Voyager: August 30, 2018

PRINCIPAL LOGAN’S WELCOME

I am thrilled to welcome the routine of a new school year for Sumac L-STEM Elementary. Please accept our congratulations. Way to go Voyagers! Does your new school year routine include nightly reading?
Reading improves literacy skills and reading engaging and student selected books at the right level improves those skills at an even greater rate. We encourage no less than 15 minutes a day. 15 minutes seems to be the “magic number” at which students start seeing substantial positive gains in reading achievement; students who read just over a half-hour to an hour per day see the greatest gains of all.

​Our school library has thousands of titles! Every title is a reason to read each evening with your child. Enjoy your nightly voyages! We look forward to hearing the stories in the morning each school day. —Principal Liberty Logan

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DIRECT DONATION CAMPAIGN—HAPPENING NOW!

Each year we raise money to pay for the amazing programs that make up our special L•STEM program. Why? Your state taxes only cover the basics: buildings, teachers, instructional books, and desks. It’s actually the PFA (Parent Faculty Association) who pays for the additional teachers, staff, equipment and more (which roughly cost $150,000) which is why fundraising is so important! Please turn in your Direct Donations forms to the front office or pay online at www.sumacpfa.org/donate. Your tax-deductible donation—no matter the amount—makes a huge difference, so don’t be shy and please donate today!

donate now!

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NEW AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES!

Our fun after-school program starts again in September! Your kids will love these fun classes: Moviemaking, Acting, Science, Art, Sports, Woodworking and Computer Programming. Sign up by Sept 6th and avoid the $20 late fee!  www.sumacpfa.org/afterschool

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NEW SUMAC SPIRIT WEAR IS HERE!

Every Friday is Spirit Day, so get your new gear today! We’ve got shirts, zip jackets, hats & enamel pins: www.sumacpfa.org/gear. Make sure to order in before August 31st to get your items by Sept 14th! 

​Also on pre-sale are our yearbooks — save $5 when you order before Sept 30th! www.sumacpfa.org/yearbook

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VOLUNTEER SUMMIT  ​

Sept. 5, 2018  | 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM    –OR–   Sept. 7, 2018  | 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
​Learn about volunteering with Sumac at our Summit!

​We are in immediate need for volunteers to join our Fall Festival committee! Contact Sonya Bucher sonya@sumacpfa.org or sign up below and volunteer. Your kids need you! 

SIGN UP

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 EASY MONEY: RALPHS REWARDS + SUMAC

Ralphs give-back program is free and easy...just shop, swipe your card & earn for Sumac! Enroll today!
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ALREADY ENROLLED? The free Ralphs Club card has to be re-registered for each school year for Sumac to get credit each time you shop for groceries.  

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— ARE YOU IN THE KNOW?--

COMMUNICATIONS

You asked we listened! To streamline communications, Principal Logan and the PFA are combining our communications into this single newsletter. The PFA will no longer send out emails, and instead, this newsletter will be printed and sent home each Thursday with your child as well as posted here on the PFA website. We’ll also send out a quick reminder in ParentSquare to check backpacks and the website.  

PARENTSQUARE 
​(SITE & APP!)

ParentSquare is the go-to for teachers and the PFA to send out information. Sign up and get up-to-the-minute news from your student’s teachers, room parents, and 
the PFA, as well as connect with other parents! Also check out the calendar for upcoming events!
www.parentsquare.com

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