Tiger Times
Community Edition, Volume III, Issue I
A Message from Principal Coley
The return of Princeton Elementary students and staff is critical to providing a fulfilling learning environment. As such, the health, safety, and well-being of our school community remain the top priority. As shared by the CEO, the decision for reopening will be shared later this month. In future Princeton Parent University sessions, we will unpack the possible reopening of school. To ensure that your voices are heard, please attend meetings. Additionally, please complete the linked Google Form to capture your wonderings so that answers to posed questions can be shared with our school community.
Have an Amazing Week on Purpose!
Important Dates
February 8 | Math Benchmark (Grade 2)
February 9 | Math Benchmark (Grade 2)
February 10 | Math Benchmark (Grade 2)
February 10 | Math Benchmark Make-Up Day
February 11 | Math Benchmark (Grades 1 and 3)
February 12 | Math Benchmark (Grade 1)
February 15 | President's Day Holiday
Schools and Offices Closed
February 16 | Parent-Teacher Conferences
Asynchronous Day for Students
February 23 | Kindergarten Virtual Award Ceremonies (8:30 a.m.)
February 23 | Grade 1 Virtual Award Ceremonies (9:00 a.m.)
February 24 | CRI & Grade 2 Virtual Award Ceremonies (8:30 a.m.)
February 24 | Grade 3 Virtual Award Ceremonies (9:00 a.m.)
February 25 | Grade 4 Virtual Award Ceremonies (8:30 a.m.)
February 25 |Grade 5 Virtual Award Ceremonies (9:00 a.m.)
Princeton Elementary Needs Survey
Princeton Parent University | February
Princeton Parent University was held on February 5, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Students of attending parents will receive 5 Pride Class Dojo Points to use towards their February PBIS Incentive.
The PPU video was shared on Class Dojo and can also be found here. The next session will be held in the afternoon to offer and opportunity for greater attendance and more information will be shared soon.
100th Day of School
The 100th Day of School will be celebrated THIS WEEK on Wednesday, February 10. #PrincetonPrideThrives - NO Matter the Distance!
Textbook and Device Distribution
Parent Teacher Conferences
As we prepare for our Second Semester Conference Day, the Princeton Elementary Team is prioritizing that every parents leave their conference sessions with honest information about their child’s progress. Princeton Elementary conferences will be provided for the full school day and students will be expected to engage in Asynchronous Instruction. Assignments will be shared with students via Google Classroom.
PBIS Management System for Schoolwide Success
February Read Aloud with Principal Coley
Every month, #TeamPrinceton and Students will join for a Read-Aloud with Principal Coley. During time together, students will recite the school chant, a book will be read that aligns to the core value of the month (Lead, Love, Learn, Grow, Work Together), trivia questions will be asked and students will win prizes, and everyone will have an opportunity to dance to some good music. We'll have a good time indeed!
February Core Value: Love | Book of the Month: Love
Parents are encouraged to join!
Special Note: These events will usually occur on the first Wednesday of every month. Due to World Read Aloud Day and 100th Day of School Celebrations, the February Read Aloud will take place on the Third Wednesday of the February.
Monthly Incentive
Each month, teachers will reset all points on Class Dojo and categories will reflect the following; Pride, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Endurance, and Love
February Incentive Information
Core Value | LOVE
Book Title | Love
Class Dojo Point Goal | 75 points
PBIS Celebration Date | TBA
Monthly Celebration | Will You Be My Valen-Slime? (Flyer Forthcoming)
Students must earn 75 Class Dojo Points
Students should not have more than 3 Unexcused Absences
Virtual Award Ceremonies
Attendance, Grading, and Reporting
Second Quarter Report Card Window
Families should receive a mailed copy of report cards by February 17th. Families who do not receive a report card should send an email to myreportcard@pgcps.org with the subject line: “Missing Report Card.” Emails should include the following information:
Student First and Last Name
Student ID Number
School
Grade
Family Mailing Address
Attendance
It is important that students attend school daily. In the event that they are absent, the above-referenced will be provided as appropriate.
Asynchronous
Transitional Records
It is extremely important that registration documents be updated for students who will be transitioning between schools. This includes information for students who will be transitioning to Middle School. The registration process must be completed by March 1.
If you need assistance or have questions, please contact Mrs. Cox, Administrative Assistant, at Kim. Cox@pgcps.org.
Mrs. Lane's Counseling Corner
Self-Care is so very important. Take some time to indulge in self-care daily by following the calendar below.
Math and Reading Interventions
Unfortunately, intervention usage for both Dreambox and IRead is low for Princeton Elementary and we need the help of student families. Please have your child complete activities for each 30 minutes as day. Completion of intervention strategies has a direct impact on student achievement. Let's work together to increase student engagement on both platforms.
School Testing
Breaking News!
The testing window for the i-Ready Diagnostic has been extended to Friday, February 12, 2021.
#TeamPrinceton UPDATES and KUDOS
Due to Mrs. Wilson's thorough planning and commitment, we celebrated our first African American Read-In/World Read Aloud Day at Princeton Elementary! It was Simply Amazing and our visitors enjoyed being a part of such a monumental event! #PrincetonPrideThrives
A special thanks is extended to Ms. France, Mrs. Lane, Ms. Poole for distributing food boxes to families in need bright and early on Saturday morning.
Princeton Elementary
Email: Jessica.Coley@pgcps.org
Website: https://www.pgcps.org/princeton/
Location: 6101 Baxter Drive, Suitland, MD, USA
Phone: 301 - 702 - 7650
Twitter: @Princeton_ES