Conway Catch-Up
May 9
Hi Conway #OneFamily!
Welcome back to another awesome Monday! I wanted to take a moment to thank Becky Machleit, our PTA, and all of you who spoiled us last week! We thank you greatly for your recognition and appreciation. Thank you so very much for taking the time to send the notes, emails, and cards to our staff to thank them. I promise you they make a huge difference. I have saved many of the cards that I have received over the years. They are our trophies :) So, thank you greatly for taking the time to thank our staff. They deserve all of that thanks and more for these past two years!
Happy Mother's Day to all of those moms of our kiddos out there. If you influence a child, if you are on their journey to becoming a future leader and highly successful human, and you are building them up to be anything they want to be....you are a mom, biological or not! Thanks for what you do for our kiddos! I hope you all were spoiled yesterday and thanked and appreciated. Even if not, your many sacrifices and selflessness will be thanked and appreciated in the future when they grow up to be amazing at life. Until then, we thank you and appreciate you and all that you do :)
We are not quite done with this school year yet. In fact, we are just cranking it up :) Crazy amount of events about to take place over the next few weeks. Make sure to check the upcoming events section. Here is the latest info for the week:
Information for the week:
- Science Night - Thursday at 6:00 PM: Jump on to a Google Meet to join us for Conway's Virtual Science Night! We will be sending home the join code and materials Wednesday for all children to join. Can't make it? No worries. Directions will be attached so you can do the experiment at home anytime you want.
- CougarPalooza. This Saturday from 11 - 2:00: You ready to play and have fun #OneFamily? Bring the entire family and get ready to bounce, run, eat, and play a ton of games all throughout our campus! We cannot wait to enjoy this day with you. The flier is below and attached to this email. If you cannot afford tickets, please reach out to me via email or call and we will work with you.
CougarPalooza Volunteers: This is our HUGE carnival event that we are going to bring back to Conway in just a few weeks. To pull this off, we need some MAJOR help.
It is this Saturday.
This year, each Classroom has been assigned a Game/Station. Please consider helping out your kiddos class by volunteering to help man their station. We would like for you to sign up by grade and please NOTE your child's teacher in the comment section.
Thanks so much for your support!"
- Raffle Basket Sign-Up: Each class has a sign up for donations. Please see the email I sent this on for the links.
- May 10 - VA History and Science SOL Assessment for 4th and 5th Graders.
- Parent Conference: Click on this link to register for a free parent conference (not affiliated with Conway but looks awesome). https://afineparent.com/positive-parenting-conference
- Chromebooks for the Summer: Beginning the week of May 16th, we will be collecting all Chromebooks for the summer. (SCPS has decided to collect them to help provide a tech free summer). We recognize that some children and families really rely on these computers for continued education and other family needs. If you wish for your child to keep his/her Chromebook over the summer, please fill out this form and we will return it to him/her after it has been checked and cleaned. Click HERE if you wish for your child to keep their Chromebook for the summer.
Have a great week #OneFamily!
JR :)
Cougarpalooza
Watch Mr. Raybold get ice creamed !
Cougarpalooza Info
Upcoming Events
May 10th: Science and VA History SOL assessment for 4th and 5th graders.
May 12th at 6:00 PM - Science Night (virtual
May 14th. CougarPalooza is a full go this year! Save the date. Think Spring Carnival, but bigger :)
May 18th: 5th Grade Moving On Celebration (information coming home soon)
May 20th at 8:30 AM - Graduation Walk: Calling all Conway Alumni! If you have a child graduating from high school or college this year, we would like to invite them back for our graduation walk on May 20th at 8:20 AM here at Conway! Parents are welcome to join their graduates for pictures during this incredible momentous occasion. Click HERE for the invitation.
May 23rd - Kindergarten Celebration (specific times will be sent home)
May 25: Last Day of School. Cougar Dash, Ice Cream and Dance Party.
- Last Day of School: On May 25th, all of SCPS will release two hours early. We will begin dismissal at 12:20. Buses will arrive home 2 hours earlier than usual.
Additional Information
- Field Day on May 19th: Field Day is a full go this year. Click here for information about this great event. Click here to register: Field Day 2022 Volunteer Registration.
- Class Placements: We love to consider parent input for when we are placing our kiddos into their new classes for the next year. Please click here if you wish to give us your thoughts for a teacher for the 2022-2023 school year for your kiddo
- Parent Feedback: Your input about how you feel this year went is really important to us! We want to continue to get better and after these two crazy years, we know we have to refocus on some areas already. But, we would love your feedback about how we did and what you would like to see with your school in the future. Please take 5 minutes to let us know your thoughts by doing this quick Google Form. Click HERE for the form. Thank you so very much in advance for helping us!
- Positions Next Year: We are almost hired and ready to go for next year, which is incredible! We are always on the hunt to find the best of the best people for our school. Right now, we are on the hunt for great people to work with our kiddos during lunch. If you would like to work at Conway to support children during lunch as a lunch hostess, please email or call me so we can talk about plans for next year.
Family University
Here are some topics that we shared at Family University (we will have a new one each week)
Zones of Regulation: Every week, I am going to share a different session from our Family University for those who could not attend. This week, we have information on the email I sent this on about the Zones of Regulation. The zones help kiddos identify their emotions at that moment and then help them learn ways to help them through big emotions.
SOL Assessment Schedule for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade
Other Information
Career Switcher Program
The VCU School of Education's Career Switcher Program, is holding a virtual informational session on April 12 at 6 p.m. for anyone interested in becoming a teacher. Register today!- Crossing Guard Sub: If you would like to help make a difference in your community, help people get to work on time and safely, AND want to help people smile out in front of our school for an hour in the AM and the PM WHILE GETTING PAID :), please email JR. We are looking for a crossing guard /traffic patrol sub to help us in the AM and PM when Ms. Nancy cannot be here. Thanks in advance!
- Family Support: If you would like further information on how you can support your child at home, we have created two different sites to support your family.
Click HERE for math, reading, and tech help from our coaches. They are also always available to meet with you to support your family as well.
Click HERE for any mental health support and resources from our counselors and social worker.
PTA News
CougarPalooza News: See above as well.
Cougarpalooza is right around the corner. Please help support your kiddos by donating an item to their classroom basket- that will be raffled off at this years Cougarpalooza on May 14th. You can view your child's sign up by going to the links attached to the email this was sent on and locating your child's teacher. Thanks to all those that have signed up and donated. Please send donations to Conway by Wednesday, May 11th.
Meal Services
Breakfast and Lunch: Breakfast and lunch will be free for every child every day for the entire school year. Click HERE for the menu.
Other Information for SCPS Nutrition: https://www.schoolcafe.com/SCPS-Nutrition.
How to Translate Smore
- How to Translate Smore newsletters: If you would like to translate this newsletter into another language, please click on these links for directions on how to do that. Directions in English click here. Directions in Espanol click here. Directions in Pashto click here . Directions in Dari click here.
Community Resources
Need Help with Transportation: Click here for free help: https://www.rappahannockunitedway.org/get-help/transportation/
Food Pantry: Every Tuesday behind St. George's Church (downtown Fredericksburg) from 12-2 pm they provide free fresh produce donated from local farms. In addition, families/individuals can obtain dairy products, bread, and meats - all for free. But you must arrive early to get these limited items. The Fred bus stops at the church. Click Here for more details:
https://www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/outreach-and-mission/the-table-at-st-georges/The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank (FRFB) is excited to open their newest program, OrderAhead, to anyone in need of food assistance. OrderAhead allows the convenience of online supplemental grocery ordering and scheduled pickup at the FRFB warehouse or Love Thy Neighbor pantry in King George. For more information on OrderAhead, call (540) 621-5155.
FredFoodVA: Download this App to locate all of the food resources in the area.
- Family Resource Access Line - This free communication tool helps provide equitable access to SCPS resources. Families may leave a message for translators in seven native languages: Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Pashto, Spanish, and Urdu. Translators will return your call in 2 business days. To access this service, please call (571) 492-9270.
The Conway Elementary
Email: rayboldws@staffordschools.net
Website: https://www.staffordschools.net/ces
Location: 105 Primmer House Road, Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Phone: 5403611455
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