Kaseberg Elementary Community Newsletter

Monday, April 15th

Important Information~

Congratulations to our Admin Secretary and Psychologist~

Sports-a-Thon Fundraiser...ONE WEEK to GO~

Our biggest fundraiser of the school year is off to a great start, and we have one week left to meet our $15,000 goal! We have raised $8,929 so far. Who's going to win the class Pizza Party?

This Friday, April 19th is the big event.

TK-1st grade 8:00-8:30
2nd and 3rd grade 8:40-9:10
4th and 5th grade 9:20-9:50

If you would like to volunteer for our Sports-a-thon event on April 19th from 7:00am-11:00am, SIGN UP HERE

Top 5 Classroom Standings so Far:

Mrs.Salinas: $1,800
Mrs.Burns: $1,790
Mrs.Hunter $1,300
Mrs.Robbins $1,180
Mr.Tapia $980

End of the Year Parent Survey~

Last Friday, you all should have received a paper copy of our end-of-the-year survey. This survey is used to get feedback on what we are doing well as a site and where we can grow and support our families better. Please ensure you fill out a paper copy or you can fill out the digital copy linked below. ONLY FILL OUT ONE OPTION! We appreciate your feedback and support!

Any family that fills out the Parent Survey, students will receive an Otter Pop. The due date is May 3rd!

Link to Digital Parent Survey

Attendance Matters and We Need 95% Attendance this Month~

We have 33 days left of the school year, and our goal is to have EVERY student attend 95% of those days. That means a student can only miss 2 days of those 33 days for us to reach our site goal.

For the month of April any class that reaches the 95% goal will receive a reward from their teacher! We can do this and need your support to reach our site goal this 2023-2024 school year! Current classroom attendance standings below...

Big End of the Year Events coming~

April 18th: Mountain Mike Dine Out
April 19th: Sports-a-thon Event
April 19th: Snowie King for Sale
April 29th-May 10th: CAASPP State Testing
May 6th-May10th: Staff Appreciation Week
May 17th: Family Movie Night Event 7:30-10:00
May 21st: Open House 6:00-7:00
May 24th: Lunch w/Loved One's Event

TK-2nd: 11:00-11:40
3rd-5th: 12:00-12:40

May 27th: No School
May 28th-May 30th: PLC Dismissal Days (12:45 Dismissal)
May 30th: Last Day of School

Monday, April 8th

Important Informtion~

Biggest Fundraiser of the Year Starts NOW!!

It is time for our biggest fundraiser of the school year...our Sports-a-thon! Our goal is to raise $15,000 to go toward our new benches, mural, and teacher resources for the classroom. We need your help to reach this goal.

The goal is for each student to raise just $100!!
Students earn awesome prizes depending on how much money they raise.
We have until April 19th to raise funds and reach our goal!
If you would like to volunteer for our Sports-a-thon event on April 19th from 7:00am-11:00am SIGN UP HERE

Spring Pictures 4/11~

Spring Pictures are this Thursday, April 11th, for all Kindergarten and 5th-grade students for promotion pictures. All other grades will only take pictures if you plan to purchase. Make sure to dress to impress for your promotion pictures Kindergarten and 5th grade families!

A flyer was sent home last week in Friday folders with order forms.

3rd-5th Grade State Testing Coming Soon~

It is that time of the year when our 3rd-5th grade students take the state assessment for ELA and Math. This assessment is very important for our students and campus to show how effective our school is at teaching the state standards. Please ensure the following for your child during the testing time frame:

Testing April 29th-May 10th
Please make sure your child is on time and not absent these days
Eat a healthy breakfast and go to bed early

PTC Highlights and School Event Coming~

4/8 PTC General Meeting: 6:00-7:00
4/8-4/19 Sports-a-thon Fundraiser
4/18 Mountain Mikes Dine Out Night
5/6-5/10 Staff Appreciation Week
5/17 PTC Movie Night 7:30-10:00
5/17 Lunch with Loved One's Event on Campus (more to come)
5/21 Open House 6:00-7:00

Friday, March 30th

Message from Principal Duncan~

We hope you have all been enjoying your Spring Break! Students return on Tuesday, April 2nd and we have only 41 days left of school once we return. That is 41 days to ensure our students learn and get the most out of their educational experience this school year.

Congratulations to Kaseberg Elementary for earning the CA Platinum PBIS recognition for the second year in a row. In addition, the Placer County Office of Education highlighted Kaseberg in their PBIS video, showing the wonderful work we do on behalf of our students. Use the link below to watch the video. Kaseberg PBIS Video

Important Information~

Autism Acceptance Week~

We are so excited to celebrate inclusivity on our campus with our first Annual Autism Acceptance Week from April 2nd to April 5th. Students will partake in daily activities and we encourage you to ask them questions each day about what they learned. In addition, we will be hosting a Spirit Week, so dress up and celebrate Autism Acceptance Week with our staff.

Sports-A-Thon Fundraiser 3/25-4/19~

This is our biggest fundraiser of the school year! Our goal is to raise $15,000 to fund our new mural, benches, and student resources. If EVERY student raises $50, we will reach our goal. Look for flyers and information in your child's Friday folder for details. Let's do this!

Last call for YEARBOOK Orders~

Yearbook orders are due Tuesday, April 2nd. We will have very limited quantities for in-person purchases at the end of the school year. Place your order NOW to guarantee a copy for your child.

PTC Highlights and School Events~

April 2nd-April 5th: Autism Acceptance Week Spirit Days
April 5th: Popcorn Friday
April 8th: Solar Eclipse Event on Campus

PTC General Meeting 6:00-7:00

April 18th: Mountain Mikes Dune-Out Night
April 19th: Sports-a-Thon Event

Snowie King for sale after school

April 29th: 3rd-5th grade State Testing begins

Monday, March 4th

Important Information~

Read Across America Week 3/4-3/8~

One of the best weeks of the school year is happening this week and we have a week filled with Literacy events to create a LOVE of reading on campus. Don't forget to have your child dress up during the daily Spirit Week events.

Kaseberg Literacy Night Wednesday, March 6th~

One of our biggest events of the school year is here! Literacy Night hosted by your very own Teachers! Enjoy a night of literacy fun, our Book Fair, and Food Trucks. We can't wait to see you there!

Book Fair this week 3/4-3/8~

We need parent volunteers to help run the book fair! If you are interested and available to help out please sign up for a time slot using the link below. SIGN-UP Genius

2023-2024 Yearbooks for Sale~

Order your yearbooks now so you don't forget. We will have very few available for purchase in person at the end of the school year.

PTC Highlights and Events~

PTC General Meeting: Monday, March 11th, 6:00-7:00

Discussing Budget and events for the third trimester

PTC Board Interest surveys:

Interest forms went home in Friday folders and are due this Friday, March 8th.
If you are interested in being a part of our amazing PTC Board and helping to create a positive and fun environment for our students, please sign-up to be on our Board.

Popcorn Friday, March 15th

Monday, February 19th

Important Information~

Read Across America Week 3/4-3/8~

One of the best weeks of the school year is fast approaching and we have a week filled with Literacy events to create a LOVE of reading on campus.

Literacy Night-SAVE THE DATE~

One of our biggest events of the school year is coming soon..Literacy Night hosted by your very own Teachers! Enjoy a night of literacy fun, our Book Fair, and Food Trucks. We can't wait to see you there!

2023-2024 Yearbooks for Sale~

Order your yearbooks now so you don't forget. We will have very few available for purchase in person at the end of the school year.

Attendance Matters Everyday~

Each month each of our classes has a goal to reach 95% attendance. By reaching this goal students earn incentives and rewards. Help your child's class reach their goal of 95% by attending school EVERY DAY for the next two weeks of February. Where is your class?

Mrs.Coble 96.7%
Mr.Tapia: 96.54%
Mrs.McCarty: 95.8%
Mrs.Robbins: 95.04%
Mrs.Wallingford: 95%
Mrs.Burns: 94.7%
Ms.Elkins: 92%
Mrs.Fayter: 91.6%
Mr.Barber: 91.2%
Mrs.Salinas: 90.9%
Mrs.Hunter: 90%
Mrs.Wackerly: 89.9%
Mrs.Stauss: 87% (goal 90%)
Mrs.Whitney: 87.7%
Ms.Steffano: 86.6% (goal 90%)

PTC Highlights and Updates

Spirit Wear Sales Update~

We will be pausing the sale of Spirit Wear on our online platform for the remainder of the school year. Any Spirit wear that we have left on hand will be sold in person at Open House in May. Spirit Wear will be sold again online during the 2024-2025 school year.

February PTC Newsletter~

Monday, February 12th

Important Information~

Kindness Week 2/13-2/16~

Spread LOVE and KINDNESS across campus this week with our students. Don't forget to remind your children about our Random Acts of Kindness each day this week.

PBIS Caught Cha Tower Incentive~

Way to go HAWKS! Our students have filled our Caught Cha tower halfway which means our school site has earned a Pajama Day. Please wear your cozy PJ's this Friday, February 16th to celebrate the filling of our Caught Cha Tower. Keep up the great work!

BIG Literacy Night Event is Back~

Our AMAZING Literacy Night which is run by our very own teachers is happening again this year. Save the date and we can't wait to see you all there!

Book Fair Coming Soon~

Our next and final Book Fair of the school year is coming soon...

March 4th-March 8th!

We need parent volunteers to help run the book fair! If you are interested and available to help out please sign up for a time slot using the link below. SIGN-UP Genius

PTC Events and Highlights~

Monday, January 22nd

Important Information~

Winter Family Dance~

This Friday is our Winter Family Dance and we can't wait to see all of our Kaseberg Families present and dressed to impress! We need your HELP!

We are accepting dessert and drink donations this week in our front office.
Volunteers are needed for before, after, and during the dance. Sign-Up Genius
Pre-sales for tickets are highly encouraged to skip the line at the door.

2024-2025 Registration is Here~

Time to register your child for the 2024-2025 school year! It is very important to register during the priority window to ensure your child has a spot for next year. Please follow the link for more details. 2024-2025 Registration LINK

Get Your 2023-2024 Yearbook Purchased~

Attendance Matters~

As we explore and celebrate all that these first months of 2024 bring, I want to highlight the continued significance of maintaining excellent attendance, especially considering the various holidays and breaks on the horizon.

In alignment with our district-wide "Every Day Matters" Attendance Campaign, and the resources available on our "Every Day Matters" website, we aim to provide you with valuable tips and support. Regular school attendance is not merely a routine requirement; it serves as a cornerstone for your child's academic progress. Missing even just a day or two can significantly impact learning.

Please continue to focus on getting your child to school every day and on time! This is a significant goal for Kaseberg this school year! Current grade level attendance rates for the month of January are below...our goal as a site is 95% or higher for each class! Let's Do This!

January Attendance Rates

Mrs.Wackerly: 99%
Mrs.Fayter: 97%
Mr.Tapia: 97%
Mrs.Salinas: 97%
Mrs.Wallingford: 97%
Mr.Barber: 96%
Mrs.Febbraro: 95%
Mrs.McCarty: 94%
Mrs.Burns: 94%
Mrs.Robbins: 94%
Mrs.Whitney: 93%
Mrs.Hunter 87%

Friday, January 5th

Message from Principal Duncan~

Welcome back Kaseberg families to a New Year in 2024! I hope you all had a wonderful break and feel relaxed and ready to hit the ground running. I loved spending time with my family over the break, playing board games, watching movies, and finding some work/life balance. I am so excited to be back with our Hawks and to see their smiling faces on Monday, January 8th! We have so much to celebrate from 2023, more goals to reach, and more fun to be had during this second half of the school year!

Over break I learned some pretty exciting news...our school was the ONLY school in Placer County to receive BLUE status on the California Dashboard in ELA and Math. This is very difficult since the only way to receive BLUE is by performing high on the CAASPP state testing and showing significant growth on CAASPP. Congrats to our entire school for this AMAZING accomplishment!

Important Information~

Attendance is Key- Be at school on January 8th~

Kaseberg Winter Wonderland Family Dance~

Pre-sale tickets will be sold from January 15th-January 24th via our Square app (Kasebergptc.square.site).

Entry tickets for pre-sale purchases will be in Friday folders on January 26th.

Tickets can also be bought at the door on the night of the dance.
Bella Familia Pizza Food truck will be available for purchasing dinner items.

Idling Cars for Drop-Off and Pick-Up~

The safety of our students is our biggest priority here at Kaseberg. We kindly ask that if possible turn your car off while waiting for your child. This will ensure the air around our campus remains safe for students. It is state law that buses do not idle near schools, so this is just a friendly reminder for cars. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe while on campus!

PTC/School Events Coming Soon~

Smashburger Dine-Out Night: Wednesday, January 17th (flyer going home Friday)
Winter Wonderland Family Dance: Friday, January 26th, 6:00-8:00
Skate Night: Tuesday, February 6th

Monday, November 27th

Message from Principal Duncan~

Welcome back from a wonderful fall break! I hope you all got to spend time with family and create some memories along the way. My family and I had a nice little break filled with walks with our dogs, movies, Holiday decorating, and extended family time. I am personally ready for the fun that is about to begin here at Kaseberg over the next three and a half weeks until our next break.

This month of December students will be focusing on the character trait of RESPONSIBILITY. This will be taught in all classrooms and students will earn Caught Cha tickets for showing this trait around campus. In addition, our 2nd -5th grade students will begin their i-Ready Diagnostic assessment which will show us how much academic growth they have had in Math and ELA over the past few months. We are excited to see all of the growth so far!

During this month we will have many fun holiday activities on campus such as our Holiday Dress- up days and themes, the Woodcreek Holiday Assembly where every student on campus receives a gift, and our 5th-grade play/music ensemble. I am looking forward to spending these next few weeks with your children and enjoying the holiday festivities on campus!

Important Information~

December Attendance Matters~

We're excited to share with you informative infographics that break down the various attendance notices you might receive from our school and/or district and the various terms used in them. No more deciphering hieroglyphics on these notices!

Understanding terms like "Truancy," "Unexcused Absences," and "SART" can make your life a whole lot easier. These infographics are your go-to guides, and the notices help you stay informed and on top of your child's school attendance.

But here's the key takeaway: Regular school attendance is essential for your child's academic success. Consistent attendance helps them build crucial skills and knowledge, so they can reach their full potential.

So, take a moment to check out the infographics, because every day matters! Thank you for your partnership in ensuring that every student has the best chance for success.

Our goal this month is to have a 95% attendance rate. This means that students can only miss ONE day of school for the month of December. Being here at school every day is essential and imperative to a student's success in school. Let's do this!

Holiday Dress-Up Days-Era's Tour Kaseberg Style~

This year we will be going through the Holiday Eras Kaseberg Style to add some fun for our staff and students. We hope to see our students participating and dressing up in style each day.

School Site Council and ELC Meeting~

This Tuesday, November 28th is our next SSC and ELAC Meeting. These meetings are open to the public and held via zoom. At these two meetings, we will be reviewing our site goals and voting on the funding of our site goals for the 23/24 school year. If you would like to attend these meetings please use the Zoom links below and we look forward to having you!

School Site Council Meeting Information

Tuesday, November 28th from 2:15-3:15
Join Zoom Meeting ID: 86169230435. Passcode: 240154

ELAC Meeting Information~

Tuesday, November 28th from 3:20-4:20
Join Zoom Meeting ID: 89195188481 Passcode: 223724

Winter Break-No School~

PTC Events and Highlights~

Mrs.Fields Fundraiser~

Way to go Kaseberg Hawks! As of today, you have raised $3,900 to go back to our school. PTC will be delivering the prizes to students who earned this Friday, December 1st and we will announce the class winner this Friday as well. Below are the results so far as of Sunday, 11/26!

Popcorn Friday~

This month we have two popcorn Fridays for our students. The dates are listed below!

Friday, December 1st
Friday, December 15th

Monday, November 6th

Message from Principal Duncan~

We have officially completed the first trimester of school and today marks the first day of trimester two. The first trimester flew by and we have so much to celebrate. Over the past 10 weeks, we have focused on the Character Traits of being Respectful and having Empathy here on campus. In addition, students got to partake in our Fall Festival, our Wild Things Animal Assembly, and raise funds with our fun Penny Wars Fundraiser.

In trimester two, we will focus on students showing Responsibility, Caring, and having Integrity. We are excited to bring our Winter Dance back in January and share in the Holiday Spirit with our Annual Woodecreek Santa's Helpers showcase. We can't wait to see the growth of our students this second trimester and Thank You for supporting your child and our little school community!

Important Information~

NO SCHOOL November 10th~

There is no school this Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day. Enjoy the three-day weekend!

Parent-Teacher Conferences Next Week~

It is that time of the year and we are holding Parent-Teacher Conferences next week 11/13-11/17. Below are a few reminders for the week and the Bell Schedule for student dismissal:

Report cards will be emailed home on Friday, November 17th at 3:00 p.m.
Parents are required to attend these meetings to see how their child is progressing on grade-level expectations.
We look forward to sharing your child's growth and success so far this school year!

Attendance Focus and Challange~

Positive attendance is a huge focus this school year here at Kaseberg and ESSENTIAL for a student's success at school. Due to this, we have classroom rewards and incentives for classes that reach a 95% attendance rate each month. Ask your child what their class reward will be this month. Help your child's class reach their goal by doing the following:

Independent Study if your child is going to be absent for more than 3 days in a row.
Take family vacations during designated holiday breaks.
Continue to send your child to school with minor cold-like symptoms. (no fever and no diarrhea).

Good attendance is the #1 indicator of a student's ability to be successful in school and reading at grade level by 3rd grade. We've got this!

Thanksgiving Break- Nov 20th-Nov 24th~

No School 11/20-11/24

PTC Highlights and Events~

Mrs.Fields Fundraiser for the Holidays~

Help us raise funds to go toward beautifying the campus with new PBIS benches, PBIS Murals, and new playground games.

November 3rd-November 27th
Fundraising Goal: $5,000

PTC Dine Out Night Tuesday,November 7th~

November Events and Dates to Remember~