Friendship bracelets will be passed out on 2/14/24 from PTO.

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
• 11:24 AM - Napton's PM Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
• 12:06 PM - Jess's Preschool Class

• Every Friday is School Spirit Day - Wear BSE gear OR red

PTO Announcements

• Permission slips for our upcoming Talent Show need to be turned into your teacher by Thursday, February 1!

• Friendship Grams were sent home in red folders last week. Be sure to fill those out and turn into your teacher to spread the love and kindness to your classmates and friends.

• Our next PTO Meeting is Thursday, February 21, from 7-8pm in the library and on Zoom. Ms. Hio & Mrs. Wallace will be hosting another fun Game Night from 6:45-8:00pm for our 1st-5th grade students so parents/guardians can attend the PTO meeting. We hope to see you there!

• February 22 is our next Dine & Donate at Panda Express- mark your calendars and invite a friend to meet you for dinner!

• We are looking for new board members for next year's PTO. If you are interested in getting more information about taking on the role of President, VP, Secretary or Treasurer, email president@blanchesprentzpto.org for more information!

• Join us on Facebook and Instagram! BSE PTO provides regular updates on upcoming events, dress up days, bell schedule changes and so much more.
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  3. Instagram

• Spirit Wear is available online here.

• All parents, guardians and teachers are encouraged to join the PTO! Fill out this form to join.
  
  

Thank you for your support and partnership!

Jenna Schuette, Principal

Returning student packets will be going home in student's Wednesday folders on February 21st and will be due back by March 1st!

Our cafeteria does not open until 7:40AM. Please wait at least until then to drop kids off as we do not have any supervision before then.

This will help us reunite lost items to students easily.

BSE students have shown interest in choir and we would love to begin offering this activity next year. We just need a volunteer to take the lead. Call or come into the front office if you are interested.

This month students began their new math topic, Addition and Subtraction with Fractions. Students created their own fraction strips and have been practicing their fraction skills while playing fraction games with partners.

More info coming soon.

Open House is March 20th!

As our children get older, our conversations with them get harder, and particularly about experiences and behaviors on the internet. Here are SEVEN strategies to help those conversations go well.

1. Consider starting the conversation with a highlight of your expertise and your opportunities for growth -- For example, "I remember being a kid, but I've never been a parent of a kid your age before."

2. Use every day experiences as a prompt for conversations -- For example, "Remember how we talked about thinking before we react to situations...?"

3. Your approach is half the battle. If you can be calm and stay calm, this can reduce guarded responses or a full shut-down by your child. They may test the waters to see how you respond. If you stay curious, they may tell you more.

4. Timing and body language are important. Ask for permission to discuss, or schedule a set time to talk. Sit side by side (metaphorically, this puts both of you on one side against "the problem."

5. Listen and respond with open-ended comments, like, "How did you handle it when..." or "What would you do differently next time?"

6. Talk with your children about safe social media practices, including the dangers of engaging in online conversations with strangers and giving out personal information.

7. Recognize that these conversations will be ongoing.

Besides talking with your kids, there are steps you can take to keep your kids safe on the Internet.

1. Get safety tips from professionals, such as Bark. Help your child understand that the precautions you take are to protect them.

2. Make sure they are using their device in a shared space. Check their browsing history and chats regularly. Establish guidelines on loading new apps. Pay close attention to online or video games, social media, and apps for music, pictures, connecting, or sharing.

3. Check privacy settings regularly.

4. Compare etiquette in your home to online norms. "If we don't allow it in the home, then you shouldn't be doing it online."

5. Set up downtime or collect up devices early enough in the evening to ensure good sleep hygiene.

6. Discuss with your child the tactics used by predators.

If you have a specific concern or question, reach out to our School Counselor/Mental Health Specialist, Scarlett Stoppa (sstoppa@fcusd.org).

We invite your family to register here: https://www.fcusd.org/Page/47436 for the Strengthening Families Program, a unique opportunity to enhance your family’s dynamics. This program empowers you with effective communication and parenting skills, reducing stress and promoting resilience. By participating, you’ll build stronger, healthier family relationships to equip your children with the tools they need for a successful future. The program will be held at Mitchell Middle School starting January 30th. 5:45pm-8pm (Dinner is provided for registered families).

Blanche Sprentz Elementary and Folsom Cordova Unified School District strive to support family and student wellness, mental health, and school- and home-based social-emotional learning. To ensure the information families need is readily available any time of day, we regularly update both the school-based and district-generated Wellness websites.

BSE's Student Wellness Website provides information on mental health crisis care and support; school- and community-based mental health, behavioral, and grief counseling; social service agencies and programs available to support families in need; and social-emotional learning at home. If you want more information and guidance on a particular subject, please don't hesitate to email Ms. Scarlett (sstoppa@fcusd.org) with your request or questions.

FCUSD's Wellness Resources Website guides families on suicide prevention; school- and community-based mental health; the Community Schools initiative; LGBTQ+ resources; and tips for having difficult conversations with our children.

Just go to www.treering.com/validate and enter the passcode: 1015094687683821 to place your order.

Studies have shown that attendance impacts student learning. Let's work together this year and "Strive for Five"! Missing 5 days or less this school year will give your student(s) an opportunity to learn alongside their peers and build connections. Please take the time to view the slides below to answer any FAQs regarding attendance and learn how to best work together in the event of an absence.

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

kanwhite@fcusd.org

Due to several students will severe allergies, as well as for equity, all food items, including birthday cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and ice cream are not allowed to be shared with classes at school. IF you would like to celebrate your student's birthday at school, consider sending non-edible items such as pencils, erasers, etc., for teachers to send home with the class. PLEASE communicate with your student's teacher about plans to bring in non-edible items to recognize a birthday. Thank you for your cooperation and partnership.

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.

https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/how_much_sleep.html

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.

https://youtu.be/tWETr7Wp3f8

Website: https://www.fcusd.org/bse
Location: 249 Flower Drive, Folsom, CA, USA
Phone: (916) 294-9110