Your Back-To-School Checklist...

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CLICK-START HERE: The start of school can be complicated enough.  Use this checklist with links to all the important topics, and make sure you have a perfect back-to-school launch!

Teachers Post Desired Classroom Supply Lists

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Nothing says Back to School more than supply lists! Each grade level has collaborated to create a supply list that is recommended for all students within that grade level. STEAM supplies are added to the end of each grade level list!

Once again, Sumac PFA offers the convenience and ability of viewing, printing, and/or even ordering an entire classroom wish list with just a few clicks.

Classroom Supply Lists: www.SumacPFA.org/Supplies

Congratulations to Sumac's Ventura County Spelling Bee Winners!

Sumac wins the 2019 Ventura County Spanish Spelling Bee
Sumac 5th grader Rian B. WINS top prize at the 2019 Ventura County Spanish Spelling Bee! Sumac was a first-time participant in the Bee, sending two of its students there this year. Fellow 5th grader Brooklyn C. earned 5th place overall!

Considering Dual Immersion for Your Child?

There are many proven benefits to enrolling in a "50:50 Dual Immersion" language program such as Sumac's, and particularly in a district as strong as LVUSD.  Research has shown that a bilingual education provides educational, cognitive, socio-cultural, economic, and other benefits to a child throughout his or her entire life.​
Many parents of pre-schoolers are already scheduling school tours and considering their options for elementary school. Please take a few moments to learn more about Sumac, its dual language and STEAM programs, and its upcoming school tours.

IMPORTANT DATES

August 2019
 Wed 8/21, 8:15a - 12:30p • First Day of School

September 2019
 Mon 9/2 • NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)
 Wed 9/4, 7:00p - 8:30p • PFA Monthly Meeting
 Thu 9/5, 6:00p - 8:00p • Back-To-School Night
 Fri 9/20, 8:30a - 9:15a • Café y Conversaciones
 Wed 9/25 • Fall Pictures
 Mon 9/30 • NO SCHOOL (Fall Recess)

October 2019
 Wed 10/2, 8:30a - 10:00a • PFA Monthly Meeting
 Fri 10/4, 7:00p - 9:30p • Sumac Family Movie Night
 Wed 10/9 • NO SCHOOL (Fall Recess)
 Fri 10/18, 8:30a - 9:15a • Café y Conversaciones
 Mon 10/21 • NO SCHOOL (Staff Development)
 Wed 10/30 • Fall Pictures (Make-Up Day)
 Thu 10/31, 8:30a • Halloween Parade

November 2019
 Wed 11/6 • Dia de los Muertos
 Wed 11/6, 7:00p - 8:30p • PFA Monthly Meeting 
 Mon 11/11 • NO SCHOOL (Veterans' Day)
 Fri 11/15, 6:00p - 8:30p • Sumac Family Dance Party
 Mon 11/18 - Fri 11/22 • SHORT DAYS:
​            Parent-Teacher Conferences
 Mon 11/25 - Fri 11/29 • NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)

December 2019
 Wed 12/4, 8:30a - 10:00a • PFA Monthly Meeting
 Wed 12/11, 6:00p - 7:30p • Sumac Family Game Night
 Thu 12/19 • Student Musical Performance
 Sun 12/22 - Sat 1/4 • NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)
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January 2020
Wed 1/8, 7:00p - 8:30p • PFA Monthly Meeting
 Tue 1/14, 5:30p • Dual Parent Info Night
 Fri 1/17, 8:30a - 9:15a • Café y Conversaciones
 Mon 1/20 • NO SCHOOL (MLK Day)
 Mon 1/27 • NO SCHOOL (Staff Dev)
 Thu 1/30 • Engineering Fair
 Thu 1/30, 5:30p - 7:30p • Family STEAM Night
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February 2020
 Wed 2/5, 8:30a - 10:00a • PFA Monthly Meeting
 Fri 2/14, 8:30a - 9:15a • Café y Conversaciones
 Mon 2/17 • NO SCHOOL (Presidents' Day)
 Fri 2/21, 6:00p - 8:00p • Sumac Family Movie Night
 Mon 2/24 - Fri 2/28 • 5th Grade Outdoor Education

March 2020
 Wed 3/4, 7:00p - 8:30p • PFA Monthly Meeting
 Thu 3/5 - Fri 3/6 • SHORT DAYS:
           Parent-Teacher Conferences (Optional)
 Fri 3/6, 7:30a - 8:30a • Dr. Seuss Pancake Breakfast
 Fri 3/13, 8:30a - 9:15a • Café y Conversaciones
 Fri 3/20 • NO SCHOOL (Staff Dev)
 Thu 3/26 • Sumac Jog-a-thon
 Fri 3/27 • 5th Grade Middle School Visits & Info Night

April 2020
 Wed 4/1, 8:30a - 10:00a • PFA Monthly Meeting
 Wed 4/8 • Spring Pictures
 Fri 4/10 - Sat 4/18 • NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
 Fri 4/24 • Sumac Talent Show

May 2020
 Mon 5/4 - Fri 5/8 • Staff Appreciation Week
 Wed 5/6, 7:00p - 8:30p • PFA Monthly Meeting
 Thu 5/14, 5:30p - 7:30p • Sumac Open House
 Fri 5/15, 8:30a - 9:15a • Café y Conversaciones
 Mon 5/25 • NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)

June 2020
 Thu 6/4 • Volunteer Appreciation Tea
 Thu 6/4, 7:00p - 8:30p • PFA Meeting
 Wed 6/10 • LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

How to Get Sumac's Latest Information

The staff, faculty and PFA are working to consolidate our many streams of communication to parents.
​There are four primary ways to stay informed:
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ParentSquare is both an app and a website and has the most up-to-date school and classroom calendar, news, volunteer signups, wishlists, discussions and more! signup here!  Here are some great tips for using ParentSquare...
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The Voyager is Sumac's bi-weekly newsletter, sent home with kids on Thursday/Friday afternoon and posted on this site. Check out archives on our Newsletters page.
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'Like' our Facebook page to get the latest news and items of interest right in your FB stream.
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​ Bookmark this website:  It is frequently updated with the latest school information, calendar, and events.