Louisiana Schnell Elementary School

2024-2025 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP): The intention of the Placerville Union School District is to provide a safe and supportive environment where students will access academic and enrichment services beyond that which is offered during the regular school day. PUSD will coordinate with the Boy's and Girls' club of the El Dorado Western Slope and the El Dorado County Office of Education Extended Day program to ensure that all the qualifying students grades TK-6, whose parents would like to utilize the 9-Hour program have access to one of the programs offered. For more information, download the full brochure at https://www.pusdk8.us/page/elop

Dear Schnell Parents, I hope you are all having a wonderful summer! As we approach the new school year, I want to extend a warm welcome back to our school community. We are excited to see all our students back on campus and ready to learn. Please take a moment to visit our website and click on the "Welcome Back to School" letter. This letter contains all the essential information you will need for the upcoming school year, including "our Back to School Night", important dates, and any updates we have for you. We are thrilled to welcome our students back on campus on August 15th, 2024. We look forward to a fantastic year filled with learning, growth, and new opportunities for everyone. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Warm regards, Principal Baker

Breakfast served Monday-Friday at all School Sites (FREE for ALL students!) https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1489682824614&page=goodbreakfast

Dear Schnell Families, Wishing you all a happy New Year filled with joy and prosperity! A quick reminder that our school's reopening day is set for Monday, January 8th, 2024. Please ensure your child arrives punctually on this day. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Best regards, John Baker Principal

NEW Preferred Substitute Teacher Rate: At the PUSD Governing Board Meeting on October 18, 2023 the Board voted in favor of the preferred Substitute Teacher Rates. A substitute becomes a preferred substitute after 5 successful days working within the Placerville Union School District. Regular Rate - Half-Day Rate: $ 75 / Full Day Rate: $150 Proposed Preferred Rate - Half-Day Rate: $100 / Full Day Rate: $200 Retired teachers will automatically receive the preferred substitute rate.

Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year at Schnell Elementary School! We are excited to have you and your children as part of our school community. As the new school year approaches, I wanted to share some important information with you. First and foremost, mark your calendars for our Back to School Night, which will take place on Wednesday, August 9th. The evening will kick off at 4:45 pm with a delightful food event for all attendees. From 5:30 to 6:10 pm, parents will have the opportunity to visit the classrooms of our TK to 2nd-grade students, meet their teachers, and get a glimpse of the learning environment. At 6:10 pm, we will have a Principal presentation that will last approximately 15 minutes. During this time, I will share essential information about our school's goals, expectations, and exciting plans for the academic year. Following the presentation, from 6:25 pm to 7:05 pm, parents will have another chance to visit the classrooms, this time for our 3rd to 5th-grade students. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet the teachers and gain insights into the engaging educational programs we have prepared for your children. Additionally, I want to inform you about the start and dismissal times for this school year. School will begin at 9:00 am, and students can arrive as early as 8:30 am. Dismissal will be at 3:10 pm from Tuesday to Friday. However, on Mondays, we will have minimum days, and the dismissal time will be at 2:00 pm. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for your children. Working together as a team, we can ensure their success and growth throughout the academic year. If you have any questions, concerns, or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are here to support you and your child's educational journey. Thank you for being part of our school community, and I am looking forward to meeting you all at Back to School Night! Best regards, John Baker Principal, Schnell Elementary School

Hello Schnell Families, I hope you are enjoying your summer. Soon, you should be receiving a Welcome Letter that you give you information about our Back to School Night and Back to School in general. Here are some dates to add to your calendar: A)Kinder Camp Thursday August 3rd: Camp Sessions: ***Please ensure to allocate 2 ½ hours for the session*** If your child’s last name begins with A to M, then the session is from 9:00 am to 11:30 am If your child’s last name begins with N to Z, then the camp session is from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm B) Dual Immersion Orientation (English/Spanish) August 3rd at 5:00 pm in the MP Room C) Back to School Night Wednesday August 9th: Food will be available at 4:45 pm in the back of the gym 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm - Parents visiting classrooms for TK to 2nd Grade 6:10 pm to 6:25 pm - Principal’s Presentation in the Multipurpose Room/Gymnasium 6:25 pm to 7:05 pm - Parents visiting classrooms for 3rd to 5th Grade D) First Day of School Thursday August 10th starting at exactly 9:05 am. You can start to drop off your child at 8:35 am. Thank You and See You Soon!!! John Baker, Principal

We are Hiring!!!! We have a position opened as a short-term behavior paraeducator (3 hours) and another position as a yard duty aide (1.5 hours). If you apply for both jobs, you could have more hours. Please click the link below to join the fantastic Schnell Team. Position for Short-Term Behavior Paraeducator: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1729697 Position for Yard Duty Aide: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1729519

ALL PUSD SCHOOLS CLOSED MARCH 1st DUE TO POWER OUTAGE Good Morning Placerville Families, As many of you know most of Placerville is without power with no estimation of when power will be restored. All schools in PUSD are without power at this time. Also many of the roads in the outlying areas are extremely icy and would be very difficult for our busses to run. With both of these issues we will have to close school today Wednesday March 1st. We apologize for this change in plans but are hoping to have power restored and roads in much better shape so that we can safely be open tomorrow. Have a nice day. Eric Bonniksen

Today Feb. 24th all schools in the Placerville School District will be on a one hour delay start. All schools will start one hour later than normal and all bus runs will be one hour later.

Hello Schnell Families, Reminder that there is no school on Friday February 17th, 2023 and Monday February 20th, 2023 as it is President's Day Weekend. Have a Wonderful Four Day Weekend!!! John Baker, Principal

Dear Schnell Families, First and foremost, Happy New Year!!! I hope you had a wonderful winter break with your families, pets, and friends. It surely has been an interesting week with the heavy rain and wind resulting in floods in our little town and power outages in multiple areas. At this time of year, we are indeed half way through the school calendar. We are currently piloting Amplify Science for the next several weeks to determine if it is a good fit for our students. As we will pilot other science curricula in early Spring, the ultimate goal is to select a new science curriculum for the 2023-2024 school year. A reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 16th, as it is Martin Luther King Holiday. Have a Wonderful Weekend!!! John Baker, Principal

"Due to the power outage effecting most of Placerville, PUSD will be on a one hour delay start. All schools will be starting one hour later than normal and all bus routes will run one hour later than normal. We are currently in contact with PG&E to assess the situation. If anything changes we will notify you immediately. " - Eric Bonniksen

Click here for Snow Day Info: https://5il.co/1ltnx

Dear Schnell Families, The last day of school before our winter break is Wednesday, December 21st, 2022. Students will be dismissed at 12:45 pm as it is a minimum day. We return to school on Monday, January 9th, 2023. We recently had our monthly Bobcat Bazaar, led by our ALC Director Julia Abercrombie, which was a great success. Schnell students were able to redeem their earned Bobcat money for following school rules to purchase toys, fun notebooks, pencils, and much more. Schnell Student Council met early this week and decided to have a winter door decoration contest where the winner will be announced on Monday morning, December 19th, 2022. Have a Wonderful Week!!!! Stay dry and warm; more rain is coming up!!!! John Baker, Principal

Dear Schnell Families, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends. We are three weeks away from our Christmas break. I can't believe that we are quickly approaching 2023. This year went by quickly, and enjoying every moment of our daily life is essential. As a reminder, regarding attendance, children need to come to school daily and on time. When students are not frequently absent, their grades and reading skills improve, even among those struggling in school. Students who often attend school feel more connected to their community and develop strong social skills and friendships, which are essential life skills. Stay dry and warm as colder weather is here. Enjoy Your Week!!!! John Baker Principal

Winter After School Enrichment Class Sign-Ups Have Begun! Follow the link provided for further information and enrollment forms. Forms can also be picked up in the office. https://www.pusdk8.us/o/lses/page/after-school-enrichment-classes *Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Check out Schnell's new FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087626780355

Dear Schnell Elementary Families, I appreciate all the parents attending the parent-teacher conference this week to obtain an overview of your child's performance at school. Next week, from November 21st to November 25th, our school will be closed and reopen on Monday, November 28th, 2022. We, Schnell Staff, appreciate you so much. Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family and to look back at all the great memories and great people who came into our lives. Happy Thanksgiving to You and Your Family and Loved Ones!!!! John Baker, Principal

Dear Schnell Families, With the recent cold temperature, it feels that winter is approaching quicker than expected. I am glad we received some rain as it is highly needed for our county and to fill the reservoirs. Friday, November 11th, is Veteran's day, a federal holiday honoring military veterans of the United Armed Forces for their service. Next week will be minimum days where students will be dismissed at 12:45 pm from Tuesday November 15th to Friday November 18th, allowing parents to meet with their child's teacher in the afternoon. Our teachers spent countless hours doing report cards and preparing for parent-teacher conferences. On Friday, November 18th, we will do our yearly Turkey Trot tradition, a fun race for our 3rd to 5th graders running after the Principal, John Baker, and the 1st Grade Teacher, April Stallings, who wear a turkey costume. Enjoy Your Weekend, and We will See you On Monday!!!! John Baker, Principal