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South Bay Union Elementary School District

Jan 11th Newsletter

Posted Date: 01/11/26 (04:00 PM)
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Pine Hill & South Bay Weekly Newsletter

January 11, 2026
Important Dates

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Wed 1/14 School Board Meeting
  • Thurs 1/15 Open House
  • Fri 1/16 South Bay Lunch on the Quad
  • Fri 1/16 Progress Reports sent Home
  • Mon 1/19 No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Tues 1/20 PTSA
  • Fri 1/23 Pine Hill Lunch on the Lawn
  • Wed 1/28 Pine Hill Site Council
  • Thurs 2/5 Family Villages

Open House 1/15/26

5:30-6:30 at Pine Hill
6:00-7:00 at South Bay

Come see what’s happening in your child’s classroom and visit other grades to preview what students will be learning next year. Our counselor, the Family Resource Center, and Explore program will all be there to share what they offer and answer your questions. Stop by and say hello!

Family Villages

Please join us for a series of 4 gatherings focused on community growth. Each session builds on the previous one. Hopeful outcomes include: goal setting, stress reduction, building advocacy skills, and creating a community project.

Child Care and Dinner provided! Pine Hill Cafeteria, 6-7PM, Feb 5th, March 5th, April 2nd, and May 7th.

Our first session is this week, Thursday, February 5th from 6-7 PM in the Pine Hill campus cafeteria for our first session: Fostering Community.


Haven't signed up yet? There's still time! Complete our sign up sheet and let us know about any dietary needs. See you there!

Explore February Days and April Week

The Explore Program is excited to be open for students during Presidents Week for three days: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, February 18th-20th, from 7:45am to 5:30pm. We will also be open during Spring Break, April 13th-17th from 7:45am to 5:30pm.

If you would like your student(s) to attend, please complete the 2026 Explore February & April Program Form as soon as possible, as space is limited. The registration deadline for the February and April Explore days is Friday, January 30, 2026, at 6:00pm.

English and Spanish Sign up forms can be found here.
Local Food Resources

Interdistrict Transfers Are Open

This year Interdistrict Transfers will be done online. Please visit our website and get those agreements in before the deadline! Interdistrict Transfers close February 1st.

South Bay Explore Openings

South Bay has openings for after school in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. Please see the website below for a link to registration, or pick one up in the office!
PTSA clipart

The January PTSA Meeting date has changed.

SBUSD PTSA meets every month on the second Tuesday from 5:30-6:30pm. We hope you will join us for planning and supporting both Pine Hill and South Bay!

This month we will meet on January 20th at South Bay Campus in Room 15

Click the link below to learn about PTSA positions.

School Board Meeting

Next meeting 1/14 at South Bay School room 15, 6:00 PM

Martin Luther King Jr Day

There will be no school January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

UPDATE YOUR STUDENT INFORMATION IN AERIES

As we begin the new school year, it’s important that we have the most up-to-date information for every student. We kindly ask all families to complete the Aeries Data Confirmation process as soon as possible.
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.
Back to school information clipart

New PH & SB Swag for 2025-26

We have changed and updated our school swag for this school year. Items can be purchased in our online store and will be shipped directly to your home. You can choose your favorite shirt, sweatshirt, hat, bag or other apparel and then chose from Pine Hill or South Bay logos. Check out your options at https://www.southbayspiritwear.com/
Lunch on the Lawn

Lunch on the Lawn & Quad

This year we will continue our tradition of having Lunch on the Lawn at Pine Hill on the 4th Friday of the month. Lunch on the Quad at South Bay will be the 3rd Friday of the month. Be sure to mark your calendars now and watch for reminders in our newsletters!

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
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.
2025-26 Bus Schedule
 
2025-26 Alternative Bus Schedule
 
School Menu
SBUSD Website