4/2/17-4/8/17 Blog Post

A Look at the Weeks Ahead
4/6             Jonathan London author visit.
4/6 & 4/7   Beauty and the Beast Musical 6pm-8pm
4/8-4/17     No School, Spring Break
4/18            School Resumes

Thanks for all your help with Pennies for Patients.  Over $3,500 raised!

Thank you!

Our staff would like to say thank you for everything our families did during Staff Appreciation Week!  It was a wonderful week and we feel lucky that our school is so supported by our wonderful families and community.

Our staff room looked amazing.  Thank you to everyone for a great Staff Appreciation Week!

Minecraft
Registration for session #5 starts Monday, April 3rd at 8pm. Please see the attached flyer for more information. You can register using this link: http://www.stoneridgeshop.com/minecraft/minecraft-class

Also, for the first 15 people who register for the AM class the cost will be $30 for the 6 weeks.
The link is only open during open registration periods.

Covered wagons in Mrs. Wallace's class.

Musical - Beauty & The Beast
Stoneridge presents the musical Beauty & the Beast on April 6 & 7 at 6:00 p.m.! The students and musical directors have been working hard on this musical - you will not want to miss it!  Tickets are only $5.00 each and will be available at the door or you can click here for advance ticket sales.

Jonathan London Author Visit
Jonathan London is coming to Stoneridge on April 6th!
1:00-1:50 Primary Grades presentation (multi)
2:00-2:50 Upper Grades presentation (multi)

Coding in 2nd grade PLTW

Intent to Return Forms

Intent to Return Forms are going home to all students on Monday.  Please return them by Friday April 7th.

Working on coding in 2nd grade.

PE NEWS
Updated timed runs for 2nd-5th grades for FEBRUARY and MARCH are on the  PE website along with "new" Dance video..."Born This Way".   

Poetry Contest
Roseville Public Library will be accepting entries for the 29th Annual Youth Poetry Contest through the whole month of April. Now is the time for your students to prepare for submitting their work! We encourage your students to write on a topic that is important to them and showcases their unique and creative mind. We hope that through this process, some students find enjoyment and passion in writing poetry.
roseville.ca.us/poetry

Plant cycle plants in Mrs. Beck's class

Community Newsletters
Fire Up Your Feet Newsletter (Walk to School)
Summer Basketball Camps - Oakmont High School
Nutrition Classes

Interesting Articles We Read

Beyond the Books: IC elementary teachers become students for a day (News Video)

Are You Designing Systems for People to Comply or Innovate?- Kelly Martin Blog

On the Need for Getting Rid of Homework- Permille Ripp

3/26/17-4/1/17 Blog Post

A Look at the Weeks Ahead
3/27    Drop and Walk Day, Caring Character Assembly, students can wear crazy
            socks, hats, hair, etc.
3/29           PTC meeting 3:30-4:30
3/27-3/31   Staff Appreciation Week, more details coming next week
4/6 & 4/7   Beauty and the Beast Musical 6pm-8pm
4/8-4/17     No School, Spring Break
4/18            School Resumes

2nd grade PLTW.  Getting ready to built those ice boxes.

Drop and Walk School Day
Drop your student off at one of two Drop & Walk locations around Stoneridge Arran St and Oakcrest/Frensham Dr. (see flyer for locations). Each student who is dropped off around these signs rather than at the front of the school will get a special prize.....Drop off by 8:20 to allow time to receive prize and walk to school.

Benefits of using a Drop & Walk:
-Avoid school traffic to save time
-Students get a few minutes of exercise before school
-Students are ready to learn after walking/biking to school

Drop off around these two locations...You don’t need to drop right at the sign. Please do not flip u-turns in the street. Follow the street around and avoid the front of the school! Pick up here after school too!

Drop and Walk Day Flyer

Lesson on light from ReCreate for 3rd grade.

From Stoneridge PTC:
Staff Appreciation Week is Next Week!

Monday: wear your teacher's favorite color
Tuesday: bring your teacher's favorite flower
Wednesday: write your teacher a note or poem
Thursday: bring your teacher's favorite snack
Friday: bring classroom supplies or another favorite item of your teacher's

http://www.stoneridgeptc.com/ourschool/teacher-staff-questionnaire

Staff Appreciation Week (March 27-March 31, 2017)

Staff Appreciation Week Next Week

Pennies for Patients
Thank you to everyone for helping us raise $3,571.18 for Pennies for Patients!

Lots of collaboration in Dalen's class.

Interesting Articles We Read
New G Suite Apps to Boost Your Effectiveness- Edutopia
Not All Screen Time is Create Equal- Caitlin Tucker
You Probably Believe Some Learning Myths: Take Our Quiz To Find Out
Jo Boaler TedX Talk

3/19/17-3/25/17 Blog Post

A Look at the Weeks Ahead
3/23    Chick FilA Spirit Night- Money raised goes to DI teams going on to state
3/27    Drop and Walk Day, Caring Character Assembly, students can wear crazy
            socks, hats, hair, etc.
3/29 PTC meeting 3:30-4:30
3/27-3/31   Staff Appreciation Week, more details coming next week
4/6 & 4/7   Beauty and the Beast Musical 6pm-8pm
4/8-4/17     No School, Spring Break
4/18            School Resumes

Whiteboard math practice in Kathy's class

Thank you for a great Casino Night!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated, and attended our Casino Night!  The money raised will help buy art lessons and more instruments for our music classes for all students in K-5.  Thank you again, it was a great night!

We had a great turnout at Casino Night.

Drop and Walk Day March 27th!
Drop your student off at one of two Drop & Walk locations around Stoneridge Arran St and Oakcrest/Frensham Dr. Each student who is dropped off around these signs rather than at the front of the school will get a special prize….. Drop off by 8:20 to allow time to receive prize and walk to school You don’t have to drop off right at the sign, just in the general area of the location.  Benefits of using a Drop & Walk:(l) Avoid school traffic to save time (2) Students get a few minutes of exercise before school  (3)Students are ready to learn after walking/biking to school and (4) Better for the environment and the school!

Recorder practice in Music class

Run4Roseville
Register for the 2017 Run4Roseville Schools, Sunday, April 23!
Support additional music education in your school by registering for the Roseville City School District Foundation's annual Run4Roseville Schools event. This year's run/walk is set for Sunday, April 23 at Maidu Regional Park. All proceeds of the event will benefit music education and classroom grants. The event includes 5K and 1--mile options, as well as a free 100-meter dash for the little ones. Principals will once again compete in the Principal's Dash for the ultimate prize - school bragging rights. Early bird pricing runs through March 31, so don't wait to register. Bring the entire family and take advantage of the family discount package. Register at www.run4roseville.com.

Run4Roseville Flyer

3rd Grade students in Erin's class presenting their slides

Legos Wanted
Please donate legos to our school library!  If you have legos lying around the house please consider donating them to our library! Thank you!

Interesting Articles We Read
20th Century Open House in the 21st Century? Let’s Rethink our Options. By Sheila Schue 

Want to Fix Schools? Go to the Principal’s Office- NY Times
Pi Projects (Pi day was March 14th)
The Math of March Madness- NY Times

3/12/17-3/18/17 Blog Post

A Look at the Weeks Ahead
3/15  Minimum Day 1:52  Dismissal K - 5th Grade
3/22  Drop and Walk Day.  Special prizes for kids whose parents drop their
         child off at the Drop and Walk signs.  More details coming next week.
3/23  Chick Fil-A Spirit Night 5pm-8pm supporting our DI Teams
3/27-3/31   Staff Appreciation Week, more details coming next week
4/6 & 4/7   Beauty and the Beast Musical 6pm-8pm
4/8-4/17     No School, Spring Break
4/18            School Resumes

So many amazing art projects for our Casino Night tonight.  Thank you again to everyone that helped make these projects.

Lost & Found
Our Lost & Found box is overflowing - all items will be donated on Friday, March 17th.  Please be sure to check the box before Friday - we will lay out items during the week so have your child check it out!

Children’s Book Author Jonathan London is coming to Stoneridge!

We are proud to welcome Jonathan London to Stoneridge on Thursday, April 6th. He will share with our students his writing and imagination process. If you would like to purchase books for your child to have signed the day of his visit please use the order form.

Order forms due no later than Wednesday, March 22nd
Jonathan London Order Form

Our Bucket Band performing for School Board members and our Superintendent.

Congrats to our DI Teams!
Our DI Teams competed last week.  Congrats to all of them for all their hard work.  Two teams are moving onto state.  Congrats to The 3-Eyed Cats and The Blue Fluffy Unicorns of DOOM for moving onto State.

The Blue Fluffy Unicorns of DOOM

The 3-Eyed Cats

TK, Kindergarten & New Student Registration for 2017-2018 School Year
Online Registration is now OPEN for all incoming TK, Kindergarten and new students for the 2017-18 school year!  Just click on this link:  www.rcsdk8.org to register.

1st grade PLTW learning about light and sound.

Stoneridge Yearbook & 5th Grade Dedication Ads
Yearbook prices will be going up after March 17th - so order your yearbook today if you have not already done so!  The price after March 17th will be $35.00.

Dedication Ads can be purchased for any 5th Grade student - please click here for more information and to reserve your spot in the yearbook!

Interesting Articles We Read
3 Myths About Reading Levels- Psychology Today
Apple’s Devices Lose Luster in American Classrooms- NY Times
Harvard psychologists have been studying what it takes to raise 'good' kids. Here are 6 tips.- Upworthy
Solving Math Problems Video from Youcubed and Jo Boaler

3/5/17-3/11/17 Blog Post

A Look at the Week Ahead
3/8  PTC Meeting 3:30
3/9  School Board and Superintendent Visit
3/10 Casino Night 6pm-11pm
3/15  Minimum Day - 1:50 Dismissal

We had so much fun at Storybook Character Day on Monday!

TK, Kindergarten & New Student Registration for 2017-2018 School Year
Online Registration is now OPEN for all incoming TK, Kindergarten and new students for the 2017-18 school year!  Just click on this link:  www.rcsdk8.org to register.

Art project from Mrs. Nelson's Kindergarten class.

Young Rembrants
A cartooning class for students is being offered starting 3/7/17 - 5/2/17 on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15p.m.  Register online at www.youngrembrandts.com or click here for more information.

Beautiful art project from Mrs. Wallace's 3rd grade class.

Golden Tickets For Casino Night
Here's a chance to take home the Live Auction item of your choice for just $50! There are only 50 tickets available, giving you great odds to enjoy one of many amazing Live Auction choices. One lucky winner will be pulled before the live auction starts - that person gets the live auction item of their choice, and it is removed from the Live Auction. You do not have to be present to win.  You can buy the Golden Ticket here: http://www.stoneridgeshop.com/casino-night-2017/golden-ticket

Every teacher read to all students at Storybook Character Day.

Community Events
Computer Classes
Summer Camps
USCIS Immigration Night

Interesting Articles We Read
Ellen DeGeneres gives an inspiring, get-up-and-dance English teacher a huge surprise- Fresno Bee
Dr. Seuss STEM Challenge Cup Stacking The Cat's Hat- Little Bins for Little Hands
A neuroscience researcher reveals 4 rituals that will make you happier- Business Insider