February

2/10/2-14- Kindness Week

2/17- President's Day- No School

2/18- Staff Development Day- No School

2/21- Popcorn Friday, Spirit Day

2/27- Sato Wellness Night- 6pm-8pm (See below)

March

3/3-3/7- Read Across America Week (info coming in upcoming editions)

3/21- Popcorn Friday, Spirit Day

3/24-3/28- Spring Break, No School

With the return of rain and colder weather, we’ve noticed that students are arriving later to school. Being on time is important for your child’s success. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., and class begins promptly at 7:45 a.m. Many classrooms start the day with connection activities right at 7:45, which are essential for helping students begin their day regulated and ready to learn.

Please prioritize getting your child to school on time so they can start their day off right.

Thank you for your support!

For safety, please be sure to only cross the street at designated crossing areas only. We have seen an increase in people crossing in the middle of the street. This is very unsafe. In order to remain visible, please cross at the crosswalks only. Thank you!

At the elementary level, students should not have access to their cell phones during the school day. According to our school policy, outlined in the Student/Family Handbook, cell phones must be "off and away." We understand that parents may provide cell phones or watches for safety reasons, and we respect that.

If you need to contact your child during the day, please call the front office or reach out to the teacher directly. Texting or calling your child during school hours can unintentionally encourage cell phone use in class. We ask for your help in supporting our policy by not texting or answering calls from your child during the school day.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

February is Black History Month, a time to honor the rich contributions of Black individuals throughout history and reflect on the ongoing journey toward equality. This month, we encourage our students to explore and celebrate the achievements, culture, and impact of Black leaders, both past and present. Let’s work together to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the diverse histories that shape our community.

February 10-14 is Sato Kindness Week! Our goal during this week is to emphasize kindness and inclusivity within our learning environment, fostering appreciation and spreading kindness to all. All activities will be completed at school.

Join us as we celebrate the big yellow school bus! During Love the Bus week we invite parents, students, and staff to take a moment to thank the 270 bus drivers that safely transport 28,000 students to our Beaverton schools daily.

Elementary students are encouraged to create a card and show appreciation for their bus driver during the week. On Wednesday, 2/12, all elementary students who ride their school bus will also receive a prize! For more information and to download a card template visit www.beaverton.k12.or.us/safe-routes

Aron Nels Steinke, theauthor and illustrator of the bestselling Mr. Wolf's Class graphic novel series will be coming to Sato on March 13th to offer an inspiring presentation and interactive drawing demo about his all new, highly anticipated graphic novel, Speechless!

You can pre-order a signed copy of this book for your cild using the link and QR code below via our bookselling partner, Green Bean Books. All books will be delivered to your school on the day of the presentation.

Order Deadline is: February 27th!

You can help SECO earn when you shop at Fred Meyer! The Fred Meyer Community Rewards program makes donations to local organizations, like SECO, based on qualifying purchases made at Fred Meyer. Once you link your rewards card online, present your Shopper’s Reward Card (or provide your alternate ID) at the register during checkout and your purchase will be applied to the program at no added cost to you! You can find detailed instructions on how to sign up on the SECO website

Click on the link above and be sure to sign up to volunteer! It takes up to 10 days to approve a volunteer application. The sooner you get the application completed, the better. Stay tuned for more information from SECO, our community organization.

If you'd like to know a little more about the Administration at Sato please check out the Meet the Principal Page on our website, linked below!