Placer Academy
News Flash!

May 21, 2018

Enrollment Time:
There's still time!  If you are interested in enrolling your students for the 2018-2019 school year, you can access the enrollment form HERE.  

Email us or call us at (916) 259-1688 if you are interested in scheduling a tour to see our fantastic school!
Still Becoming:
Third Grade recently dissected cow eyes as part of their study of the human eye and how it works. Here is what some of the third graders had to say about it: 
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Nicholas:  "I liked cutting away the fat and seeing all of the layers of the eye as you kept on going. "

Reese: "It was really cool to do the dissection ourselves. If you just watched it on TV you just see it but it's not as amazing as actually doing it yourself. It's like crazy and stuff."

Jonas: "I loved how the tapetum looked. It was shiny and a mixture of colors. I even saw violet in there. It amazed me."
Spring Play:
Our Spring Play was a rousing success.  Here are a few pictures from the show.
Field Day:
Field Day will be held on Friday, June 1st from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at Kathy Lund Park in Rocklin.  The students look forward to this event all year, but we can't pull it off without parent help!  Next week, we will send out a signup for donations of food and easy-ups, as well as for volunteers.  Please be on the lookout for the email and sign up if you can help.  It's a fun day and all are welcome.  Thank you!
Eighth Grade Graduation:
Mark your calendars for our eighth grade graduation.  It's on Tuesday, June 5 at 6:30 pm at the Rocklin Event Center.  It's a wonderful time to celebrate the hard work and success of our students.
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Yearbooks Still Available to Order:
Yearbooks can still be ordered, however they will be shipped to your home and shipping charges will apply.

The site to order the books is as follows -
Upper Academy:
https://placeracademyyearbooks.picaboo.com/some-assembly-required

Lower Academy:
https://placeracademyyearbooks.picaboo.com/this-is-our-story
Summer Art Camp:
Placer Academy’s first summer art camp is coming June 25th!  Campers will screen print t-shirts, batik, make paper mache ice cream cones, create mixed media canvas and more!  Find the flyer in your students’ backpack and sign up in the office.

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  1. ​Upper Academy is having its first dance on Friday, May 25 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the new Upper Academy MP room.
  2. Memorial Day is Monday, May 28.  There is no school.
  3. Field Day is Friday, June 1 for grades K-5 at Kathy Lund Park.
  4. ​The last day of school is Wednesday, June 6.  We have normal school hours.

Upcoming INCREDIBLE Events

May 21 - School Day
May 22 - School Day
May 23 - School Day
May 24 - School Day
May 25 - Early Release 
     Star Nova, 12:30 pm
     UA Dance, 5:30 pm

May 28 - Memorial Day,
      No School
May 29 - School Day
May 30 - School Day
May 31 - School Day
Jun 1 - Field Day (K-5) 
​     Spirit Day (PJs) (6-8)

"POW"-erful PTO Updates

Free Babysitting During PTO Meetings:​
Did you know that PTO offers free babysitting while you attend the PTO meeting?  We love involvement and want to make it easy for you to participate.  Please join us for our monthly meetings.
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Contact Us:
Any questions? Contact us at 
hrpapto@harvestridgeschool.org.

"Wonder"ful Resources

School Start Time:
Primary Academy
K-5:  8:10 am
Upper Academy
6-8:  8:25 am

End of School Time:
Primary Academy
K-5:  Monday - Thursday, 3:00 pm
K-5:  Friday, 12:00 pm
Upper Academy
6-8:  Monday - Thursday, 3:15 pm
6-8:  Friday, 12:15 pm
Homework Help for Math:
We have found a wonderful resource that allows you to choose your student's grade level, the module they are working on, and the lesson number.  Then, you can look at sample homework, video taped lessons, and other resources.  This resource comes from Oakdale Joint Unified School District.  
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Click HERE to utilize this awesome site!

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Summer Reading Tips for Parents:
Efforts should be made during the summer to help children sustain reading skills, practice reading and read for enjoyment.
Reading builds visualization, thinking and language abilities. Taking the time to read with your child can help you evaluate your child's reading skills. If you discover that your child is having trouble with reading, he or she may have a learning disability. 80% of children with a learning disability have difficulty with basic reading and language. But early identification of such a disability gives a child the chance to develop ways to learn how to read effectively, and skills to lead a successful and productive life. A recent National Institutes of Health study showed that 67% of young students at risk for reading difficulties became average or above average readers after receiving help in the early grades.

Click HERE to read the article.

School Calendar:  2017-2018