Month: January 2023

Spelling Bee – Congratulations to our winners of the 2023 Spelling Bee! We are so proud of all of our fabulous Phoebe spellers! For names of our winners please check your email.

Girls on the Run is back for a spring season! Registration opens February 6th and is open to all 3rd-5th grade girls. Space is limited to just 20 girls. Register here. 

The season will start the week of March 6^th and end the week of May 15^th  (GOTR 5k on May 20). Practices are on campus on Tuesdays from 2:30-4pm and Thursdays from 1:30-3pm.

Talent Show – Can you sing, dance, and rap all in one show!?  Now’s your chance to impress your peers and showcase your skills in our annual Talent Show! Sign up to perform in the 2023 edition of Phoebe’s Got Talent. 

Open Enrollment – The window for open enrollment is February 1-15. It is important not to miss this window if you are hoping to enroll at Phoebe Hearst or any other open enrollment school. Having a sibling currently enrolled does NOT guarantee a spot. For more information about open enrollment, please visit the district open enrollment page.

Phoebe Hearst Yearbook – Students who wish to purchase a yearbook can do so now by visiting this link. Early pricing is just $22 a copy. Don’t forget to use reference Job #10652223 when ordering.

Skate Night – A fun night of skating with your friends. February 7th from 6-8 pm at the Rink. There is a $6 admission charge which includes the skates.

Mad About Mandarins : Mandarin Fundraiser – Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School (phoebehearst.org)

Kindergarten Assessments – Kindergarten assessments for the 2023/24 school year will take place on Saturday, February 25th. More information to come soon.

Spelling Bee – The final 18 students will battle it out for spelling domination on Friday, January 27 at 8:30 in the cafeteria.

Snowball dance (Grades 4-6)                                   
Next Thursday, January 26^th, the Student Council presents the “Snowball” dance! This event is for intermediate students, grades 4-6. Tickets are just $3 and it is also a free dress day for ALL grades!

Talent Show – Do you sing, dance, rap, balance bowls or have some other interesting talent? Now’s your chance to impress your peers and showcase your skills in our annual Talent Show! 

Open Enrollment – The window for open enrollment is February 1-15. It is important not to miss this window if you are hoping to enroll at Phoebe Hearst or any other open enrollment school. Having a sibling currently enrolled does NOT guarantee a spot. For more information about open enrollment, please visit the district open enrollment page.

Phoebe Hearst Yearbook – Students who wish to purchase a yearbook can do so now by visiting this  link. Early pricing is just $22 a copy. Don’t forget to use reference Job # 10652223 when ordering.

PTO NEWS – more news from your PTO available here.

Skate Night – Enjoy a fun night of skating with your friends. February 7th from 6 – 8 pm at the Rink at 2900 Bradshaw Road near the Drive-In. There is a $6 admission charge which includes the skates.

Mad About Mandarins : Mandarin Fundraiser – Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School (phoebehearst.org)

Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday – There is no school on Monday, January 16, in remembrance of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

2023 California Distinguished School – Phoebe Hearst Elementary has been recognized as a 2023 California Distinguished School for achieving exceptional student performance.

New Student Tours – Tours for potential incoming kindergartners and new students are the next three Tuesdays from 9 – 10am. Current families should not sign up for the tours. 

Kindergarten Assessments – Kindergarten assessments will take place on Saturday, January 25th. More information to come soon. 

Spelling Bee – The final 18 will battle it out for spelling domination on February 27 at 8:30 in the cafeteria. 

Open Enrollment – The window for open enrollment is February 1-15. It is important not to miss this window if you are hoping to enroll at Phoebe Hearst or any other open enrollment school. Having a sibling currently enrolled does NOT guarantee a spot. For more information about open enrollment, please visit the district open enrollment page. 

New Breakfast Times – Currently, breakfast is served from 7:30 – 8:00 am. With breakfast overlapping with the time school begins, students are not getting to class on time. To ensure that students are in class and learning at the start of the school day, effective Tuesday, January 17 ^th, breakfast will be served from 7:30 – 7:55 am.

Neighborhood Parking – A friendly reminder to please show respect for our neighbors when parking in the neighborhood for arrival and dismissal. I have received a number of complaints asking our families to not block residential driveways, double park which prevents the flow of traffic, and not park on top of leaf piles. Also, parking illegally on corners creates a blind spot for when our students are trying to cross the street. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Covid Tests – Teachers were given Covid tests to pass out to students for the 3 – day weekend. Please read these flyers for  more information and instructions. 

Dear Phoebe Hearst Families and Friends,

Welcome back and Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful, restful, and eventful winter break. As you prepare to return to school Monday, here are a few quick announcements and reminders.

Masking Update: Because Sacramento County has reentered the “medium” COIVD-19 community level, the district is not imposing an indoor mask requirement at this time. While masks are not required, they remain highly recommended. Please read the email to view a message from the district with more information.

Rain: Beginning Monday morning, a storm is expected to bring over an inch of rain and 30 mph winds to Sacramento. The forecast also includes the threat of localized flooding on Tuesday with a flood watch continuing through Wednesday. Please monitor the warnings and take necessary precautions. BE SAFE!

Morning Announcements: Reminder about the changes to morning announcements. If you did not yet read, please review the  December 23^rd announcement, linked to in the email. Starting Monday, January 9, 2023 (weather pending) full announcements will occur every Monday and Friday. The pledge will continue to be recited together on the blacktop at the start of school each day. An early bell will ring at 7:55 am each day to remind the students to line up.

PTO General Meeting: There will be a PTO meeting on campus on Wednesday, January 11^th, beginning at 6pm. The district GATE coordinator, Kari Lofing, will be in attendance to answer any questions about GATE testing and placement.

Golden Dragons: On Friday, January 13^th we’ll honor our Golden Dragon winners for December who exhibited being a humanitarian.

Once again, welcome back to school and I am looking forward to seeing your smiling faces!!!

Doyal Martin
Principal