Voyager Week 8, Oct 18, 2018

10/18/2018

PRINCIPAL LOGAN’S NOTE

October is Mindfulness and Thoughtfulness Month. According to the Child Mind Institute, one of the most stressful times of the day happen when we get ready for school. Big Life Journal has some great suggestions to help the morning run smoothly.

Reconnect
Create a Routine
Do Affirmations
Set the Stage
Practice and Rehearse

CHECK OUT FULL ARTICLE

THE GREAT CALIFORNIA SHAKEOUT

Thursday, Oct. 18 at 10:18am Sumac will join LVUSD and most CA schools in a disaster drill. We hold our drop and cover drill for this exercise.

RED RIBBON WEEK

Next week will be Red Ribbon Week and our theme is Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds. Students will take their healthy pledge and we will have a guest at our Friday assembly to support fitness. Students will have spirit days and the counselor will be going into classrooms for a healthy peer relations lesson - recognizing the difference between being rude, mean, and bullying. More info on Sumac's Red Ribbon Spirit activities...

GHOST-A-GRAMS ON SALE NEXT WEEK

Ghost-a-grams are a great way to send some fun to a friend, sibling, teacher, or anyone else. They are lollipops wrapped as ghosts delivered Halloween Day. Wish someone a BOOtiful Halloween. Available each day from the Sumac Student Council.
50¢ each or 3 for $1

ANNUAL GIFT WRAP FUNDRAISER!

Our annual gift wrap fundraiser will begin this Friday, October 19th. This is a great way to support Sumac and get some fun items for yourself and friends. All order must be placed by Friday, November 2nd in order to be received before the holidays! Look in your students backpack for catalogs and more information.

Any questions please feel free to contact Jenn Kurtz at jenn@sumacpfa.org

New School Council Members (winners of election)

Congrats to the the following students who campaigned and won this year's election:
Nora Farkas - President
Tanner Klein- Vice President
Caden Albright- Treasurer
Buck Heffernan- Secretary
Ellie Connolly - Publicity

PUMPKIN PALOOZA FESTIVAL

Sumac's Pumpkin Palooza is just around the corner! Join us on Saturday, October 27, from noon - 4:00 pm for Food, Fun and Games for Everyone...Big and Small!

NO ENTRY FEE
Discounted Unlimited Wristbands on sale until the 24th.

Limited Trunk or Treat spots available... will you win the 3 foot trophy this year?!?!?
30" trophies for Best Costume and Pumpkin Derby Winner!

Volunteers Welcomed with Open Arms!
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More info on festival events • get your discount wristbands

School Site Council Updates

Our SSC is reviewing student achievement data. On Thursday, Dec. 6 at 3PM in the library we will review our data from District and State Testing. SSC approved our 18/19 goals focusing on college and career readiness, equity and opportunity, whole child, and professional development. The SPSA Executive Summary is posted outside the main office window and will soon be available on the website.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Oct 19 Gift Wrap Fundraiser Kickoff
Oct 19 Coffee & Conversations
Oct 27 Pumpkin Palooza at Sumac
Oct 30 School Board Candidate Panel 7:00pm
Agoura High School PAEC
Oct 31 Halloween Parade 8:30 on the blacktop
Nov 2 Final day to turn in Gift Wrap orders
Nov 5 LVUSD Community 360 -
On the Way to School 6:00-8:00pm at Agoura High School PAEC
Nov 6: Election Day • Go to the polls!
Nov 7 PFA Board Meeting 8:30AM in the library — we’ve changed this month's meeting to the morning and invite all parents to join us!

CRAZY HAIR DAY!

Friday, October 19 is CRAZY HAIR DAY - Wear your hair in a crazy way to show your spirit.

THE PFA NEEDS YOU!

We have a number of Committee Chair openings
and we'd love for you to volunteer and be a part of what makes Sumac special!

Additionally, we've moved our next PFA meeting to the morning so that more parents might join us. Our next PFA meeting is Nov 7th at 8:30am. Mark your calendar and see you there!

check out chair openings

ABSENCES

WORKOUT WEDNESDAYS

A reminder to report an absence, please email or call the school: (818) 991-4940 ext 224, or email sesattendance@lvusd.org

Wear your sports or favorite college wear each Wednesday morning. The Fun Run begins each Wednesday morning at 7:45am. Families are welcome to participate!

— VOYAGER SPONSORS --

Have you checked out Voyager sponsor LeXT Robo Academy? They’re offering FREE classes this week and the rest of next week for Sumac families! Text or call Christina at 818.699.2388 or email lextrobo@gmail.com and set up your class today! www.lextusa.com