Exploring New Frontiers in Learning
A blog devoted to news, events, and thoughts at the wonderful learning community at Sacajawea Elementary School in Caldwell, Idaho.
Friday, December 18, 2020
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Starting the New Year in Remote Learning
Sacajawea Families -
On Monday, the Board of Trustees decided to move toward serving students in-person in our schools.
Of course tomorrow we begin Christmas Break (Dec.18 to Jan 4). Classes begin again with remote learning like we are doing now from Tuesday, January 5th to Friday, January 15th.
We will return to a hybrid (AM or PM) in-person learning schedule on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
We recognize that resuming in-person learning during a time of substantial community spread will be a challenge.
We will be prepared to monitor the health of staff and student illnesses, communicating those, as is necessary. If necessary, we may need to close certain programs or classes, in order to protect students and staff, and if we don’t have enough healthy staff to adequately serve our students.
We encourage you to continue to protect the health of your students, your family, and of our community by wearing masks when with people outside your household, by maintaining distance, and by washing hands frequently.
We look forward to having our kids back in our classrooms. We are working hard to make remote learning effective for our kids, but most kids would be served better with at least some time in the classroom daily.
These are hard times for our families and our community. We appreciate how hard our families are working to continue helping your kids learn. Please reach out if you or your family need help.
Thanks
From The Sacajawea Staff
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Familias de Sacajawea -
El lunes, la Mesa Directiva decidió avanzar hacia clases en persona en nuestras escuelas. Por supuesto que mañana comenzamos las vacaciones de Navidad (del 18 de diciembre al 4 de enero). Las clases comienzan de nuevo con el aprendizaje remoto como lo estamos haciendo ahora desde el martes 5 de enero hasta el viernes 15 de enero. Volveremos a un horario de aprendizaje en persona híbrido (AM o PM) el martes 19 de enero de 2021. Reconocemos que regresando al aprendizaje en persona durante un tiempo de propagación sustancial de la comunidad será un desafío. Estaremos preparados para monitorear la salud del personal y las enfermedades de los estudiantes, comunicándolos, según sea necesario. Si es necesario, hay posibilidad que necesitemos cerrar ciertos programas o clases, con el fin de proteger a los estudiantes y el personal, y si no tenemos suficiente personal sano para servir adecuadamente a nuestros estudiantes. Le animamos a seguir protegiendo la salud de sus estudiantes, su familia y de nuestra comunidad usando máscaras cuando está con personas fuera de su hogar, manteniendo la distancia y lavándose las manos con frecuencia. Esperamos tener a nuestros estudiantes de vuelta en nuestras clases. Estamos trabajando duro para que el aprendizaje remoto sea efectivo para nuestros niños, pero la mayoría de los niños serían atendidos mejor con al menos algún tiempo en el salón de clases todos los días. Estos son tiempos difíciles para nuestras familias y nuestra comunidad. Apreciamos lo mucho que nuestras familias están trabajando para seguir ayudando a sus hijos a aprender. Comuníquese si usted o su familia necesitan ayuda. Gracias Del Personal de Sacajawea
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Free Online Art Class - Holiday Themed - Wed 12/16 at 6PM
Friday, December 11, 2020
Christmas Clothes on Monday! - Ropa de Navidad!
On Monday, Sacajawea encourages students and families to pull out their ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, seasonal socks, and anything else that helps put you in the holiday spirit. Wear your festive attire for your Google Meetings! This in one way in which we can celebrate the season together.
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El lunes, Sacajawea anima a los estudiantes y a las familias a sacar sus suéteres feos navideños, gorros de Santa Claus, calcetines de temporada y cualquier otra cosa que ayude a poner en el espíritu navideño. ¡Usa tu ropa festiva para tus reuniones de Google! Esto es una manera en que podemos celebrar la temporada juntos.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Guess Our Christmas Doors - SAC
Friday, December 4, 2020
Thanks Mayor Nancolas - The Mayor's Walking Challenge
Mayor Nancolas dropped in to Mrs. Prall's 4th grade PE class this morning to deliver a check to Mr. De La Cruz and all of our Skyhawks. I think Mayor Nancolas outwalked all of us this October, but he and the city are still generously supporting the physical fitness needs of Sacajawea and the Caldwell kids. We plan to invest the $333 in equipment to help all of our kids be more active.
Fitness matters. Keep moving, Skyhawks!
Thanks, Mayor Nancolas and the City of Caldwell.
Friday, November 20, 2020
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Toys for Tots - Reminder
Familias- ¡Un recordatorio! Formas para Toys for Tots serán aceptadas hasta este jueves! Por favor entregue las formas a la oficina. Si uno desea entregarlas a la oficina del distrito, tienen hasta este viernes para entregarlas. ¡Todavía hay tiempo!
Monday, November 16, 2020
Vaccines on the Go - Bringing Free Flu Vaccines to School // Vacunas a Su Alcance- Vacunas gratuitas contra la influenza en la escuela
Sacajawea Families,
We are partnering with St. Luke’s to provide flu vaccines for our students at no cost.
Sacajawea will hold its flu vaccine clinic on Tuesday, November 17th from 1:00 p.m to 2:30 p.m.
Parents may bring students who attend the morning session back in the afternoon to receive their flu shot at no cost.
We have sent home a flyer and permission slip to have your child participate. Please return those to your homeroom teacher as soon as possible.
Friday, November 13, 2020
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Coats for Sac Kids // Chamarra para estudiantes de Sac
Sacajawea Families,
Our amazing donor was able to drop off the donated coats to Sac this week. Coats have been organized and will be ready to go home with your student by the end of this week.
We will try our BEST to get your student the coat that best fits them.
If your child already has a coat and doesn't need a new one or if you wish to not have your student receive a coat, please email Mrs. Hernandez at hhernandez1@caldwellschools.org or call her at 208-455-3333 ext 1439 to let her know.
We are extremely thankful for caring and amazing community members that make things like these possible!
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Friday, November 6, 2020
Thursday, November 5, 2020
#THANKYOUTHURSDAY
2C Kids Succeed is kicking off their #THANKYOUTHURSDAY campaign. Where each Thursday in November we celebrate educators, staff and administrators on social media with #THANKYOUTHURSDAY.
Sacajawea would like to #THANKYOUTHURSDAY to all of our very own educators, staff and administrators for all of their hard work during these trying times!
You are rock stars!
Each Thursday join us in the celebration. Post a thank you to your favorite educator with #THANKYOUTHURSDAY!
Toys for Tots
Sacajawea Families,
Toys for Tots is starting to collect applications for their 2020 Campaign.
To obtain an application please stop by the school to pick one up or contact us to have one sent home with your student.
You can pick up an application from 8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m during any school day, before November 19th.
Applications are due by November 19, 2020.
Please return completed forms to the Caldwell School District office or to the office at Sacajawea and we will get the form over to the district office.
Key Information:
- Children eligible must be 12 and under that require assistance.
- Toy Pick up dates:
- Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 11:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
- Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 11:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
- Friday, December 18, 2020 from 12:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m
- Location:
- Happy Day Transit Center
5907 W Cleveland Blvd. Caldwell, 83607
- You will need to bring photo ID
- This is a drive-thru pick up, please stay in your car.
If you have any questions please call 208-455-3300
Or
Mrs. Hernandez at 208-455-3333 ext 1439
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Familias de Sacajawea
Toys for Tots está comenzando a colectar aplicaciones para su campaña 2020.
Para obtener una aplicación, por favor pase por la escuela para recoger una o contáctenos para que le enviemos una a casa con su estudiante.
Uno puede recoger una aplicación desde las 8:30 a.m a las 4:30 p.m cual quiere dias escolar antes del 19 de noviembre.
Las solicitudes deben de ser entregadas antes del 19 de noviembre de 2020.
Por favor devuelva las aplicaciones completadas a la oficina del Distrito Escolar de Caldwell o a la oficina en Sacajawea y le enviaremos el formulario a la oficina del distrito.
Información clave:
- Los niños elegibles deben tener 12 años o menos que requieran asistencia.
- Fecha de recogida de juguetes:
- Miércoles 16 de diciembre de 2020 de 11:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.
- Jueves 17 de diciembre de 2020 de 11:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.
- Viernes 18 de diciembre de 2020 a partir de las 12:00 pm a 7:00 pm
- Ubicación:
- Happy Day Transit Center, 5907 W Cleveland Blvd. Caldwell, 83607
- Deberá traer una identificación con foto.
- Este es un servicio de recogida, por favor, quédese en su coche.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame al 208-455-3300
o a la
Sra. Hernandez al 208-455-3333 ext 1439
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Strong Families, Strong Students - You still have time to apply! // Familias Fuertes, Estudiantes Fuertes- ¡Todavía hay tiempo para aplicar!
Sacajawea Families -
ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS UNTIL DECEMBER 4th!
There is still time for you to apply for the Strong Families, Strong Students Initiative. If you have questions or are trying to fill out the application process, we will try to hopefully help you get through this process or be able to offer some assistance.
Idaho's Strong Families, Strong Students Initiative provides funds for school aged children to assist with the additional educational expenses caused by the events related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Expenses include education materials, supplies, services (such as tutoring or childcare), technology, or books.
ANY student is eligible regardless of school type attended: Public, Charter, Private, or Home-School.
Awards are $1500 per eligible student, with a maximum of $3500 awarded per family. Once your application is submitted, you will be prompted to upload supporting documentation depending on your filing status and type of school.
You can find more information and application here: https://online.factsmgt.com/grant-aid/inst/4N4TS/landing-page
This is the main website: https://www.strongfamilies.idaho.gov/
Here are some ways that we have found to make the process easier:
- Get all your necessary documents together before starting the application process. What you will need:
- Your 2019 1040 Tax form- looks like this:
- You can request one from the IRS HERE
- School Enrollment letter
- Please fill out this Google Form if you would like us to write you an enrollment letter and email it to you.
- Time - the application process does take time to complete.
- You can also watch this video for more information: Strong Families, Strong Students
There is still time to apply, don’t miss out on this opportunity!
If you need assistance or have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Hernandez at hhernandez1@caldwellschools.org or 208-455-3333 ext 1439.
- Reúna todos los documentos necesarios antes de comenzar el proceso de solicitud. Lo que necesitará:
- Formulario de impuestos 1040 del año 2019 - se ve así:
- Puede solicitar uno al IRS AQUÍ
- Carta de inscripción escolar
- Complete este Formulario de Google si desea que le enviemos una carta de inscripción y se la enviemos por correo electrónico.
- Tiempo: el proceso de solicitud toma tiempo en completarse.
- También puede ver este video para obtener más información: Familias Fuertes, Estudiantes Fuertes
Friday, October 30, 2020
Caldwell Community Food Distribution // Distribución de alimentos para la comunidad
On October 31st, 2020 the Caldwell community is invited to participate in the Caldwell Community Food Distribution, in partnership with the Idaho Food Bank and Team Rubicon. There is no qualification to receive food. Only household size and city/zip code information will be collected for data purposes.
This will be a drive thru distribution. Please stay in your vehicle.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31st, 2020
Where: O’Conner Field House-
S. 22nd Ave, Caldwell, Idaho
Time: 11:00 a.m until food runs out.
Each household will receive two boxes of food (until food runs out)
These food boxes contain a variety of dairy, pre-cooked meat and produce items.
All boxes are the same.
See you there.
Friday, October 23, 2020
Friday, October 16, 2020
Friday, October 2, 2020
Monday, September 28, 2020
Day 1 of Hybrid Learning at Sacajawea
Friday, September 25, 2020
Level Yellow Schedule - Starts Mon 9/28 -- Horario de Nivel Amarillo - Comienza Lunes 9/28
We are excited to have kids return to classes half day, starting next week for “Hybrid Learning.” Students will spend 3 hours in the classroom with small groups (50% of the class). Students will still need to work at home for 1 to 2 hours per day, and will still do digital learning from home all day on Wednesdays.
Kids will attend half day sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, starting on Monday 9/28. ***Each family should receive a text, email, and auto-dialer with information about the sessions for your kids.
Some schedule parameters.
AM Sessions:
- Students should not arrive on campus until 8:20 AM.
- 8:20 - Students arrive and go to their playground, by grade.
- 8:25 - Line up at assigned location, by class.
- 8:30-11:30 Class
- All students will be served breakfast in class.
- Lunches will be delivered to bring home.
- 11:30 - Classes excused to buses and pickup in normal locations.
PM Sessions:
- Students should not arrive on campus until 12:50 PM.
- 12:50 - Students arrive and go to their playground, by grade.
- 12:55 - Line up at assigned location, by class.
- 1:00-4:00 Class
- All students will be served lunch in class.
- Breakfast for the next day will be delivered to bring home.
- 4:00 - Classes excused to buses and pickup in normal locations.
Supplies:
All students need to bring their Chromebook or i-Pad to school and back each day, as we will use them. Don’t forget the charger.
Also, check with your teachers about essential supplies you should bring.
Bus Info: Go to this link for instructions. Make sure you use “Advanced Search” and make sure you choose “AM Covid” or “PM Covid” for the Program, depending on the session your kids will attend. https://bit.ly/35pANbK
*We recommend you recheck your bus info, as that has changed for some students, since last week.
For Information on Drop-Off or Pickup Locations go to https://bit.ly/2FYkgRy
Changes in Transportation Plans: If you have a change in plans for how your child will get home please call (208-455-3333) plenty ahead of time or email aruano@caldwellschools.org and/or hlopez@caldwellschools.org.
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- Los estudiantes no deben llegar a la escuela hasta las 8:20 AM.
- 8:20 - Los estudiantes llegan y van a su patio de recreo, por grado.
- 8:25 - Alinear en el lugar asignado, por clase
- 8:30-11:30 Clase
- Todos los estudiantes tendrán desayuno en clase.
- Almuerzos serán entregados para llevar a casa.
- 11:30 - Clases salen a autobuses y a la área de recoger en lugares normales.
- Los estudiantes no deben llegar a la escuela hasta las 12:50 PM.
- 12:50 - Los estudiantes llegan y van a su patio de recreo, por grado.
- 12:55 - Alinear en el lugar asignado, por clase
- 1:00-4:00 Clase
- Todos los estudiantes tendrán almuerzo en clase.
- El desayuno para el día siguiente será entregado para llevar a casa.
- 4:00 - Clases salen a autobuses y a la área de recoger en lugares normales.
Sacajawea Skyhawks of the Week - Sept 25, 2020
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¡Estaremos iniciando nuestros Skyhawks de la semana esta semana! ¡Cada maestra eligió a un estudiante de su clase que querían reconocer por su esfuerzo, crecimiento, participación, positividad, determinación y mucho más! ¡Esté atento a Facebook cada semana para conocer nuestros Skyhawks de la semana!
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Canyon Hill Church of the Nazarene Donates face masks for the Students of Sacajawea Elementary --- La Iglesia del Nazareno de Canyon Hill dona mascarillas para los estudiantes de Sacajawea
Sunday, September 13, 2020
Drop Off and Pick Up Guide -- Un Guia para Dejar y Recoger en la Escuela - Sacajawea
We are looking forward to having small groups in school this week.
Juntos, Podemos Ser: Seguros, Feliz, and Eficientes.
Thanks
Monday, August 24, 2020
Get connected with our Counselor / Conéctese con nuestra Consejera.
Sacajawea families,
Our counselor, Ms. Bunn, has created a virtual counseling office for you to access! Follow THIS LINK to access resources regarding COVID-19, mental health, and community support along with a Calm Corner full of activities to de-stress, a Kindness and Empathy Library, and social and emotional learning activities for everyone K-5. If you'd like to schedule an appointment with Ms. Bunn, there's a form in there for that too!
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Familias de Sacajawea,
Nuestra consejera, Ms. Bunn, ha creado una oficina de consejería virtual para que puedan tener acceso a ella. Siga ESTE LINK para acceder a recursos sobre COVID-19, salud mental, y apoyo de la comunidad. Al igual que un Calm Corner, lleno de actividades para reducir el estrés, una Librería de Amabilidad y Empatía, y actividades de aprendizaje de emociones y socialización para todos en K a 5 grado. Si gusta hacer una cita con Ms. Bunn ahí hay una forma para eso también!
SAC Meet The Teacher and Device Pickup - 8/25 PM -- Sac Conozca a su Maestra y recogida de dispositivo