FURR Elementary February 16, 2020
GROWING LEADERS!!
Good Day to ALL of OUR Families!
May I first remind you that tomorrow, Monday February 17th is President's Day--Bad Weather Makeup Day for our District. Our District and Furr Elementary will be closed for the holiday and we will resume school on Tuesday, February 18th.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH IS A STUDENT HOLIDAY----NO SCHOOL
It's hard to believe that February is half over. The time has been spent well, growing and teaching our students, socially and academically. We have an incredibly busy week ahead of us so thank you in advance for your patience and grace! 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
Furr Elementary is now a Title 1 school! We are hosting a TITLE1-PLUGGED IN PARENT MEETING to help inform our parents and community about the benefits of becoming Title 1. Our meeting is Feb. 18th at 6:00PM in the Furr Library. Did you know, students can listen to books, do research, watch videos and have access to numerous educational databases from your home? Join us as we look at Prosper ISD educational resources that you can access from home. Many of our resources are available in multiple languages. Come join us and find out more information about Title1 and becoming a Plugged In Parent!
CALLING ALL 5th GRADERS! IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN being a part of the HAYS Middle School Band, there will be a Instrument Tryout/Screening Day on Saturday, February 29th from 8am to 2pm at Hays! To further educate all of our 5th graders on band instruments, the Hays MS band will be visiting Furr Elementary this Friday to show off their instruments!!! Our students will have the opportunity to watch, listen and ask questions to these band members.
5th Grade Parents ! There will be a 6th GR Course Selection Informational Meeting, at Hays MS on Monday, Feb 24th to discuss your child's course selections for 6th Grade. It starts at 6:00PM-6:45PM. You are encouraged to attend!
STAAR TEST DATES are on the horizon. Parents! On these dates listed below, we will not be allowing any volunteers or parents in our building. I also ask that if your child has a scheduled doctor's appointment on these dates, to please reschedule it. Please note these dates on your calendar. It is our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who will be testing. 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
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PARENT TECHNOLOGY SURVEY:
It's time for our yearly instructional technology survey! Please take 5 minutes to help your child's school make technology decisions. This is an anonymous survey regarding your technology use. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Your answers are very important! They will help your child's school choose the right technology for their classrooms. There are no right or wrong answers. Everyone will have a different set of answers to these questions, depending on his/her different experiences. Thank you for your time and ideas!
Click here or go to http://www.bbyt.es/KL4KP to take the Survey
Thank you for sending this out.
Mr. Derek Haney
SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES NEEDED!
Our Furr Science Fair #ProsperInnovates needs judges. Your commitment would be on Wednesday, March 4th starting at 8:00 am. We should be complete around noon however, this will be determined by how many entries we have for each grade. You will be judging with other judges and will work together to determine the winners for one grade. We will not schedule you to work with your own child's grade level. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Harkey at taharkey@prosper-isd.net.
5th GRADERS: BAND & ORCHESTRA SCREENING for Next Year!
As a reminder, this is the EXTRA STEP for our 5th Graders to actually get fitted for the right instrument if they would like to participate in Band or Orchestra next year.
Orchestra Screening February 22nd
Hays, Reynolds, Rogers & Rushing Middle School Orchestras - SIGN UP HERE
Band Screening - February 29th
Hays, Reynolds, Rogers & Rushing Middle School Bands - SIGN UP HERE
READ TO SUCCEED !!!!!
Terri Harkey
Library Media Specialist
Furr Elementary
Texas Bluebonnet Selection Committee
taharkey@prosper-isd.net
(469) 219 - 2280 *29248
LET'S FILL YOUR BEHAVIOR TOOLBOX (For Parents with Special Needs)
Let’s Fill Your Behavior Toolbox (For Parents of Students with Special Needs)
Thursday, February 20, 2020
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Prosper ISD Administration Building – Room 108
605 E. Seventh Street
(enter through DAEP doors by flagpoles – straight ahead when you enter parking lot)
Come hear the PISD Behavior Specialists share their wealth of knowledge and experience! Topics discussed will include how an individual’s behavior can determine postsecondary outcomes/opportunities, how behavior is communication (ABC’s of behavior), and practical behavior management strategies /ways to handle common situations. Please RSVP through the link below or by emailing Julia Chalker at jtchalker@prosper-isd.net.
https://forms.gle/RHNiQsAxtEknN7Ym8
***Childcare is also available by reservation through the same link.***
Morning Drop Off Traffic Pattern
Afternoon Dismissal Traffic Pattern
Walkers, Bikers, Scooters
Important Dates on the Horizon:
FEBRUARY
Feb 17th Bad Weather MakeUp Day-No School
Feb 18th Title 1 & Furr Plugged-In Parent Meeting
Feb 19th 3rd GR @Symphony
Feb. 24-28 3rd GR @ Natatorium
Feb. 24 5th GR Parent Mtg @ Hayes MS 6-6:45PM (MS Course Selection)
Feb 24th - Mar 6th Course Selection Window for 5th GR
MARCH
Mar. 9-13 SPRING BREAK...NO SCHOOL
Mar. 20th Daddy Daughter Dance
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
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