SCHOOL CANCELLED ALL WEEK, NOV 13-16
SUMAC WILL RE-OPEN ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26,
​AFTER THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

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​At least 17 Sumac students (that we know about so far) have lost their homes in the Woolsey Canyon Fire this week.
If you have space in your home and can take in another Sumac family or are otherwise able to help with the "every day needs", please post your availability at https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/1158474

As we gain more information and understand specific needs of Sumac families, we will post more via ParentSquare.
If you haven't already, please check in with your classroom group so we know your family and home are okay.
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What Else Can You Do?
Many, many families throughout the Las Virgenes Unified School District have lost everything they own.  A website and physical location have been set up to assist in collecting money and goods for these families.
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Donate Funds and find more info about family needs: ​www.LVFireRelief.org
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Drop Off Supplies (for example: gift cards. non-perishable food, paper products, bedding and linens, cleaning products, etc): 
28631 Canwood Street (Suite A) in Agoura Hills ​(across from U-Haul)
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Volunteer to help collect, sort, and deliver goods:
EMAIL: volunteer@lvfirerelief.org
Additionally:
The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools would like to help the families in our LVUSD district who have lost their homes. 
​Here are the ways you can help:
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1. DONATE A GIFT CARD (TARGET, HOME DEPOT, GROCERY STORES, ETC):
Please mail or drop off a gift card to our district office: 4111 N. Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302. 
We will work with the PFA/PFCs and distribute to LVUSD families in need. 

2. DONATE OR VOLUNTEER WITH THE RED CROSS:
Those who wish to make cash donations to support Red Cross relief efforts can do so
on the Red Cross website or over the phone by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.

LV Fire Relief is a collective effort of parents, staff, and community members organized by local parents.
Though it is not affiliated with LVUSD or any official parent groups, it is endorsed by both.
Every Friday is
​Sumac Spirit Day
Order Your All-New Sumac Spirit Wear Today!

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Your Feedback Requested: Restaurants

Since everyone has to eat each day, one of the easiest and most fun PFA fundraisers is Restaurant Night.  Even if you aren't able to come to these events, please help us figure out where YOU like to go.
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IMPORTANT DATES

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NOVEMBER
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No School (Fire Safety Evaluation)
All Week: Nov 13-16
School will resume after Thanksgiving Break, on Monday, November 26

No School (Thanksgiving Break)
All Week, November 19 - 23

Movie Madness
Wednesday, November 28 (1:00 pm)

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.