October 2014 PTO Newsletter

EXTRA, EXTRA!!  READ ALL ABOUT IT!!
The October 2014 PTO Newsletter is now available!
Please check it out for all of our October news and events!!
Please click HERE to view it!!

Restaurant Night

Skyblue Mesa Restaurant Night...Tomorrow!!!
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
McTeacher Night...McDonalds in Canyon Country, Soledad Cyn. Rd.
4:00pm-8:00pm
Please stop by to support Skyblue Mesa and join fellow Skyblue  family and friends for dinner and a lot of fun!
Featuring our very own principal and teachers behind the counter!
The classroom with the greatest number of students in attendance will receive a special gift!!
Please click HERE for the flyer and more detailed information!

Fall Picture Day

FALL PICTURE DAY...Tomorrow...Tuesday, September 30, 2014!!
Please have your child bring their completed Lifetouch picture order form and money to school with them!  You can also pre-order online!!

Library Volunteers

LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS WANTED & NEEDED!!
Please consider signing up to volunteer in Skyblue Mesa's Library!
Click the link below to be directed to the Library Sign Up Page!
Thank you for helping!!

Sign up for Library Volunteers Sept-Dec 2014 
http://vols.pt/SHvaES

Ralphs & Food 4 Less Community Contribution Program

A big THANK YOU to all that have attached their Ralphs Rewards card to Skyblue Mesa for use at both Ralphs & Food 4 Less!  We just received a check for the 4th quarter for $358.83...and for doing nothing more than swiping your Rewards Card at checkout!!
Please register or re-register your card for the 2014-15 school year so our school can keep benefitting from this great program which requires NO out of pocket expense!!
Please click HERE for more information on the program and how to register or re-register your card...THANKS!!

Updated & Changed Title 1 Parent Meetings

UPDATE ON TITLE 1 PARENT MEETINGS!
Please be advised that the Title 1 Parent Meetings have been updated and changed.  Two dates have been scheduled for your convenience and you are welcome to attend either one:
FIRST MEETING:  Friday, October 3rd at 8:10am, MPR
SECOND MEETING:  Thursday, October 16th at 6:00pm, MPR

Title 1 Parent Meetings

Title 1 Parent Meetings:
Friday, September 26, 2014 at 8:10am
Monday, September 29, 2014 at 6:30pm
Skyblue Mesa School

Student Council Spirit Day

STUDENT COUNCIL SPIRIT DAY!
Friday, September 26th is TWIN DAY!!
Dress like your friend, friends, sibling or siblings!!
School appropriate clothing and footwear only:)

Help the Children- September

IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW...
Skyblue Mesa collects food items each month to support the "Help the Children" program here in the Santa Clarita Valley!  For the month of September, we are collecting CEREAL & OATMEAL to donate to this wonderful cause.  There is a collection bin located in the Front Office to the right of the front door.
Thank you for your support...It's nice to Give Back!

Family Portrait Nights

Family Portrait Nights are coming up soon...October 1 and October 2, 5pm-9pm!! 
Please turn in your RSVP forms as soon as possible so we can create the schedule of appointments! 
We are looking forward to working with Jason Brenner Photography to create some wonderful family pictures this year!!

Common Core Information Meeting

Attention Kindergarten Parents:
There is a Kindergarten Common Core Information Meeting TONIGHT, Tuesday, September 23rd at 6:00pm in Room 16 at Skyblue Mesa!

Happy Friday!

Happy Friday, Skyblue!

Reminders

Friday, September 19th REMINDERS:
Minimum Day, 12:15pm dismissal
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Book Fair Open: 12:00pm-3:00pm (last day)

Reminders

Thursday, September 18th REMINDERS:
Minimum Day, 12:15pm dismissal
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Book Fair Open: 12:00pm-6:00pm

Reminders

Wednesday, September 17th REMINDERS:
NO SCHOOL
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Book Fair Open: 9:00am-1:00pm

Family Portrait Nights

Skyblue Mesa's Annual FAMILY PORTRAIT NIGHTS are coming up soon...Wed., October 1st & Thurs., October 2nd: 5pm-9pm in the Skyblue Mesa Activity Room!
Don't miss out on this opportunity for professional family portraits, just in time for the holidays!!
A flyer went home with your student today with all of the details!! You can also click HERE to view or print the flyer!
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!!
All RSVP's need to be turned in by Wednesday, September 24th! 

Wendy's Frosty Key Tag

Don't forget to pick up your Wendy's Frosty Key Tag for $1 and enjoy a FREE Jr. Frosty each time you visit Wendy's in Santa Clarita through August 2015! They will be available for purchase all week at the Fall Book Fair!!

Ralphs & Food 4 Less Community Contribution Program

The Ralphs & Food 4 Less Community Contribution Program is back for the 2014-15 school year! Please help Skyblue Mesa by registering or re-registering for the program. If you registered last year, you will need to re-register for this year, and if you have not registered yet, please do so...it's so quick and easy!! This is a wonderful way to raise money for our school with NO OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE!  Please log onto www.ralphs.com to get started!  Thank you for your support! Every little bit makes a difference!!

Halloween Costume Fundraiser

Attention all Trick or Treaters!!

Skyblue Mesa is excited to be a part of the HalloweenCostumes.com 5 minute FUN-Raiser this year!  Simply use this LINK to view the flyer and the link to purchase your costumes from HalloweenCostumes.com, and 15% of your total purchase will be donated right back to Skyblue Mesa!  Please feel free to share this link with all of your family and friends.  Thanks!!

Parent Teache Conference Week

Parent/Teacher Conference Week
September 15-19, 2014
Monday, 9/15: ALLstudents released at 1:59pm
Tuesday, 9/16: ALLstudents released at 1:59pm
Wednesday, 9/17: NO SCHOOL
Thursday, 9/18: Minimum Day (12:15pm)
Friday, 9/19: Minimum Day (12:15pm)

2014 Fall Book Fair

The 2014 Fall Book Fair is Here!!!!
September 15-19, 2014: FALL INTO READING
Book Fair Hours:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014: 2:00PM to 4:00PM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014: 2:00PM to 5:00PM
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014: 9:00AM to 1:00PM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2014: 12:00PM to 6:00PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2014: 12:00PM to 3:00PM

2014-15 Spirit Packs

Just a Reminder...
2014-15 Spirit Packs are DUE TOMORROW, Monday, September 15th! Those students that turn in their Spirit Packs by the deadline will receive a prize! Thank you for your support!!

Patriot Day Flag Assembly

Skyblue Mesa would like to sincerely thank those that attended our Patriot Day Flag Assembly this morning. It was an honor to have present men and women who currently defend and serve and have defended and served our country in the past. We respect and thank you for your loyalty. United We Stand...We Will Never Forget!

Common Core Information Meeting

Attention 4th Grade Parents:
There is a 4th Grade Common Core Information Meeting TONIGHT, Thursday, September 11th at 6:00pm in Room 32 at Skyblue Mesa!

2014 Walk-A-Thon

It's finally here!!!!! We are looking forward to our 2014 Walk-A-Thon tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10th! Please make sure your child wears comfortable tennis shoes as they will be participating in walking laps around the track. The support for our first Fall fundraiser has been outstanding...THANK YOU!! We will be tallying up the final pledges after the walk tomorrow and will be awarding prizes soon after! Many thanks again!!

Fall Book Fair 2014

FALL INTO READING!!
Mrs. Nelson's Fall Book Fair is Coming: Sept. 15-19, 2014
Please click HERE for the flyer and all of the details!

2014 Walk-A-Thon

Monday, September 8th is the FINAL TURN IN DATE for all 2014 Walk-A-Thon pledge donations!! We are hoping that each student will meet their goal of raising $10 each!! We can't wait to walk for our donations on Wednesday, September 10th and help Skyblue obtain new technology, as well as win prizes! Keep it up, Superstars!!! Let's get those final donations!!!!

Thank You

Thank you to all who joined in on the fun at Skyblue's Annual Spaghetti Dinner Bingo Night! We hope everyone had a great time!!

Spaghetti Dinner Bingo Night

Don't Forget...
Spaghetti Dinner Bingo Night is TONIGHT!!
Friday, September 5, 2014:  6pm-8pm, MPR
Come Join the Fun!!

Library Volunteers

Skyblue Mesa's Library is now open for the 2014-15 school year! The library operates Monday-Thursday on regular school days! If you are interested in signing up to volunteer and help our Librarian, Ms. Maynor, please see the instructions below! Thank you for making a difference!

We're using VolunteerSpot to organize all of our Library Volunteers!
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot:http://vols.pt/SHvaES
2. Enter your email address: (you will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Jessica Rafkind at skybluemesaschool@gmail.com and sh can sign you up manually.

2014 Walk-A-Thon: Trek for Tech

Wow, Skyblue!!  Way to get our first Walk-A-Thon off to a wonderful start!!  We have had a great response so far with website donations and already turned in pledge sheets!  Great job and keep it going!  The final day to turn in all money is Monday, September 8th!  Thank you for all of your hard work and support!  We are looking forward to walking laps on Wednesday, September 10th to support all of the donations earned!!

Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo Night

This Friday, September 5th, from 6pm-8pm, is Skyblue Mesa's Annual Family Mixer...Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo Night! Don't forget to turn in your RSVP form by today, September 2nd. Please click HERE

to view/print the flyer and the RSVP form.

Happy Labor Day

Have a safe and fun day!