Placer Academy WEEKLY UPDATES
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24, 2020
REFRAMING LEARNING
ONE SCHOOL ONE BOOK:
Every year, PAC reads a book together and produces grade-level culminating projects. This year, projects included writing on theme, character traits, and researching beetles. Students were especially lucky as the author, Elise Broach, joined us for a presentation and personally signed all of the students books.
BEAUTIFULLY MADE ART SHOW AND AUCTION:
The art room is beginning to get ready for our art show on Friday, April 17th. Please mark your calendars and save the date for an event not to be missed! Our annual art show is the ONLY funding we have for our art and music programs, without this funding... our programs go away. Help support this night by attending and helping with the following. See the FAQ's for more information. Donations: Do you have a home business and would be willing to donate an item or talent? Please reach out to us and let us know. 
PTO BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED:
We currently have an opening for the treasure position starting this year! What a great way to get in the groove of the position and carry over to the next school year. If you like numbers this is a great position for you. Duties included writing checks, approving budgets and reconciling accounts. It gives you a great glimpse into what we are providing for the school. This year you would be learning the ropes form the president of the PTO so you would be up and running for next years term. Time commitment varies from week to week but it is roughly 2 - 4 hours per week depending on events. Looking forward to next year we will have several 2 year terms available. The role of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Community Outreach will all be available. So pretty much a role for all different personalities and time commitments. The President oversees all activities, runs the PTO meetings and attends monthly board meeting. The Vice President currently handles spirit wear and helps with other projects as needed. The treasurer handles all the money coming in and out including keeping the budget and accounts up to date. Community Outreach helps keep people connected and aware of current events. Please contact us at pto@placeracademy.org if you have any questions. More information regarding next years positions will be coming out soon with the nominations and election being held in April. For anyone interested in filling in as treasure starting this year please let us know! We love all the support our families give us and couldn't do it without you! |
Enroll TodayWe have limited space available. If you are interested in enrolling your student(s) for the 2019-2020 school year, you can access the enrollment form HERE.
If you are interested in enrolling your student(s) for the 2020-2021 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! 
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CALENDAR OF EVENTSFeb 24 - School Day
Feb 25 - School Day Feb 26 - School Day Feb 27 - School Day Board Meeting, 5:15 pm Feb 28 - Early Release Day Mar 2 - School Day Mar 3 - School Day Mar 4 - School Day Mar 5 - School Day Mar 6 - Early Release Day SCHOOL START TIME: Primary Academy K-5: 8:10 am Upper Academy 6-8: 8:20 am SCHOOL DISMISSAL 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 
Placer academy ptoThe Placer Academy PTO is made of parent volunteers that work hard to make our little school a better place. They provide student and teacher resources, plan community events, and conduct fundraisers that support our school community.
CONTACT YOUR PTO:
Interested in volunteering for a committee, helping with a fundraiser, or assisting in multiple ways? Email us at pto@placeracademy.org. 
Article of the WeekHOW PARENTS CAN HELP MIDDLE SCHOOLERS BUILD CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER:
For many adults, the words “middle school,” evoke a negative, gut-level response. These reactions are grounded in our own potent memories from that time, says Phyllis Fagell, a school counselor, psychotherapist and author of Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond – and How Parents Can Help. “Middle schoolers experience every feeling as a polarity,” says Fagell, “and we are wired to remember the negative.” So our own memories of being rejected by a friend or embarrassed by a teacher have an outsized place in our long-term memory. “And you are bringing all of that to the table as your child approaches middle school.” When it comes to how we talk about and interact with middle schoolers, we need a new mindset, says Fagell. “Rather than looking at this phase with dread, see it as an opportunity to share your values and solidify your relationship with your children.” Click HERE to read the rest of this article. 
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gallery of student work
OUTDOOR COLLABORATION CHALLENGES:
Students participated in several outdoor challenges that required working together including the three-legged race. 
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ALL THINGS BEETLE:
Mrs. Green and Mrs. Fletcher led the students through a lesson about beetles and then the students got to make their very own beetle out of clay.
ART HEIST:
The kindergarten, first and second graders planned an art heist! Their task was to plan a way to steal Mrs. Godtland's beloved dog portrait. Here they are sharing their plans. Upper Academy students designed their own heist and shared it with the students.
MINI MASTERPIECES:
Students created their own miniature sized self-portraits complete with gold frames! |
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AUTHOR VISIT:
Elise Broach, author of our One School One Book book, Masterpiece, came and spoke to all of our students about the importance of reading and writing.
Elise Broach, author of our One School One Book book, Masterpiece, came and spoke to all of our students about the importance of reading and writing.