This Wednesday we will host our first family event - Success Starts Here. Our reservations are full but based on feedback from this event, we hope to host more dinners in the future. Look to next week's newsletter for highlights and pictures.

In this newsletter, use the link below to cast your ballot for this year's School Site Council nominees. Even if you are not an elected member of the SSC, you are always welcomed to sit in and be a part of this team.

Go Otters!

Mrs. Horton

The following individuals are running for our School Site Council. April Grover, Ashley Morrison, Michelle Domingo, Monica Flores and Lizette Cruz.

The School Site Council plays an important role at our school and your participation is critical. Thank you.

Use the ballot on this SMORE.

Miss Hong and Mrs. Horton applied the concept of measuring volume to a life example - CAKE! Thanks Mr. Yates for donating the cake for students to measure. (It was delicious!)

NEW - Every Wednesday is an early release day. ALL 1st - 6th grade students will be dismissed at 1:10pm. PM Kinders will follow the AM schedule and will be dismissed at 12:10.

Families, please help us out. If you choose to pick your student up in the front of the school - stay in your car. If you park in our lot, walk over to the Shoe Gate. It helps us keep our students safe and makes for a smooth and efficient dismissal. We appreciate your help.

Mondays - College Wear

Wednesdays - Sea Otter Spirit Wear or Blue

Fridays - House T-shirts or House Color

Order forms for Shirts and Sweatshirts will be coming later this month.

• Be the best person you can be.

• You complete your homework everyday.

Take some time to review our Title I School Level Parent and Family Engagement Policy. If you are interested in providing feedback or have some questions please attend our SSC meeting in September. Thanks.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Shh02CgK5_tkOBt2k2dyj3f7f2t1UD231E3CYwZ1UWA/edit?usp=sharing

With the start of the new school year, here is a quick reminder regarding food that is sent to school for the classroom. Food that is sent to a classroom as a treat or reward should follow our District Guidelines regarding nutrition. There are several Board Policies that address this issue. Board Policy 5030 - Student Wellness Policy on Physical Activity and Nutrition is one that is useful for your reference.

When you think about sending something to celebrate your child's birthday here are a few things we need to keep in mind. Treats will be passed out the last 10 minutes of the school day. Cupcakes and most cookies do not meet our Board Policies on Nutrition. Check out these policies to see what are considered nutritious treats or send a little token for example pencils, erasers ,or stickers. You can also donate a book to your child's classroom on behalf of your child's special day. Thanks for your help.

We are increasing the number of families who have completed this important task but we are not there yet. Please, take a moment to do this. You can do it on your phone and the updated information is critical. We cannot notifiy if your child needs you if your information is not current.

The instructions are in the flyer below.

The next PTO Meeting will be September 3rd at 3:00. We will plan our fall fundraiser and Harvest Festival.

9/2 No School

9/3 PBIS Meeting @ 7:45

9/3 PTO meeting @ 3:00

9/6 Rally

9/11 Early Release 1:10

9/18 Early Release 1:10

9/24 PTO Meeting @ 3:00

9/24-9/27 Conference Week

9/30 Fall Break Begins