The Blazer Bulletin

Hello Trailblazers!

Excitement is building for our annual Jammie Jam event sponsored by the SRES Foundation. Jammie Jam is schedule for Thursday, February 13th from 5-7:30pm. It's an opportunity for parents/caregivers to spend a few hours of quality time together while your kids are on campus having the best time with their teachers.

Each grade level has organized an evening of fun activities to include face painting, making stuffy crafts, jungle theme activities and more. For details about your child's grade, please refer to the attached flyer. This is also where you can sign up for this incredible event!

The SRES teachers donate their time to host this event so that all proceeds from the registration fee can go directly back to the school. We hope that you will consider signing up!

Warmly,

Teri Heard

Your Very Proud Principal

February 3-7: National School Counseling Week

February 3: Valentine Grams go on sale

February 4: 100th day of school

February 3 & 5: Spelling Bee

February 5: Deadline to sign up for Jammie Jam

February 5: Club Yearbook Photos in the MPR

February 7: Community Gathering, 5th grade field trip to Biz Town

February 13: Jammie Jam (5-7:30pm)

Student Council is excited to be selling Valentine Grams again this year! From Monday, February 3 through Friday, February 7, Student Council officers will be selling them before and after school in front of the office. Valentine Grams cost $1 each and include a pencil with a topper, as well as a card. Student Council officers will deliver the Valentine Grams on Valentine’s Day.

National School Counselor week begins on Monday, February 3rd. School Counselors help students thrive in school by supporting their social emotional learning and helping them navigate social dilemmas.

Ms. Nikki is an incredible School Counselor and Stone Ranch is so grateful to have her constant support. Please help us in showing Ms. Nikki appreciation by writing her a note of appreciation.

For more information about Chronic Absenteeism, please read this article.

We raised $145.21 from the El Pollo Loco fundraiser night. Thank you to all the families that came out to support our school! We appreciate all of the big and small ways that you share your time, talent, and treasure with the Stone Ranch community!

Are you looking to be more involved with Stone Ranch? Do you want to meet more awesome Stone Ranch Parents? The PTA is looking for parents who want to join the 2025-2026 PTA Board. There are many positions open and lots of opportunities to volunteer. The PTA has many returning board members to help new members with their positions. Please email Valerie Massey at valerie.massey56@gmail.com for more information.

On February 5th, Yearbook staff will be at the MPR taking group photos of all of our campus clubs and organizations. The schedule for the full day is included here.

Please note, if you are a parent that participates in the following groups, please arrive at the following times for pictures:

7:45am: Volunteers

7:55am: Foundation

8:05am: PTA

Yearbook dedication ads for your 5th grader can now be purchased for $15

Follow the instructions to submit your personalized message via Google form: 5th Grade yearbook dedications along with payment via paypal:

The deadline to place a dedication ad is Friday February 14 at midnight. Due to processing and assembly times for the yearbook, this deadline cannot be extended under any circumstances.

*Only ONE ad will be printed per student, each ad cannot exceed 350 characters, including spaces. Additional ads will not be printed, and the $15 purchase price will not be refunded.

Dedication ads are for 5th grade students only. Any ads purchased for non-5th grade students will not be printed and the $15 purchase price will not be refunded.

Ads will be printed as written so be certain to proofread!

For questions, email Stoneranchyearbook@gmail.com

Yearbooks can be purchased now for the last remaining discount of $35! Don’t delay, as prices will go up at the end of April to $40. Walk-ups during the last week of school will also be available for $40 though these yearbooks will not be reserved for your child and will be on a first come first serve basis. Many kids love looking back at their year and enjoy collecting messages from peers and teachers, so get your copy today!

Yearbook Photo Share

If you have any photos to share from your child’s classroom or club activity - please contact your classroom parent or cub sponsor for the dropbox link! While we have collected many pictures over the year so far, a handful of classes are still empty. Please help us make this year’s yearbook fully representative of the great year thus far by reaching out to your contact and letting them know you have photos to share.

Any questions - please reach out to stoneranchyearbook@gmail.com and we’d be happy to help!

Ralph’s and the Kroger family have long supported schools in passive fundraising efforts but we need 5 minutes of your time to help us get a piece of the pie! This is an incredibly easy way to help us raise money for Stone Ranch! Up to 4% of your purchases come directly back to our school.

Even if you have done this in the past you will need to do this again! There are two easy ways to make this happen. The easiest way is to download the Ralphs app, sign up for an account or login to your account if you already have one. In the top right hand corner click the three little lines. A drop down menu will appear. Click “Rewards”, then click “Community Contributions” and search for our school. That’s it!

Alternatively, if you do not want to download the app, you may create an account on the Ralphs website and then follow these steps:

• Scroll to the bottom of the page

• Look under Community

• Click on Ralphs Community Rewards

• Under instruction Number 2 - Link your card to an Organization

• Go to Number 2 - Search for your Organization here (click Here)

• You may have to sign in again

• Search for Stone Ranch Elementary School PTA (organization number DB957)

• Add to your account

Rubik's Cube Team Time Trials for WCA hosted competition at the 4S Ranch park on Feb 8th 2025 at 2 pm. Sign ups are required! Please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFFrrSJxlvRkaBwpdR0xUzGIxv8_IBJFtkBIE5TrrBqpGRmA/viewform?usp=sharing

The Poway Unified transfer window opens on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8 a.m.! If you live within the Poway Unified boundaries and want your child to attend a school different than your assigned school, submit your request online through the Transfers page on the PUSD website. (This includes siblings of current students.) Please make sure to still enroll your child at their assigned school of residence when new student enrollment opens on April 1, 2025. Transfer requests can only be processed once your child is enrolled in their school of residence. The transfer request window will close on March 31, 2025 at 5 p.m.

In PUSD, we are committed to ensuring your child's online safety and privacy. As students engage in digital spaces—whether playing multiplayer games, using educational apps, or exploring new interests online—it’s crucial they understand the importance of keeping their personal information safe. With guidance on avoiding scams and protecting their digital footprints, students can enjoy learning and fun online while staying in control of their privacy. Families play an important role in helping children navigate these topics and establishing healthy, safe digital habits. Below are some Privacy and Security tips to share with your family.

• K-5 Family Tips

• 6-12 Family Tips

Sincerely,

Amy Fousek and Ken Wall

Director of Educational Technology and Director of Information Technology

Join Life Planning Specialist Wendy Smith for an insightful presentation on why creating a plan matters, how to take the first steps, and where to find support along the way. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with fellow parents, gaining valuable insights and support. Start building a strong foundation for your child's future today! Flier found here.

On February 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., Valley Elementary School will host PUSD's first-ever IEP Basics training exclusively in Spanish. In collaboration with the Exceptional Family Resource Center, this event is designed to support PUSD Spanish-speaking families of students with IEPs. More details are available in the event flier.

Nondiscrimination Philosophy and Policy Statement

The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information, please contact: Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, James Jimenez, Associate Superintendent of Personnel support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128, 1-858-521-2800, extension 2121, jjimenez@powayusd.com. For students, you may contact Title IX Coordinator/504 Coordinator Jamie Dayhoff, Director of Attendance and Discipline, Poway Unified School District, 1-858-521-2840, jdayhoff@powayusd.com.

Stone Ranch Mission: To create an environment where each and every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to be their authentic self.

Principal email: theard@powayusd.com

Website: stoneranch.powayusd.com

Location: 16150 4S Ranch Parkway, San Diego, CA 92127

Phone: 858-487-8474