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.
Monday, February 7, 2022
Girls on the Run- Spring 2022! Registration now open! // ¡Inscripciones ya abiertas!
Monday, December 13, 2021
WICAP- Food Distribution, Tuesday 12/14 // Distribución de Comida, Martes 12/14
Free Food Boxes, on Tuesday, December 14th at the O’Conner Field House from 11:00a.m to 4:00p.m.
When: Tuesday, December 14th.
Time: 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
Location: S 22nd Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605
For questions please call Mrs. Hernandez at 208-455-3333 ext. 1439
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Cajas de comida gratis el martes, 14 de diciembre de las 11:00a.m a las 4:00p.m en el O’Conner Field House.
Cuándo: Martes, 14 de diciembre
Horario: 11:00a.m a 4:00p.m
Localizacion: S 22nd Ave, Caldwell ID 83605
Si tiene preguntas por favor llame a la Sra. Hernandez al 208-455-3333 ext 1439.
Sunday, November 28, 2021
Junior Yotes Basketball Camp for K-8 Boys and Girls - December 27 and 28
Skyhawk Families -
If your kid loves basketball (or just loves to be active) this camp is a good local opportunity during the last week of Christmas vacation.
Here is more info and the registration form. If you would like to send your child to this camp, but really can't afford the registration fee, please contact Mr. Webster or Mrs. Bunn at Sacajawea (pwebster@caldwellschools.org or bbunn@caldwellschools.org).
- Who: K-8 Boys and Girls (Must pre-register)
- What: Basketball camp, run by the College of Idaho basketball program.
- Where: College of Idaho Gym
- When: Monday and Tuesday December 27th-28th 1:00-4:00pm (Check-in Dec. 27th 12:15pm)
- Why: Because basketball is really fun. This is a great opportunity to experience the game and to improve fundamental skills.
Monday, November 8, 2021
Toys for Tots 2021
Sacajawea Families,
Toys for Tots is starting to collect applications for their 2021 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 17th.
Applications are due by November 18, 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:
- Thursday, December 16 2021from 12:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m
- Friday, December 17, 2021 from 12:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m
- Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 8:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m
- Location:
- Indian Creek Academy, 1512 FIllmore, St, Caldwell, 83607
- You will need to bring photo ID
If you have any questions please call 208-455-3300
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Familias de Sacajawea
Toys for Tots está comenzando a aceptar aplicaciones para su campaña del 2021.
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 4:00 p.m cual quiere dias escolar antes del 17 de noviembre.
Las solicitudes deben de ser entregadas antes del 18 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:
- Jueves 16 de diciembre de 2021 de 12:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m.
- Viernes 17 de diciembre de 2021 de 12:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m.
- Sábado 18 de diciembre de 2021 a partir de las 8:00 am a 12:00 pm
- Ubicación:
- Indian Creek Academy, 1512 FIllmore St, Caldwell, 83607
- Deberá traer una identificación con foto.
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Canyon Hill Community Garden Work Day- This Saturday // Día de trabajo en el jardín comunitario de Canyon Hill- este sabado
Sacajawea families, want to give us a hand and clean up our community garden? Join us this Saturday, November 6th from 10:00a.m to 12:00p.m at 903 N Michigan Ave, Caldwell.
Our community garden has been providing fresh produce to Sac families and the Canyon Hill community for more than 4 years now. One of our biggest goals this year is to get more families involved. We would love your help in any way.
There are several ways you can help us.
- Weekly cleaning of the garden.
- Checking in on the watering schedule.
- Helping during the main work days.
- Harvesting the produce.
- Distributing the produce to homes and around our Sac community.
- Attending our meetings
If you have any questions or want more information on how to get involved, please contact Mrs. Hernandez at hhernandez1@caldwellschools.org.
Hope to see you Saturday!
- Limpieza semanal del jardín.
- Ayudar a regar.
- Ayudando durante los días principales de trabajo.
- Cosecha del producto.
- Distribuir los productos a los hogares y alrededor de nuestra comunidad de Sac.
- Asistir a nuestras reuniones
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Little Cougs Wrestling Coming to SAC in April
- Who: Ages K-5 BOYS AND GIRLS
- Where: Practices will be held at Sacajawea Elementary School .
- When: Right after school on Mondays and Tuesdays. Your child will need picked up at 5:15.
- Starting: April 5th
- What You Need: Shorts, T-Shirt, Clean Shoes
- Cost: $35 first child $25 second Child, $15 Third Child Includes Tshirt (Talk to Mr. Webster or Mr. De La Cruz if you want your kids to participate, but you just can't afford it right now).
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Free Dental Care for Uninsured Idaho Kids ~ Atención Dental Gratuita Para Niños Sin Seguro Medico
What: Free Dental Care
When: Deadline to call is February, 15 2021
Where: We will find a volunteer dentists closest to you
Who is Eligible?: Any uninsured child in the community in need of dental care.
How do I sign my child up?: Just call 2-1-1 to answer a few questions & sign up
Also online at: www.theisda.org/patient-resources/give-kids-a-smile
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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, 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.
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Need Help With Internet, Childcare, or School Supplies? Let us help! -- ¿Necesita ayuda con internet, cuidado de niños o útiles escolares? ¡Déjanos ayudarte!
Sacajawea families -
We are looking for ways to help you get ready for the new school year. If you or someone you know is in need of any of the following: internet resources, childcare resources, school supplies, please fill their corresponding form. We will do our best to connect with you with a community resource that can help you get ready for the new school year.
Only complete the forms you are in need of help with. You can complete all three.
Mrs. Hernandez will be in touch with you before August 21st with more information.
As for school supplies, they will include a backpack and face mask. Mrs. Hernandez will reach out to you to set up a date and time for pickup.
If you have any questions or needs that are not a part of these forms please let Mrs. Hernandez know. You can reach her at 208-455-3333 ext 1439 or at hhernandez1@caldwellschools.org
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Familias de Sacajawea -
Estamos buscando maneras de ayudarle a prepararse para el nuevo año escolar. Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita alguno de los siguientes recursos: recursos de Internet, recursos para el cuidado de niños, útiles escolares, complete el formulario correspondiente. Haremos todo lo posible para conectarlos con un recurso comunitario que puede ayudarlo a prepararse para el nuevo año escolar.
Solo complete los formularios con los que necesita ayuda. Puede completar los tres.
La Sra. Hernandez se comunicará con usted antes del 21 de agosto para brindarle más información.
En cuanto a útiles escolares, incluirán mochila y mascarilla. La Sra. Hernandez se comunicará con usted para programar una fecha y hora para la recogida.
Recursos para el cuidado de niños
Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesidad que no forma parte de estos formularios, comuníquese con la Sra. Hernandez. Puede comunicarse con ella al 208-455-3333 ext 1439 o en hhernandez1@caldwellschools.org
Thursday, March 19, 2020
CSD Breakfast and Lunch Distribution
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Sacajawea Night at College of Idaho Basketball Game - Saturday 1/25 at 7PM
To get your tickets for the game, turn your volunteer time sheets in to your teacher Thursday or Friday. They will give you the tickets you have earned and a purple "Legacy" wristband.
Volunteer Hours Needed for Student Ticket (See Chart at the Bottom of Post):
Kg and 1st Grade - 1 hour
2nd Grade - 2 hours
3rd Grade - 3 hours
4th Grade - 4 hours
5th Grade - 5 hours
Plus, students may earn up to two more tickets to take their parents, sibling, or another relative or friend. For each extra ticket, just complete one extra hour, up to two hours for two extra tickets.
Where:
College of Idaho Gym (J.A. Albertson Activities Center) - (Park in the lot near S. Indiana Ave and E. Oak St in Caldwell)
When:
7:30pm Mens game time on Saturday Jan. 25th for Sacajawea.
Students will be recognized and brought down to the court at 7:20pm. Arrive to the gym by 7:00pm
Students and families can also come watch the Women’s Basketball Team starting at 5:30pm in the same location.
Schedule:
Students Arrive before 7:00pm and enter through the South West Door connecting gym to the parking lot.
College of Idaho Cheer Squad will be there to help get the students to their section in the top bleachers.
Around 7:10-7:15pm, the cheer squad will organize the kids to go downstairs and be on the court for the anthem and their recognition.
The students will go onto the court in lines around the purple on the border surrounding the court.
After recognition and the anthem, cheerleaders will help escort the students back to their seats/section.
Enjoy the game!!
Any family members who need to purchase additional tickets may go in the main entrance.
Prices for Paid Tickets:
Adults - $14
Child 6+- $8
Child 6 and under- Free
LINK to Service Tracking Sheet (Students already have these. Turn them in to homeroom teachers)





















































