Youens Gator Gram
May 2nd, 2019
PRINCIPAL'S NEWS-N-NOTES
Academic Corner
Home~School Math Connection
Do you have a deck of playing cards at home? Did you know you could use an ordinary deck of cards to have tons of Math fun with an engaging, fast pace game called
Multiplication/Addition War?
Players 2 players
Materials 1 deck of cards per pair of students
Directions
- Turn over two cards at the same time.
- Immediately state the answer after both cards are turned over. For example, a 3 and a 5 are turned over at the same time. The 3 and the 5 must be multiplied together ~ 3x5 is 15
- The same instructions apply for Addition War. For example, a 3 and a 5 are turned over at the same time. The 3 and the 5 must be added together ~ 3+5=8.
- Whoever shouts the answer first gets both cards. Whoever has the most cards at the end of the playing deck is the winner!
This is a way to practice multiplication and addition facts while having fun at the same time!
~Principal’s “A” Honor Roll Breakfast~8:30-9:00 a.m.
Parents of students who received “A” Honor Roll for the 4th grading cycle are invited to join their child(ren) for the “A” Honor Roll Breakfast with the principal on May 21st. Parental support is a crucial part in student success.
~4th Grading Cycle Awards Day~
May 21st, we will celebrate student success and achievement during our 4th Grading Cycle Awards Celebration. Students in grades 1st-4th will be recognized for achievement in the following areas:
“A” Honor Roll,
“A/B” Honor Roll
Citizenship
Perfect Attendance
Teacher Choice
9:10 – 1st grade Awards
9:45 – 2nd grade Awards
1:50 – 3rd -4th grade Awards
Snow cone Sensation
Warmer temperatures are coming our way in the month of May! We will be selling snow cones to help our students beat the heat! Snow Cones will be sold for $1 on the following dates: May 2nd, 7th, 9th and 16th!
STAAR
STAAR Testing starts on May 13th. Attendance is mandatory. If your student is in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade, ensure that your students gets a good night sleep, a good hearty breakfast and reports to school on time.
*On STAAR days, the campus is closed to visitors.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May
3rd Family Center Spring Outing
Student of the Month Celebration
6th-10th Staff Appreciation Week
7th PK Field Day
8th Summer Photo Booth
9th Field Trip – 1st grade
GT Showcase – 7:30 – 8:15
Snow cone Sensation
13th STAAR Math Grades 3-4
STAAR Math Retest Grade 5
14th STAAR Reading Grades 3-4
STAAR Reading Retest Grade 5
15th STAAR Science – Grade 5
STAAR Make-up Grades 3-4
16th Family Center Classes Conclude
Progress Reports Go Home
STAAR Make-up Grades 3-5
Snow cone Sensation
17th STAAR Retest Make-up Day Grade 5
Student of the Month Celebration
20th Kindergarten Graduation
Yearbook Autograph Day
21st Principal’s Honor Roll and Awards Day
22nd 5th Grade Graduation
23rd Attendance Drawing
Report Cards Go Home
Last Day of School