Winter Break

We wish our Skyblue Mesa family a very happy and safe holiday season and winter break:  December 20-January 10!!  Enjoy!!

Variety Show Sign-Ups

The Variety Show is coming up soon! Sign-ups begin on Wednesday, December 18th and Thursday, December 19th! Mrs. Bogharian will be visiting the classrooms after lunch to have everyone sign-up! Start thinking about your acts...it's going to be a great show!!

Box Tops

Box Tops, Box Tops, Box Tops!!
Please clip and and send in your Box Tops!!
Skyblue benefits from each one that you save and send in...many thanks!!

See's Candy Fundraiser Delivery

All See's Candy orders will be delivered to your child's classroom on Thursday, December 12th.  We apologize for the delay and change of date.  Thank you for your support!

Common Core Curriculum Meeting

There is a Common Core Curriculum meeting scheduled for TONIGHT, December 11th, at Cedarcreek Elementary School from 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Family Movie Night

Don't miss out on a fun family night!!!
Friday, December 6th, 6:30pm, Skyblue MPR
Tickets are $5 each and include the movie, a bag of popcorn, candy and a drink!!
Featuring Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas AND Rise of the Guardians!!
PLEASE SEND IN YOUR RSVP'S...there is still time to reply!!!
Please click HERE for the flyer and RSVP form!

Breakfast With Santa

There are limited tickets left to  Combat Radio's 3rd Annual Breakfast With Santa!!
Saturday, December 7th, 8:00am, Salt Creek Grille (Westfield Shopping Center)
Don't miss out on this fun and wonderful community and charity event!
Please click HERE for the flyer and order form!

December/January 2013-14 PTO Newsletter

Please click HERE to view the December/January 2013-14 PTO Newsletter!!

Restaurant & Shopping Night

Please join Skyblue Mesa in dining out for lunch or dinner at Valencia Town Center on Tuesday, December 3rd!!  The Lazy Dog Café will donate 15% of your entire bill to Skyblue Mesa...11am-11pm.  After your meal, stroll over to the Oil & Vinegar store for a little shopping...they will donate 10% of your purchase to Skyblue Mesa...10am-9pm.  PLEASE PRESENT THE FLYERS AT EACH PLACE!!  Please click HERE for the Lazy Dog Café flyer and click HERE for the Oil & Vinegar flyer. 

THANK YOU

Thank You to all who donated to Skyblue Mesa's Thanksgiving Food Drive! The SCV Food Pantry is very appreciative!!

NO SCHOOL

November 27, 28 & 29
Happy Thanksgiving!
Enjoy the Holiday!

Kindergarten Thanksgiving Performance

The Kindergarten Thanksgiving Performance is scheduled for Tuesday, November 26th!  Keepsake DVD's are $10 each, cash or check (checks made payable to Skyblue Mesa PTO).  Please return all DVD orders to your child's teacher by Tuesday, November 26th.  Orders will also be taken the evening of the performance.  Please click HERE to print out the DVD keepsake order form.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Friday, November 22nd is the last day of the Thanksgiving Food Drive!  Please bring in your donations and place them in the bin in front of the school office!  Thank you so much for your kindness and support to help those less fortunate!

PTO General Meeting

Just a friendly reminder that the PTO General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 21st at 6:30pm in the Skyblue MPR.  School and PTO information will be discussed, in addition to our guest speaker, Dr. Christine Hamlin, Assistant Superintendent, who will be addressing our school in regard to the Common Core Curriculum.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Common Core Curriculum Meeting

There will be a Common Core Curriculum Meeting TONIGHT!!
Monday, November 18th
Rosedell Elementary
27853 Urbandale Ave.
Saugus
6:30pm-7:30pm

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

Please help Skyblue Mesa gather items to donate to those less fortunate this holiday season! There is a donation bin located in front of the school office...any size donation will help! Thank you!!

Common Core Meeting

The next Common Core Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12th at Bridgeport Elementary from 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Make-Up Picture Day

Tuesday, November 12th

See's Candy Fundraiser

The See's Candy Fundraiser is in full swing!!  All orders are due on Friday, November 15th!  Please click HERE for the flyer and order form!

Library Volunteers

A GREAT BIG Thank You to all that have signed up to volunteer in the school library for the months of November and December...you are truly Superstars!! We have filled almost every spot available!! We have 3 dates left to fill if you are interested...November 19th, December 6th and 13th! Thank you again for your support!!

Updated Paint A Dream Family Fun Night Flyer

Paint A Dream Family Fun Night is coming right up...Friday, November 8th, 6pm, Skyblue MPR!
Please click HERE for the updated flyer with all of the details!
Can't wait to see you there!!

Chili's Restaurant Night

Take the day off of cooking!!!
Please join us for lunch or dinner today at Chili's!
November 5th, 11am-11pm, Chili's Canyon Country!!
Please click HERE for the flyer...it is required for Skyblue Mesa to get credit!!
Thanks for your support!!

Paint A Dream Family Fun Night

The Paint A Dream Family Fun Night is Friday, November 8th, 6pm, MPR! Don't forget to turn in your RSVP forms as soon as possible!
CORRECTION ON FLYER- Paint A Dream can only accept cash and credit cards the night of the event, NO checks! Thanks!

See's Candy Fundraiser

The See's Candy Fundraiser is going on now, November 4-November 15! Information packets and order forms are going home today! Be sure to get your holiday gift orders placed!!

Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Thanksgiving Food Drive begins TODAY, November 4-November 22!! There is a donation bin located in front of the school. Please consider donating to help those in need this holiday! Thanks!!

Chili's Restaurant Night

Let Chili's do the cooking while we support Sky Blue Mesa Elementary at the same time. 

With each flyer presented on November 5th, 11am-11pm, Chili's will donate 15% of the event day sales back to this great organization.

Please click HERE for the flyer and more details!!

NO SCHOOL

Thursday, October 31st and Friday, November 1st

Happy Halloween

Skyblue Mesa wishes you a safe and Happy Halloween!!!

Kellogg's & Scholastic Program

Kellogg's & Scholastic have teamed up and created a program for schools!  You have the opportunity to receive free books from Scholastic monthly, as well as help obtain Teacher Store online gift cards, Scholastic book sets for classrooms, a $200 grant for the PTO and a Book Nook library makeover!!  Please click HERE for more information!
Thank you for your support!!

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive begins on Monday, November 4th and will end on Friday, November 22nd!!
Please click HERE for the flyer and more details!
Let's work together to help those in need!

Paint A Dream Family Fun Night

Friday, November 8th
6:00pm-8:00pm
Please click HERE for the flyer and more details
It's going to be a fun and crafty night!!

Common Core Curriculum Parent Meetings

There are 3 upcoming parent meetings to learn more about the Common Core Curriculum and State Standards:

Tuesday, November 12th
Bridgeport Elementary
6:30pm-7:30pm

Monday, November 18th
Rosedell Elementary
6:30pm-7:30pm

Wednesday, December 11th
Cedarcreek Elementary
6:30pm-7:30pm

Red Ribbon Week Is Coming To An End

Please show your support by wearing pajamas on Wednesday, October 30th (please stay within the school dress code) to symbolize "Follow Your Dreams, Don't Do Drugs!"

November 2013 PTO Newsletter

Please click HERE for the November 2013 PTO Newsletter...it has all of the month's events, activities and information!

Paint A Dream Family Fun Night

SAVE THE DATE!!
Skyblue Mesa PTO presents a "Paint A Dream" Family Fun Night!
Friday, November 8th at 6pm
Flyers with more details to go home this week!

Red Ribbon Week Continues

Don't forget to keep supporting Red Ribbon Week...wear sunglasses and a red t-shirt on Tuesday, October 29th to symbolize "My Future Is Bright!"

It's Red Ribbon Week

Please don't forget to wear Red, White & Blue on Monday, October 28th to symbolize "United We Stand Against Drugs!"

Library Volunteers Needed

Skyblue Mesa's Library is in need of some volunteers to help get our Scholastic Reading Program up and running!!  Our librarian, Ms. Maynor, would greatly appreciate any help that anyone can provide.  The library is open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 12:15pm-2:45pm, and on Fridays from 12:45pm-2:45pm, it is closed on Wednesdays.  Please contact Jessica Rafkind, PTO Correspondence Secretary, at skybluemesaschool@gmail.com and she will help you sign up!  Thank you for making a difference!!

Red Ribbon Week

It's Red Ribbon Week...October 23-31, 2013!!  
Red Ribbon Week empowers communities and individuals across the US, especially youth, to take a stand for drug prevention and education!!  

Vision Screening

Vision Screening is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22nd, 8am-12pm!!

Many Thanks

What a great Fall Family Festival!!  Thank you to everyone for coming out and joining in on the fun and supporting our school!  A special thank you to Stephanie Banke and Terry Marvin for all of their hard work putting the day together, as well as the teachers and staff, PTO and all of the parent volunteers!!  

Fall Family Festival Bake Sale Donations

All Bake Sale donations for the Fall Family Festival need to be dropped off on Friday, October 18th...thank you for all of the yummy donations!!

Target's Take Charge of Education Program

Target will donate 1% of your REDcard purchases to Skyblue Mesa!  To designate our school on your card, just visit www.target.com/tcoe or call 800-316-6142...thanks!!

Box Tops For Education

Please help Skyblue by sending in Box Tops For Education!  Collection sheets are located in the school office!!  Keep clipping and bringing them in!!  Thanks!!

Goodwill Donations

Please remember that Skyblue Mesa is collecting Goodwill donations ALL YEAR LONG!!  There is a donation bin located in the Activity Room.

Charleston Wraps Fundraiser Delivery

The Charleston Wraps Fall Fundraiser Orders are arriving this week!!

Distribution of orders will take place on Thursday, October 17th and will be 

delivered to the classrooms to take home that afternoon.

Panda Express & Menchies Restaurant Night

Tuesday, October 15th is Panda Express & Menchies Restaurant Night (located on Sierra Hwy and Via Princessa)
Panda Express:  4pm-10pm
Menchies:  11am-10pm
Please bring in the flyers and/or mention Skyblue Mesa upon paying so the school receives a percentage of the sale!!
Thank you for your support!!

Fall Family Festival Western Round-Up

The Festival is this weekend!!!  Saturday, October 19th, 4pm-8pm
Family Pack Sales are due Tuesday, October 15th...$25 for 4 entrees, 20 carnival tickets and a family photo...GREAT DEAL!!
Entry forms for the Chili Cook-Off are due on Thursday, October 17th
See you Saturday for a FUN time!!

Hearing Screening

Wednesday, October 16th, 8am-2pm
Thursday, October 17th, 8am-12pm

Family Portrait Nights

Wednesday & Thursday, October 16 & 17, 4pm-7pm
Don't miss out on this great opportunity!!

Fall Break

October 7-11
We hope that everyone has a safe and fun Fall Break!!

Correction on Fall Festival Family Pack Form

Please be advised that the date on the Fall Festival Family Pack Form is incorrect!
The form should read that all Family Pack Forms are due on Tuesday, October 15th!!

Family Portrait Nights

Wednesday & Thursday, October 16 & 17, 4pm-7pm
Flyers went home last week!!
All sign-up forms are due on Friday, October 4th

October 2013 PTO Newsletter

Please click here to view the October 2013 PTO Newsletter...it contains all of our events and activities for the month!!

Class of 2014 6th Grade Parents

Meeting Tuesday, October 1st, 6:00pm, Activity Room
Fundraising & Promotion Committee Meeting
Thank you for your support...see you there!!

 

Picture Day

Wednesday, October 2nd
Picture packages have been sent home!!

Zumba Dance Fundraiser

Friday, October 4th, 7pm-8pm
Please join us for this fundraiser to support the Phippen family.
Flyers and Waivers have been sent home...they will also be available at the door on the evening of the event.

 

 

Ralphs Community Contribution Program

UPDATE!!!!
Your Ralphs Rewards Card can be used at Ralphs AND Food 4 Less and Skyblue earns credit from both stores!!!
Please link your card to Skyblue Mesa today...flyers with instructions went home last week!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Fall Family Festival Western Round-Up

Flyers, Family Pack Order Forms and Chili Cook-Off Directions and Entry Forms went home last week!!

Saturday, October 19th, 4pm-8pm

Family Packs are available for purchase for a great deal!!  $25 includes 4 meals, 20 carnival tickets and 1 family photo!!
Can't wait to see you there!!
For more information or to volunteer, please call or email Stephanie Banke at 661-313-7182 / edswifeii@aim.com

 

Give With Target Program has Ended!!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for Skyblue each week!
We finished with 389 votes, which equals $389 for our school!!
WAY TO GO SUPERSTARS!!!

Fall Family Festival Western Round-Up

Round up the family and join us for a fun-filled Western style evening!!
Saturday, October 19th at Skyblue Mesa from 4pm-8pm!
It's going to be a rootin' tootin' great time!!
Line Dancing, Chili Cook-Off, Face Painting, Hay Bale Maze, Carnival Games, Bouncers, Family Photos, Cake Walk, Student Fall Art Display, Bake Sale, Food & Drinks...and SO MUCH MORE!!
Please click here for the Festival Flyer, and here for the Family Fun Pack Flyer and here for the Chili Cook-Off Flyer and sign-up!!

Family Portrait Nights

Skyblue Mesa has organized an opportunity for our families to get together and have their Family Portraits taken on Wednesday, October 16th and Thursday, October 17th from 4pm-7pm with Don Hagopian Photography.
All sign-up forms are due by Friday, October 4th!!
Please click here for all of the details and the sign-up form!

Rita's Italian Ice Fundraiser

Please stop by Rita's Italian Ice on Monday, October 7th between 12pm and 9pm for a fun and sweet treat over Fall Break!!
Rita's will be donating a percentage of every purchase back to Skyblue Mesa!!
You must present the flyer at the time of purchase...please click here for the flyer!
Thank you for your support!!!

Ralphs Community Contribution Program

Skyblue Mesa has teamed up with Ralphs grocery store to raise money for our school!!

Ralphs will donate a portion of your grocery bill to our school just by swiping your 

Rewards Card at every purchase, which you already do!!  All you have to do is link

your card to our school...it's that easy (your fuel points are still accumulated too)!!  

Please follow these simple steps:

Log onto www.ralphs.com

Click on "Community"

Click on "Community Contribution"

Under Participants, click "Enroll"

Sign in or Create an Account

Enter our School Code:  94346

Select Skyblue Mesa

Click "Save"

Please click here for the full flyer!!

SCV Kids Consignment Sales

SCV Kids Consignment Sales will donate $1.00 to Skyblue Mesa when you spend 

$10 or more at their store!

Flyers will be going home this week...you will need to bring the flyer with you to 

the sale for Skyblue to receive credit!

The sale goes from September 26th through September 29th

9:00am-5:00pm

28470 Witherspoon Pkwy.

Valencia, CA 91355

Give With Target Program

LAST WEEK TO VOTE & EARN MONEY!!

This wonderful program will end on Monday, September 30th!!

Please get those last minute votes in...we are getting close to 400!!  Thank you!!

www.GiveWith.Target.com

Class of 2014 6th Grade Parents

Please mark your calendar:  Tuesday, October 1st, 6:00pm, Activity Room

Fundraising & Promotion Committee Meeting

Thank you for your support...see you there

Zumba Dance Fundraiser Benefit

Please join us for a Zumba Dance Fundraiser in loving memory of Conzuelo Phippen
Friday, October 4th, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Skyblue Mesa MPR
$10 per person
All are welcome and encouraged to participate in this benefit to show Skyblue Mesa's support to the Phippen family during this difficult time.
This flyer has all of the details...also, please click here for the waiver

Picture Day is Coming Up

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

The Fall Book Fair Is Here

BOOK FAIR HOURS:

Monday, September 16, 2013 2 PM to 4 PM
Tuesday, September 17, 2013  2 PM to 5 PM

Wednesday, September 18, 2013   9 AM to 1 PM

Thursday, September 19, 2013 12 PM to 6 PM

Friday, September 20, 2013 12 PM to 3 PM

Give With Target Program

Please don't forget to vote for Skyblue Mesa!!  This is the final week of voting...it ends on September 21st!

We are currently at 307 votes...let's make a difference for our school!  Vote, Vote, Vote!!!

www.GiveWith.Target.com
 

Class of 2014 6th Grade Parents

There will be a Fundraising and Promotion Committee Meeting on Tuesday, October 1st at 6pm in the Activities Room.

We look forward to seeing you there!!

The Fall Book Fair is Coming

Book Store Hours are as follows:
Monday, September 16th        2:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday, September 17th        2:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday, September 18th   9:00am-1:00pm
Thursday, September 19th      12:00pm-6:00pm
Friday, September 20th           12:00pm-3:00pm

 

2013-14 Spirit Packs

Just a friendly reminder...
2013-14 Sprit Packs are due on Friday, September 13th!!
Thank you so much for your support!!

Give With Target Program

GREAT NEWS!!!
Skyblue Mesa has earned 255 votes so far with the Give With Target Program!!
Skyblue Mesa family and friends are doing a tremendous job voting for our great school so we can obtain much needed money!!!
Please remember that you can vote once a week...it's so fast and so easy...voting ends on September 21st...so please KEEP VOTING!!!!!
www.GiveWith.Target.com

Charleston Wrap & Mixed Bag Designs Fundraisers

Skyblue Mesa's PTO is anticipating a great turnout for our first double fundraiser of the year!! 
We hope everyone is trying hard to make some sales with Charleston Wrap & Mixed Bag Designs!! 
All orders for both fundraisers are due on Monday, September 9th!!
***Please remember that there are 2 order forms and 2 checks required, one order form and one check for each company!! 
A HUGE thank you to everyone for all of the hard work so far!!**

Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo Night

Just a reminder...Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo Night is coming up this Friday, September 6th from 6pm-8pm!  It's going to be a great evening...looking forward to seeing you there!!
Adults: $2
Children: $1

Reminder for Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo Night

Don't forget to turn in your RSVP for our annual family mixer!!
Please RSVP no later than September 3rd!
This event is open to Skyblue Mesa students and immediate family!
Adults  $2
Children  $1
It's going to be a great evening!!  See you there!!

Please click here for the flyer/RSVP form.

Give With Target Program Update

Just a friendly reminder to PLEASE log onto www.GiveWith.Target.com once a week and vote for Skyblue Mesa!!

Please pass this information on to all of your family and friends...share it with everyone!!  What a simple, gratifying and profitable way for all of us and our family and friends to make a difference and support our terrific school!!

We are up to 199 votes...let's keep going and going...we can make it into the 1000's!!!

Go Skyblue Mesa Superstars!!!

Spirit Pack Update

Just a reminder that Spirit Packs are due Friday, September 13th!!
A big Thank You to those families that have already paid and turned them in!!
You still have the opportunity to pay and submit them, which will qualify you for the "prize" if turned in by the due date!
**Please note that the flat donation section is in addition to the $25 field trip donation fund.  Should you wish to make a flat donation to the school, it is greatly appreciated and the support you are providing is immeasurable!!**

YOUR PARTICIPATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE AND IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

Charleston Wrap & Mixed Bag Fundraisers

Two information packets were sent home this week with your child regarding the Charleston Wrap and Mixed Bag double fundraisers!
The PTO is looking forward to a great turn out for our first fundraisers of the year!!

Order due date:  Monday, September 9th
Order delivery date:  Thursday, October 17th

Please be advised that there are 2 separate order forms, one for each fundraiser, and these order forms should be returned with 2 separate checks (made payable to Skyblue Mesa PTO).

Invite your friends and family to shop online:
www.charlestonwrap.com  School ID is 6143
www.mixedbagdesigns.com  School ID is 65757

Please click here for the flyer with more information!!

Goodwill Fundraiser

GOODWILL FUNDRAISER!!
Skyblue Mesa's PTO will be collecting Goodwill donations ALL YEAR LONG! Not only does the Goodwill drive raise funds for our school, it also provides jobs, assistance and resources to individuals in need. Please consider donating gently used, clean and sellable clothing, electronics and/or household items.  NO FURNITURE PLEASE!  There will be a donation bin located in the Small MPR/Activity Room.  Now you don't have to wait to clean out your closets, cupboards and garage!  Just bring in your donations to Skyblue at your convenience all year long!  Thank you for your support!

Saugus Union School District 2013-14 Calendar

Please click here to view the Saugus Union School District 2013-14 Calendar.

2013-14 Spirit Packs

Just a reminder...

Skyblue Mesa Spirit Packs are due no later than Friday, September 13, 2013!!

Don't delay...turn them in today!!

August/September 2013 PTO Newsletter

The August/September 2013 PTO Newsletter is ready for viewing!!  Please click here to see all of our upcoming news and events!!

Give With Target Program

Please join in and help support our school by participating in Target's Give with Target Program!!  

This is the easiest way for our school to raise money!!  All you have to do is log onto https://GiveWith.Target.com and vote for Skyblue Mesa!!  It's that easy!!  After our school receives 25 votes, Target will give us $1 for each vote thereafter!  Skyblue can make up to $10,000!!!!!  Please take the time to vote and send this to all of your family and friends to vote!  Each person/family can vote once a week!  The program will end on August 21st, so let's do our part and earn much needed money for our school!!!  Let's go Skyblue Mesa Superstars!!