Saturday, January 10th
Dear Parents,
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Our first week back in the classroom together went well. We spent time reviewing classroom expectations and procedures and getting to know each other again. I hope your children are feeling good about the transition. They are amazing, and I am looking forward to the coming months together.
I wanted to inform you of some important upcoming dates.
Third graders will be taking the PARCC tests this year. This is the state standardized test that is replacing the CSAP/TCAP from years past. The tests have been scheduled for the last week of March, right before Spring Break. If you are planning a trip, please plan the trip after the PARCC testing dates. It would be so helpful to have all the students complete the tests during our scheduled testing week. Thank you! If you have any questions or concerns about PARCC, please let me know. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
We have scheduled our second field trip for January 30th. I will definitely need parent volunteers, so please check your calendar and let me know if you can help out. You must have the background check clearance through the district for this school year to attend the trip. We will be going to the Museum of Nature and Science to see the IMAX movie "Tiny Giants" and the special exhibit "Whales, Giants of the Deep". The kids will be comparing and contrasting these creatures and I will need parent volunteers to help out with small group work while we are there. This trip will be $9 ($5 for the IMAX and $4 for the bus). If you have any concerns about the cost, please contact me immediately. Thank you.
Other important dates and reminders:
Thursday, January 15-Spelling Bee. Noah and Megan will be representing our class at 8:30 in the gym. Please wish them luck when you see them.
Monday, January 19- No School MLK Jr. Day
Friday, January 30- Field Trip to the Museum of Nature and Science. Please return permission slips and money as soon as possible.
Saturday, January 31- PTA Trivia Night. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this fun fundraiser. Adults only please. Check the PTA Facebook page or the school website for more information.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Aisha Galt
