Hi Parents!
Today was our Apex Pep Rally, kicking off our 2-week fundraiser and leadership program! 🎉 The Apex Team will be on campus teaching leadership and helping us raise money for Teacher Wishlists, Additional Soccer goals for the field, and Possible gym renovations.
🎯 Theme: APEX LEVEL UP – Growing stronger, aiming higher, leading better!
📅 Event Day: Friday, May 8th
💰 Class Goal: $10,000 school goal
🔥 Today’s Challenge: Login Lift-Off: Any class that gets to 75% logged in TONIGHT gets to....pie Showtime Shane
📲 Go to www.myapexevent.com

🔐 Use your child’s ACCESS CODE (on the VIP badge coming home TODAY!)
🛜Click HERE for a website tutorial and instructions on how to share!
Share their link with 10 family & friends via the Share Wizard!
Donations can be flat or per lap (max 42; default 36 if absent).
Pre-K: flat donations only.
❓ Need help? Check out the Parent FAQ.
Thanks for your support!
Mr. Bourne, Principal

¡Hola Padres!
¡Hoy tuvimos nuestro Pep Rally de Apex, dando inicio a nuestro programa de liderazgo y recaudación de fondos de 2 semanas! 🎉 El equipo de Apex estará en la escuela enseñando liderazgo y ayudándonos a recaudar fondos para Listas de deseos de los maestros, porterías de fútbol adicionales para el campo y posibles renovaciones del gimnasio..
🎯 Tema: APEX LEVEL UP – ¡Crecer más fuerte, apuntar más alto, liderar mejor!
📅 Día del Evento: Viernes, 8 de mayo
💰 Meta de la Clase: $10,000 school wide
🔥 Desafío de Hoy: ¡Despegue de inicios de sesión! Cualquier clase que logre que el 75% de sus alumnos inicien sesión ESTA NOCHE se ganará... ¡un pastel! — Showtime Shane
📲 Ve a www.myapexevent.com
🔐 Usa el CÓDIGO DE ACCESO de tu hijo/a (en la insignia VIP que lleva a casa HOY).
🛜 ¡Haz clic AQUÍ para ver un tutorial del sitio web y las instrucciones para compartir!
¡Compartan su enlace con 10 familiares y amigos usando el Share Wizard!
💰 Las donaciones pueden ser en monto fijo o por vuelta (máximo 42; predeterminado 36 si está ausente).
Pre-Kínder: solo donaciones fijas.
❓ ¿Necesitan ayuda? Visiten el FAQ para Padres.
¡Gracias por su apoyo!
Mr. Bourne, Director
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jIUQLAPO4c&feature=youtu.be
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BADGAgZaTAI

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AASA Assessments this week.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=SfRJXlLOaho
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Dear Saddle Mountain Unified School District Parents and Guardians, This is a reminder to please complete your child’s summer school registration by Friday, April 3rd at 11:59 PM. The registration form will close promptly at that time. If your child was recommended for summer school, a registration form should have already been provided. We encourage you to submit the form as soon as possible to ensure your child’s participation. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your child’s school. Thank you for your attention to this important deadline. Sincerely, Liz Giacovelli Estimados padres y tutores del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Saddle Mountain: Este es un recordatorio para que completen la inscripción de su hijo(a) a la escuela de verano antes del viernes, 3 de abril a las 11:59 p.m. El formulario de inscripción se cerrará puntualmente a esa hora. Si su hijo(a) fue recomendado(a) para la escuela de verano, ya debería haber recibido un formulario de inscripción. Les recomendamos enviarlo lo antes posible para asegurar la participación de su hijo(a). Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda, por favor comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo(a). Gracias por su atención a esta fecha límite importante. Atentamente, Liz Giacovelli
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