News & Notes September 29, 2017
What's Happening at The Academies? 


Oct 3 -- BOA Picture Day

Oct 9 -- Staff Development *NO SCHOOL*

Oct 9 -- PTO Meetings & Sutter's Fort Meeting

Nov 2 -- 
SVA Picture Day

Nov 8 -- 5th Grade SCICON Field Trip





The Sycamore Leaflet

Our journalism class is bringing you the news, one leaf at a time. Be sure to read the first volume of this year's Leaflet. You can download and read it here. 


KSVA TV

Also from our busy SVA journalists, comes the first ever KSVA TV News episode! The entire work is student produced from concept to editing. As Ms. Chan said, she just "opens the classroom and the kids do the rest."

Check it out on YouTube, and be sure to subscribe to their channel. 


KSVA TV News - Season 1, Episode 1
KSVA TV News - Season 1, Episode 1



Sutter's Fort Field Trip for Grades 3 & 4

Live like a pioneer and learn California history first hand! Candle making, butter churning, a real live hoe down and so much more! This field trip is not to be missed, but it takes a whole village to make it happen. Parents of 3rd and 4th graders, please plan to attend the first Sutter's Fort Informational Meeting on Monday, October 9,   7-8 PM at the Round Table pizza on Mooney Blvd. (next to Target).  

Download a parent informational page that will answer many questions you may have about the trip to Sutter's Fort.

At this meeting the 3/4 team will be discussing trip logistics, making plans for costumes, and parent teams will be formed. 

The meeting will begin immediately following the PTO meeting that night.  PTO will be discussing and finalizing plans for the Fall Festival.  If you haven't had a chance to attend a PTO meeting this year, this would be a great time to start.
Expanding Your Horizons


Mrs. Lewis and Ms. de Lemos will take a group of girls to TCOE's  Expanding Your Horizons.   This optional 11/4 event is for girls in 4th-10th grade in order to inspire them to consider education and careers in STEM fields.  All classes heard about the event in class, and interested girls should be bringing required forms home today. Forms are due back to Mrs. Lewis or Ms. Delemos by Friday, September 29.

SVA is Going to Cyberquest!


This year Ms. Chan will be taking students from grades 4-8 to CyberQuest. This TCOE contest, integrates 21st Century research and critical thinking skills with oral and electronic presentations. This year's CyberQuest will happen on Saturday, December 2 from 8:00AM- 3:30PM. We are looking for high-energy parent volunteers to help with this endeavor. Please contact Ms. Chan if you are interested in volunteering:  echan@sycamorevalleyacademy.org. Thanks!

The Academies After School Program

Students learned about the five senses this week. Here, they explore the sense of touch with sandpaper finger painting.
  


Save the Date for the Fall Festival 

October 27
5:00-8:30PM
On the Blue Oak Campus

Sycamore Valley and Blue Oak are joining forces to bring you the best Fall Festival yet! The event is always a great time. 

Food:
Kevin V "Master Griller", Lumpia Hut, & Tacos Galacticos

Fun: 
Carnival Games, including the famous Chicken Poop Bingo 
Cake w alk & pumpkin walk
Silly String War Zone
Face Painter & Balloon Twister

Festivities: 
Live music
Costume Parade & Contest
Teacher Pie Toss
(2) Bounce Houses for the kiddos & (1) for the littles


Volunteers make this event a huge success every year. Follow this link to SignUp.com for a complete list of the available places to volunteer & donate. The best shifts go quickly, so hurry up! 





School Breakfast and Lunch 

Did you know that breakfast is available each school morning beginning at  7:45? It is!

You can pay for meals with cash or check (get an envelope in the school office) or online with our payment service  myschoolbucks.com. You will need to register, create an account and provide an ID number for every student you're including. An app is available so you can easily use this service on your smartphone. If you need to access your student's ID number, please call your school's front office. 

School breakfast will be available at both schools before the school day begins. The cost for breakfast is $1.25.  The cost for lunch is $2.00. Applications for free or reduced price lunch will be sent home with your child on the first day of school. 

Menus are always available on our website.  Click here for the September menu. 


Substitute Custodian Needed  
The Academies Charters is seeking a backup daytime custodian. F ingerprint clearance is required. 

Substitute Teachers Needed  
The Academies Charters have an experienced and dedicated teaching staff, but we are always looking to expand our sub list. 

If you or someone you know has the desire to be a substitute teacher at our amazing school, has a bachelor's degree, has passed the CBEST, and is willing to get a substitute credential and fingerprint clearance we would love to grow our team. 

Substitute Instructional Aides Needed 
The Academies Aide Subs minimum requirements are a high school diploma and fingerprint clearance. 

If you are interested please email Shauna Dolin at   sdolin@sycamorevalleyacademy.org. 












Next SVA PTO Meeting
 Next BOA PTO Meeting
October 9
 October 9
6:00PM
 6:00PM
Round Table Pizza
 Round Table Pizza
Packwood Creek Center
 Mary's Vineyard
4035 S. Mooney Blvd.
 1691 E. Noble Ave.

Community Events
National Public Lands Day

This Saturday, September 30 is National Public Lands Day. Celebrate by enjoying free admission to all National Parks! If you or your children have never seen the giant Sequoias in our local park, this is a great excuse to go! 




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