Elsie Rogers Express
December 2016
Season's Greeting
It is hard to believe that when we return to school on January 9, we will be just weeks shy from the end of our second quarter. With the second part of the school year around the corner, we also must be cognizant that the ISTEP state testing will be quickly approaching. Below is the schedule that the Indiana Department of Education has shared with us regarding testing schedules:
Part 1 ISTEP test window is February 27 - March 10.
Part 1 - grades 3-5 are taking Math and ELA paper/pencil
Part 1 - grade 4 is taking Science online
Part 1 - grade 5 is taking Social Studies online
Part 2 ISTEP test window is April 17 - May 5
Part 2 - grades 3-5 are taking Math and ELA online
Part 2 - grade 4 is taking Science online
Part 2 - grade 5 is taking Social Studies online
I share this with you now so that pre-planning for appointments can take place.
In closing, our recent snow days remind us that Jack Frost is back! The district has scheduled in one make up day which will be Friday, March 24. Please be aware that any snow days that occur from here on out will need to be made up by eLearning. You will be able to access your child's specific lessons by going to the P-H-M home page and clicking on the eLearning bar. Your child's teacher will be on standby throughout the day to answer any questions that you may have.
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Campbell
Hour of Code
Mr. Hickey sharing his football knowledge via a Google Slide show! Awesome job!
Dojo Rock Stars!
White Out!
Courtyard Craze!
The Tradition Continues
Learning Sphere 2016-17
H.E.A.R.T (Helping Everyone w/Anti-bullying, Respect, & Tolerance)
PTO Update
The PTO is in the beginning stages of making the student directory. Be on the look out for an email from Alison Noakes which asks you to fill out your student's information if you wish to be included. If you elect not to be part of the directory nothing on your end needs to be completed. This winter season we have a couple of fun events planned. Mark your calendar for these upcoming family activities:
January 27- Notre Dame Compton Ice Night 7:00-8:50pm
February 24 - Open Swim Night at Penn High School 6:00-8:00pmHappy Holidays from the PTO!
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
BFG School Trivia Champs!
Refreshments, BFG Style (Frobscottle)!
Box Top Update - Thank you!
More Growth Mindset Videos...
Up and Coming Events
December 26 - January 6 - Winter Break (No School)
January 16 - MLK Recess (No School)
January 18 - End of Grading Period 2
January 27- PTO sponsored Notre Dame Compton Ice Night (7:00 PM-8:50 PM)
February 16 - School Wide Tubing Trip -
February 17 & 20 - President's Day Recess (No School)
February 22 - Learning Sphere -
February 24 - PTO sponsored Open Swim Night at PHS (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
March 6 - PTO Hacienda Night
March 9- PTO sponsored SkyZone Night
March 13- PTO Open meeting 6 PM
March 24 - School IS in session - Make up day for December 12 snow day.
April 3-7 - Spring Break (No School)
April 14 - Good Friday Observance (No School)
April 21- PTO Sponsored Family Trivia Night (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
May 4- PTO sponsored Urban Swirl Night
May 18- PTO sponsored Muffins for Moms
March 22 - 1st & 2nd Grade Music Program
May 29 - Memorial Day Recess (No School)