May 5th-9th

test-anxietyThis week wraps up our testing with the new Common Core Standards. All 3rd graders will be taking the assessments all week. 4th, 5th and 6th graders took the tests in the previous weeks and overall it was a successful test run for our school and the District. As described previously these Language Arts and Math assessments were completed on laptops purchased for each school with District funding. Over 100 laptops were distributed to the students in order to take the test. Although the results of the assessments wont be made available to us this year, we appreciated having the chance to see what we can expect in years to come.

We’ve also started our Local Measures Assessments. These tests are created and scored by our District in Reading, Writing, and Math. All Kinder thru 6th graders take the Local Measures and you can expect to see the results on your child’s final report card.

Principal’s Coffee
Please join me for my Principal’s Coffee on Wed. May 7th at 8:15 am to learn more about these assessments and how we plan on using the results. We’ll also discuss information regarding next years class assignments for students and any other questions you may have. See you there!

Residency Verification
Beginning on May 23rd we will be accepting residency verification for ALL students. This yearly requirement helps us to determine how many students will be attending our school next year, which is critically important in our planning. To see the necessary paperwork needed please click on this link: Residency

Appreciation
This week marks Teacher Appreciation Week. If you appreciate your teacher as much as I do make sure to let them know. Diamonds, automobiles and real estate (LOL) are always greatly appreciated, but if you don’t have time to go out and get any of those a handwritten note does wonders for keeping your teachers motivated!

May 6-Principal Appreciation Day
May 7-Nurse Appreciation Day
May 14-Day of the Teacher
May 19-23 Classified Employee’s Week (office staff, custodians, teachers aides)

Community Events
For a little exercise and fun you may want to consider participating in the Chula Vista Fun Run. For more information click here Fun Run Flyer Final