The Panther Pride
Official Parent & Family Newsletter at Central Elementary
Week of April 4-8
Remember to...
DO YOUR PERSONAL BEST!
USE THE STRATEGIES YOUR TEACHERS HAVE TAUGHT YOU!
FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!
RELAX~TAKE A DEEP BREATH!
You know you're smart! We know you're smart! Now it's time to show them you're smart!
GAME ON FSA!
Pep Rally Videos
Important Happenings this Week...
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Week of April 4- April 8
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Monday, April 4
- 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade are testing tomorrow- Be on time and get plenty of rest!
- Homework: Grades K-2 - Read a book. Practice math facts and sight words!
Tuesday, April 5
- 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade are testing! 3rd grade is testing Reading Session 1 of FSA, 4th & 5th are Writing!
- Be on Time! Special McD's breakfast provided to grades 3-5!
- Homework: Grades K-2 - Read a book. Practice math facts and sight words!
Wednesday, April 6
3rd Grade Testing- Reading Session 2
- Homework: Grades K-2 - Read a book. Practice math facts and sight words!
Thursday, April 7
4th Grade Reading Diagnostic #3
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Friday, April 8
4th Grade Reading Diagnostic #3
- Homework: Don't forget to read everyday and drill your sight words!
- Have a great weekend!
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
State Assessments!
April 5-6: FSA Grade 3 Reading
April 5: Grade 4, 5, Writing
What can you do to help your Grade 3-5 student(s) to get a good start on State Assessment Days?
2.EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST Whether at home or school. Free Breakfast Daily and on April 5th- All 3-5 will receive a McD breakfast sandwich!
3.BE ON TIME Attendance is always important, but especially on Testing Days! Please be on time and no early checkouts!
4. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS It's important to listen to your teachers as they explain directions.
5. RELAX AND TAKE A DEEP BREATH! Do your BEST! We BELIEVE in YOU!
NEW WORLDS READING~A Program where Free Books are delivered to you monthly!
FREE BOOKS! WOW!
Our school is now offering a free book delivery program to help students and families build personalized, at-home libraries. Families can sign up to receive a book by mail during each month of the school year. Enroll today using the included QR code below or at newworldsreading.com/enroll to start receiving books! If you have questions about this opportunity for your child, please visit https://www.newworldsreading.com/fl/en/home.html.
SPRING ASSESSMENT
April 5-6 ~ 3rd Gr ELA
April 5 ~ 4th & 5th Gr Writing
May 3-4 ~ 4th & 5th Gr ELA
May 5-6 ~ Gr 3-5 Math
May 10-11~ Gr 5 Science
ATTEND EVERYDAY & STAY ALL DAY!
Students of the Week
Yearbooks
NEW SCHOOL SHIRTS on sale for $10 in the School Office!
FortifyFL App or Website Online Reporting
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TIME TO READ
Putting Students First
Committed to creating successful life-long learners in a diverse learning environment by building a strong foundation in student achievement through rigorous data driven instruction, character education, social emotional well-being, and a rich culture of reading.
Vision:
We strive to continue the pledge of putting students first and we continue to commit to build a strong culture of successful life-long learners, through the building of strong relationships. We will focus on safety, student achievement through rigorous and data driven instruction, character education, social-emotional well-being, and building a culture of reading in a diversity rich learning environment. We believe that all students are empowered to achieve success when immersed in a powerful learning community that values a diverse student body and is centered on core values as well as a shared commitment to achieving academic excellence. It is our belief that as we focus on our mission and vision for our students, our school grade will improve from the current C and rise to an A.
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Mrs. Cynthia Kubit, Principal
Email: Cynthia.Kubit@okee.k12.fl.us
Website: http://ces.okee.k12.fl.us/
Location: Central Elementary School, Southwest 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL, USA
Phone: 863-462-5077
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralElementaryOkee/