Sycamore Canyon Family Newsletter

Parking Lot - Please remember that we do not get out of cars in the pick-up and drop off area at the front of the school. If you wish to help your child with jackets and backpacks, or to walk them to the gate, please park your car and walk your student onto the campus. We want to make the school drop off line move more quickly and this is the only way to improve this process. Thank you!

Front of the School - During primary dismissal time (2:20 PM Dismissal), please remain with your child and help to remind them that we cannot run on the grass or in the flower beds, especially behind the bushes and against the Multipurpose Building. We have had some near injuries of collision, and we want to prevent any injuries. Thank you!

Dear Families,

Kids Heart Challenge kicked off! We are excited to learn how to keep our hearts healthy & happy while raising lifesaving donations for the American Heart Association to fight America’s #1 and #4 killers, heart disease and stroke! Check out our VIRTUAL ENVELOPE to learn more. Thank you for being a Heart Hero!

1. Sign up TODAY at http://www2.heart.org/goto/SycamoreCanyon or by downloading the free AHA Schools App for Apple or Android
2. Give or Get a Donation! SEND 10 emails/texts to friends & family asking for a donation
3. Start Finn’s Mission in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR.

KHC GOALS & CELEBRATIONS:

Our goal is to raise $5,000 in lifesaving donations!

• When the school raises $5,000, Principal Hicks will wear a blow-up costume for a day
• Students who complete Finn's Mission will get to put their name in the pond!
• Last year's top 3 fundraising students will receive a Wylie and Bingo keychain at the kickoff assembly
• This year's top 3 fundraising student will receive a Wylie and Bingo keychain

Meet Phil and hear how he SAVED A LIFE after completing Finn’s Mission. Don’t wait, sign up TODAY!

Please note that the calendar for the 2025-2026 School Year has been revised, and the calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year has been approved. School year calendars can be found here.

We will need to change the date for Lunch on the Lawn from 3/21 to 4/25. Our original date mistakenly fell during Ramadan. Thank you for your understanding!

• The PRIDE Assisting our Community (P.A.C.) Room is open and available to all families in the district. If you are in need of toiletry or household items for any member of your family, please contact PRIDE Academy’s school social worker or make a appointment to visit the P.A.C. Room at https://bit.ly/3yWbH5s.

• February is Black History Month: During Black History Month, Santee School District embraces the opportunity to engage and educate our students about the rich and diverse history of African Americans. Throughout the month schools will celebrate the achievements, contributions, and resilience of Black individuals who have helped shape our country through a variety of activities.
• Free Heart Screenings For Ages 12 - 25 on Feb. 1 February 1 is National Youth Heart Screening Day and the Eric Paredes Save a Life Foundation is hosting a free heart screening event for people ages 12 - 25 at West Hills High School. Registration and certain paperwork is required - please visit the registration website for important information.
• February 3-7, 2025 – National School Counseling Week: Join Us in Celebrating National School Counseling Week! Let's take a moment to recognize the incredible contributions of our school counselors! Their dedication helps students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially, while also guiding them toward a bright future and career success. Thank you to our amazing school counselors for everything you do to support our students and community.
• We’re excited to announce the launch of the "Leaders in Training" (LIT) program at all ELP sites! This new initiative is designed for students in grades 6–8, focusing on service learning and leadership development. Our goal is to provide meaningful opportunities for middle school students to grow as leaders and make a positive impact in their communities. Students are collecting items for their first two service projects. Items are due by 2/14 and can be dropped off at the ELP site on campus.
• Blanket Project – Creating warm, handmade blankets for the residents of Edgemoor Nursing Home in Santee. In need of 1- 1/2 yards polar fleece in one color or patten and 1- 1/2 yards polar fleece in a second color/pattern.
• Toy Drive for Animals – Making toys to support the San Diego Humane Society and bring joy to animals in need. Contact ELP.info@santeesd.net for needed materials.
• Join FANCY and OUR KINGS for their Positive Youth Development for Black Girls and Boys series. This program is designed to help kids build connection, find belonging, and create community. All students are welcome. Upcoming dates 2/22, 3/29. 4/26, 5/3, 5/25. Register here. (Flyer attached)

• The Santee School District is now working with WeTip as a crime reporting solution. WeTip provides a completely anonymous reporting solution that gives you a platform to help fight crime, bullying, and other forms of misconduct that you witness. WeTip’s dedicated solution gives you a safe route directly to the right people in the district so we can help uncover and correct any problems or misconduct quickly. To report a crime:
• Call 844.619.1837; call centers are open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• Text REPORT to 844.619.1837
• Visit https://www.wetip.com/submit-a-crime-tip/
• Click on the WeTip button at the bottom of the district and/or your school’s website

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Email: infoSC@santeesd.net
Website: https://sc.santeesd.net/
Location: 10201 Settle Road, Santee, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 956-5400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SYCCAN