize what you can do. It's okay to say no, it's okay to be selective and it's okay that what you can do and tolerate is different from another family. Our kids have needs that vary and require us to focus on the child and make the decision that works best for your family.

I urge you to do the following with your kids:

- have a shared book you are reading together

- take time to walk through the crispy fall air

- substitute digital game time with a physical game

- have an early bedtime for your kids so you have adult time for yourself

- trade water for a sugary drink of any kind

-replace sugar or chips/crackers for a piece of fruit or nuts

- hug your child every morning and every night

Keep Me In The Loop!

Please reach out to me if you have a bright idea, a concern (no matter how small or big) or just want to chat. I am here for you!

• 415-497-1317
• christina_lunde@crpusd.org
• Catch me walking around on campus!