Thank you so much for your prompt response, cooperation, and support today during our evacuation. Below is a synopsis of today’s events.
This morning at around 9:45, CO2 sensor alarms went off inside the school, and the building was evacuated. The Unified Fire Department investigated, and cleared the building for students to return.
At around 12:45pm, the CO2 sensor alarms went off again, and we evacuated the building for a second time. When the Unified Fire Department arrived, they advised district and school administration that the building would need to remain evacuated for the remainder of the day while a more thorough investigation was completed. At that point, we sent out a request for students to be picked up.
During their investigation, the Unified Fire Department found a small gas leak in the kitchen area, which set off the sensor alarms. The gas was turned off, and the space where the leak was contained has been aired out. Our physical facilities teams have repaired the leak. Students were never exposed to the area where the leak occurred.
Important Information:
School will resume as normal tomorrow.
Parent teacher conferences will be rescheduled. Details will be sent out tomorrow.
Our book fair will remain open tomorrow. It will be open for parents from 8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
For essential items that were left in classrooms, the school will be open from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. this evening. All other belongings will be kept safe and locked in classrooms until tomorrow.
We are so grateful to our Silver Lake staff, students, and community members for your cooperation and your quick response, especially as we reunified students with their guardians and emergency contacts. We are also appreciative of the support that we received from our community from first responders, parents, PTA, local businesses, neighbors, and district personnel.
Thank you,
Principal Rincón
Silver Lake Elementary has been EVACUATED for the second time today due to sensors going off.
Students and staff are outside. Administrators will account for all students immediately.
Please do not call or come to the school.
We will send more information as it becomes available.
Families,
I wanted to give an update on our evacuation this morning. We had a sensor that went off in our building for our CO2 levels in the kitchen area a little before 10:00 a.m. As a precaution and per our protocol, we evacuated the building and called the fire department. After a thorough check of all areas in the school, the firefighters cleared us to go back into the building around 10:20 a.m.
We are grateful for the quick response of both our school faculty and the Unified Fire Department. Our number one goal is to keep children safe. That was definitely the case this morning. Our school day and lunch time is proceeding as normal. Thank you again for your support.
Mrs. Rincon
Silver Lake Elementary was briefly EVACUATED this morning due to an internal sensor going off. The Saratoga Springs Fire Department has cleared the building for re-entry, and the school day will continue as scheduled.
Mark your calendars... we will be having a clothing drive during Parent Teacher Conferences next week!
We are thrilled to host another Scholastic Book Fair from October 6th- October 9th here at Silver Lake! Our students can’t wait to shop for their favorite books and discover new ones. To continue to make this year’s Book Fair a success, we would love and appreciate the help of volunteers.
Thank you for supporting the love of reading at Silver Lake Elementary!
Please use the link below to sign up.
Thank You!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4CA9A82CA5FD0-50866834-book#/
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It's Color Run week!!!!!! Get ready for an unforgettable night full of color, food, and family fun! Join us for the Coyote Color Run, the highlight of our PTA Fall Fundraiser, on September 24th from 5:00 to 7:30 PM at Silver Lake Elementary. The event is FREE for everyone!
It's also the last week to get the final donations in for fun incentives!! If we meet our goal as a school we have a MAGICAL ;) incentive in store!!!!
WHAT TO BRING
Because of the color powder, participants can bring face coverings and sunglasses to run.
RACE SCHEDULE
Races begin at 6:00 PM.
6:00-6:05 – Teacher Kick Off Run
6:05-6:10 – Wave No Chalk
6:10-6:20 – Wave Kinder (Pre-K/Kindergarten)
6:20-6:30 – Wave One (1st grade)
6:30-6:40 – Wave Two (2nd grade)
6:40-6:50 – Wave Three (3rd grade)
6:50-7:00 – Wave Four (4th grade)
7:00-7:10 – Wave Five (5th grade)
7:10-7:20 – Wave Six (6th grade)
See you there! Check out the fliers for more details including food trucks, activities and more!
Silver Lake PTA
Hello Silver Lake Families,
Ready, set, LET’S GO! We are going to be kicking off the PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year: the Coyote Color Run! (aka the Fun Run + color)
This fun-filled, family event coming up on September 24th is a fantastic way for our kids to get active while raising money to support all the amazing programs the PTA provides for students. Every step, every dollar, every splash of color, directly helps our school.
We are using the same fundraising platform as last year. Registration starts on September 8th!
Also here is a link to preorder a color run T-shirt!! It is $6 to pre order and $10 at the event: Click Here to order
Color Run T-Shirt
Here's how it works:
Register on September 8th! Once your child is registered, you can send the same flier (and QR code) out to family, friends, or neighbors so they can donate and help your child raise money up until the color run event.
Earn incentives as donations add up! Check out the attached flier for the full list of fundraising rewards!
Thank you for your support,
Silver Lake Elementary PTA
(See attached flier)
