Blanche Sprentz Newsletter
September 6, 2023
Principal's Update
Updates:
- Attendance Matters - Please allow plenty of time to arrive to school ON TIME.
- Report an absence at 916-294-9110 or complete the Absence Form HERE.
8:00 AM - Peterson's AM Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
8:15 AM - Grades Kindergarten-5th grades
- Site Council Parent Representatives: Cristina Cogil, Silpa Patel, Katie Salcone, Jeff Shunta, Ming Yang, Khoa Tran (ELAC Representative) - Thank you!!!!
- Every Friday is School Spirit Day - Wear BSE gear OR red
PTO Announcements
- Bear Run is coming October 6! The Bear Run is our largest fundraiser all year. The funds we raise on this event pay for assemblies, classroom supplies, treats for teachers, scholarships for field trips and so much more! A handout explaining how to raise funds will be sent home in Wednesday folders this week. Create a 99 Pledges account for your child and start reaching out to family and friends to get donations. Create an account here.
Our next PTO Meeting is September 20 7-8pm in the library and on Zoom. Ms. Hio & Mrs. Wallace are again hosting game night for students in grades 1-5 in room 14 during the meeting.
Mark your calendars and invite another family to join you at our next Dine & Donate at Nuyo Frozen Yogurt September 21, 2:00-8:00pm.
Calling all parents to help us tie dye shirts for the Bear Run! We will be dyeing over 400 shirts on September 25 from 3:30-7:00pm. Sign up to help here: Tie Dye Party
- Spirit Wear is available online here.
- This year's PTO board is Ashley Ho (President), Kara Lundquist (Vice President), Christina Cogil (Treasurer) and Jen McKinney (Secretary).
- All parents, guardians and teachers are encouraged to join the PTO! Fill out this form to join.
- Follow along with us online:
1. Website
2. Facebook
3. Instagram
Thank you for your support and partnership!
Jenna Schuette, Principal
Yard Duties Needed!
Reach out to our office at 916-294-9110 if you are interested. Thank you!
Picture day is coming Friday, September 29th!
The Calming Corner ~ Social-Emotional and Community Supports
Mental Health Resources
Parenting Supports
For practical guidance on effective communication with your child, how to balance homework and home life, and ideas for how to praise your child, visit our Student Wellness Team's "Caregiver Support 2022" pamphlet in English and Spanish.
Every minute counts!
I look forward to meeting all of the new faces this year and continuing to build partnerships with our established Blanche Sprentz families! Cheers to a wonderful school year!
Kandice White
Attendance Clerk & Parent Coordinator
Behavior Expectations Assembly, Friday, August 11th
PTO Back to School Picnic Watermelon Eating Contest
BSE Staff on Back to School Night on a very warm evening on 08/16/23.
Our Head Custodian received a SCOE Award
Mark your calendars!
PTO Meeting
No Food Sharing School Policy
Non-Edible Birthday Items Encouraged
A Focus on Learning
The American Academy of Pediatrics' Screen Time Guidelines
https://www.verywellfamily.com/american-academy-pediatrics-screen-time-guidelines-1094883#:~:text=For%20years%2C%20the%20American%20Academy%20of%20Pediatrics%20has,to%20reflect%20the%20realities%20of%20today%E2%80%99s%20digital%20world.
CDC Sleep Recommendations based on age
AquaSmart Live Water Safety Video
This company puts on entertaining puppet shows that the students love. Please feel free to watch with your students anytime. It runs about 30 minutes.
Our campus construction is complete!
About us
Website: https://www.fcusd.org/bse
Location: 249 Flower Drive, Folsom, CA, USA
Phone: (916) 294-9110