Placer Academy WEEKLY UPDATES

NOVEMBER 23,  2020

THANKFUL FOR OUR PAC STAFF:

Show our PAC staff how much you appreciate them!  Please nominate a Placer Academy staff member for whom you are thankful.  Vote as often as you'd like and for as many staff members as you'd like between November 1st and November 23rd. On November, 25th, PTO will reward the 3 staff members with the most nominations with gift cards to a favorite store.  Click HERE to nominate.

STUDENT ARTWORK:

HERE is a link to art updates for you and your family.  If you are still not able to view your child's artwork on Artsonia, please reach out to me so we can correct that.  This is our online art portfolio for the year (since we can't see the great artwork in the hallways).  Let's support our artists and share all their creativity.

ADAPTING HOLIDAY TRADITIONS DURING CORONAVIRUS:

"A few days ago, we had a tough conversation with our kids. We explained that two of their beloved holiday traditions are not happening this year: We are not gathering with grandpa and cousins for a Thanksgiving meal, and their artist-aunt is not traveling to our house for a weekend of tree-trimming and holiday crafting.
In a nod to COVID-era resilience and creativity, the 6-year-old immediately began to brainstorm how Thanksgiving could be a Zoom event. But by bedtime, the tears began to flow.

Like so many parents, I’m staring wide-eyed at the holiday season. In a season that’s usually marked by gatherings, how can we adapt our celebrations in meaningful ways

Click HERE  to read more.

Upcoming Dates

Nov 23 - Distance Learning
    (All programs)
Nov 24 -  Distance Learning
​    (All programs)
Nov 25 -  Distance Learning
​    (All programs)
Nov 26 - Thanksgiving, No School
Nov 27 - Thanksgiving, No School

Nov 30 - School Day (All programs)
Dec 1 - School Day (All programs)
Dec 2 - School Day (All programs)
Dec 3 - School Day (All programs)
Dec 4 - School Day (All programs)

NEW OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Thursday
     8:30 - 12:00 pm
     12:45 - 3:30 pm
Friday
     8:30 - 12:00 pm
     12:45 - 2:00 pm

Only essential visitors will be allowed on campus.

Quick links

2020-2021 School Calendar

Aeries Parent Portal

COVID-19 Updates

Distance Learning Portal

Parent/Student Handbook

Report an Absence

Upcoming Board Agenda

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PLACER ACADEMY PTO

PTO Website

MANDARINS:

Mandarins are on sale now and will be delivered on November 23. Order at http://www.mandarinoliveoil.com.  Enter code:  placer academy

SEE'S CANDY SALE:

We will be selling See's Candy again this year!  Sales will begin at the end of November and all candy will be delivered before winter break.  These makes gifts for the holidays.  A portion of all proceeds will help support Placer Academy.

RAISE RIGHT SCRIP APP:

1. Download the RaiseRight (SCRIP) app to shop for gift cards.
2. The PAC code is FB237LE258695.
3. Buy gift cards to places you normally shop (grocery stores, gas stations, etc.). 
4. A portion will come back to PAC. 

BOX TOPS:

Like everything in 2020-Box Tops have gone digital. It’s super simple.

1. Download the app
2. Set up a quick profile with (Harvest Ridge) Placer Academy as your school
3. Scan your receipt when you are done shopping
4. Earn money for PAC.

​That's it!

School Calendar:  2020-2021