Stone Lake Elementary School

Join us for the Certificated Educator Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Monterey Trail High School (8661 Power Inn Rd.).

We are looking for candidates who strive for excellence in learning and want to champion student growth. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with EGUSD staff, learn more about job growth potential as well as a variety of leadership opportunities, and discover the benefits of working for the fifth-largest district in California. We will also have one-on-one interviews for certain positions.

Learn more and register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/egusd-certificated-educator-recruitment-fair-registration-827527064727

The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is partnering with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office to provide Active Shooter Training for officers and district leadership. This scenario-based training will take place at Franklin High School and Toby Johnson Middle School on July 26 and July 27 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. EGUSD staff members have also been recruited to act as role players during the training exercises.

Please be advised that you or neighbors passing by Franklin High School and Toby Johnson Middle School on Wednesday, July 26 and Thursday, July 27 may notice a large number of law enforcement vehicles on the school campuses and may hear the sounds of sirens and mock gunfire at various times.

Both the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office (916) 874-5115 and EGUSD (916) 686-7786 dispatch centers will field calls that may come in regarding the training.

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El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Elk Grove (EGUSD) en conjunto con la Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Sacramento para brindar capacitación sobre los francotiradores activos para oficiales y líderes del distrito. Esta capacitación basada en escenarios se llevará a cabo en la Escuela Secundaria Franklin y en la Escuela Intermedia Toby Johnson los días 26 y 27 de julio de 8 a.m. a 6 p.m. Los miembros del personal del EGUSD también han sido reclutados para actuar como jugadores de rol durante los ejercicios de capacitación.

Tenga en cuenta que usted o los vecinos que pasen por la Escuela Secundaria Franklin y la Escuela Intermedia Toby Johnson el miércoles 26 de julio y el jueves 27 de julio pueden notar una gran cantidad de vehículos policiales en estos planteles escolares y pueden escuchar los sonidos de sirenas y simulacros de disparos en varios momentos.

Tanto el centro de despacho de la Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Sacramento (916) 874-5115 como el centro de despacho del EGUSD (916) 686-7786 atenderán las llamadas que puedan surgir con respecto a esta capacitación.

We can't wait to see everybody tomorrow evening!!

Love it!!! We’re looking for former students to drop off their college swag with their names on it…just like this one!!!

Way to go to the Allen family! Isaac and Lily are next!!!!

Jacob, your Stone Lake Family is so proud of you.

Way to go!!!

https://www.kcra.com/article/elk-grove-teen-pitches-perfect-game-cal-ripken-world-series/40891910 #

A 13-year-old from Elk Grove pitches perfect game at Cal Ripken World Series A 13-year-old baseball player from Elk Grove is on thrilled after returning from pitching a perfect game at the Cal Ripken World Series in Maine.

https://edsource.org/2022/what-parents-should-know-about-getting-kids-ready-for-transitional-kindergarten/676655

What parents should know about getting kids ready for transitional kindergarten This year even more than usual, teachers say, parents might want to help their children prepare for TK.

Our last first day of school happened today as we welcomed back our A-Trackers.

We had morning assembly with all of our A-Trackers this morning to welcome them back, share some expectations, and also share our new food recycling program.

We look forward to seeing parents tonight for our A-Track Back to School Night:

5:30-6:15- Kindergarten -Room K1
5:30-5:45 Admin. Welcome in the MP Room
6:30-7:15 1st-3rd Grades in classrooms
5:45-6:30 4th-6th Grades in classrooms

Stone Lake Families,

We need your help spreading the word to past Stone Lake students.

We want to celebrate students and the colleges that they have attended or currently attend. As most of you know, we have a college decoration in our office of college t-shirts and sweatshirts that hang on the wall. We want to UPDATE THIS!!

We want students to drop off or send SIGNED/AUTOGRAPHED (e.g., Stone Lake Promoting Class of 2007, etc.) t-shirts, sweatshirts, or pennants of THEIR college. As we receive these, we will start updating our office walls.

So please spread the word and help us fill our office walls celebrating former Stone Lake students!!

B, C and D-track Families,

Tomorrow is your first day of school! We can't wait to see everybody. Here is some information that will hopefully help:

*Breakfast will be available for students starting at 8:00 A.M.
*Gates open for students and families around 8:15 A.M.
*Be prepared for traffic around the school
*Students and families are to go to the blacktop/playground and line up behind your teacher's name
*School starts at 8:30 A.M. for 1st-6th grade students
*AM Kinder students enter the front gate at 8:10 A.M. School starts at 8:20-11:51 A.M. Pick-up students at the side gate.
*PM Kinder students and families enter at the side gate around 11:25 A.M. School starts at 11:29 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Pick up students via the front gate of our school and at the front door of the class.
*Dismissal is at 3:00 P.M. for 1st-6th grade.

See you tomorrow!

Definitely some good news for schools. It is always nice to get everything finalized. This budget has some BIG NEWS that will impact many of our families in a positive way. More information to come.

Gov. Newsom strikes deal on state budget: big increase for K-12, plan to expand Cal Grant, too Compromise includes 13% more for funding formula, extra for community schools, student transportation, school construction, literacy coaches and expansion of Cal Grants.

Hello Families,

As we end one year, here is the info for 22-23:

*Friday, July 1st class lists will be posted at 4:00 P.M.


*B, C and D Track Kinder Back to School Night: July 13th 6:00-7:00 in classroom

*JULY 14th FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL-School starts at 8:30

B, C and D Tracks Back to School Night 1st-6th Grades:
*Administration Welcome: July 14th 5:30-5:45 in the MP Room or outdoor quad
*1st-3rd Grades: July 14th 6:30-7:15
*4th-6th Grades: July 14th 5:45-6:30

Stone Lake celebrates our promoting 6th grade class tomorrow at 8:30 A.M. Congratulations Hawks!!!

Stone Lake Families,

Tomorrow is a track change minimum day, not to mention the last day of school for our D-Track students and also sixth grade promotion. So, here are the details for tomorrow and the next few days:

*Doors open for 6th grade promotion at 7:55 A.M.
*6th grade promotion walk will start at 8:15 A.M.
*6th grade promotion will start at 8:30 A.M.
*School dismisses at 12:25 P.M.
*Monday, May 30th is Memorial Day and no school
*A, B, and C-tracks return to school on Tuesday, May 31st

Today is Parent Picnic. Bring your chairs or blanket and enjoy the beautiful day. Here is the schedule for our lunches:

Lunch Schedule
1st Grade: 11:00-11:20
2nd and 4th Grades: 11:30-11:50
3rd and 5th Grades: 12:00-12:20
6th Grade: 12:30-12:50

The following message was sent via email to all Stone Lake families:

Stone Lake Families,

California Senate Bill 328, which requires the school day for middle schools and high schools across the state to begin no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. This law goes into effect in July 1, 2022. These new mandated start times for secondary school have a significant impact on our district’s bus routing and scheduling. Due to the overall impacts of the mandates, changes to many elementary bell schedules were also unavoidable.

As a result of the SB 328, it mandates that Stone Lake Elementary School schedules for the 2022-23 school year will be:

· Grades 1-6: 8:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M.

· AM Kindergarten: 8:20 A.M.-11:51 A.M.

· PM Kinder and PM Transitional Kindergarten: 11:29 A.M.- 3:00 P.M.

This will take a little time to get used to, but hopefully we’ll have some Hawks that are more awake in the morning. 😊

Thanks,

Mark Beard, Principal

[email protected]

Reminder that tomorrow is a minimum day/track change day. Stone Lake Elementary School will dismiss at 12:25 P.M.

EGUSD Parent Survey

A frequent question I receive from parents is about the difference between 504 plans and IEP's. Both plans support students that have needs, but they are different. This article does a great job talking about both plans.

Parents’ guide to 504 plans and IEPs: What they are and how they’re different With more students qualifying for special education, understanding the options is crucial for parents as they advocate for their children.

Important reminders:

3/28- Track change/minimum day
3/29-A-Track returns to school
3/30-A&D Track Spring Photos
3/31-C-Track Open House

Today we will be having our first virtual assembly of the year, not counting our monthly spirit assemblies.

Women In History School Assembly Program | History School Assemblies

Historical character assembly program for K-8. Travel through time and discover the accomplishments of important women like Clara Barton, Amelia Earhart, Harriet Tubman and more in this riveting school assembly show for kids.
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Hey Hawks! Be sure to purchase your 2021-2022 yearbook today! Deadline is March 22nd. Go to www.TreeRing.com/validate and enter code: 101570198414367

You will have the option to customize 2 pages for FREE! Go to the Tree Ring website or visit Stonelakepto.org for links and information.

TreeRing Yearbooks

Our Spring Showcase is back!!!

Does your child have a talent? Well, show it to the school by signing up for our Talent Show.

You are encouraged to submit their video online by April 15th to be included in the virtual talent show video:

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Masking Indoors: Effective March 12th, State of California universal masking requirements in Pre-K-12 and Childcare settings will move to a strong recommendation.

This means that starting on Monday, March 14th students and adults coming to Stone Lake are strongly encouraged to wear masks, but the masks are no longer required.

This applies to students and staff, as well as parents/guardians, visitors, and/or spectators.

Stone Lake administration will continue to wear masks for the immediate future.

It is time to start the FB engine again. Sorry for the absence of posts, but this will once again become a forum for information about all things Stone Lake.

Upcoming Events:
March 9th: Co-ed Volleyball tryouts 2:00-4:00
March 10th: PTO Skate Night Skate
March 16th: B-Track Open House 6:00-7:00

Join us for the Certificated Educator Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Joseph Kerr Middle School (8865 Elk Grove Blvd.). We are looking for candidates who strive for excellence in learning and want to champion student growth. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with EGUSD staff, learn more about job growth potential as well as a variety of leadership opportunities, and discover the benefits of working for the fifth-largest district in California.

Learn more and register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/egusd-certificated-recruitment-fair-registration-262267568357?fbclid=IwAR1q7_oGAryAP86KG_vL2BoN4yrAj1lC3Ny6O27ti99UwLx7_ak5S4Alc0Y

Elk Grove Unified in partnership with the University of the Pacific is in year three of its 13-month teacher residency program beginning in June 2022 and we will be looking for diverse candidates interested in earning a dual Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe teaching credential and a Master’s degree in Special Education.

Candidates must already have a Bachelor’s Degree to participate in the program and may not already hold a fully authorized teaching credential—30 day permit holder is okay! The grant covers up to $20,000 towards tuition for those selected as well as a stipend for books and materials. Selected candidates will be hired as paraeducators while participating in the program and upon completion will be offered teaching positions in EGUSD.

To learn more, REACH Teacher Residency Program Informational Sessions will be held via Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 24 from 4 – 5 p.m. and Wednesday, March 9 from 5 – 6 p.m. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reach-teacher-residency-program-informational-tickets-266137694007?fbclid=IwAR1mh4qoHpSFD_7BsHcMSKwcOz4G53qnbMwiwbR3OxFhiEZ1GsQhZMnEYyM

Elk Grove Unified proudly recognizes Wednesday, November 17 as “Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.” Ruby Bridges is an American activist who walked to school nearly every day and became a symbol of the civil rights movement at age six when she was the youngest of a group of African American students designated to integrate schools in the American South. Ruby Bridges stood for equality and desegregation in the early 1960s, and the Ruby Bridges Foundation promotes “the values of tolerance, respect, and appreciation of all differences.”

EGUSD believes in engaging student voices in partnering for an education environment that emphasizes inclusion, diversity, validation and equity. In honor of Ruby Bridges Day, we encourage you to tag in your photos/videos along with to show us how your school celebrates the values Ruby Bridges stands for.

Learn more here: https://rubybridges.foundation/ -to-school-day

EGUSD proudly recognizes National School Psychology Week (Nov. 8 – 12), and this year’s theme is “Let’s Get in GEAR” (Grow, Engage, Advocate, Rise). School psychologists help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all students. EGUSD celebrates our school psychologists for the vital role they play in the personal and academic development of all students.

Learn more here: https://www.nasponline.org/.../national.../about-the-theme

Elk Grove Unified School District proudly recognizes Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month (Nov. 1 – 30). Sikh Americans have resided in California for more than a century, with the first Sikh immigrants having labored on railroad construction projects, in lumber mills, and in the agricultural heartlands of the Sacramento, San Joaquin and Imperial valleys. Our EGUSD family acknowledges and celebrates the Sikh and Punjabi American communities who continue to make important contributions to our state and nation.

To learn how to make classrooms a more safe and inclusive space for Sikhs, please visit the Sikh Coalition website: https://www.sikhcoalition.org/get-involved/