Top 5 Classes - Attendance - Week Ending February 28th

These are our Top Five Classes for attendance last week.

1st Place - Team Friddle - 2nd Grade - 100% Attendance (0 Absences)

2nd Place - Team Rudan - 5th Grade - 99% Attendance (2 Absences)

3rd Place - Team Washburn - 4th Grade - 99% Attendance (2 Absences)

4th Place - Team Burton - 2nd Grade - 98% Attendance (2 Absences & ZERO Tardies)

5th Place - Team Braun - Kindergarten - 98% Attendance (2 Absences)

*Teacher attendance also included in class averages.

*Number of absences are for the whole week.

Why do we recognize top classes for attendance?

Consistent attendance at school (95% or better) is closely tied to both reading and math skills.  Good attendance looks like fewer than about 9 days absent in a year, or about 4 or 5 per semester.  Perfect attendance isn't super important, but consistent attendance is.  Research shows that kids with poor attendance (less than 90% or more than 18 absences in a year) are much less likely to be proficient in reading and math.  Poor attendance in upper elementary school and middle school are also correlated with the likelihood of dropping out of high school before graduation.  

We make a big deal about consistent attendance because consistent attendance matters to learning and success.

#EveryStudentCounts #TogetherWeAreGreat

Skyhawk Awards - February

We got the opportunity to celebrate our Skyhawks of the Month this last Friday at our Skyhawk lunch. Students are selected for a Skyhawk Award for demonstrating character traits such as zest, perseverance, and gratitude, as well as for showing academic achievement or growth. Only two get this honor per class, so this is a pretty big deal.

Here are a few examples of the reasons they were selected.  These are actual snippets from their awards:

• ________ is a prime example of what Grit looks like in the reading classroom.
• ________ is being presented this award for always trying her hardest. She is always very focused...
• ________ has a knack for knowing how to break things apart in order to better understand... She accepts feedback with grace, and works to apply it consistently. The honest effort she puts into her learning will help her continue to blossom into a successful learner. 
• ________ is getting this award for self-control and grit.
• You show grit in a way few other first graders display.  You always try your best.  It takes bravery to speak up and be heard.  Y
• Your kindness is without comparison!

  

Thanks to our fantastic Sacajawea families for raising great kids, and for allowing us the privilege of watching them grow up into great human beings.  It is a joy!

#SkyhawkLeaders #SkyhawkAwards #SoProud

Reading Week - Hair Day

Our custodian, Luz Vidales, is the best.  She kicked off our Reading Week celebration with some crazy hair.  Maybe a Martha Washington impression?  Thanks, Mrs. Vidales! You help make Sacajawea a great place to be.

Happy National Breakfast Week

A good breakfast every day makes a difference.  Thanks to our Sacajawea Food Service team!
Breakfast at Sacajawea is a great place to start your day.  Kelly Penner is the creative genius behind the food service robot. Sacajawea is a safe and supportive community for kids, adults, and families.

Seuss Week March 2nd-6th

Monday, March 2nd - Whoville Hair Day

Tuesday, March 3rd - Oh the Places you’ll Go! - College Shirt Day

Wednesday, March 4th -Wacky Wednesday - wear clothes inside out/ backwards 

Thursday, March 5th - Lorax Mustache Day 

Friday, March 6th - “Sleep Book” Pajama Day

***Thanks to Sacajawea Student Council for organizing dress up days for Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss' birthday. #SkyhawkLeaders

Top 5 Classes - Attendance - Week Ending 2/21

These are our Top Five Classes for attendance last week.

1st Place - Mrs. Prall - 2nd Grade - 99.4% Attendance (1/2 Absence)
2nd Place - Mrs. Friddle - 2nd Grade - 98% Attendance (1.5 Absences)
3rd Place - Mr. Morton - 5th Grade - 98% Attendance (2 Absences)
4th Place - Mrs. Hurd - 4th Grade - 96% Attendance (4 Absences)
5th Place - Mrs. Kenner - Kindergarten - 96% Attendance (3 Absences)
*Teacher attendance also included in class averages.
*Number of absences are for the whole week.

Also, Team Lander/Rowland in 5th Grade only had 1 tardy all week long.

Why do we recognize top classes for attendance?

Consistent attendance at school (95% or better) is closely tied to both reading and math skills.  Good attendance looks like fewer than about 9 days absent in a year, or about 4 or 5 per semester.  Perfect attendance isn't super important, but consistent attendance is.  Research shows that kids with poor attendance (less than 90% or more than 18 absences in a year) are much less likely to be proficient in reading and math.  Poor attendance in upper elementary school and middle school are also correlated with the likelihood of dropping out of high school before graduation.  

We make a big deal about consistent attendance because consistent attendance matters to learning and success. 

Top 5 Classes - Attendance - Week Ending 2/13

These are our Top Five Classes for attendance last week.

• 1st Place - Mrs. Stills - Kindergarten - 99% Attendance (1 Absence)
• 2nd Place - Mrs. Pickens - 1st Grade - 98% Attendance (2 Absences)
• 3rd Place - Mrs. Maughan - 2nd Grade - 98% Attendance (2 Absences)
• 4th Place - Mrs. Prall - 2nd Grade - 97% Attendance (3 Absences)
• 4th Place (Tie) - Mrs. Hurd - 4th Grade - 97% Attendance (4 Absences)

*Teacher attendance also included in class averages.

*Number of absences are for the whole week.

Why do we recognize top classes for attendance?

Consistent attendance at school (95% or better) is closely tied to both reading and math skills.  Good attendance looks like fewer than about 9 days absent in a year, or about 4 or 5 per semester.  Perfect attendance isn't super important, but consistent attendance is.  Research shows that kids with poor attendance (less than 90% or more than 18 absences in a year) are much less likely to be proficient in reading and math.  Poor attendance in upper elementary school and middle school are also correlated with the likelihood of dropping out of high school before graduation.  

We make a big deal about consistent attendance because consistent attendance matters to learning and success. 

January 2020 Skyhawk Awards Lunch

4th Grade

We are proud of our Skyhawks.  These kids and some of their families and friends joined us for our Skyhawk Awards lunch in January.  They were selected for demonstrating character traits such as zest, perseverance, and gratitude, as well as for showing academic achievement or growth.  

Thanks to our fantastic Sacajawea families for raising great kids, and for letting us work with them each day.  It is a joy!

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

5th Grade

Book Fair is Feb 7 to Feb 13

Our Scholastic Book Fair opens this Friday 2/7!

We hope to see all of our Sacajawea families in the Sacajawea Media Center, Friday 2/7 - Thursday 2/13!

Hours are:
Friday 2/7 - 3:30-5:00pm
Monday-Wednesday 2/10-2/12 - 8:15-8:45am and 3:30-7:30pm
Thursday 2/13 - 8:15-8:45am and 3:30-5:00pm

Shop Online! All orders will ship home. Free shipping on book-only orders over $25. Visit scholastic.com/fair to find our school.

See you at the Book Fair!

Book Fair - Save the Date! (Volunteers Needed) (Feb 7th-Feb 13th)

Remember how much you loved the Scholastic Book Fair? Make new memories with your child at the book fair: Friday, February 7th - Thursday February 13th. 

Volunteers make a difference! Help our students find their next favorite book at our Scholastic Book Fair. Sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e49a5a923a4f94-scholastic