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A Message from Emily Morris to the Sycamore Ridge Stallion Community
Dear Parents and Students of Sycamore Ridge:
I want to start by telling you how excited I am to be your Principal, and how much I am looking forward to a fantastic year ahead!
Please be aware and reminded that supervision on our playground does not begin before 7:45 in the morning. All students will enter our campus by going through the north gate near the childcare building. Your teacher will greet you each morning at the exterior door of your classroom when the bell rings at 8:00. Please be reminded that every Wednesday, we are on a modified day schedule. All students in K-6 grade will be dismissed at 12:30.
For parents that will use our valet service during the morning and afternoon drop off times, please access our Valet Service guidelines on the school homepage. A safe and orderly drop off/pick up can only happen with everyone’s help and cooperation.
Our staff and PTA Board are looking forward to your involvement. There are plenty of opportunities for your participation in the educational experience at Sycamore Ridge. Please stay closely connected to our website for current events, and navigate to the PTA link to get involved with PTA programs.
Every new school year begins with the excitement of seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones! I am pleased to introduce our new staff members: Mrs. Jennifer Fletcher, joining us in kindergarten, Kristin Bonaguidi in first grade, Heather Kowieski (A.K.A. Sullivan) is back at second grade and Ms. Sam Ung has joined our ESC team, teaching science.
We know that students who feel safe, connected and engaged in school are more likely to learn well. To this end, all staff and students will work together to be Peacebuilders. Parents, please continue throughout the year to talk to your child about the importance of being a strong learner and positive citizen. I encourage you to have conversations with your child about what it means to be a Peacebuilder and how they can demonstrate Peacebuilding behavior at school and home.
We look forward to partnering with you to create the best educational experience possible for all of our Stallion students.
All the best for a fabulous year ahead!
Emily Morris
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2010/2011 School Supply Wish Lists
Parents, thank you for your outstanding support of our students, school and classroom. The following is a list of supplies that will help students to be successful this year. Please bring supplies to school on the first day of class. If possible, purchase specified brands where indicated. If you purchased supplies through the PTA, the supplies boxes will be delivered to your child on the first day of school. Thank you! Click on the grade level to download the supply list. Kgn Supply Wish List 1st Grade Supply Wish List 2nd Grade Supply Wish List 3rd Grade Supply Wish List 4th Grade Supply Wish List 5th Grade Supply Wish List 6th Grade Supply Wish List
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Sycamore Ridge Mission Statement
The mission of our school is to ensure high levels of academic achievement as measured by assessments that are aligned with state standards. We are committed to a comprehensive system of support and intervention to assure this outcome. We are dedicated to maximizing the individual potential of each learner by offering programs that foster creative and critical thinking, as well as social and emotional growth.
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Stallion Sprinter Super Stars!
Sycamore Ridge School would like to congratulate their top runners in their Stallion Sprinters lunch club. Each week the students run laps around the playground and accumulate miles and Toe Tokens throughout the year. The following students were awarded top honors for running the most miles for their respective grade. Pictured from Left to Right, Principal Mrs. Emily Morris, Top Kindergartener Andrew N with 48 miles, Top 1st Grader Justin R with 65 miles, Top 2nd Grader Ethan with 40 miles, Top 3rd Grader Jack S with 82 miles, Top 4th Grader Alyssa R with 65 miles, Top 5th Grader Jacqueline F with 15 miles and Top 6th Grader Bianca H with 55 miles. Special awards were given to Jack S and Alyssa R for being the Top Male and Female Runners at the school. And kudos go to graduating 6th grader Bianca H who has been the top runner each year in her grade since Sycamore Ridge opened and Bianca was a 2nd grader!!! Mrs. Jones class was honored as the winning class for Stallion Sprinters . They ran 418 miles.
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California Future Problem Solvers State Bowl
The California Future Problem Solvers State Bowl was held at our school this weekend and visitors from high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools from around the state descended upon our school. 6th graders Sesang, Rubia, Sarah, and Lynn competed in the competition as a team along side individual competitors James and Michelle. They were very prepared for the tough competition and we applaud their efforts!
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Family Science Night
Tuesday, April 27th from 5:00-6:00 PM Goal: The goal of Science Night is to promote enthusiasm for science and celebrate Earth Day! Plan: K-3 students and their families will begin Science Night in one of the grade level classrooms (see signs for room number) with activities that allow the students to teach their families about their science studies this year. 4-6 students and their families will begin the night in the MUR with a variety of science activities. At 5:30 upper and lower grades will switch. Please join the PTA for refreshments following Science Night in the school courtyard. In the spirit of Earth Day, bring your own, reusable cup for drinks!
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CONGRATULATIONS! Traci Waxman, DMUSD Reading Teacher of the Year!
Sycamore Ridge School and the Del Mar Union School District are proud to recognize Ms. Traci Waxman as our Greater San Diego Reading Association, Reading Teacher of the Year. Ms. Waxman was selected amongst a talented group of highly effective teachers as a stand out teacher of literacy.
Traci provides engaging lessons with which her first grade students truly connect. Many teachers in the district have observed Traci work her magic as she masterfully uses brain friendly teaching strategies to captivate and engage her learners As a true collaborative professional, Traci enthusiastically shares her creative approach to literacy instruction, demonstrating teaching skills that cultivate a strong foundation to empower her developing readers. In this way, her expertise in the area of language arts instruction has helped improve student achievement school and district-wide.
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Dad's Club Movie Night
Dad’s Club Movie Night will take place on Thursday April 15th from 5:30-7:30. We will be showing “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” & the Student Council will be selling popcorn and water as a fundraiser for their events. Admission is free, so don’t miss it! Sponsored by the Sycamore Ridge PTA.
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Coffee with the Principal
Join Mrs. Morris in the Staff Lounge at the next Coffee with the Principal on Thursday, April 15th at 8:05 am. Mrs. Morris will update us on the state of the district and PTA Executive Board elections will be held. Guest Anna Pedroza, principal of Earl Warren Middle School, will share information about the middle school available for our children to choose to attend.
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Principal All Call 3/21
Happy Spring Stallion Families:
This is Principal Morris with a few important March and April reminders and updates. This all call should last approximately 1 min. 30 seconds.
On Wednesday, 3/24 your child will be bringing home a student identification number that will allow you to access the 2010 on-line parent survey/questionnaire. Your input is highly valued and I appreciate your time in completing a questionnaire for each student in your family that attends our school. The online survey will be accessible from March 24 – April 1. Please contact the school office if you wish to complete the on-line survey using a computer on our campus, or if you should have difficulty completing the survey.
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