Dear Tiger Families!
A huge shoutout to our incredible students who participated in the production of The Wizard of Oz! Their performance was nothing short of award-worthy—true talent on full display. Oscar-winning performances, without a doubt!
A special thank you to our amazing Booster Club for ensuring our students/actors were well-fed and had everything they needed throughout the event and for providing the photo booth, allowing everyone to capture these special moments. Your thoughtful support made a big difference. Thank you all for making this experience unforgettable!
Congratulations! We’ve exceeded our Kids Heart Challenge fundraising goal of $8,000—with 7 days still left to go! We’ve currently raised $8,104.
Students who complete Finn’s mission will enjoy a Pizza Luncheon with the Principal and Assistant Principal on February 19! Plus, when we hit our goal of 250 students registered, our school will earn $500 for new recess and PE equipment.
We’ve also issued a challenge to each class: Teachers will receive $25 for PE equipment for their classroom when 100% of their students are registered. Let’s make it happen!
If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time! Visit Kids Heart Challenge to register and start completing Finn’s Mission today. Let’s work together to meet our goal and make a difference in our community. Thank you again, from the bottom of our hearts. Your impact will be felt for years to come!
KIDS HEART CHALLENGE EVENT
Our Kids Heart Challenge event is scheduled for Friday, February 7, from 12:40 to 1:10 in the main yard. The event will kick off with a brief recognition of our top student and class fundraisers. Following that, students will engage in activities such as jump rope and hula hooping, organized by grade level. At 1:10, students will be dismissed to their assigned gates or afterschool programs. Parents are invited to join in the fun! If your child will not be participating, please inform your teacher. Students who are not participating will be dismissed at 12:48 at the dismissal gate. We encourage all students to wear red or pink for the event.
ATTENDANCE:
IN FEBRUARY, WE ATTEND AND LOVE OUR SCHOOLS!
Thank you, parents, for making attendance a priority and for teaching your child about responsibility. Remind your child that you expect them to attend school every day and complete their homework in a timely manner. Scheduling a time for doing homework each evening in a quiet location, and making sure homework is completed is also a great way to start creating a routine with your child. Equally important is having a set bedtime hour for your child. Unfinished homework and too little sleep are common reasons why parents hear the words, “I don’t feel good,” on school mornings. As parents, it’s important to get involved and remain committed to supporting your student’s education.
FEBRUARY ATTENDANCE GOAL:
February has 19 days. Let’s motivate our students to attend every day, as missing 1-2 days per month can affect their academic progress.
Tips for Parents:
Do your best to keep your student healthy.
Ensure your student dresses warmly in cold weather and encourage your student to wash their hands regularly.
Handwashing is a huge preventative measure against illness.
Have a back up plan for getting your student to school.
Arrange a carpool plan with a friend/family member who can drop off your child to school.
CONGRATULATIONS!! TO THE FOLLOWING CLASSES WITH 96% or BETTER ATTENDANCE FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 27:
*Ufalian *Lippman *O’Malley *Mitchell
Attendance on 1/31/25 -88%
Attendance Rate-Last 5 days - 90%
Attendance Rate - 2024-2025 School Year - 94%
PHONE FREE SCHOOL DAY- FEB. 18:
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter will begin the Phone-Free School Day implementation on Tuesday, February 18, 2024. Students are required to turn off all cell phones and store them in their backpacks during the school day. This also applies to devices that provide similar functionality to a smartphone, such as a smart watch, earbuds, and smart glasses. The school day refers to the time between when the morning bell rings for instruction and when the dismissal bell rings. The benefits of a Phone-Free School Day are to increase and enhance the focus on learning, improvement of social interaction, promote physical activity, and overall student mental health and wellness.
The following outline the steps for implementation:
Students will turn off their cell phones when the school day begins
Students will place their phones in their backpack
Students will retrieve their phones when the school day ends
Our school will continue to encourage students and parents to follow policy.
🎉 Join Us for Spirit Days as We Celebrate Our Centennial! 🎉
Parents, let's make our Spirit Days unforgettable by helping your child participate in our “Centennial Celebration”! Each month, we’ll be celebrating a different decade, bringing history to life through music and fashion. On Walking Wednesdays, the music of that decade will set the tone as we walk into school.
Spirit Day Schedule
Feb. 5: 1970s
Mar. 5: 1980s
Apr. 9: 1990s
May 7: 2000s
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
Feb. 4 100th day of school
Feb. 5 Spirit Day 1970’s & Walking Wednesday
Feb. 6 Fire Drill
Feb. 7 Jump for Heart Event
Feb. 7 Minimum day
Feb. 8 Greenification day
Feb. 17 No School - President’s day
