Sand A Gram February 8th, 2021 - Message from Mrs. J - Davis School District

Sand A Gram
February 8th, 2021

Message from Mrs. J
Dear Sand Springs Families,

HOPE WEEK AT SAND SPRINGS

This week is HOPE Week at Sand Springs! I hope you will help your student participate in the daily
challenges! Most importantly, we want to promote kindness, inclusiveness, and an environment where
students feel safe, cared about, and accepted at school. We have an amazing Jr. Hope Squad led by
our counselor Mrs. Caldwell, Ms. Moss, and Mrs. Sube. We appreciate all their efforts to make our
school a better place!

KEEPING STUDENTS SAFE WHILE ON DIGITAL DEVICES

Parents more than ever we are seeing a need to teach our children how to be safe when using
technology. Many students are using digital devices unsupervised, or without direct supervision. I
wanted to share some resources our district has put together for parents and students to keep
children safe when using digital devices.
https://www.davis.k12.ut.us/fs/resource-manager/view/051e27d6-0c10-48c6-9832-f26e2da1ad9a
Safety in the Digital Age course for parents and students to complete together.
http://www.netsafeutah.org/ NetSafe Utah
https://www.security.org/resources/protecting-kids-online/ Parents Guide to Protecting Their Kids
Online

PROCEDURE FOR ENTERING SCHOOL IN THE MORNING
Students are to walk around the outside of the school and line up in their assigned spots. Students do
NOT enter through the front doors in the morning unless they are attending Student Service Squad or
going to breakfast.

TEACHER AWARDED $10,000.00
We want to congratulate Miss Shelley one of our amazing Kindergarten teachers! Friday she was
awarded the Heidi Martin Mighty Heart of Educational Excellence Award and a check for $10,000.00
to purchase supplies for her classroom. Later this week we will send out a link to the video of her
recognition and interview.

TEACHER/STAFF TRIBUTE WALL AT SAND SPRINGS
I believe ALL of our teachers/staff should be recognized for their hard work and dedication to their
students. KSL Radio has a Teacher Tribute Wall where parents write in to thank a teacher for making a

difference. I’d like to create a Teacher Tribute Wall right here at Sand Springs! You can help make your
child’s teacher feel loved and appreciated by:

     Tell us how a teacher/staff member is making a difference for your child on the form link below
     Submit the form by Feb. 19
     We will post it on our Teacher Tribute Wall

Respectfully,

Mrs. J

                  Please fill out this Teacher Tribute wall form

REGISTER YOUR STUDENT NOW!
If you have a child turning 5 on or before September 1, 2021 and will be starting Kindergarten next
year (Must live in the Sand Springs Boundaries) district boundary map
Please come register!

If you...
*Moved into our boundaries, are coming back from Davis Connect or Home School, and ALL
Kindergarten students for next year 2021-2022

ALL PAPERWORK is online, you will need to print, ll out, and bring them with you.
You will also need to bring:
Drivers License
Students Original Birth Certi cate
Immunization Record with the Immunization paper lled out

2 Proofs of Residency
Examples: •Rental / Lease Agreement or Mortgage Statement •Purchase / Escrow Agreement
and any* Utility bill dated within the last 60 days

REGISTRATION PAPER WORK

Immersion information
Information about the Spanish Immersion application process for K-2 that will soon begin
    Around February 15th you will receive information about Parent Orientation that will happen on
    March 5th virtually.
    All applications will be submitted online through the Districts Website.
    If you do not live in Sand Springs boundary do NOT submit a boundary variance. If you are
    selected for the program that will be handled later.

All students already in the Immersion program will automatically continue Immersion into the next
grade. (you do not need to do anything)

APPLY BELOW!

               IMMERSION APPLICATION Closes FEB.26th

Mrs. Caldwell's Community Connection:
Hope Week is here!
Take a look at the schedule below to see how your student can get the most out of Hope Week this
year. Thanks to our awesome Hope Squad members for coming up with some fun ideas to promote
kindness and inclusion for all.
Monday, February 8 – Wear a shirt that represents you!
Challenge: Find someone you have something in common with

Tuesday, February 9 - “Dress Nice. Be Nice.” (Wear nice clothes to school.)
Challenge: Compliment someone!
Wednesday, February 10 - “Mix It Up” Day (Wear backwards or mismatched clothing.)
Challenge: Mix it up and play with someone new or try a new activity at recess.
Thursday, February 11 - “Don’t Sweat It!” (Wear sweats or PJs and remember you’re strong enough to
overcome challenges and stress.)

Challenge: Tell a joke or make someone laugh.
Join me for Mindfulness Zooms on Friday:
1st Grade: 9:00-9:15 AM, Meeting ID: 874 4342 2392, Password: GRADE1
2nd Grade: 9:15-9:30 AM, Meeting ID: 836 6745 4747, Password: GRADE2
3rd Grade: 9:30-9:45 AM, Meeting ID: 810 7821 3479, Password: GRADE3
4th Grade: 9:45-10:00 AM, Meeting ID: 863 7504 8925, Password: GRADE4
5th Grade: 10:15-10:30 AM, Meeting ID: 876 8758 9572, Password: GRADE5
6th Grade: 10:00-10:15 AM, Meeting ID: 863 0266 4855, Password: GRADE6

Davis School District Parent Night in Partnership with Davis
Behavioral Health
Everyday Strong Resilience Presentation
Online via Zoom

Thursday, February 11, 2021 (1:00-2:00 p.m.)
or
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 (8:00-9:00 p.m.)

                             CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

BOX TOPS!
Send your UNEXPIRED Box Tops to school with your student by February 25th! Students can bring
them to the main o ce.
SCAN those receipts every time you shop to give our school credit for Box Tops products too! Make
sure you have the app downloaded on your phone - it's free. It is so easy & doesn't take long. Go to
btfe.com for all the info you need.

PTA NEWS
PTA Volunteers

Sand Springs families we have some fun events coming up and are looking for your help. Both our
fundraising committee and our reading month committees need amazing people just like you!
We have some fun activities planned this year and we can’t make it happen without you! Please
contact Amy Ricks or Erinn Austin for more information.

The next PTA meeting will be Friday February 12th at 2:30 pm

FEBRUARY Birthdays
Send a special shout out on the school marquee to your child! It’s a great way to make their day extra
special and support all the great activities at Sand Springs.

                  Click Here For a: BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT!

VALENTINE CANDY GRAM FUNDRAISER
The Student Government Students are selling Valentine Candy Grams for .25 each from Jan. 20th
through Feb.10th Your student can purchase them from their teacher's to have them delivered to
anyone in the school.
The money will be donated to The Christmas Box House https://thechristmasbox.org/

SPELLING BEE FEBRUARY 26TH @ 1:00 PM
The Spelling Bee words and rules are on our Website under News and Events.
4th, 5th and 6th grades may participate, only 2 visitors per child may attend.

                     Spelling BEE Information (4-5-6 grades)

Help us get a count...Pre-Order your yearbook today!
Pre-ordered Yearbooks are $12.00
They will be $15.00 after May 1st, 2021

Please pay on your MyDSD account
Select Payments-Pay for Fees-Optional Fees-Yearbook Presale 12.oo

MyDSD Account

Open Library Hours:

Monday - Thursday 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Friday - 10:00am - Noon

                          Click Here for the Monthly Menu

Pick up your Grab N Go Lunch at Legacy Jr. High 10:30 am

HOPE WEEK February 8th-12th See School Calendar for more information

PRESIDENTS DAY (NO SCHOOL) Monday February 15th

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DAY (NO SCHOOL) Tuesday February 16th

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES March 3rd and 4th (Both days are early out at 1:30)

CLASS PICTURE'S: Monday March 15th (This has been updated)

SPRING BREAK: MARCH 29TH THROUGH APRIL 2ND (NO SCHOOL)