TIS End of the Year Newsletter
May 20 - May 23
This Newsletter Has Information Regarding STAAR testing, Awards Day, and Splash Kingdom
May 6 - 10
**Monday - Friday May 6 - 10 - Teacher Appreciation Week**
Monday, May 6 - WSISD Teacher of The Year Ceremony @ BHS 6:30
Tuesday, May 7 - Teacher Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 8 - Nurses Day & Teacher Appreciation Week
Thursday, May 9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
Friday, May 10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 13 - 17
**Monday - Friday May 13 - 17 - STAAR Testing Week**
**Closed Campus For All Visitors**
Monday, May 13 - STAAR Prep Day
Tuesday, May 14 - 6th Grade Math STAAR/5th Grade Math Retest
Wednesday, May 15 - 6th Grade Reading STAAR/5th Grade Reading Retest
Thursday, May 16 - 5th Grade Science STAAR Test
Friday, May 17 - STAAR Make-Ups
May 20 - 23
**Last Week of School****No School on Friday**
Monday, May 20 - 5th Grade Awards Day
Tuesday, May 21 - 6th Grade Awards Day
Wednesday, May 22 - Splash Days End Of The Year Trip
Thursday, May 23 - Last Day of School
Thursday, May 23 - BHS Graduation @ Ft Worth Convention Center 7:00
Feel free to send a snack with your child that does not leave residue on their fingers. The residue will smear on their answer document.
TIS will provide a snack and water for all students. However, they may want more than that to tide them over till lunch.
Here are some tips to help your child be successful with STAAR testing
· What they should expect. Talk to your kids about what to expect and how the STAAR test is not that different from regular tests and exams. A few years ago I pointed out to my daughter that she was already doing well in Language Arts and making good grades on her writing projects, she relaxed. Sometimes just reminding them that they already have the skills and a record of success can build their confidence.
· Get plenty of sleep. A tired child cannot stay focused for hours on end.
· Avoid arguments. Arguments are stressful and do not benefit students during the testing period.
· Eat a healthy breakfast. Minimize sugar and carbohydrates and make sure your child has some protein to help keep their energy stable for a longer period of time. Sometimes getting to school early to have breakfast with friends can help relax your child and take their mind off the test.
· Be on time. Running late for school on a STAAR test day can cause anxiety and frustration for your child.
· Make sure they get plenty of exercise and free play time after school. The test is stressful and the kids’ normal routine at school is different this week. Their minds need a mental break after sitting all day. Physical activity is also great for helping kids to relax and sleep better!
· Support and praise them. It may sound simple, but just tell them you are proud of them and know they will do a great job. Knowing you are rooting for them can help boost confidence.
· Eat Healthy. Send a healthy lunch or talk to your kids about choosing a healthy lunch at the school cafeteria. Explain how healthy food supports their brains, kind of like Popeye and his spinach!
· Surprise them with a special note. Put a note in their lunch box to just say hi and you hope they are having a great day. Nothing fancy, just a sticky note saying “I love you” will lift a tired spirit. Got older kids? Send them a quick lunchtime text showing your support. Don’t ask how it’s going, just say, “I am thinking about you, have a great day.” Whether they admit it in public or not, our kids need our love and support on a daily basis.
· Go to the Dollar store and buy a couple of fun, colorful pencils. Even something this small brightens their day and gets them excited. As we near the end of the school year, pencils tend to be worn down and erasers nearly gone, make sure your kids are prepared.
· Celebrate when the testing is complete and again when you get the scores. Acknowledge your child for their effort and their success. It might help to tell them that you will go out for ice cream or for a movie or a walk in the park at the end of the week. The key here is to keep their spirits up throughout the week!
**TIS is a closed campus during test week**
**Phones will be stored away and turned off during testing **
**Students should bring a book that interests them to read after testing**
**Please avoid checking your student out of school during test week**
· 7:00 – 7:30 - Students arrive at school and report to class.
· 7:30 – 7:55 – Pretest preparations begin.
- Restroom breaks.
- Report to testing locations.
- Phones will be collected, turned off and stored away during testing (Teachers and students must follow this procedure).
- All students will receive a bag of Cheez-itz and a bottle of water.
· 8:00 – STAAR Testing begins.
5th/6th Grade Awards Day Criteria
Perfect Attendance
Citizenship
A Honor Roll
A-B Honor Roll
Grade Completion
GRIT Award
5th Grade - May 20
Monday, May 20
7:45 - 8:45 - Lone Stars - Gym
7:45 - 8:45 - Falcons - Cafe
9:15 - 10:15 - Eagles - Gym
9:15 - 10:15 - Raptors - Cafe
1:30 - 2:30 - Wolves - Cafe
6th Grade - May 21
Tuesday, May 21
7:45 - 8:45 - Kodiaks - Gym
7:45 - 8:45 - Ducks - Cafe
9:15 - 10:15 - Tigers - Gym
9:15 - 10:15 - Gators - Cafe
1:30 - 2:30 - Bulldogs - Cafe
Splash Kingdom - Wednesday, May 22
- Parent/student contract
- Splash Kingdom permission slip
A parent signature is required on both. If you do not receive a copy from your student, please use the links below to print and complete the forms.
Students who do not return a parent/student contract and their Splash Kingdom permission slip fully completed will not be allowed to attend.
The contract and the permission slip are two separate forms.
Contracts and Permission slip must be returned by Friday, May 17.
Contract Checklist
Students
- Sign and Date
Parents
- Initial Swimmer Information
- Initial Lunch Information
- Initial Food Choice
- Sign and Date
Permission Slip Checklist
- Parent Name
- Student Name
- Field Trip - Splash Kingdom
- Date of Field Trip - May 22
- Time of Field Trip - 8:00 - 3:00
- Parent Signature
- Date
- Best Phone Number
- Complete Authorization To Secure Medical Treatment Of A Student
Permission Slips - English & Spanish
Students must have a signed contract and permission slip to attend Splash Kingdom. Students who do not have a signed copy of both documents will not be able to attend.
What to Wear
Girls: Bathing Suit with a cover up or shirt and shorts over it.
Boys: They can wear trunks as their shorts with a t-shirt.
Tennis shoes, sandals, water shoes or flip-flops are appropriate for this day.
Disclaimer: If swimwear does not fit properly, students will be asked to put their cover-up or shirt back on
What to bring
Sunscreen
Swimming goggles (optional)
Swim shoes (optional)
Towel
Spending money (optional and recommended in a Ziploc baggie)
Lunch (Students will receive lunch tokens. They may bring a dietary lunch if they have proper documentation with Nurse Fowler.)
What NOT to bring
Electronics; including but not limited to phones, handheld games, iPod, iPad, Kindles etc.
Water Toys; including but not limited to water guns, floating devices, diving sticks etc.
NO SHARP, METAL, OR GLASS OBJECTS
NOTE: If a student brings a cell phone to school, they will be left on campus in a locked area.
Teachers will not responsible for electronic devices at Splash Kingdom.
Important Reminders
Discipline/First Aid Station
- An area will be designated for any students that have discipline consequences, medication or minor first aid issues.
Leaving Tannahill
- We should leave Tannahill no later than 9:00 am, but anticipate leaving by 8:45 am.
Arriving Back to Tannahill
- We should arrive back at Tannahill so that students may ride the bus home, walk or receive parent pick up at the normal after school times.
Contact Information
- If you need to contact Tannahill personnel at Splash Kingdom, please contact the school office at 817-367-1370 and they will relay information to the appropriate person.
Lost/Stolen Items
- WSISD, Tannahill and school personnel are NOT responsible for lost or stolen items. Please refer to the “What NOT to bring” section. Money is optional and not required.