BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT- Thank you to all of you that were able to attend Back to School Night last Thursday. I hope you found the information useful. If you were unable to attend, I encourage you to reach out to your child's teacher and ask for a copy of the presentation.

STREET CONSTRUCTION ON APRICOT ROAD- Street construction begins this week. Based on the signage, you will not be allowed to park on Apricot Road from 7:00 AM- 4:00 PM. This will impact drop off and pick up. Please ensure you have plenty of time to access the school. We also ask that you do not park in staff parking spots.

AERIES- Each school year, all students' information in Aeries needs to be reviewed and updated. If you need assistance doing this, please contact the office. I encourage you to use a computer and not a mobile device to complete this. It seems to work much better. It is very important to update Aeries annually so we have up to date contact information in case of an emergency. You will also be allowed to give your student permission to check out a library book. The red button below will take you to the Aeries Parent Portal

Go Mustangs!

Stacy Walker, Principal

Santa Susana Elementary

stacy.walker@simivalleyusd.org

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The English Learner Advisory Committee is a school-level committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members designated to advise school officials on English learner programs and services. Our first meeting was held at Back to School Night. See the included slide deck for additional information.

PTA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santasusanaelementarypta/

PTA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SSEMustangsPTA/

SSE Mustangs Spirit Wear: https://jointotem.com/ca/simi-valley/santa-susana-elementary-pta/store#/Product

Please join our PTA by clicking the link below. You can also join at school, using a membership envelope. We appreciate your support!

https://jointotem.com/ca/simi-valley/santa-susana-elementary-pta

Fliers have been sent home for sprit wear orders. All checks must be made out to SANTA SUSANA ELEMENTARY PTA. Please remember that the office does not have change for cash.

ALL SPIRIT WEAR ORDERS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 6TH.

You also have the option to purchase spirit wear through our online totem system. A service fee does apply through the website host.

https://jointotem.com/ca/simi-valley/santa-susana-elementary-pta/store#/Product

All students in grades K-5 will have a laptop checked out to them as part of their instructional materials. You have the ability to purchase insurance for the device annually. This will cover damage to the device. Click on the PDFs below for additional materials. A flier has also been sent home.

Every year at Santa Susana we use the Core Value program. We discuss a value each month and use this as part of our Student of the Month program. This month our value will be COMPASSION.

School begins daily at 8:30 AM.

Dismissal is at 2:39 PM.

The school opens for students at 8:00 daily.

We provide breakfast service for any student that wishes to eat from 8:00 AM- 8:20 AM.

9/2- Labor Day- No School!

9/11- 12:30 Minimum Day

9/12- Art Teachers on Campus

9/27- ELAC in MPR- 9:00 AM

FIRE DRILL- 1:30 PM

9/30- School Site Council- 3:00 PM

The office is open daily from 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM. We are here to assist you!

(805) 520-6765

The contact information of our office staff members is listed below.

Ms. Hunter- Office Manager

wendy.hunter@simivalleyusd.org

Mrs. Blackburn- Student Attendance

kristina.blackburn@simivalleyusd.org

Mrs. Mancia- Community Liaison

ashly.mancia@simivalleyusd.org

Meals for September

The Dinner Site Calendar is linked here. Meals are available to all families in need. Samaritan Center also serves breakfast and lunch. Families can also use the showers but need to meet with a caseworker at Samaritan Center to set this up.

Food Pantries

Samaritan Center and Still Waters Cafe continue to serve as our local food pantries. There is also a food pantry in Moorpark, held at Moorpark College on Tuesdays from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. More information can be found here.

Food Share App

This app allows families to locate the nearest food pantry or dinner site that is currently open. It is location-based and provides real-time information.

Digital Mental/Behavioral Health Resources

The state has released two new apps for families and children:

For children 0-12: BrightLife Kids - A CalHope Program by Brightline

For teens and young adults 13-25: Soluna | California's Mental Health App for 13 - 25 year olds

Additional resources for foster and homeless families can be found here.

School Vision

The Santa Susana community will help students become their best selves.

Email: stacy.walker@simivalleyusd.org
Website: https://santasusana.simivalleyusd.org/
Location: 4300 Apricot Road, Simi Valley, CA, USA
Phone: (805)520-6765
Facebook: facebook.com/Santasusanaelementary
Twitter: @ssemustangs