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South Bay Elementary and Charter School

Weekly Newsletter November 8th, 2026

Posted Date: 11/08/26 (04:00 PM)

Pine Hill & South Bay

Weekly Community Newsletter

November 8, 2026
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Important Upcoming Dates:

November 11th
  • Veterans Day, No School
November 13th
  • Report Cards 
November 16th - November 20th
  • Conference Week - Pine Hill out at 1:20pm, South Bay out at 1:30pm
November 23rd - November 27th 
  • Fall Break

December 1st
  • PTSA Meeting - South Bay Room #15 5:30 - 6:30 pm
December 9th
  • Board Meeting - South Bay 6:00 - 7:30 pm
December 11th
  • Winter Wonderland at Pine Hill - 5:00 - 6:00 pm
December 21st - January 1st
  • Winter Break - We'll see you in the New Year!
 

Cookie Fundraiser at Pine Hill!

Pine Hill is working with The Krazy Baker on a delicious cookie fundraiser! Every box sold earns $10 for the Pandas, and all proceeds go directly toward ensuring every student gets a yearbook. 

Families can order one of 3 ways, via the paper order form (requires check or cash), following the link to the online order form, or a QR code that is printed on the flyer.

Flyers and order forms were sent home last week. The fundraiser will be on through November 13th and cookie pickup will be on November 19th from 3:00 - 5:30pm.
Order Cookies Here!
 

Veterans Day - Wednesday, November 11th

Reminder: There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day. 
 

Pine Hill Parent Volunteers Wanted!

We’re looking for parents and caregivers who would like to help make Pine Hill an even more welcoming and connected place for our kiddos!

Morning Greeters: Help welcome students as they arrive. Research tells us that belonging matters—something as simple as hearing their name and receiving a warm greeting can help a child feel seen, valued, and ready for the day.

Panda Paw Experiences: Spend just 20 minutes with a small group of students doing something fun! Play a board game, build with LEGO, create some art, shoot hoops, jump rope, blow bubbles—or share another activity you enjoy.

Volunteer once a week, once a month, or whenever your schedule allows. 

Volunteers do need to be fingerprinted, but the good news is that once it’s done, your fingerprints are good for as long as your child is enrolled in South Bay Schools.

Interested? Stop by the office and pick up a volunteer application. We’d love to have you!

Join the PTSA

Join here. We’d love to have you be part of our PTSA! When families are involved at school, students see that home and school are working together and that their education matters. It’s also a great way to meet other families, connect with staff, and have a voice in our school community.

Our PTSA supports so many of the extras that make school special—from family events and student celebrations to classroom extras, teacher appreciation, and fun activities for our kids.

PTSA meets on the second Tuesday of each month, and everyone is welcome! Our next meeting is Tuesday, December 8th.

You don’t have to have a lot of extra time to participate. Every little bit of involvement helps! Come join us and be part of making our school a great place for our kids.
 

School Board Meeting November 18, 6:00 PM

Stay Informed & Get Involved!

South Bay Union School District Board Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:00 PM in Room 15 on the South Bay campus.

Families and community members are encouraged to attend!

Board meetings are a great way to stay informed about what is happening in our district, learn about upcoming plans and decisions, and be involved in the conversation.

Come listen, learn, and stay connected to what’s happening in South Bay!
School Board Meeting
 

DON'T FORGET TO UPDATE YOUR STUDENT INFORMATION IN AERIES

If you haven't already we kindly ask all families to complete the Aeries Data Confirmation process as soon as possible. If you are coming across any issues with completing the data confirmation, don't hesitate to reach out to your school secretaries.

By completing Data Confirmation, you will:
  • Review and update emergency contacts and medical information
  • Confirm important school and district policies
  • Approve required forms, including technology use and media release
  • Ensure you receive the latest school updates and communications
The process is quick, secure, and can be done from any device:
  1. Go to https://southbayuesd.aeries.net/student/LoginParent.aspx
  2. Log in with your parent account.
  3. Click on Data Confirmation and follow the prompts.
  4. Be sure to complete the process for each of your children.
Completing this step not only helps us keep accurate records, but also makes sure your child has uninterrupted access to school resources, schedules, and communication.
 

Lunch on the Lawn at Pine Hill

Lunch on the Lawn at Pine Hill will now be hosted once each trimester.

Our next Pine Hill Lunch on the Lawn will be March 26th.

  • TK & Kinder 11:30-11:50
  • 1st grade 11:55-12:15
  • 2nd grade 12:20-12:40
  • 3rd grade 12:45-1:05
shark eating pizza

South Bay Lunch on the Quad

Lunch on the Quad at South Bay 
will be hosted once per trimester. 
Here are this years dates and times:
  • March 19th(During the Book Fair!)
  • May 14th.
4th-5th grade 11:50
6th-8th grade 12:40
 

Family Resource Center

If you need additional support to start your school year off right the FRC is here to help! call 707-445-5933, or stop by either campus.
The FRC is able to help with:
  • school supplies and clothing
  • Friday Food Bag slots are currently open
  • Diapers sizes 1-5 are available
  • Preschool playgroup starting soon
Family Resource Center

Prepare Now for a Strong El Niño Winter

With a strong El Niño winter forecasted—bringing higher seas, bigger king tides, and back-to-back heavy storms—Humboldt COAD is urging community members and local organizations to prepare early.

Community Flood Preparedness Forums: Learn how to find your evacuation zone, prepare for flooding, and get county alerts by attending a local forum hosted by the Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services, National Weather Service, PG&E, and Humboldt COAD. Each meeting will be held from 6-8pm.
  • Wednesday, November 4: King Salmon, Fields Landing, and Elk Valley at the Humboldt Hill Grange
  • Thursday, November 12: Freshwater, Jacoby Creek, and Bayside at the Freshwater Grange
  • Tuesday, November 17: Ferndale at Ferndale City Hall
  • Wednesday, November 18: Big Lagoon and Orick at the Orick Community Hall
Take Action at Home: Review your flood risk on the FEMA flood map, sign up for Humboldt Alert, and consider purchasing flood insurance early (most NFIP policies take 30 days to activate, making a policy purchased now active before Thanksgiving king tides). Find a full household checklist and resources at COAD's flood page.
cafeteria food on tray

SBUSD food services

South Bay Union School District is proud to offer breakfast, recess snacks and lunch for free for all students at Pine Hill and South Bay schools! Breakfast is provided before school in both cafeterias, snacks offered at recess and lunch during scheduled lunch times. Please be sure to check the menu to know what will be served during the week.
School Menu
Local Food Resources
 
2026-2027 Bus Schedule
 
SBUSD Website

Contact Pine Hill Elementary

Phone: (707) 443-4596
Email: pinehill@southbayusd.org
Address: 5230 Vance Ave, Eureka, CA 95503

Contact South Bay Elementary

Phone: (707) 443-4828
Email: southbay@southbayusd.org
Address: 6077 Loma Ave, Eureka, CA 95503