Blanche Sprentz Newsletter
November 1, 2023
2023 Costume Parade Success!
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
11:24 AM - Napton's PM Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
12:06 PM - Jess's Preschool Class
- Site Council Parent Representatives: Christina Cogil, Silpa Patel, Katie Salcone, Jeff Shunta, Ming Yang, Khoa Tran (ELAC Representative) - Thank you!!!!
- School Site Council Meeting #2 is scheduled for 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 8, 2023
- Every Friday is School Spirit Day - Wear BSE gear OR red
PTO Announcements
We are participating in the KCRA Kids Can Food Drive from now until November 9th. Bring your canned goods to your class. The class who collects the most items will win a popsicle party!
Mark your calendars and invite another family to join you at our next Dine & Donate at Pete's Restaurant and Brewhouse on Thursday, November 9th anytime between 11am-8pm. Flyers went home in Wednesday folders this week.
We have rented the Historic Folsom Ice Rink on Friday, November 10 from 2:00-3:30pm. Get your tickets to join us! Tickets are $8 each and an adult WITH A TICKET (regardless of whether or not you are skating) is required. This is not a drop off event. Tickets can be purchased on our website: fcusd.org/bsepto.
Our next PTO Meeting is Thursday, January 17, 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!
Join us on Facebook and Instagram! BSE PTO provides regular updates on upcoming events, dress up days, bell schedule changes and so much more.
1. Website
2. Facebook
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
Mark your calendars!
Ruby's Books is hosting a book fair for Blanche Sprentz!
Shop their wide variety of amazing books, mention you are there for the BSE bookfair and 20% of your purchase goes back to our library to purchase new books! Join Story time with amazing teachers and staff reading their favorite books, every day, times TBD. Don't forget to take a look at our teacher wish lists posted at the store or online at https://rubysfolsom.com/gift-registries.
Starstruck Rehearsals Begin October 31st!
Starstruck Performance is December 14th!
Renaissance Opt-in for Parents
Help us reunite these items with their owners!
A Focus on Learning
Mrs. Jess' Preschool and Ms. DiNocco's 4/5 combo buddy classes.
Mrs. Butkus' 3rd Grade Created a Dull Word Graveyard
October 9, 2023 - BSE Teachers Discuss Best Practices for Student Learning
Help Through The Holidays
Holiday season is upon us! If your family could use some extra support or TLC during the holidays, there are options available.
Twin Lakes Food Bank provides Thanksgiving turkeys and meals. Families need to register with the Food Bank here. Food distribution for Thanksgiving will be November 20 from 11-1 p.m.
Orangevale Food Bank requires in person registration, starting 10/26/23 for food distribution on Monday, November 20.
Powerhouse Ministries is doing a Community Thanksgiving Meal on November 19. There will be kids' activities and a worship service and dinner starting at 2 p.m.
Powerhouse Ministries hosts Christmas Around Towne on December 9. Participants receive breakfast and a shopping voucher to shop various new donated items for holiday gifts. Registration is November 6 and 7th from 3:30-7:30 PM at 311 Market Street. To participate, bring your ID and a utility bill showing that you live in Folsom to participate.
If you have a specific need, reach out to Scarlett Stoppa (sstoppa@fcusd.org) and she will help find resources.
Student Wellness and Social-Emotional Learning Websites
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.
Yearbook sale happening until October 31st!
Picture Make Up Day is Thursday, November 16, 2023
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
FCUSD Parent Summit 11/4
Session 4 Strengthening Families Program begins January 11th!
No Food Sharing School Policy
Non-Edible Birthday Items Encouraged
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.
About us
Website: https://www.fcusd.org/bse
Location: 249 Flower Drive, Folsom, CA, USA
Phone: (916) 294-9110