Weekly News

We all know that state testing weeks can be stressful, and that is especially true for this year.  Remember, this is only a single snapshot of what our students can do, but nonetheless, it is an important snapshot.  What our students can do starts in Kindergarten; we all have an impact on our students' learning....it is cumulative!  I could not be more proud of our students for their hard work during testing.  This type of work ethic and commitment comes from years of all of our teachers believing in our students and encouraging them along the way.  We have another week to gather this yearly snapshot.  As  I reflect on the additional pressure for teachers during testing weeks, it reminds me of how lucky I am to work with a group of colleagues that love our kids, encourage them, and work hard to inspire them!  Thank you for always making them (and each other) "feel like somebody".  You are the best!

 

Testing Schedule & Important Reminders

• Our 4th Graders will take the Science portions of the Acap on Tuesday and Wednesday.  
• Due to this whole group testing, we will be on modified PE only schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday.  We will be on our normal schedule on Monday and Thursday.
• There should be no activity/traveling through the building beginning at 8:10 until 10:30 on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• We will be conducting small group testing all day, every day this week, so travel through the hallways should be limited and students should remain supervised and quiet.
• Please avoid hallways that have "testing" signs.

PE Schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday

We will try to have outside PE Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday if weather permits.  If we are able to do this on Tuesday and Wednesday, we will be using the north field and south playground from 11:30 until the end of each day.  If you have recess scheduled in one of those locations during that time, please use one half of the gym for recess instead.  PE Times for Tuesday and Wednesday are listed below:

11:30-12:00    5^th Grade
12:05-12:35    Kindergarten
12:40-1:10   3^rd Grade
1:15-1:45      2^nd Grade
1:50-2:20     1^st Grade
2:25-2:55     4^th Grade

Wednesday Collaboration & Thursday Afternoon

We will not have meetings this week due to State Testing.

Friday

Please remind your parents that there is no school on Friday.  

Family News

We are so saddened by the sudden passing of our retired Kindergarten teacher, Donna Walker.  Visitation will be at 10:45 AM on Tuesday, April 20th at Deerfoot Memorial Funeral Home.  Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.