Skyhawk News!
PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT INFORMATION 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR
This week...
Upcoming Events | October 19–24
Let’s show our school spirit during Red Ribbon Week by participating in our daily spirit days! ❤️
Monday, October 19
🔴 Wear RED: Be a HERO... Stand Up Against DRUGS!
Wear red to show that you are ready to be a hero by making healthy choices and standing up against drugs!
Tuesday, October 20
🙃 Backwards Day: Turn Your Back on DRUGS!
Put your clothes on backward and show everyone that you are turning your back on drugs and making choices that keep you healthy!
Wednesday, October 21
🎒 Anything But a Backpack: Carry a BRIGHTER FUTURE!
Get creative and carry your school supplies in anything but a backpack! We can’t wait to see your fun and creative ideas!
🚶♀️ Wednesday is Walk to School Day!
Join us at one of our walking locations:
Laramore Park at 7:55 AM
Jurupa Road and Trail Canyon at 8:00 AM
Walk with your family, get some exercise, and earn miles toward your 100 Mile Club goal!
Thursday, October 22
🤪 Crazy Hair & Crazy Socks: Let Your HERO Side SHINE!
Show off your wildest hairstyles and craziest socks as we celebrate being heroes for a healthy, drug-free future!
⚽Soccer Game at 3:30 PM
Come cheer on our Sky Country soccer team as they take on Van Buren in a HOME GAME at Sky Country! We hope to see our Skyhawk fans come out to support the team. Go, Skyhawks! 🦅
Friday, October 23
🎃 Wear Your Costume: Be a HERO in DISGUISE!
Get ready to show off your Halloween costumes! Please remember that all costumes must follow our school dress code. No masks or weapons are allowed.
⏰ Minimum Day
Please plan accordingly for our early dismissal at 1:25 PM
👻 Trunk or Treat | 5:00–7:00 PM
Bring your family and join us for a spectacular evening of Halloween fun! We can’t wait to see everyone there!
Saturday, October 24
🕸️Saturday School | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Join us for a fun morning of Halloween activities! Saturday School is a great opportunity for students to make up an absence while enjoying festive activities. We hope to see you there!
❤️ Let’s make it a fantastic week, Skyhawks! Thank you for helping us spread kindness, make healthy choices, and show our school spirit! 🦅
Mrs. Payo & Mrs. Wedin
📘The JUSD Family Reading Challenge is back for its 4th year!📘
Preschool and elementary families can participate by reading with their students and logging minutes read using the same link from last year: bit.ly/JUSDReadingChallenge
Families can start logging their reading minutes beginning Monday, September 14th, up until 3 p.m. on November 6th.
Students who participate will have opportunities to win fun reading-themed prizes throughout the challenge.
Thank you to our families for supporting Literacy Without Limits.
Our Jurupa community is invited to join us in collecting non-perishable food items, new toys, socks, diapers, and toiletries for the JUSD Holiday Food and Toy Drive. To participate, simply bring items to our site between now and December 4. All donations will be given to JUSD families.
Thank you for helping us make the holiday season brighter for families in need.
Coming up...
4th - 6th Grade Innovation Fair!
School Communication!
PBIS (Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports)
The purpose of the Sky Country Elementary PBIS program is to establish and maintain a safe and effective school environment through consistent expectations which maximizes the academic achievement, social-emotional wellbeing and behavioral competence of all students.
Traffic Safety
Parents and Guardians of the community,
Please be mindful of traffic safety laws around a school. It is essential to follow all laws to ensure the safety of our children. Always avoid making U-turns in front of the school, crossing the double yellow lines, as this can create dangerous situations for pedestrians or cause unnecessary car accidents. Additionally, do not allow children to enter the street to get into vehicles, as walking between cars puts them at risk of not being seen by other drivers. Furthermore, please do not block or use our neighbors driveways as your personnel parking area. The bus loop is only for our busses, local daycares, and parents with a pass. Finally, it’s crucial to use designated drop-off and pick-up zones and be vigilant for children crossing at the crosswalks. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Child safety is our number one priority.
Grab a flyer in the office today!
Arrival
The school does not open for drop off until 8:15 AM for students. There is no supervision before 8:15 AM.
Students need to be through the gate by 8:40 AM. Once it is 8:40 AM students must go through the office until 8:45 AM in order to be on time for school. Traffic builds up quickly, so please plan accordingly. If students arrive past 8:45 AM, parents or guardians must walk into the office with their child to check them in.
Please help us with a smooth arrival by pulling all the way to the side of the curb. Please do not allow for students to cross the street unless they are at a crosswalk. Remember to not park in the bus loop at the front of the school, handicap spaces or the staff parking lot.
The bus loop is for busses only.
We appreciate your help and support.
Early Dismissals
Please note that students will not be called up to the office for early pick up during the last 15 minutes of the day. If you arrive at 2:50 or later (1:10 or later on Wednesdays), parents/guardians will be asked to wait for the bell.
Little Red School House
We have a Little Red Schoolhouse that will be available to students 1st grade through 6th grade during their lunch time. Items for sale include little prizes, pencils, erasers, etc. All the items for sale are under $2 so we ask that you please do not send your child with large dollar bills ($5-$10 is more than enough!).
Parking Lot
Safety is our number one priority. The front parking lot is designated for staff only. You may park in empty parking spaces in the back parking lot, unless it is labeled staff. Please make sure to pull through in the back parking lot when picking up your child. When you exit the back parking lot, you may only turn right. Do not make an illegal left turn.
Please DO NOT go through the bus loop at pick up or drop off. This is designated for Daycare and Buses ONLY unless authorized by the principal.
Office Protocols
FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
Breakfast and lunch are free for all students for the entire school year. Breakfast will be served each morning starting at 8:15 am. Breakfast will not be available after 8:40 am. Please make sure to arrive with enough time to eat breakfast and get to class by 8:45 am.
NO CELL PHONE/SMART WATCH USE ON CAMPUS
Please make sure to talk to your child about the policy of NO Cell Phone/Smart Watch use on campus. Cell phones should be turned off and put inside students backpacks all day. They may not bring them out for any reason. Students can use their cell phones after they leave the campus. If a student has their cell phone out or uses their smartwatch to make phone calls, it will be confiscated and parents will have to pick up the item.
Thank you for talking to your child.
This is an Online Secret Reporting website for students. A "Report It Now link" has been added to all student Chromebook bookmarks and it is located on our school website for you to privately report bad things that are happening to students.
Once you click on the link, you can answer the questions with information that you have seen, heard, or experienced and submit it directly and secretly to school safety staff. You also have the ability to upload or attach screenshots or pictures you may have.
Sharing the information is “telling” not “tattling” and the purpose of the tool is to help you and your friends.
BROKEN DEVICES
It is important to know that all JUSD issued devices (i.e. chromebooks) are the student's responsibility. We are speaking to our students about how to take care of their devices and ask that families do the same at home. If a student has a device that is lost or damaged beyond repair the full replacement cost is $270. Students will be fined $50 for each event of repairable damage to the Chromebook. There will be no charge for any part covered under warranty.
If you have any questions regarding devices or technology, please visit the JUSD website for information and assistance. Click HERE to visit the page or contact Technology at 951-360-4185.
Sky Country Elementary
Email: traci_payo@jusd.k12.ca.us
Website: www.jurupausd.org/schools/SkyCountry
Location: 5520 Lucretia Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA, USA
Phone: 951-360-2816
Instagram: @skycountry_jusd
Facebook: Facebook.com/SkyCountry
Twitter: @_skycountry