Sunday, April 24

 

Happy Monday! Welcome to the next edition of 'What crazy thing was Mrs. Brooks up to this weekend?' Well, on Saturday, I completed a mud, obstacle run: A 5k full of crazy obstacles, mud, and a huge water slide to finish. I did not want to do it. All of my team members were not able to participate, so it was just me. And, I was so nervous I would not be able to do some of the obstacles. I didn't want to fail. But, I did it and loved every minute! It felt so good! 

Then, it was back to reality and off to my son's baseball tournament in Manteca, at the Field of Dreams. Good news, bad news- they kept winning! You know what that means...they keep playing. In the end, it all paid off and they won the tournament. Their team has been struggling, but they really came together this weekend. It is so great to see hard work pay off! I share because that is what our kids are doing everyday. Working hard and pushing themselves. Celebrate each success and then keep working! How great is that? 

I have to share one more thing, to provide some parent perspective. My son made an error running bases. It was a pretty big error and my heart was breaking for him. It is so hard to watch our kids make mistakes. After the game, the only thing he was worried about was the outfielder that caught the 'bomb' he hit. He wasn't even thinking about the mistake running the bases. My own lessons out of that were it is ok to let our kids make mistakes, that is how we learn. And, let your child process what and how they need to process. It is mind boggling how different their perspective is from ours. Parents, we can do this! It is not easy. 

Cooperative Winners: We had an assembly on Friday where we recognized our Cooperative students in each class. The students are so excited to cheer for one another and see their friends get awards. We will have our last assembly of the year in May and we will be recognizing Kind students. Honestly, it will be near impossible for teachers to choose just one! 

PTC Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, 4/26 at 3:45pm. We will meet in person and on Zoom. We will talk about openings next year and how you can help. We would love to have you there! 

Teacher Appreciation is Coming! See below for important details and help needed. Also, a flier is coming home in your child's backpack this week. 

From your Stoneridge PTC

Stoneridge Parents - 

Teacher Appreciation is coming up the week of May 2nd to 6th and we are so excited to be able to show our appreciation for all of the teachers and staff who support our kids every day!

Our theme this year is REFRESH to signify a fresh start and renewal after the last couple of years. We have lots of fun surprises and treats in store for our staff during the Appreciation Week. We need your help to make it a success! Here's how you can get involved:

• A Signup Genius is linked below with several slots to sign up for - you can donate items, gift cards, or your time - anything is very appreciated!! There are several volunteer slots available for Traffic Duty, Yard Duty, setup and cleanup too! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449A8A729A2F94-teacher
• Each day of the week during Teacher Appreciation will have a special gift for your child's teacher. The link to access the Teacher's Favorite Things is at  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QTcxtai9CfEqkjUihQ6dqK-T12T6GA1F?usp=sharing.
  
• Monday - Wear your Teacher's Favorite Color
• Tuesday - Bring your Teacher's Favorite Flower
• Wednesday - Write your Teacher a Note or Poem; Or Tag them on Social
• Thursday - Bring your Teacher's Favorite Snack
• Friday - Bring in Teacher Supplies
• Please reach out with any questions or additional items you'd like to provide

Here is a folder with all of the teacher's favorite things:

Teacher's Favorite Things

Our Ensemble Group is performing next week! 

Tuesday May 3rd 

5:30-6:30pm in the cafeteria

Please have performers wear black and white if possible and be in the music room (room 23) by 5pm.

Performance will begin at 5:30 in the cafeteria.

Field Day: We also have Field Day coming up! We are so excited to have this back again this year. In order for it to be a success, we need lots of parent help. 

Please sign up for a spot here: Field Day Sign Up

Have a wonderful week full of challenges and successes! 

Sunday, April 17

 

Happy Spring and Happy Holidays to all of you! As with any holiday season, there are several different holidays being celebrated. Whatever you are celebrating, I hope that all of you are spending special time with your loved ones and enjoying the time together. I think the biggest call for celebration is the fact that we can be together in a more normal fashion this Spring. 

The Brooks Fam had a wonderful Spring Break. We were lucky enough to go to Disneyland. Both parents and kids were very excited. Then, as soon as we got back, we added an adorable puppy to our family named Millie. It is definitely a Spring Break for the memory books, but like most of us, I could use a Spring Break to get some rest after our Spring Break😂 Tomorrow will have to do! 

Day of Awesomeness!! The big day was the Thursday before break and it did not disappoint! The kids were so excited and if I may say, they were so well behaved. I hope your kids came home sharing stories about the day. I was so busy that I did not get many pictures, but I do have this important picture! A HUGE thank you to everyone that volunteered to help with this big event. We cannot do these things without all of you. Thank you!!

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 2nd - May 6th

PTC is already hard at work setting up an amazing week for our teachers. After Spring Break, PTC will announce the Daily Themes for the students if they'd like to participate in this wonderful week celebrating our Teachers.

If you want to get in on the planning fun now with PTC, please send an email to stoneridgeptc1@gmail.com.

Reminder: No School Tomorrow, Monday. We are excited to see the students on Tuesday. Tuesday marks the beginning of the end of the school year. There will be many things happening and time is going to fly. There are only 6 weeks of school remaining. It will be over before we realize! As I always say, take the time to appreciate each moment and soak it up!

Have a wonderful week!

Sunday, April 3

We are in April and that means we are at one of the most fun times of the year! Also, one of the most busy times of year! This is our last week before Spring Break and it is going to be AWESOME!!

Day of Awesomeness! This Thursday APRIL 7th, 2022

Students can't wait for their time of outrageous, well earned FUN as the reward for Step It Up! 

IMPORTANT PARENT NOTES: Students must wear socks during their time slot on Thursday. PTC suggests students wear socks and even have a second pair to change into after the fun. 

- If a student won any gifts for reaching certain fundraising levels, these gifts will be sent to school after April 7th, then sorted and given to their teachers to go home then. 

Bottom line: None of these prizes will be going home with the students on April 7th.

Lastly, if you student wins cash prizes on Thursday, the cash will be put in an envelope and given to their teacher to give to them to take home at the end of the day or put in the front office for parents to pick up depending on the cash amount. 

Thank you to the volunteers who have already signed up but we could use a few more.  Each time slot is roughly an hour and if all slots are full, email PTC at stoneridgeptc1@gmail.com to be added to the list.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449a8a729a2f94-dayofawesomeness

Art To Remember - 

Don’t Miss Out! Now is the time to place your order for custom keepsake products featuring your child’s artwork, or another design, if you choose to upload a different image. These items make great gifts for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and any other important person in your child’s life. The deadline to order for free shipping your order to school is this Friday, April 8th.  Go to ArtToRemember.com to place your order. If you can't find your student's code or need help, please email stoneridgeptc1@gmail.com.

Thank you for supporting our school!

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 2nd - May 6th

PTC is already hard at work setting up an amazing week for our teachers. After Spring Break, PTC will announce the Daily Themes for the students if they'd like to participate in this wonderful week celebrating our Teachers.

If you want to get in on the planning fun now with PTC, please send an email to stoneridgeptc1@gmail.com.

State Testing, Independent Study and Absences: Grades 3-5 will be participating in State testing (CAASPP) from 4/19-5/13. Independent study will not be approved during this time. It is super important for students to be at school during this time. Thank you for understanding. 

Independent Study is also not approved during the last two weeks of school, May 16-26. 

Try not to plan any trips during this time. This is a fun time of the year, with a lot of things happening, so the kids want to be at school! 

Have a wonderful week!

Sunday, April 27

 

April arrives this week. I feel like I was just talking about March arriving. Guess what? May is next and it will be here sooner than you think. As I keep saying, soak up these moments with your children. It has been a crazy couple of years and now that things are feeling 'normal,' we will be packing a lot into each day. Time will fly!

Thank you all for coming to Open House. You could feel the joy and excitement everywhere on campus. It was so fun to talk to you and to see all of the students' amazing work. 

Get Your Yearbook! Don't miss out on your chance to get a yearbook. Your child will want one and there are never many extras. I have seen enough tears from both children and adults to know this is true!! The deadline is April 1 and there is not any wiggle room in the deadline.

Go to: ybpay.com

Yearbooks ID Code: 12183822

School Name: Stoneridge Elementary

Day of Awesomeness! APRIL 7th, 2022

Students can't wait for their time of outrageous, well earned FUN as the reward for Step It Up! 

If you'd like to volunteer, here's the sign up genius and yes, you can sign up for all three slots!

If the slots fill up quickly and you still want to participate, email PTC at stoneridgeptc1@gmail.com so we can add you to the list.

Day of Awesomeness!!

Day of Awesomeness!! Volunteers Needed: Duties include supervising students in and around bounce houses, helping put away prizes, so...

Have a great week!!

Sunday, March 20

 

Here are our amazing ACCOUNTABLE winners!! They were recognized at our assembly this month! We are loving the opportunity to have assemblies again.

Reminder: No School Tomorrow, Monday! The teachers will be busy learning!

This Wednesday is a minimum day! Students are excused at 1:52pm. 

Also, OPEN HOUSE is this Wednesday(2/23), 5-6 pm. Come check out your student's classroom and buy some Stoneridge Gear! Snowie King will be out front from 4:30-6:30pm for Open House. 

Step it Up! was a huge success and the final donations coming back to Stoneridge is $30,836!! 

Incredible job students, family, friends, and community sponsors who helped out any way possible.

There were three business sponsors that we want to give a huge THANK YOU for their generous donations and their business names will also be on the event T-shirts.

Molecular Imaging, Inc., Rubicon Advisors, & Pacific National Lending, Inc.

Day of Awesomeness! APRIL 7th, 2022

Students can't wait for their time of outrageous, well earned FUN as the reward for Step It Up! 

If you'd like to volunteer, here's the sign up genius and yes, you can sign up for all three slots!

If the slots fill up quickly and you still want to participate, email PTC at stoneridgeptc1@gmail.com so we can add you to the list.

Day of Awesomeness!!

Day of Awesomeness!! Volunteers Needed: Duties include supervising students in and around bounce houses, helping put away prizes, so...

Stoneridge Spring Spirit Wear Clear Out!

March 21-25 online and at Open House on Wednesday 3/23 from 4:30-6pm 

PTC will have all ADULT sizes at blow out prices and blow out prices for YOUTH sizes with all older logos. (limited inventory/items/sizes)

Great chance to buy Adult spirit wear especially as school starts to open back up and campus volunteer opportunities and activities increase. 

These prices are available starting TODAY @ Stoneridge Shop

Stoneridge Shop Stoneridge PTC came up with a fundraiser that is a no fuss, social distance fundraiser. You pick the price that ...

At Open House - all spirit wear will be available to purchase including new Dri-Fit Tees, sweatshirts and other items. This ‘clear out’ is important to move through inventory to help prep for  NEW exciting clothes, stickers, accessories and items for the new Store coming next year.

 

First March Dinner in the community is this week!

Costa Vida off Eureka is generously giving 15% of all proceeds of dinner orders when shown the Stoneridge flyer or mention of the fundraiser. Show the flyer either in person or on your phone. 

Thursday 3/24 ~ 3pm-8pm

Get Your Yearbook! Don't miss out on your chance to get a yearbook. Your child will want one and there are never many extras. I have seen enough tears from both children and adults to know this is true!! The deadline is April 1 and there is not any wiggle room in the deadline.

Go to: ybpay.com

Yearbooks ID Code: 12183822

School Name: Stoneridge Elementary

Sunday, March 13

Happy Sunday! So, I did this today. I ran the Shamrock half marathon. I am sharing because I am proud of myself. Life has not been easy, but I managed to carve out the time to train for today. Am I going to do it again?? I sure hope not!! Ha! But I did it today. I am pretty sure some of you were out there with me. Congratulations to everyone who finished today!!!  

Book Fair: This week is the last week for the book fair. The students are SO excited to buy books!

Upcoming Dates:

March 21: No School

March 23: Minimum Day and Open House (5-6pm)

Lost and Found: Our lost and found is overflowing! We will put in out front until Open House. It will be donated after Open House. Be sure to take a look!

Get Your Yearbook! Don't miss out on your chance to get a yearbook. Your child will want one and there are never many extras. I have seen enough tears from both children and adults to know this is true!! The deadline is April 1 and there is not any wiggle room in the deadline.

Go to: ybpay.com

Yearbooks ID Code: 12183822

School Name: Stoneridge Elementary

PTC Communication: 

Step it Up is almost over and the current donation is $29,250 with only two more days of fundraising ending on Tuesday. Nice job Stoneridge & supporters of our incredible students!!  

~ PTC is donating and buying every teacher a Step It Up T-shirt to wear on the April 7~ Day of Awesomeness!

~ Mark your calendars and sign up to volunteer at the Day of Awesomeness! on April 7th morning and email stoneridgeptc1@gmail.com to learn the minimal times needed to be part of the event.

*** One very last chance to purchase a Step it Up Shirt is Monday (tomorrow 3/14). Student form(s) must be brought to the office before school at drop off to be placed in the school order at 10am. This is it, no orders, extra shirts or order exceptions after the school order is placed. 

Stoneridge Spring Spirit Wear Clear Out!

March 21-25 online and one time in person at Open House on Wednesday 3/23 from 4:30-6pm. 

PTC will have all ADULT sizes at blow out prices and blow out prices for YOUTH sizes with all older logos. Inventory and prices on these items will go live on Monday 3/21 through that Friday. Great chance to buy Adult spirit wear especially as school starts to open back up and campus volunteer opportunities and activities increase. 

At Open House - all spirit wear will be available to purchase including new Dri-Fit Tees, sweatshirts and other items. This ‘clear out’ is important to move through inventory to help prep for  NEW exciting clothes, stickers, accessories and items for our new Store coming for the 2022-23 school year.

If you have a knack for design or ideas to have in the store for purchase, email stoneridgeptc1@gmail.com.  We’re starting that project in April so its complete before end of school. Minimal time involvement to give suggestions and design input. Thanks!

March Dinner in the community is next week!

Costa Vida off Eureka is generously giving 15% of all proceeds of dinner orders when shown the Stoneridge flyer or mention of the fundraiser. Show the flyer either in person or on your phone. 

Thursday 3/24 ~ 3pm-8pm

Coming in April!

-Last day to order Yearbooks is first week of April

-Art To Remember - Student link to purchase gifts and priceless memories from Art created by them!

-Dinner in the community!

-Day of Awesomeness - April 7

-Spring Break - April 11 - 18

-PTC prep and committee volunteer assignments for next year 

Coming in May!

-Virtual Silent Auction 

-Yearbook Signing Party 

-Dinner in the community!

-5th grade promotion parade

-PTC prep and committee volunteer assignments for next year 

-Last day of school - May 26th

Sunday, March 6

 

We don't just think you are awesome-- We know you are!! Thank you for all of your support on our current fundraiser. Currently, we have earned $20,000. We would LOVE to reach our goal of $50k. Let's make another push this weekend! As we have shared, the money will purchase a digital marquee for our school and support Project Lead The Way. Some of our teachers are attending a training this upcoming week so they can help us get PLTW up and running in full force again! This is an amazing program, but it can get a bit pricey. Your support is greatly appreciated. 

Step it Up! Update!

Congratulations to Wyatt, Colston, and Mattie for winning the mini fridges stuffed with cash last week. They sent 20+ emails to be entered into the golden ticket drawing and there's one more winner randomly drawn for the final fridge tomorrow!

iPad drawing for ALL participants who sent at least 10 emails will be randomly drawn on TUESDAY!!

There's still a week to buy Step it Up T-shirts for the April Day of Awesomeness and Sponsor to be on the shirt and marketed on our social media outlets. The final day to order is this Friday, 3/11. Thank you to Sponsors who we'll name next week who have already donated to this exciting fundraiser for the school.

There are extra order forms in the office or you can just reply to this email and we will get you one!

Today's Donation Number: $20,500

There are 201 students who have earned Level 1 and will get the cool money wallet at Day of Awesomeness.

There are 95 students who have earned Level 1 and Level 2 prizes getting to take a spin on the money wheel at the day of awesomeness.

It is not too late! Reach out to friends and family! 

Check out this video to learn more about the Day of Awesomeness! Our day is Thursday, 4/7. 

Day of Awesomeness at Eich Middle School

The Book Fair is coming!!! The Book Fair will be here March 10-18. Students will be able to purchase books during their normal library time, during recess and lunch. Please send them with money, if you would like them to buy a book. 

Exciting News!! We will have Open House. Mark your calendars: March 23, 5-6pm. 

While you are marking your calendars, that day is also a minimum day. On March 23rd, students are released at 1:52pm. 

Donation Needed: We need unscented baby wipes and playground balls. We would greatly appreciate donations. Thank you to those that have donated.

Upcoming Important Dates:

March 21: No school- Teacher Work Day

March 23: Minimum Day (1:52pm release) and Open House from 5-6pm

April 11-18: Spring Break (Students return on Tuesday, 4/19)

And finally, my video did not work on Friday. Here it is for your viewing pleasure! I know you missed it;)

Timberwolf TV: 3/4/22

Have a Wonderful Week!