Welcome to Stone Ranch
Cindy Venolia, Principal

Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 7:30am-3:00pm
Wednesday: 7:30am-1:00pm

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

STONE RANCH ELEMENTARY RECEIVES CALIFORNIA BUSINESS FOR EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARD. We are honored to be one of 15 elementary schools in Poway that have been recognized for consistent high academic achievement. We received a banner to celebrate and acknowledge all the wonderful work that happens every day at Stone Ranch! Congratulations to each student, parent, and staff member on the excellence of our school.
VARIETY SHOW TONIGHT FOR GRADES K – 2 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m! There will be a show on February 5th with performers from grades 3 - 5.

SAFETY FIRST - ATTENTION ROCKERS: Students who attend Stone Ranch Rockers are to wait as a group and walk together to the Boys and Girls Club after practice.

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS: Hey, this is Kate, your vice president, with some news about your school. Jump Rope for Heart was a smashing success. Thanks for all your donations. We will let you know how much money our school raised soon! Don’t forget that Feb. is Character Counts month. Wear your favorite character pillar colors on each Wednesday during February: Trustworthy is blue, Respect is yellow, Responsibility is green, Fairness is orange, Caring is red, and Citizenship is purple. We will be selling dog tags, pencils, wrist bands, and zipper pulls the weeks of Feb. 8th and 22nd. Thanks to all who participated in Decade Day.

Math Field Day News…Our first practice session was a huge success for learning the games and activities for Math Field Day. Around 75 students gave up their lunch time this past Tuesday in order to learn more about math. That’s fabulous! It’s not too late to join in the fun. Join us during your lunch time the next two Tuesdays, Feb. 2nd and Feb. 9th. Please look at the schedule on Mrs. Steller’s door for more information.

FOUNDATION NEWS- SAVING FOR THE FUTURE: North County Credit Union is proud to support the Stone Ranch Foundation by investing in our children's future. To assist SRES in its efforts, the North County Credit Union will donate to the Foundation if you open select accounts or loans with North County Credit Union - all you have to do is mention the Stone Ranch Foundation by name when opening the account! For more details see the Community Support tab on www.stoneranchfoundation.org.

SRF FACEBOOK: We know you parents are our biggest fans! So, come out and how your support by becoming a fan of Stone Ranch Foundation FACEBOOK PAGE. Simply search for Stone Ranch Foundation and join our group!!
COFFEE, MUFFINS, JUICE, OH MY! NEXT WED, 3rd 7:30-7:55am – look out for some yummy treats - ALL PROCEEDS go to our Foundation – the ones that brought you PE this year!!

PTA NEWS: In Feb. we will be having a big box tops for education collection campaign with a coloring competition. We are asking families to sign up on http://www.boxtops4education.com/ to show support, enter a sweepstakes and receive coupons for money off box tops products.

RALPHS REWARD CARD at http://rewardyourschool.com/ .SRES will receive $0.50 as well as double box tops for each participating product bought at Ralphs between now and the end of March. If just 50 families from each grade level log on and register their cards SRES will receive $150! Add that to the almost $350 we already have in box tops and that's $500 for SRES to spend on equipment and books.
YOU CAN HELP CHANGE THE WORLD: The PTA has a challenge for us! They will donate $250 to the Haitian relief fund at the Red Cross. Their challenge to the Trailblazers is to match that! We can all reach into our pockets for that spare change and raise the $250 as a school to match the PTA and HELP this country so desperately in need. A donation jar is at the front desk.

GIRLS ON THE RUN starts next week! Girls on the Run is a life-changing, non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. The program is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 to 4:00. With the grants and donations that they have received in the last few months, Girls on the Run is able to provide scholarships for up to 7 girls at our school. Find out more at www.gotrsd.org or from Kathryn Reid at kathryn@gotrsd.org

Attention 5th Grade Parents: OVMS Parent Information Meeting for 5th Graders transitioning into 6th Grade this next school year. Stone Ranch Elementary MP Room
Monday, February 22, 2010 6:30-8:00 P.M. See flyer for meeting specifics

COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY: Need some advice on communicating effectively with strategies such as listening, stating rules clearly, and avoiding vague statements? Then join us for a presentation by Susie Koske, Thur., Feb. 4th, from 6:30 to 8:00. Ms. Koske has extensive experience in developing capable children and offers successful parenting skills. She has presented popular workshops here at SRES in the past. As always, parent nights include free childcare through our ESS department.

Safety Reminder

A Safety Reminder to Our BIGGER Trailblazers, This is for those of you who bring their little Trailblazers here in cars. Take a deep breath when you enter the parking lot and REMEMBER THESE SIMPLE RULES:

1. Drop off zone is ONE WAY only.
2. Do not get out of your car if you are in the drive through loop - Use the right lane only!
3. Students should exit their cars by the door next to the curb.
4. Your little Trailblazer can open and close the door for him/herself.
5. Shoes and jackets on! Backpacks zipped up and accessible. It is best if they are in the car by the student, rather than in the trunk.
6. We don't want children walking between cars.
7. Our staff is here to help open the doors & get the littlest Trailblazers out safely. ---Please treat them kindly!
8. Please stay focused--Cell phones off in the parking lot.

Thanks for your cooperation! Remember -- Courtesy is Contagious!

Poway Unified School District