Condor ES Weekly Update
Updates from the Week Ending March 10, 2023
Hello again Condor Families,
The first full week of March is behind us. Spring break is four weeks away. This is the longest stretch of school without a break. At Condor, we appreciate the support you show by making sure your students are here on time each day. Thank you for the flexibility all of our families showed during the snow days of last week. At the end of this month, the window for administering the state tests for grades 3 - 6 will open. Specific dates for testing at Condor Elementary are provided in the newsletter below. Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Richard Romo
Principal, Condor Elementary School
Some of the Great Student Work Hanging on the Walls at Condor Elementary
Morning Arrival for Students at Condor Elementary School.
Pedestrian Safety
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) it is critical to make pedestrian safety an important and regular part of conversations with your child. Below are some tips and resource that urge you to review with your child today.
- When walking to and from school, always focus attention to road and traffic conditions. This is no time to play with friends or be distracted.
- Always walk on sidewalks. If sidewalks are not available, walk on the edge of the road or on the left shoulder of the road, facing the flow of traffic. Use pedestrian bridges when available.
- Cross the street only at marked crosswalks or intersections. Pedestrians are most often hit by cars when they are jaywalking or crossing the road at places other than intersections.
- Look left, right, and left again for traffic. Stop at the curb and look left, right, and left again for traffic. Stopping at the curb signals drivers that you intend to cross.
- Obey all traffic signals. At intersections where traffic is controlled by signals or a crossing guard, pedestrians must obey the signal and not cross against the stop signal unless specifically directed by a crossing guard.
- Never walk to school alone. Always walk to and from school and the bus stop with other students or known adults.
You can learn more about pedestrian safety from the NHTSA website. Families, you can also support school safety by obeying all traffic laws in and around schools. Please observe the lowered speed limit around schools, and do not double-park your vehicle or allow your child to exit or enter your vehicle unless it is legally parked. By working together and being alert, we can create a safer environment for all our students. Thank you for your support with this important matter. If you have questions or concerns, please call your child’s school.
Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child. We are planning some ways to celebrate our children. More information will follow.
March Calendar of Events
- March 11th - Saturday School
- March 15th - Late start - school starts at 10:30am
March 22nd - Normal school day - gates open at 8:15am. (This was originally scheduled as a staff development day with no students. Staff development day cancelled due to the snow day.)
- March 24th - 3rd quarter ends - report cards will be available in Parentvue
- March 25th - Saturday School
Coffee With the Principal
Friday, Apr 7, 2023, 08:30 AM
Condor Elementary School, Condor Road, Twentynine Palms, CA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
State Testing is on the Way!
The window for administering the state test for grades 3 - 6 (at the elementary school level) opens on March 27th. The specific testing schedule for Condor Elementary School is as follows:
Test: Dates: Time:
ELA May 2nd, 4th 8:30am - 11:00am
Math May 9th, 11th 8:30am - 11:00am
Science* May 12th 8:30am - 11:00am
*Science test is for 5th grade only
Condor Elementary School
2551 Condor Road
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Phone: 760-367-0750
Regular schedule:
8:30 am start time and 2:30 pm end time