This is Principal Martin with our Sandburg Sunday Notes.
As we begin the second month of school, I would like to focus our attention to the culture of our school. Our API based on our STAR testing last year should be released from the state within a few weeks. My analysis of the data indicates that our API will be very close to our API last year. This is a reflection of hard work within our learning community which includes students, parents, teachers, support staff, PTA, Foundation, and Dads Club. Our life skills and lifelong guidelines play a critical role in the character education within our community.
I want to thank everyone for their daily efforts with our students. The culture of our school and the success of our students is a direct reflection of the commitment to high quality opportunities for our students. Keep up the great work.
Bingo Night was amazing we had over a hundred families participate and win some wonderful prizes.
Our Foundation will be distributing shopping card orders before and after school tomorrow, Monday, October 1 and Tuesday, October 2 in front of the multipurpose room. They will have a Limited number of Starbucks, Target, VONS, and El Torito cards.
Please know and follow the guidelines for drop off and pick up. The area in front of the school is for loading and unloading, 3 minutes, please stay with your car
Our PTA thanks you for the wonderful support of our annual fundraiser.Not all totals are in but preliminary estimates are that we are close to our annual goal.Delivery will be in October.
Please look for information coming home about our annual, fantastic, old tradition of the Fall Carnival and Silent Auction.We need volunteers and help; this is a great way to get involved.
Run club had a great first week. Exercise and physical activity have a positive impact on learning. Join us every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:25.
I would also like to advise all families to prepare your student for extremely high temperatures tomorrow.Please have your student come to school dressed in light, loose fitting clothing and use sunscreen.During hot weather, students need extra fluids and I encourage you to send extra water with them to school and make sure they consume at least 6-8 glasses of water or cool liquid throughout the day.Our school will limit outdoor activities and will do everything possible to create a comfortable learning environment for students throughout the day.
This is Principal Martin with our Sandburg Sunday Notes.
Our Back-to-School Night was wonderful. I would like to thank our teachers, staff, PTA, Foundation, Dads Club, volunteers and all the families that came out to make it such a special event.
At Sandburg we believe in exercising the mind and body. A healthy mind goes hand in hand with a healthy body. Running Club will begin Monday September 24 2012. Everyday students should be wearing shoes that allow for exercise at recess, lunch and PE.
Our “Blue Dog”fundraiser is off and running. Tuesday and Thursday students can turn in blue dog coupons, check your packet for other important dates.
Coffee with the Principal is tomorrow morning directly after our morning assembly. The purpose of this first coffee is to give families more information about our Sandburg community, parent groups, volunteering, and provide a time to ask questions. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday is our first take a Tiger to Dinner. It is at Chilis Mira Mesa from noon to 10:00 pm. Sandburg receives 15% of your purchases. Look for the flyer. Use a shopping card and Sandburg receives an additional 11%.
When you arrive to school before 7:40, please wait in the morning assembly area until the bell rings, this our supervised area.
PTA Membership Message:
Hello Sandburg Parents. This is just a reminder to please help support our school by becoming a member of PTA. We have a rich tradition of PTA membership at Sandburg. AND...This is the BEST time to join. You get extra Bingo cards for Bingo Night (Sept27), and you get tickets for the Fall Carnival (Oct 26). If you join at a Silver or Gold level, you are part of a raffle of over $350 in $10 & $25 gift cards. ALSO, the two classes with the most members get PIZZA PARTIES. For more information or forms, please visit the Sandburg website.
This is Principal Martin with our Sandburg Sunday Notes.
We are off to a wonderful start of our school year.
Here is our schedule of events for this busy week:
Monday Morning Assembly at 7:45…Our focus for the week will be P.A.W.S. 6:30 p.m. Dad’s Club Meeting
Tuesday Dad's Club will sponsor Donuts with Dad's on Tuesday morning before school. Each Tiger who comes with a guardian/parent/family member can enjoy some time together with great donuts and milk before going off to learn for the day.
Wednesday Minimum day, Students dismissed at Noon.
Thursday Back to School Night begins at 5:15. Please see the email version of these notes or visit our web site for details.
5:15 – 5:20 Principal’s Message 5:20 – 5:35 Presentations from Sandburg PTA, Foundation, and Dad’s Club 5:35 – 5:45 Introduction of Staff 5:45 – Report to Classrooms for teachers overview of the year 6:25 Bell rings …If you have more than one student report the next classroom 6:30 Teacher repeat overview of Year 7:00 – Bells Ring …End of Back to school night
Sandburg families, the PTA's one and only fundraiser will kick off on Monday, September 10th. Students will bring home fundraiser packets. You have the choice to purchase items in the brochure with approximately 50% of the proceeds going to our Sandburg PTA, or you can choose to just donate and 100% of your donation will go to the PTA. The money raised funds field trips, the fall carnival, math and reading nights and much more so we hope you can find a way to support this effort.
You can also support the PTA by becoming a member. Understand that all of the PTA members are volunteers, trying to improve our school and your children's educational environment. We welcome all parents, relatives, and students to join.
Sandburg Rocks! Go Tigers!!
Geof Martin, Principal Sandburg Elementary 858.566.0510 gmartin@sandi.net
This is Principal Martin with our Sandburg Sunday Notes.
Welcome to a new school year, full of learning, friends, and fun.
Schedules are now posted inside the front gate. Our first day of school is Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Campus opens at 7:15 on Tuesday morning.
Children learn from adults both through instruction and example. A great Life habit is being on time. Please think about our goal of getting all of our 790 students on campus and to class by 7:40. Please be safe. Please follow the directions from our volunteers in the traffic circle. Please watch for our Safety Patrol, stop signs, and students crossing the street. Please be respectful to the community as you park in the neighborhood and walk to school.
Reminders for the week:
•Be safe while coming and going to school
•Be early to school
•Look for the Safety Patrol guidance while crossing the street
•Know and follow Traffic Circle procedures
•Pay close attention to the Tiger Folder information with forms to return
•Wednesday Minimum Day dismissal is at 12:05
Kindergarten orientation was a big success…Thanks to the PTA, The Sandburg Foundation, Dads Club, many volunteers, the Sandburg Staff and all of our kindergarten families.
Our first morning assembly will be on Friday September 7,2 012, at 7:45
This is Principal Martin with our Sandburg Sunday Notes.
Sandburg students are very active. There is a strong connection between physical activity and learning. Our Tigers exercise several times a day, at morning recess, at lunch recess, during Physical Education time, and at morning running club. Make sure your students dress for an active lifestyle, with athletic shoes and clothing that will allow for comfort and exercise.
Kindergarten Orientation is Friday August 31, 2012, at 9:00.
Labor Day is Monday, September 3, 2012, No School
Our first day of school is Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Our first morning assembly will be on Friday September 7, 2012, at 7:45
This is Principal Martin with our Sandburg Sunday Notes.
A HUGE THANK YOU to the more than fifty parents, students, staff members and volunteers came out for our Campus Beautification Day on Saturday. It was amazing to see the effort put out by everyone on a very warm day. Our school looks amazing. Thank you.
Community Service is important for many reasons. Taking part and volunteering teaches compassion and understanding. This is a mind set and skill our children will need. As parents we set the example through our actions. One of my goals for this year is to increase the opportunities for all parents to volunteer and help at Sandburg. Sandburg is a great school with more participation it can become an amazing school. This will benefit our students.
Our office opens this week for kindergarten and new student registration. Our hours are 7:00 to 3:00.
This is Principal Martin with our Sandburg Sunday Notes.
Here we are on June 10th with two days of school remaining. This wonderful year has gone by so quickly. Our students have learned much and are ready for the challenges of their next grade level.
Our Volunteer Tea was amazing! Thank you to Margaret Hull for her leadership and the celebration of our volunteers. Thank you to all of our volunteers; you are a big part of the equation that makes Sandburg a great school.
Please check the Lost and Found. Items not claimed after the last day of school will be donated to charity.
Tuesday is our last day of school. This is a minimum day with dismissal at noon.
Fifth grade Promotion is Tuesday at 11:00am.
During promotion, the back gate will be locked and will remain locked until noon. Please come around to the front of the school to pick up your student for dismissal.
Dear Sandburg Families,