News From the Nest
Evansdale Weekly Newsletter - March 30th Edition
School will be Closed April 2nd - April 6th. Have a safe and happy break!
It's Time for Dr. Chattman's SPRINGO Challenge!
The class with the most # of SPRINGOS will win an ice cream party with Dr. Chattman. Any student who completes the entire card (blackout) will be entered into a drawing to win a special prize. Look for your card in today's courier. Good Luck, Have fun, and Happy Reading!
Georgia Milestones Updates for 3-5 Grade Students
Below is the schedule for the administration of the EOG in the DeKalb County School District. It is imperative that students attend school each day and arrive on time so they will not miss any sections of this important assessment.
- 04/10 - ELA Section 1
- 04/11 - ELA Section 1
- 04/12 - ELA Sections 2 & 3
- 04/13 - ELA Sections 2 & 3
- 04/16 - MAKE-UP DAY
- 04/17 - Mathematics Sections 1 & 2
- 04/18 - Mathematics Sections 1 & 2
- 04/19 - Science Sections 1 & 2 (Grades 5 & 8)
- 04/20 - Social Studies Sections 1 & 2 (Grades 5 & 8)
- 04/23 - MAKE-UP DAY
You can help by taking the following steps on testing days:
- Limit evening activities prior to testing so that adequate time is provided for rest.
- Discuss the importance of testing with your son/daughter.
- Provide a nutritious breakfast.
- Ensure your child is present and on time each morning. If possible, please avoid scheduling doctor/dentist appointments during the testing period.
- Make sure students have their lunches and other items needed when they arrive at school. We cannot deliver any forgotten items to students on testing days.
- If an issue arises that may impact your child’s performance, please contact a school counselor.
If you have any questions regarding any aspect of testing, please contact the school at 678-874-2702
A small technicality...
Thanks.
Virdell Pitts
ASEDP Coordinator
get involved
PTA is in search of volunteers to fill the following positions for the 2018-2019 school year.
- VP of Fundraising (elected)
- Scholastic Book Fair Chair
- School Directory
- School Pictures Coordinator
- Fantastic Friday Committee Chair
- Cultural Arts Chair
- Grandparents' and Holiday Luncheons Coordinator
- International Night Committee Chair
- Teacher Appreciation Committee Chair
Volunteering with the PTA is a great way to support our school and meet new people all while making a difference. If you are interested in filling any of these positions, please send an e-mail to evansdalepta@gmail.com.
french immersion summer camp
We will have our French Immersion Summer Camp on July 9-13, 2018. The camp is open only to currently enrolled Evansdale Immersion students in grades Kindergarten through 4th grade. Due to limited spaces available, we will hold a lottery for the camp. If you are interested, please go to the following link to register and/or for information. Merci!
dcsd asedp summer camp
http://filecabinet3.eschoolview.com/A0E659DF-260A-4470-8A64-28B3F9BCB1DD/SummerRegistrationForm.pdf
Evansdale Elementary
Friday, May 11th
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Share Your Career With Us!
Career Day is approaching and we need your help to make this day a success. Whether you are a nurse, mechanic, astronaut, or business owner- we need you! We are looking for a variety of people interested in providing our students with firsthand knowledge of potential career paths. If you are interested in participating in Career Day, please click the sign-up link below.
If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Alexander at (678) 874-2702 or by email at shanell_alexander@dekalbschoolsga.org
Evansdale's Got Talent?? It's Time to Start Thinking about the No-Talent Talent Show
Francophonie festival Drawing contest Winners
« Dis-moi dix mots » sponsored by l’AATF and the French Consulate.
2018 6th Grade Summer Bridge HMS Cougar Camp
APRIL
04/02-04/06 Spring Break, School Closed
04/10-04/24 Georgia Milestones Testing, 3rd-5th Grade
04/10 School Council Meeting, 5 p.m.
04/10 PTA Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
04/14 Patrol Trip, Asheville
04/24 Spring Pictures
04/26 PTA Art & Music Night
04/26 Purple AR Award Day
04/27 90% AR Cut-off
MAY
05/02 Pre-K Registration, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
05/02 Patrol Tapping, 1 p.m.
05/03 Step Up Night for Rising Kindergarten-Rising 5th Grade Parents
05/04 Olympic Day
05/07 Silver AR Award Day
05/08 Spring Pictures
05/09 Bike to School Day
05/10-05/11 AR Prize Days
05/10 PTA No Talent Talent Show
05/11 Career Day
05/18 Kindergarten Promotion
05/18 Pre-K Celebration, 8:30 a.m.
05/21 100% AR Prize Day
05/22 2nd Semester Honors Day
05/22 5th Grade Celebration, 5 p.m. (5th Grade is dismissed at 11 a.m.)
05/23 Class Parties, 1:00 p.m.
05/24 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL !!!