It’s That Time of Year

Testing season has arrived and that means that second and third graders will be taking the Stanford 10 and AIMS tests. It is very important that 2^nd and 3^rd grade students are here on all testing days. We encourage all students to get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and be on time to school, so that they are ready to do their best. Snack is being provided for testing student by parents who signed up. Thank you very much!

Third graders will be testing on Tuesday through Thursday next week (the 16^th, 17^th and 18^th of April). They, along with the upper elementary students, will be testing at the school, while the pre-K through 2^nd grade students take field trips around the community and to the Reid Park Zoo. The Zoo trip for the 1^st and 2^nd graders will be taking place on Tuesday. Please see the permission slip in the purple folder. We will need three or four 1^st and 2^nd grade parents to volunteer to drive. Please see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.

Second graders will be testing on Monday and Tuesday of the following week (the 22^nd and 23^rd of April). They will also be testing at the school, while the 1^st and 3^rd graders will be sharing the pre-primary and upper elementary classrooms. That Monday, the 3^rd graders will have their turn to go to the zoo. We will need two drivers for the 3^rd grade trip. The sign-up sheet for the third grade trip will go up on Tuesday.

If you have any questions, please see Ms. Beth or Ms. Cori.

Earth Day

Earth Day is coming up on April 22^nd. We are planning to pick up trash and discuss ways we can take care of the Earth. As part of our efforts we want the children to practice looking at old things in new ways, so that they can recycle or “upcycle” different things. All students should make their own recycled or upcycled project and bring it in on April 22^nd to share with the class

Reminders/ Events

·         Wednesday, April 24, is Spring Picture Day. It is also an early release day. Please plan on picking your child up promptly at 11:30. If you plan on ordering pictures, please make sure to send your child with the order form and payment.

·         We are still taking item donations for our silent auction. Please see Ms. Carol if you think you can help.

·         Mark your calendars: Parent-teacher conferences are coming up on May 2^nd and 3^rd. The sign-up sheet will go up a week before conferences. If you know you have a scheduling conflict, please see Ms. Beth or Ms. Cori

·         Remember, the Timeline of Self assignment is due on Monday!

·         Permission slips and the $2 for the 1^st and 2^nd grade students’ field trips are due on Monday! Permission slips and $2 for 3^rd graders are due Friday, the 19^th.

·         The walk on April 19^th will be at 10:00

·         There will be no spelling for the next two weeks due to testing.