Cardinal Connections Parent Copy
April 11, 2022
Important Dates
- April 4 - 10 - Spring Break - No School
- April 11 - School Resumes
- April 12 - PTO Meeting @ 7:00
- April 14 - 5th Grade Planning Committee Meeting at 6pm
- April 15 - Good Friday - No School
- April 18-29 - Penny Wars
- April 25- Watch D.OG.S Informational Night
- April 29 - Cardinal Crawl Fundraiser Field Trip
- May 2 - Progress Reports Sent Home
- May 4 - Visit from Principal Connolly to 5th Grade classes
- May 10 - No School for Students
- May 11 - Donuts with Grown-Ups
- May 17 - 5th Grade Orientation at Algonquin
- May 17 - PTO Meeting 7 pm
- May 20 - Greenfield Village Field Trip for 4th & 5th Grade
- May 24 - Kindergarten Kickoff
- May 30 - Memorial Day Break - No School
- June 3 - Spring Fine Arts Night
- June 13 - Kindergarten Ceremony
- June 13 - 5th Grade Ceremony
- June 14 - ECSE Ceremony
- June 14 - Students attend AM only
- June 15 - End of Third Trimester
- June 15 - Last day of school - Students attend AM only
Greetings, CVE Families!
I hope all is well with you and your families. Back in November, an accident took place on Mulberry St. where a student was hit by a car. We have asked that no one drop their student off by parking across the street from the school. Since this accident, I have asked my staff to park in the back to give families space to park in the lot while dropping off. We are still seeing parents parking on the other side and walking students over or letting the students out to cross over on their own. Please use the parking lot to drop your student off and reframe from parking across from the school. While I understand that the accident didn't happen while that parent was dropping off the students for school, we want to be proactive in avoiding any danger that could occur in the future. Please use the parking lot. There are plenty of spaces available.
I also asked that you not pull up between the buses or the signs out front indicating "Bus Only." I understand that many of you are rushing to get to work, but we want to avoid any accidents. We want to ensure the safety of our students, and this is the only way to do so.
I appreciate your understanding!
~ Mrs. Wright
Jimmy Howard at CVE!
One of Mrs. Phillips 4th grade students, Jacob Bunk, won a contest at Coney Island and was awarded "Bring a Red Wing Player to your School!" Alumni player Jimmy Howard came to Clinton Valley on Monday, March 28th to present to our class about his experience playing for the Red Wings. He brought hats, pictures, puzzles, and calendars for each student. In addition, he signed autographs and took pictures with all the students. It was awesome! Thank you so much Jacob for entering this contest!
Reminder to parents:
With the return of Field trips, please note that we are no longer accepting cash as a form of payment. Please sign up through Pay schools if your child is attending a field trip this school year. Our office has already provided you with the information you need to register. If you have misplaced that information, please call the office, and they will be happy to help you!
Algonquin Principal and Band Director Visit to CVE
Hello! Some staff from Algonquin will be visiting 5th graders to talk to them about middle school life, invite them to our upcoming middle school orientation, and get students “fitted” for an instrument.
Here are the details:
On Wednesday, May 4, Mr. Connolly (Principal) and Mrs. Abbott (Counselor) will visit your school to speak to 5th grade students about their transition to middle school. We will dialog about academics, lockers, middle school life, and more. We will invite them to the May 17th 6th grade orientation at Algonquin MS and encourage them to finish the year strong to set themselves up for success. We expect our talk to last no more than 15 – 20 minutes.
Then…
On Thursday, May 12, Mr. Donnelly, the AMS band director, will visit CVE to talk to students about signing up for BAND CLASS. Why is he coming? Because getting students started in Band is a lengthy process and a 3-year commitment, students need to be informed about their decision to sign up.
Mr. Donnelly will take students through something called an “INSTRUMENT FITTING”. What are instrument fittings? Instrument fittings are an opportunity for 5th-grade students to try out the various band instruments before starting band in 6th grade. This is a way we can allow 5th-grade students to try out the different instruments before they commit to anything. When Mr. Donnelly comes to CVE, he will bring 3-5 professional technicians from A & G Central Music that will walk each student through the different mouthpieces of the instruments, letting them try out each mouthpiece. The techs will then let the kids know which of the five starting instruments they are best suited for. Each student will be able to use an individual box of mouthpieces to try out during that time. Each box is cleaned before and after use by the techs at A & G.
Mr. Donnelly writes: In my experience as a band director, I have found that this is the best way to ensure every student gets the opportunity to be a part of the band. At Algonquin, we have plenty of school-owned instruments for students to use next year if renting an instrument is out of the question. We want to make sure that every student that wants to be a part of Band is given that opportunity.
Mr. Donnelly’s schedule on May 12:
1:00 – 2:30pm Clinton Valley Elementary
6th Grade Middle School Orientation
As our fifth graders begin their last trimester in elementary school, it is time to introduce them to Middle School. 😁 Please find below information regarding our 2021-2022 6th Grade Middle School Orientation Schedule. This year's orientation will be in-person, and students will ride a bus or walk with their teachers to their designated Middle School.
This year's orientation date is Tuesday, May 17th. Teachers will be providing more information soon. They will be sending home permission slips, and parent letters.
Kindergarten and New Student Enrollment
M-STEP Testing Dates for 3rd through 5th Grade
Book Basket Winners at CVE!
What's Happening in 5th Grade with Ms. Ford & Mrs. Roddy....
The 5th-grade students in both Ms. Ford's and Mrs. Roddy's class on Monday had a virtual field trip with the Carnegie Museum where they learned about the Hausonsaunee people. They learned that they planted the Three Sisters (corn, bean, and squash) were planted together so they could grow as a team. The students "planted" their own seeds with pinto beans and play-doh as they watched a demonstration on the board. The students enjoyed the field trip and were able to apply what they had learned before in Social Studies. Thank you, Carnegie Museum!
PTO Meeting
PTO Meeting
Tuesday April 12th at 7pm
CVE Cafeteria
Fairness Quotes
“It is not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself.” -ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” –U.S. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
“From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests; you cannot subvert your neighbor’s rights without striking a dangerous blow at your own.” -CARL SHURZ
“I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.” -ALBERT EINSTEIN
Elementary Assessment Schedule
NWEA - Fall Testing
- Testing Window - September 13 to October 1
- 3rd - 5th Grade
- Reading and Math (There is no particular order to test)
NWEA - Winter Testing
- Testing Window - December 1 to December 22
- 1st Grade
- 3rd - 5th Grade
- Reading and Math (There is no particular order to test)
NWEA - Spring Testing
- Testing Window - March 1 to March 25
- 3rd - 5th Grade
- Reading and Math (There is no particular order to test)
FastBridge - Fall Diagnostic Benchmark Window
- Testing Window - September 13 to October 1
- K - 2nd Grade
- Reading and Math (FastBridge Math in 2nd Grade ONLY)
FastBridge - Mid-Year Diagnostic Benchmark Window
- Testing Window - January 4 to January 25
- K - 2nd Grade
- Reading and Math (FastBridge Math in 2nd Grade ONLY)
FastBridge - Spring Diagnostic Benchmark Window
- Testing Window - May 1 to May 25
- K - 2nd Grade
- Reading and Math (FastBridge Math in 2nd Grade ONLY)
Progress Monitor (Tier 2 bi-weekly, Tier 3 weekly)
