Sac Kindergartners Visit our Community Garden // Sac Kindergarten visitan nuestro jardín comunitario

 The kindergarten classes embarked on a walking field trip to the community garden to kick off a social studies unit all about communities.   On our walk, we witnessed members of the community hard at work including the mailman delivering mail, construction workers repairing the street and sidewalks, a police officer keeping us safe, and busy neighbors doing yard work.  

When we arrived at the garden, our young explorers dove right in by carefully peering deep into the jungle of tomato plants to spot ripe tomatoes ready for picking, helping to harvest root vegetables such as carrots and onions, and cautiously twisting prickly cucumbers off the vines.  We harvested a plentiful bounty of produce and each kindergarten scholar was able to choose one carrot and a vegetable of their choice to bring home to share with their families. 

It was a joyous occasion witnessing our kids and their families coming together at our community garden. The kindergarten classes will continue exploring the important role individuals play in contributing to the greater good of the community and how deeply we rely on each other to maintain a safe and happy community. 

A big warm thank you to our teachers, Volunteers, Church of Nazarene and Evergreen Heights Mennonite Church. Everyone who participated made this happen and we appreciate you all. 

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Las clases de kindergarten se embarcaron en una excursión a pie al jardín comunitario, para dar inicio a una unidad de estudios sociales sobre comunidades. En nuestra caminata, vimos a los miembros de la comunidad trabajando, incluido el cartero que entregaba el correo, los trabajadores de la construcción que reparaban la calle y las aceras, un oficial de policía que nos protegía y vecinos ocupados que trabajaban en el jardín.  

Cuando llegamos al jardín, nuestros jóvenes exploradores se adentraron en la jungla de plantas de tomate para observar los tomates maduros listos para cosechar, ayudaron a cosechar tubérculos como zanahorias y cebollas, y retorcieron con cuidado los pepinos espinosos de las vides. Cosechamos una gran cantidad de productos y cada estudiante de Kinder pudo elegir una zanahoria y un vegetal de su elección para llevar a casa y compartir con sus familias. 

Fue una ocasión alegre ver a nuestros niños y sus familias reunirse en nuestro jardín comunitario. Las clases de kindergarten continuarán explorando el importante papel que desempeñan las personas para contribuir al bien mayor de la comunidad y cuán profundamente dependemos unos de otros para mantener una comunidad segura y feliz.

Un gran agradecimiento a nuestros Maestros, Voluntarios, Iglesia del Nazarene y la Iglesia Mennonite de Evergreen Heights. Todos los que participaron hicieron que esto sucediera y los apreciamos a todos.

Sacajawea Attendance Highlights Week Ending 9/16

We have 12 classes that are at 98% or better attendance this week. That is more than half of our classes at 98% or better. Each class includes all enrolled students and also includes teacher attendance, as part of the class.

A couple highlights: 

• Every grade has at least one class on the 98% or better list.
• Our Kindergarten team has all 4 classes in this list!

Classes at 98% Attendance or Better for the Week Ending 9/16/2022

• 1st Place - Barbret - Kg - 100% - 0 Absences
• 1st Place - Vorzimer - Kg - 100% - 0 Absences
• 1st Place - Kenner - 1st Grade - 100% - 0 Absences
• 4th Place - Morton - 5th Grade - 99% - 1 Absence
• 5th Place - Prall - 4th Grade - 98% - 2 Absences
• 6th Place - Richens - 3rd Grade - 98% - 2 Absences
• 7th Place - Winden - 2nd Grade - 98% - 2 Absences
• 8th Place - Norton - Kg - 98% - 2 Absences
• 9th Place - Bowers - Kg - 98% - 2 Absences
• 9th Place - Gilbert - 1st Grade - 98% - 2 Absences
• **11th Place - Swallows - 5th Grade - 97% - 3 Absences (within 1/2 day absence of 98%)
• **12th Place - Hurd - 4th Grade - 97% - 3.5 Absences (within 1/2 day absence of 98%)

**I included the 11th and 12th classes who were actually at 97.4ish percent, but were within a 1/2 kid or 1/2 teacher of 98%.  

This level of attendance is really quite remarkable.

A couple important notes or reminders:

• We are humans: Both our kids and teachers are human. None of us is perfect. Things come up. Appointments, urgent issues, and other priorities happen. Humans get sick. When we are sick we should not come to school. 
• Teacher Attendance is included with each class because it is important that we are there too.  We work hard to be there consistently.
• All absences are counted in this, regardless of reason or excuse. It is important to excuse absences, but when we are gone for any reason we miss out.
• Good attendance is considered 95% attendance (That is about 1 day or less per month, over the course of a year). If your child has 1 or fewer absences this year then they have "good" attendance at this point.
• Great attendance: We use the target of 98% because we want to shoot higher than “good.”
• Excessive Absences: It is considered excessively absent if you miss more than 10% of school days (lower than 90%).  That is about 18 days missed over a school year or more than 9 days in a semester. We have had 23 school days. If your child has 3 or more absences at this point, then you should be careful that the pattern doesn’t continue towards excessive absences over the coming months. 

We look at this because attendance really does matter. Excessive absences, even in early grades, can have long term consequences.

#EveryDayMatters

Sacajawea Registration 8/8 - 7AM to 6PM // Registro de Sacajawea 8/8 - 7AM a 6PM

Sacajawea Families -

Please see the important info below.  

Start Date: First Day For Students is Monday, August 15, 2022.  

Returning Student Registration

Option #1: (Preferred and Available Right Now) Register online using Skyward: https://skyward.caldwellschools.org/

• For Returning Students Click “Family/Student Access” for returning students. (Detailed Help HERE)
• Please complete this by Friday 8/5 so we know your info is correct, and we know your child is returning.

Option #2: Register in-person at Sacajawea on Monday, August 8 from 7am to 6pm

New Student Registration

Option #1: (Preferred Option) Register online using Skyward: https://skyward.caldwellschools.org/

• You may save time by registering online, but new students will need documents brought in to school for copies.  (More detailed help HERE)

Option #2: Register in-person at Sacajawea on Thursday, August 5 from 7am to 6pm

New Students will need:

• Official Birth Certificate
• Vaccination Records
• Proof of Address (Water, Power, Rent or Mortgage bill)
• Parent/Guardian Photo ID

Bus Stop Info:

Look up your child’s bus stops online.  HERE is a detailed how-to.

Supply Lists for Kg-5th: English LINK / Spanish LINK

Help With Registration: pwebster@caldwellschools.org or aruano@caldwellschools.org 208-455-3333 starting Friday 8/5.

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Familias de Sacajawea -

Por favor, consulte las actualizaciones importantes a continuación.  

Fecha de Comienzo: El primer día para los estudiantes es el lunes 15 de agosto de 2022.

Regis𝐭𝐫o de estudiantes que regresan  

Opción #1: (Opción preferida) Regístrese en línea usando Skyward: https://skyward.caldwellschools.org/

• Para estudiantes que regresan Haga clic en "Acceso para familias / estudiantes" para estudiantes que regresan. (Detailed Help HERE)
• Complete esto antes del jueves para que sepamos que su información es correcta y que su hijo regresará.

Opcion #2: Regístrese en persona en Sacajawea el jueves 5 de agosto de 7 a.m. a 6 p.m.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Para Estudiantes Nuevos

Opcion #1: (Opción preferida y disponible ahora) Regístrese en línea usando Skyward: https://skyward.caldwellschools.org/

• Puede ahorrar tiempo registrándose en línea, pero los estudiantes nuevos necesitarán traer documentos a la escuela para obtener copias. (detalles AQUI para estudiantes nuevos)

Opcion #2: Regístrese en persona en Sacajawea el lunes 8 de agosto de 7 a.m. a 6 p.m.

Los nuevos estudiantes necesitarán:

• Acta de nacimiento oficial
• Registros de vacunación
• Comprobante de domicilio (factura de agua, electricidad, alquiler o hipoteca)
• Identificación con foto del padre / guardián 

Información de la parada de autobús:

Busque las paradas de autobús de su hijo en línea. Hay un procedimiento detallado aqui.

Listas de utiles escolares para Kg-5th: English LINK / Spanish LINK

Ayuda con registracion: pwebster@caldwellschools.org or aruano@caldwellschools.org 208-455-3333 empezando Viernes 8/5.

NEW Student Registration -- Inscripción Para Estudiantes Nuevas a Caldwell

First, Welcome to Sacajawea and to Caldwell Schools!

New to the Caldwell School District? Not sure how to complete new student registration on Skyward?  Here are some helpful instructions!  See pics below.

We only have these in English.  I'm sorry.

Start At: https://skyward.caldwellschools.org/

You may also come to in-person registration at Sacajawea on Monday, August 8 from 7AM to 6PM.

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¡Primero, bienvenidos a Sacajawea y a El Distrito Escolar de Caldwell!

¿Es nuevo a nuestro distrito? Si no está seguro cómo hacer la inscripción de estudiantes nuevos en Skyward, aquí hay algunas guías!

Solamente tenemos estas guias en ingles.  Lo siento.

Empieza: https://skyward.caldwellschools.org/

Tambien, se puede venir a inscribirse a Sacajawea in lunes 8 Agosto de 7AM a 6PM.

Returning Students - Register Online and Save a Trip / Estudiantes Que Regresan Pueden Inscribir Por El Internet

If your kids are returning to Sacajawea please register online by Next Friday 8/5.  Our in person registration is Monday 8/8 from 7AM to 6PM.  However, we would like as many as possible to register online instead.  Guidelines are below for online registration.  There are 4 main steps.

If you want help with this, come in on Monday 8/8 from 7AM to 6PM and we can help you. 

Guidelines are below for online registration.  There are 4 main steps.

Steps to Online Registration:
1) In a browser, go to the skyward login page: skyward.caldwellschools.org
Click on "Family/Student Access"

2) Login with your parent username and password (If you don't know yours you may tell it you forgot your username and password and put your email in to get a reminder).

3) Click on "Returning Student Online Registration"

4) Choose the student you want to register.  Notice, I have have two of my kids listed.  It shows that one of them is already registered.  I'm going to register the one that is not completed yet.

It will walk you through the steps (There are 3).  Notice on the right side that green checkmarks appear when each part has been done.

Step 1: Verify Student Information (Make sure all contact information is correct, including all the best emergency contacts).  Remember, we contact parents and guardians first, if a problem arises, emergency contacts will be used if there is something urgent and we can't get ahold of the custodial parents or guardians.
Step 2: Students in Transition Mobility Survey
Step 3: Student Health Survey
Step 4: Submit Returning Online Registration

If you want help with this, come in on Monday and we can help you. Registration will be open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Monday, August 8th.



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Si sus hijos regresan a Sacajawea, regístrese en línea antes del viernes 5 agosto por la noche. 

Nuestro registro en persona es el lunes 8/8 de 7 a.m. hasta las 6 p.m. Sin embargo, nos gustaría que la mayor cantidad posible de personas se registren en línea. 

Hay 4 pasos principales

Si desea ayuda con esto, venga el lunes 8 de agosto y podemos ayudarle. Las inscripciones estarán abiertas de 7:00 a.m. hasta las 6:00 p.m. el lunes 8 de agosto.

Pasos de la Inscripción de el Internet:
1) Usar un navegador para ir a ¨login page¨ de Skyward: skyward.caldwellschools.org
Haga clic en "Family/Student Access"

2) Puede accesarlo con su ¨username¨ de padre y su clave.  Si no sabe su clave puede hacer clic en ¨forgot your username or password¨ y puede entrar su correo electronico.

3) Haga clic en "Returning Student Online Registration" (Estududiantes que regresan)

4) Escoja el hijo que quiere inscribir.  Si tiene mas que un hijo que esta en una escuela debe de inscribir cada uno.  En este pantallazo puede ver dos de mis hijas.  Una ya esta inscribida.  Voy a inscribir la otra, que no esta cumplida.

La pagina puede guiarle atravez del proceso (Hay 3 pasos).  En el lado derecho puede ver que hay palomitas verdes que marcan cada parte cuando esta terminado.

Paso 1: Verificar La Información Estudiantil:  Chequear que toda información esta corecta.  No olvida a incluir bastantes contactos de emergencias.
Paso 2: Cuestionario de Familias Moviles
Paso 3: Cuestionario de Salud
Paso 4: Entregar por ¨Submit Returning Online Registration¨

Si desea ayuda con esto, venga el lunes 8 de agosto y podemos ayudarle. Las inscripciones estarán abiertas de 7:00 a.m. hasta las 6:00 p.m. el lunes 8 de agosto.

How To Look Up Your Child's Bus Information -- Cómo Encontrar la Información de Bus

1.  Go to www.caldwellschools.org/

2.  Click on the Bus icon

 3. Do NOT click on Advanced Search

 4.  Enter your student's grade level (K, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05).

 5.  Enter your house number, street name and zip code 

6.  Click Find School/Transportation Info  

7.  You will see your student's bus number, bus stop location and times of pick up and drop off

***The bus #'s and times may not be available until later this week (maybe Thursday).

***Note: Bus times listed may be as much as 10 minutes early or late.  Do not panic if they are not right on time.  Be out there early, but plan to wait.  Later on we will get a more predictable rhythm.

If your child will not be going to the home address after school, please call us to update that information (208-455-3333 or aruano@caldwellschools.org)

Thanks for choosing Sacajawea Elementary! We look forward to seeing students next week!

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1.  Vaya a  www.caldwellschools.org/

2.  Haga clic en el icono del autobús (Bus)

 3. No clic en Búsqueda avanzada (Advanced Search)

4.  Ingrese el nivel de grado de su estudiante (K, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05)

5.  Ingrese el número de su casa, el nombre de la calle y el código postal

 

6.   Haga clic en Find School / Transportation Info 

7.  Verá el número de autobús de su estudiante, la ubicación de la parada de autobús y horarios de recogida y regreso.

***Es posible que los tiempos y lugares de paradas no van a estar disponible antes de Jueves. 

***Nota: Los tiempos de bus enumerados pueden ser hasta 10 minutos antes o tarde. No se asusten si no están a tiempo. Salga temprano, pero planee esperar. Mas tarde obtendremos un ritmo más predecible. 

Si su niño/a no irá a casa después de clases favor de llamar a la escuela con la nueva dirección (208-455-3333 o aruano@caldwellschools.org)

¡Gracias por elegir la Sacajawea Elementary! ¡Esperamos ver a los estudiantes la próxima semana!

Sacajawea is Hiring for Fall 2022

Want to help make Sacajawea a great place to learn?

We are looking for a few important members of our team at Sacajawea.  Feel free to contact Mr. Webster directly if you are interested, have questions, or if you just want to know if you qualify.  The district has increased the pay scale for this coming year.  It is not a lot but it really makes a difference for kids, and it allows for work during school hours and on school days. Benefits are good for full time positions, and all positions begin investing in the Idaho statewide retirement system (PERSI).  

All paraprofessional positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, plus you can show highly qualified status by doing or showing ANY one of the following:

• Passing the Paraprofessional Praxis test within a month of employment.  This covers upper high school and/or early college skills in reading, math, and writing.
• Showing that you have completed 32 semester credits in college (transcripts can be provided upon hire).
• Showing that you have earned an associates degree or higher (transcripts can be provided upon hire).

Positions we have open now, or may have open soon:

• Special Education Paraprofessional/Aide - Working with a small group of students on academic support, or with support related to their disabilities.  
• Title Paraprofessional/Aide (Part Time or full time) - Working under the direction of grade level teachers to run small groups of students to learn kindergarten to 5th grade reading and/or math.
• Substitute Teachers - Please apply with HR if you are interested in subbing. 

If you are interested please go here to create a profile and apply online.  

www.caldwellschools.org (Go to HR --> Employment --> Current Job Openings

Or contact Mr. Webster directly at: 208-455-3333x1437 or pwebster@caldwellschools.org

 

Book and a Bite - Tues 7/5 11:30 to 1:00 at Luby Park -- Un Taco y Un Libro - Martes 5 de Julio 11:30 a 1:00 Luby Park

Sacajawea Families, it’s time for A Book and A Bite! 

We will host A Book and A Bite this Tuesday, July 5th at Luby Park. 

A Book and A Bite consist of STEM activities provided by our community partners, free books, a read aloud station, free meal and an opportunity to win some neat prizes! 

Event details:

Where: Luby Park

When:  July 5th

Time: 11:30a.m to 1:00p.m. 

**A Book and A Bite will be moving sites on Tuesdays through Caldwell. 

Lunch is provided by Oasis Summer Feeding Program. 

A special Thank You to the City of Caldwell for providing us with the space, and our community partners who provide so many neat activities for our students, Caldwell Public Library, Delta Dental of Idaho, Idaho Public Television and Canyon County 4-H. 

And lastly a HUGE Thank You to all of our volunteers that make this work possible! 

We hope to see you there! 

Don’t forget sunscreen and water! 

For any questions please contact Mrs. Hernandez at hhernandez1@caldwellschools.org

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Familias de Sacajawea, ¡es tiempo para nuestro programa de Un Taco y un Libro! 

Vamos a tener el programa de Un Taco y Un Libro el martes el 5 de julio en el parque de Luby Park. 

¡Un Taco y Un Libro consiste de actividades de STEM proveídas por organizaciones de la comunidad, libros gratis, comida gratis y una oportunidad de ganar premios! 

Detalles del evento: 

Donde: Luby Park

Cuando: 5 de julio

Tiempo: 11:30 a 1:00 p.m

**Este evento solo sera una vez en el parque Luby. 

La comida es proveida por Oasis Summer Feeding Program.

Un agradecimiento en especial a la ciudad de Caldwell por permitirnos a usar su espacio, y también a nuestros socios de la comunidad que hacen posible todas nuestras actividades, Caldwell Public Library, Delta Dental of Idaho, Idaho Public Television and Canyon County 4-H.

Y también un agradecimiento enorme a nuestros voluntarios que hacen este trabajo posible!

¡Esperamos verlos ahí!

¡No olviden su protector para el sol y agua! 

Si tiene alguna pregunta contacte a la Sra. Hernandez al hhernandez1@caldwellschools.org