Wednesday Digital Folder
March 2nd, 2022
Superintendent's Update
Intent to return to SME for the 2022-23 school year
COVID Screening and Testing at SME
Please STAY HOME if you have ANY symptoms.
Screening Questions Daily before coming to school
- Do I have a fever?
- Do I have a cough?
- Am I experiencing shortness of breath or difficulty breathing?
- Am I experiencing any other symptoms?
- Have I been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days?
- In the last 10 days, have I been directed to quarantine, isolate or take a COVID-19 test?
How and Where PUSD Students and Employees Can Get Tested
PUSD offers COVID-19 PCR oral or nasal swab tests on campuses and at the District’s Primary Clinic, 8 a.m. - 3:30 pm. By appointment, please call (626) 396-3600, ext 88180
On PUSD campuses(SME) weekly testing, on Thursdays, is available for ALL students and staff.
Register your student for weekly testing at SME on the Color system here: https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=19648816021737students
We are holding at 86% of students registered.
STEPS to follow if you get a POSITIVE COVID test result
1. Immediately isolate from all others(family, school, sports, after-school enrichment and daycare)
2. Contact Mrs. Lewis/Ms. Rupp to notify POS results
3. Expect a phone call/contact from Health Department for specific information and quarantine next steps
4. Receive a short-term independent study agreement from SME
5. Complete assigned school work, if feeling well
6. Call and/or contact school/teacher if any questions
STEPS to follow if you are requesting and Independent Study(IS) Agreement
1. Send an email to your kid's teacher and Mrs. Lewis to request an IS agreement
2. Include which days you are agreeing to work remotely on the Canvas work posted by the teacher.
3. Include if you are choosing to do an IS or if you are needing to, due to an exposure or POSITIVE COVID-19 lab confirmed PCR test.
PTA Announcements
Jog-a-Thon is This Friday!
SME’s Annual Jog-A-Thon is back! This is one of PTA’s biggest fundraisers of the year, and one of the students’ most anticipated events. Please take a minute to register at https://bit.ly/smeruns. Otherwise, simply login and add your child to the current event to register! You can start collecting pledges today through March 11.
Our school fundraising goal is $40,000, and you can help us reach it!
Register today at: https://bit.ly/smeruns
SME Has Talent! - Show Us Your Act On March 14/15
The Talent Show is back! SME’s talented kids will perform in person on April 16th, and performers of all types - singers, dancers, musicians, magicians, comedians, emcees, and more - are encouraged to participate. Details are available on the attached flyer, which you’ll need to complete and bring to Show Us Your Act day on either March 14th or 15th!
Please note that as of this writing, performers will be masked and audience members will be required to both mask and show proof of vaccination (or negative COVID test), per PUSD guidelines.
SEEDs Parent Group Announcements
SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) works for every student and family to feel respected, supported, and represented at Sierra Madre Elementary School.
SEED is recognizing National Developmental Disabilities Month! Check out the SEED resource guide to learn more about the fight for Disabilities Rights. SEED highlights Disability Rights leaders Judy Heumann and Haben Girma. Learn about Raymond Hu, a recognized artist with Down syndrome who fights for environmental rights through his paintings.
If you would like any of SEED’s past resource guides or videos of the Summit presentations you can request them by emailing SEED at smeseedinfo@gmail.com
The SEED Spring Social at the park is coming! We need your help in planning and executing a fun event for families! Join us for our Spring Social Planning meeting Monday, March 28th!
Want to get involved or have questions for SEED? Join us at a meeting or email us at smeseedinfo@gmail.com
AFB Announcements
Tickets on Sale for SME's Spring Auction, "Vintage 1885"!
Tickets are available now for our spring auction, “Vintage 1885," on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Oelschlager-Hennessey home. Join us in reminiscing the early days of our town ... back when Lucky Baldwin was the hottest realtor in town, Mt. Wilson Trail was the place to party, and Sierra Madre School first rang its bell.
Early-bird pricing of $65/person or VIP reserved tables for eight of $800 is on sale until March 15 and then the price will increase - tickets will be limited, so don't wait. Purchase today at www.tinyurl.com/Vintage1885
Please note that in order to attend, proof of vaccination OR a Negative Covid test (either PCR or antigen) within 48 hours is required. We want to keep everyone safe, and will be updating the guidelines accordingly as the event approaches.
Seeking Auction Items
Do you have access to sports tickets, vacation homes, VIP experiences, Disneyland tickets, back-stage passes or other unique experiences? Email AFB Chair, Dawn Denison, at sierramadreelementaryAFB@gmail.com.
SME Yearbooks
Pre-K-4th Grade Order Forms
5th Grade Order Form ONLY
Community Opportunities
FREE USC Mobile Dental Clinic
We are excited to announce that Young and Healthy is once again sponsoring the USC Mobile Dental Clinic for children ages 5-18. The Clinic is scheduled February 17-25, 2022 at Blair High School. Dental assessments and treatment will be provided at no cost to the parent/guardian.
Sierra Madre Elementary
Email: lewis.lindsay@pusd.us
Website: sme.pusd.us
Location: 141 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA, USA
Phone: (626) 396-5890