FURR Elementary March 15, 2020
GROWING LEADERS!!
Furr Families!
PROSPER ISD SCHOOL CLOSING...March 16 - 20th
School-District Closing-----Furr Elementary
Hello Furr Families!
I hope this letter finds our families well. IT HAS BEEN AN EVENTFUL SPRING BREAK, to say the least! I wanted to add a few statements from our Superintendent, Dr. Watkins ....
Just when I thought attendance zoning was the most "unfun" part of the job, then comes this. I want to extend my thanks to our community for the concern and care that you’ve shown during the rapidly changing circumstances surrounding COVID-19. As a district, Prosper ISD remains committed to providing an outstanding education in a safe and secure learning environment. Please know that students are always at the heart of our decisions and we are managing this situation with them and our entire community in mind. As circumstances continue to evolve, we will stay in touch with our community to provide timely and concise information based on the most current guidance from our local, state and federal health authorities.
As a precaution, we are extending spring break by one week. Schools will remain closed Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20 as we assess the situation in our community as travelers return from spring break. The district will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation prior to reopening school on Monday, March 23, and will communicate across all channels as updated information becomes available. During this extended spring break, district offices will be closed and all district events and competitions that have been scheduled within the district during this timeframe will be considered canceled until further notice. District travel for student competitions and events outside the district will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
This is a rapidly progressing situation that impacts every citizen across the globe. We do not take these decisions lightly. Thank you for your patience and partnership as we work together to deliver a successful learning experience for our students under these unprecedented circumstances.
Sincerely,
Dr. Drew Watkins
Superintendent of Schools
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, SCHOOL WILL RESUME MONDAY, MARCH 23RD.
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STAAR TEST Dates are on the horizon. Parents! I wanted to make you aware of these dates. They essentially will affect EVERYONE. No visitors will be allowed in the building during these days. This also pertains to our lunch visitors, as well. I also ask that if your 3rd, 4th or 5th grader has a scheduled doctor's appointment on these dates, to please reschedule it. Thank you, in advance, for your patience and support with these testing dates.
APRIL
Apr. 7 STAAR TEST- 4th Writing; 5th Math
Apr. 8 STAAR TEST- 5th Reading
MAY
May 11 STAAR TEST- 3rd Math; 4th Math; 5th Math Retake
May 12 STAAR TEST- 3rd Reading; 4th Reading; 5th Reading Retake
May 13 STAAR TEST- 5th Science
Thank you all for your support and sharing your kids with us! Thank you for entrusting us with your children so that we can make the world a better place. It starts with us...Be Kind!
Respectfully,
Cindy Zukowski
Principal, Furr Elementary
Families in Need of Nutritional Support
FURR PTO needs YOU! PTO ELECTIONS
This notice is to seek nominations for the following elected PTO Executive Board positions for the 2020-2021 school year: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
All eligible nominees must be members of PTO for 14 days prior to election. You may nominate yourself or someone else for these elected positions. The nominees will be contacted by an election committee member who will answer questions and give them the opportunity to accept or decline the nomination. PTO Election will take place March 30-April 3. All nominations will remain confidential until the nominee accepts the nomination.
Important dates:
Nomination period - March 16-27, 2020
PTO Executive Board Election - March 30-April 3, 2020
Link to for the 2020-2021 Furr PTO Board: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_Q3CBMHMH-2Rqc0eVAzxColAdptKbD6diMT3aFsibR0/viewform?edit_requested=true
DID YOU KNOW??
ATTENDANCE IS A BIG DEAL! All students are allowed 5 excused absences during the school year. If your know child is absent, please email the registrar Wendi Mullins at wrmullins@prosper-isd.net and she will use that as a parent note. Thank you for your help in this matter!
--READ TO SUCCEED !!!!!
Terri Harkey
Library Media Specialist
Furr Elementary
Texas Bluebonnet Selection Committee
taharkey@prosper-isd.net
(469) 219 - 2280 *29248
Morning Drop Off Traffic Pattern
Afternoon Dismissal Traffic Pattern
Walkers, Bikers, Scooters
Important Dates on the Horizon:
MARCH
PISD SCHOOL CLOSING ... March 16-20th
Mar. 28th Daddy Daughter Dance
APRIL
Apr. 7 STAAR TEST- 4th Writing; 5th Math
Apr. 8 STAAR TEST- 5th Reading
Apr. 10 Good Friday Student -Staff Holiday
Apr. 13...Bad Weather Make-Up Day
MAY
May 1 Student Holiday
May 11 STAAR TEST- 3rd Math; 4th Math; 5th Math Retake
May 12 STAAR TEST- 3rd Reading; 4th Reading; 5th Reading Retake
May 13 STAAR TEST- 5th Science
May 22 Early Release
About Us
Email: czukowski@prosper-isd.net
Website: Prosper-isd.net/Furr
Location: 551 S. Bluestem Dr, Mckinney TX
Phone: (469) 219-2280
Twitter: @FurrElem