ROCKLIN ACADEMY WEEKLY UPDATE

March 8, 2017 5035 Meyers Street, Rocklin CA 95677 Wendy Mitchell, Principal

Mar. 9: 3rd Grade Field Trip; Rocklin Library, 1:50-2:50pm

Mar. 9: PSP Meeting; Room 38 (Childcare in Room 39), 6:30-8:00pm

Mar. 10: PSP Friday Coffee Chat; Outside Meyers Gate, 8:00-8:30am

Mar. 10: Exceptional Eagles Awards; Clarke Dominguez Gym, 8:15-8:35am

Mar. 10: Choir Practice; Room 32, 3:15-4:00pm

Mar. 13-17: MINIMUM DAYS; 11:40am Dismissal

Mar. 17: 6th Grade Field Trip; Rocklin Library, 10-11:00am

Mar. 20: Math Club; Room 35, 3:15-4:00pm

Mar. 21: Earth Dome Assembly; CD Gym

Mar. 21: Jump Rope for Heart; Blacktop, During PE Classes

Mar. 22: 1st Grade Field Trip; Rocklin Library, 12:30-1:30pm

Mar. 22: 2nd Grade Field Trip; Rocklin Library, 1:45-2:45pm

PSP Meeting is tomorrow,

March 9th, 6:30-8:00pm.

We are still looking for volunteers to help with

childcare. If you are interested, please contact

Kim Jensen at kmjensen81@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Dear Parents,

On March 3rd, we completed the second trimester of the year.

Wow! Our teachers have been busy completing the 2nd trimester

report cards and they will be sent home on Monday, March

13th. Along with each report card, students in 2nd through 6th

grade will receive their NWEA MAP Winter progress report.

During the week of March 13th, we will have minimum days with

a release time of 11:40am. Please plan accordingly for a prompt

pick up. We, at Rocklin Academy, believe that open communi-

cation between parents and staff is an essential element for

student success. Last week, teachers sent home conference

request forms indicating whether they were requesting a con-

ference or not. Additionally, every parent is welcome to request a

conference with their child’s teacher. Please make sure to return

the forms to ensure your conference is scheduled. We look

forward to celebrating your child’s success.

Warm Regards,

Wendy Mitchell

Principal

Does your student love to read their favorite book (checked out from of course our Overdrive library) late into the night? Have they ever had a hard time falling asleep once they put the device down? Why not try using the iPads “Night Shift Mode,” to see if it helps. Night Shift Mode takes the screens natural brightness and warms it up in the evening. Studies show “that lights with blue-ish hues help to keep us awake at night by suppressing the production of melatonin. By shifting to a color tone with more yellow and red, Night Shift can actually help you get a better night's sleep.” To enable it go to Settings, Display & Brightness, and Night Shift.

Techbytes

of the Week by Keri Reno Technology Integration

Coordinator

Yearbook Photos Needed!

The production for the 2016-17 yearbook is underway. It takes upwards of 1,000 photos to make a great yearbook where all kids feel represented. We are looking for photos you have taken in the classroom, on field trips, or at school events. If you have photos you can get them submitted in a couple of ways:

Burn high resolution images to a CD or flash drive and leave in the office. If you would like your media back, please put you name on it.

Email Lisa Haddad at lrhaddad2@gmail.com to get added to a Dropbox where you can upload your photos.

Yearbook Photographers Needed!

If you are able to take pictures on campus during the next couple of months, please contact Lisa Haddad at lrhaddad2@gmail.com.

Yearbooks Are On Sale Now! Information and order forms for Yearbooks went home this week. We strongly encourage you to order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com. Our school code is 12311617.

If you have any questions regarding Yearbook orders, please contact Dena 916-871-6958 or Edna 916-844-1213.

How do you spell that? Dhriti knows!

Congratulations to Dhriti, who represented

Rocklin Academy Meyers in the California

Central Valley Spelling Bee. The competition

took place on March 1st at the Scottish Rite

Center in Sacramento. Dhriti made it to the

top 20 out of 60 competitors.

Great job, Dhriti!

Destination Imagination

Regional Competition

March 4, 2017

On March 4th, the Destination

Imagination competition was held at

Olympus Middle School. Our own

Taylor from third grade (pictured far

right) competed on the team with

students from Rocklin Academy

Gateway in the engineering challenge.

Her team placed second and they are headed to the

state competition on April 1st. Go Taylor!!

What is D.I.? The Destination Imagination program is a fun, hands-on system of learning

that fosters students’ creativity, courage and curiosity through open-ended academic

Challenges in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), fine

arts and service learning. Teams ranging in age from early elementary up through high school

compete in a challenge of their choice and work throughout the year to create a solution and

compete against other teams. Teams typically have a parent as their team manager who

facilitates the practices throughout the year. If you are interested in starting a team for

next year, please contact Wendy Mitchell.

Grades K Through 3rd

Nominated Book

I’M MY OWN DOG

By David Ezra Stein

Dog is not owned by a human, he owns the human. Dog got a leash

and leads his human around, teaches him to throw sticks, and cleans

up after him. In spite of the trouble, Dog is the human's best friend.

Ideas to Enrich your Child’s CYRM Participation

Balloon Puppy—Make a balloon puppy and take him for a walk http://www.thecrafttrain.com/1/

post/2013/09/balloon-puppies.html

Draw a Picture—Draw a picture of yourself as 'your own dog', what would you do for fun? .

Make a path for friends to follow with giant dog paws—http://patternuniverse.com/download/dog-paw-

print-pattern/ dog paw print pattern

Make a dog puppet mask—http://www.firstpalette.com/tool_box/printables/dogmask.html

Do dog yoga poses—http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/yogapractice/dogpose.asp http://

www.yogajournal.com/pose/upward-facing-dog/

Dance Time—Sing along and dance to dog themed songs like: Bingo Happy Birthday song: https://

www.bing.com/videos/search?q=dogs+singing+happy+birthday&&view=detail

&mid=46F9BE040339DA13F32546F9BE040339DA13F325&FORM=VRDGAR

Make a cardboard doghouse—http://www.ehow.com/how_5081332_make-cardboard-doghouse.html

Other Books Like I’m My Own Dog

Martins, Isabel. My Neighbor is a Dog. Owl Kids Books 2013

Saltzberg, Barney. I want a dog. Robin Corey Books 2009

Swenson, Jamie. If You Were a Dog. Farrar Straus Giroux 2013

Thomas, Jan. The Doghouse. Harcourt 2008

Torrey, Richard. My Dog, Bob. Holiday House 2015 Zion,

Gene. Harry the Dirty Dog. Harper Collins 2002

Related Links

Author's Website: http://www.davidezra.com

Q&A with David Stein: http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/56438-q-

a-with-david-ezra-stein.html

Talking with David Ezra Stein: http://childrenscornerkm.blogspot.com/2014/11/talking-with-david-ezra-

stein.html

I'm my Own Dog: http://bookweekonline.com/system/files/123/original/

ImMyOwnDog_StoryHourKit.comp ressed.pdf

Grades 4th Through 6th

Nominated Book

EACH KINDNESS

By Jacqueline Woodson

When the new girl Maya first comes to school, “Her coat was open and

the clothes beneath it looked old and ragged.” Chloe ignores Maya’s

smile that first day and every day afterward. And at recess, Chloe and

her best friends, Kendra and Sophie, reject Maya’s attempts to play with

them or impress them. Kendra calls Maya “Never New,” because

“everything she has came from a secondhand store.” Maya isn’t at school the day their teacher brings a bowl of

water and a stone to class. She drops in the stone and tells the students that kindness is like the ripples of

water: “Each little thing we do goes out, like a ripple, into the world.” Chloe thinks about Maya, and is

determined to smile back the next time she sees her. But day after day Maya doesn’t come back, and then the

teacher announces Maya has moved away. Jacqueline Woodson’s moving story is anything but predictable as a

young African American girl is left feeling regret for kindnesses undone, but also is surely changed. The

writing pulses with feeling in Woodson’s quietly powerful narrative set against E. B. Lewis’s light-filled

illustrations. Winner, 2013 Charlotte Zolotow Award (Ages 5–9).

Ideas to Enrich your Child’s CYRM Participation

Discussion: Have discussion about the aspects of friendship. Is it difficult to make friends with a new

classmate? How would you feel if you wanted be friends with someone and they ignored you? Share about a

time when you were extra kind to someone.

Journaling: Keep a daily journal of two acts of kindness.

Kindness Challenge: Have a family kindness challenge. Many free printables are available online. Here are a

few to take a look at:

http://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/100-acts-kindness-kids/

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/26-Random-Acts-of-Kindness-463834

Other Books Like Every Kindness

Virgie Goes to School with Us Boys written by Elizabeth Howard, illustrated by E. B. Lewis, published by

Simon & Schuster

Related Links

www.jacquelinewoodson.com

Video Interview with Jacqueline Woodson www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/Woodson

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Perfect Attendance Students February 2017

If you are unable to attend the PSP meeting, please stop by the PSP table at drop off on Friday March 10th to get caught up, share your ideas, stay in the loop, and have a hot cup of coffee on us!

Meyers PSP

We need your input and participation to make our school the best it can be!

(Childcare will be available in the Kinder Room).

Thursday March 9th 6:30-8:00 PM

1. Annual Giving Campaign2. Financial report3. School Events

a. Dance Showcaseb. Family Fitness Night

4. Fundraising Events- Chipotle Review5. School Needs6. Teacher Appreciation7. Open floor: Parent questions/comments

March 21st

Raise $50 online and get Gabby, a special duck!

Visit www.heart.org/jump to get started.

Rocklin Academy Meyers’ Fifth Annual

Dance Showcase 2017

Wednesday, March 29th

5:00- 7:30 pm

Clarke Dominguez Gym 5:00- 6:00 pm Dinner, Raffle and Flower Purchase 6:30- 7:30 pm Showcase, Clark Dominguez Gym

RAFFLE TICKETS $1.00 for 1 or $20.00 for 25

Gift baskets, front row tickets and much more!

FLOWERS FOR YOUR PERFORMERS $5.00

A single flower with greenery and wrapped with a bow

will be ready for pickup prior to the showcase starting at

5:00pm.

Upcoming Western Sierra Family Events

Howl of a Time - March 17, 2017

Western Sierra Theatre presents an improvisation show for the whole family. There will be audience participation and suggestions during the show. Doors will open at 5:30pm. The show will start at 6pm. Concessions will be sold for $1 each. Early bird price of $5 through ASB Works will be available until midnight March 15, 2017. Tickets will also be available at the door for $7.

"The Sound of Music" - March 30, 31, and April 1, 2017

Western Sierra presents "The Sound of Music". Music by RICHARD RODGERS. Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II. Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE. Suggested by "The Trapp Family Singers"; by Maria Augusta Trapp

Doors will open at 6:30pm with a 7:00pm start time. Concessions will be sold. Early bird pricing is available through ASB Works from March 15 until midnight March 28, 2017.

Early Bird - Adult ($10), Student ($7); At the door - Adult ($12), Student ($10)

Science. Technology. Maker @Rocklin Academy Meyers/Rocklin Elementary

EDMO360 - STEAM Focused After School Programs Extend your child’s learning beyond the school day! EDMO360 is partnering with Rocklin Academy Meyers and Rocklin Elementary to bring students STEAM Enrichment After School Programs. EDMO360 programs have a camp-like feel, inspire a love of learning and build 21st Century Life Skills. Students will participate in a variety of hands-on projects taught by high energy, trained instructors. Spring 2017 Ocean Nightlife (K - 3rd) Dive into the depths of the ocean as we explore the creatures that live at the greatest depths. Students will uncover the mystery of bioluminescence as they create projects that glow in the dark. Date: April 19 - May 17 (5 weeks) Location: : Room 30, Rocklin Elementary Time: Wednesdays, 3:05 - 4:15 Price Per Student: $60 1 FREE class use this code | SCIENCEFREECLASS ($12 Off) Enroll Now Ready to Unleash your Child’s Awesome? 1. Visit bookedmo.org, click on Parent Enrollment/Log-in on the left side in the middle of the page. 2. By Phone: 877.993.6673 or 415.282.6673 3. Visit: campedmo.org

SCIENCE, MAKER & TECH PROGRAMS

9AM-3PM, MON-FRIOPTIONAL EXTENDED DAY 8AM-6PM

ENROLL CAMPEDMO.ORGCALL 877.993.6673

FIRST TIME FAMILIES

LOCATIONS IN ELK GROVE,FOLSOM, ROCKLIN, AND SACRAMENTO

EDMO (K-1) EDMO (2-4)Power Up Campers discover where our world’s energy comes from, experiment with potential and kinetic energy, and transform that energy into usable electricity by building their own circuits, turbines, electromagnets, solar cars, and more!Camp Locations: Rocklin, Folsom, Elk Grove, SacramentoMinecraft: EDMOtopiaDesign and build your very own Minecraft community! EDMOtopia is built on EDMO’s multiplayer Minecraft server, available only to EDMO campers. Camp Locations: Rocklin, Folsom, Elk Grove, SacramentoMinecraft: Mod Maker Hack into your Minecraft world and code your own game universe! Campers learn basic coding skills while inventing their own Minecraft game features, like custom mini-games and superpowers. Camp Locations: Rocklin, Folsom, Elk Grove, SacramentoLEGO Animation Build your own LEGO movie! In our LEGO Animation camp, campers create their own short stop-motion animated film, from start to finish.Camp Locations: Rocklin, Folsom, Elk Grove, SacramentoMakeropolis Design and build your city of the future! Campers will work together to incorporate elements of design thinking and the civil engineering processes as they plan, design, prototype, and test skyscrapers, bridges, homes, and even hovercrafts.Camp Locations: Rocklin, Folsom, Elk Grove, SacramentoDIY da Vinci Travel back in time and visit the OMG’s (Original Maker Greats!) of the Renaissance period. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Galileo all intersected art, science and a maker mindset to create inventions and artwork.Camp Locations: Rocklin, Folsom, SacramentoCrittervilleHere’s your chance to burrow deep into the animal kingdom! Campers will recreate animal shelters, get a taste of different animal diets and experience how various animals survive in the wild.Camp Location: RocklinBotany BudsMake your summer bloom in this botanical exploration of our parks! This week is all about unearthing the plant kingdom, its various species and essential role in our larger ecosystem. Camp Location: Rocklin

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CAMP EDMO is powered by Edventure More, a year-round 501(c)(3) non-profit enrichment organization. 5% of summer camp proceeds and 100% of donations support camp scholarships and subsidized science, maker and technology programs in local schools.

Leader-In-Training Only 8th Grade +Our EDMO Leader-in-Training (LIT) program is for those looking to build youth leadership and facilitation skills. Our program focuses on team bonding and a deepened sense of responsibility in both the day-to-day interactions and overall vibe and camp experience.

EDMO PRO (5-8) Game Coder Make your video game dreams a reality! Game Coder campers experience the complete game development process. Camp Locations: Rocklin, Folsom, Elk Grove, SacramentoMobstacle Course Experience the design process from concept to completion as you design a motion-activated and electronically responsive obstacle course! Camp Locations: Rocklin, Folsom, Elk Grove, SacramentoMinecraft: PROtopiaDesign and build your very own Minecraft community! PROtopia is built on EDMO’s multiplayer Minecraft server, available only to EDMO campers. Camp Locations: Rocklin, Folsom, Elk Grove, SacramentoMinecraft: Mod CoderHack into your Minecraft world and code your own game universe! In our Minecraft: Mod Coder camp, campers learn to use Java code to create a Minecraft Forge mod.Camp Locations: Rocklin, Folsom, Elk Grove, SacramentoApp InventorCreate your very own Android app! Using MIT App Inventor, campers will use drag-and-drop “code blocks” to design and program a complete mobile app. Camp Locations: Rocklin, Folsom, Elk Grove, SacramentoGirl CoderBuild powerful life skills and coding skills by designing your own video game! In Girl Coder, campers learn the ropes of program-ming and game design using JavaScript and Phaser, an engine for creating games that run in a web browser. Camp Locations: Rocklin, FolsomTech StylesGet glowing and join the tech clothing & accessory movement! In this wired week, campers will hone their circuitry skills by design and fabricating their own wearable creations like pet monsters, backpacks and portable fashion sculptures. Camp Locations: Rocklin, Folsom, SacramentoWordPress Web Design Design, write and create content for your own custom WordPress website! Each day will focus on a different aspects of website design including visual elements, content and media. Camp Locations: Rocklin, Folsom, SacramentoSmile Mob Challenge Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to design an interactive pop-up sculpture to brighten people’s day. Ccmpers will work as a team throughout every phase of the design process. Camp Locations: Rocklin, Folsom, Elk Grove, SacramentoBio Blitz Jump into the field of biology research! Campers become ornithologists (bird scientists), and explore feathers, flight and the features that make birds unique.Camp Location: Rocklin

Weekly themes are subject to change, please check website for the most up to date information.

Mad Science

Morgan Creek Country Club • Roseville

March 18, 2017

Proceeds to benefit the Science Department

Auction & Dinner Fundraiser

= TOTAL: $

Tickets On Sale Now!General Seating = $45 Per Person

Group Table for 8 =$350*

VIP Table for 8 = $420*

Buffet Style Dinner: Tri Tip Carving Station • Chicken Marsala • House Salad • Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables • Vegan Entree: Stuffed Bell Peppers with Black Beans (request below)

No Host Bar | Live & Silent Auction | Raffles | Dessert Auction |Cork Pull | Balloon Pop

Attendee Name:

Email Contact: Vegan Entrée: Qty.

$45 General Seating Ticket x Qty. = $

Group Table Tickets (Includes 8 Tickets) = $

VIP Table Tickets (Includes 8 Tickets) = $

Please Make Checks Payable to Western Sierra PSP or Buy Online at wscamadscience.eventbrite.com

Order forms may be dropped off in the PSP box at WSCA Lobby or

Mailed to: Western Sierra PSP | 660 Menlo Drive | Rocklin, CA 95765

For Tickets | Donations | QuestionsContact: wscapsp@rocklinacademy.org

*Group Tables must be bought in one transaction | VIP Tables are limited to availability and include 2 bottles of wine & front row seating to the Mad Science Show | Tickets must be purchased by March 10th, 2017

Live Mad

Science Show

by Western Sierra Staff

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