Phone Number: 707-967-2772

Address: 1701 Grayson Avenue, St. Helena

Dear SHPS Families,

It is hard to believe that the summer is ending and we are about to start school! Whether you are new to SHPS or a returning family, we are excited to see your children next week! I hope you all had a wonderful summer and that you were able to enjoy your family.

My family and I were able to get away to Tahoe and Idaho. Any time spent in the sun and water is good for us!

For those of you who don't know me, I am excited to begin my third year as Principal at SHPS. I have three children. My son Jerry will be a Senior at SHHS. My middle daughter attends school in Sonoma County, and my youngest will be an 8th grader at RLS. It feels like it was just a few years ago that they started Kindergarten! These are precious years that we truly cherish with your children.

It is very important that we receive all SHUSD-required enrollment forms turned in to the school office. We need this for ALL students, both new and returning. If we are still waiting on documents, student names may not be posted on class lists until the first day of school. If you need help filling out any forms, don't hesitate to call us at 707.967.2772 or stop by the main office.

Our first day of school occurs on a Wednesday, which is a minimum day. Every Wednesday, students are dismissed at 1:30pm.

Also, we encourage parents to say goodbye to their students on the playground, especially on the first day of school. Oftentimes, if you have a nervous child, walking them to the classroom door can cause more anxiety. We hope you can join us in the Cafeteria for coffee, a chance to mingle with other parents, and chat with our Principal.

Monday, August 7th:

• Class lists posted outside the main office, 4:30pm
• Popsicles for all students! (Sponsored by Parent/Teacher Group)
• New Student Orientation/Campus Tour (for NEW 1st and 2nd grade students), 5pm

Tuesday, August 8th:

• Sneak-a-Peek (TK/K students meet their teacher, and see their classroom) while parents have a "meeting" with the Principal, 4:30pm

Wednesday, August 9th: First Day of School!

• Parent Mixer & Coffee Chat with the Principal, 8:40am
• Students dismissed at 1:30pm (Minimum Day)

Please join me in welcoming the following staff members:

• Courtney Johnson is our new Special Day Class teacher. She taught in Cloverdale last year but is originally from Georgia!
• Colette Barrio is our new Special Education Para-Professional, who is joining us from Middletown!
• Maria Avina is our new District Social Worker, who has worked at several schools in Santa Rosa and has also had her own private therapy practice.

8:25am: First bell rings, school starts

10:10 - 10:25am: Recess

11:45am - 12:30pm: TK/K Lunch

11:50am - 12:35pm: 1st/2nd Grade Lunch

1:50pm: TK Dismissal

1:55-2:10pm: Afternoon Recess (K-2nd)

Wednesday Dismissal: 1:30pm (All students)

Regular Dismissal (K-2): 2:55pm

Please join us for Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 30 from 5:45 - 7pm. We'll start off in the Barn (Cafeteria) with a welcome from our Principal, followed by presentations by grade-level teams in different classrooms.

All students can continue to receive free breakfast and lunch at school through the California Universal Meals Program. We are so fortunate that our Food and Nutrition department provides such high-quality, delicious food for them! Menus will be emailed to families soon!

SHUSD Academic Calendar:

https://www.sthelenaunified.org/domain/48