Trantwood Times
"Captivating Every Student, Every Day!"
Kudos - singing the praises of our staff :)
Due Dates and Reminders
- Kindergarten Registration, April 19, 2016, 9 am
- The deadline to complete all PLP hours is April 30, 2016. Updated points sheets were placed in your box last week.
- Teachers review PLP report in your portfolio to verify your PLP records, April 3 – May 6
- Report Cards Issued April 19
- PAC Agenda items due - please send to Mrs. Metzger
Digital Learning Anchor School Showcase highlights work of new initiative
VBCPS launched its Digital Learning Anchor School initiative this year in 11 schools to study best practices in digital learning and device implementation. Students and staff in this cadre of schools will share examples of their work as well as lessons learned at the Digital Anchor School Showcase April 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Great Neck Middle School. The event is open to the public and, following an opening session with remarks from Superintendent Aaron Spence, attendees will have the opportunity to visit exhibits from each school. More information about the ongoing work of the Digital Learning Anchor Schools is shared on their respective blogs found on www.vbschools.com. Contact Bill Johnsen, director of instructional technology, at William.Johnsen@vbschools.com or 757-263-1070 for information about the upcoming showcase.
Happy Birthday
Pam Jacobs, April 9
Berkely Wheeler, April 10
Kim Catt, April 11
Diana Themides, April 20
Sue Genel, April 21
LouAnne Metzger, April 21
Best Wildlife Cams
Nothing beats spotting wildlife in the great outdoors, but just because you're stuck in a classroom, doesn't mean you and your students have to miss these outdoor adventures. Some of the best wildlife cams are on America’s public lands, places that Interior works every day to protect for future generations. Check out four amazing wildlife cams -- they’re sure to keep you riveted!
Education Foundation Grant Opportunities
Both the Schoolwide Application (comprehensive project awards $2,000 to $5,000) and Innovative Learning Project Application (awards up to $2,000) are linked from vbcps.com.
These Spring grant applications are due May 6!
Clebrating April
Mathematics Awareness Month
National Autism Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Poetry Month
School Library Month
April 11 - 15, 2016
April 10 – April 16: National Library Week
Monday, April 11:
- Citizen of the Month, Cooperation, 2:00 p.m.
- SOL Cardinal Club Tutoring Begins 3:00 – 4:20 p.m.
Tuesday, April 12:
- SOL Cardinal Club Tutoring, 7:20 – 7:50 a.m.
- Adjusted Dismissal for Elementary Only
- Grades 1 – 5 and EDK: 8:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
- Kindergarten Morning: 8:10 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
- Kindergarten Afternoon 10:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
- **PAC Meeting, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (**time change), Collaboration Room
- Report Card time for teachers
Wednesday, April 13:
- Staff Day, School Closed for Students
- Iman, OTB, all day
- Collaboration time for teachers
Thursday, April 14:
- SOL Cardinal Club Tutoring, 7:20 – 7:50 a.m.
- Kurz – OTB, AM
- Lambert, OTB, PM
- Hawley, OTB, PM
- Green Cardinals, 2:40 – 4:00 p.m.
- Girls on the Run, 2:40 – 4:00 p.m.
- STEM, 2:40 – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 15:
- Purple Up Day! Honor our military
- Jan Roewer, OTB, all day
- SCA Parents Night Out, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
April 18 - 22, 2016
April 17 – 23: National Student Leadership Week
April 18 – 22: Public School Volunteer Week
Monday, April 18:
- SOL Cardinal Club Tutoring Begins 3:00 – 4:20 p.m.
- Master Gardener, Grade 1, 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 19:
- Report Cards Go Home
- SOL Cardinal Club Tutoring, 7:20 – 7:50 a.m.
- Kindergarten Registration, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
- Dress Rehearsal for chorus program, cafeteria, 2:00
- Girls on the Run, 2:40 – 4:00 p.m.
- PTA General Meeting and Fine Arts Night, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20:
- SOL Cardinal Club Tutoring, 7:20 – 7:50 a.m.
- Art Club, 2:40 – 4:00 p.m.
- STEM, 2:40 – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 21:
- SOL Cardinal Club Tutoring, 7:20 – 7:50 a.m.
- STEM, 2:40 – 4:30 p.m.
- Girls on the Run, 2:40 – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, April 22
- Earth Day
SOL Test Dates
Thursday, May 19: Grade 4 Reading, Part 1
Friday, May 20: Grade 4 Reading, Part 2
Monday, May 23: Grade 4 Math, Part 1
Tuesday, May 24: Grade 4 Math, Part 2
Wednesday, May 25: Grade 5 Reading, Part 1
Thursday, May 26: Grade 5 Reading, Part 2
Tuesday, May 31: Grade 5 Math, Part 1
Wednesday, June 1: Grade 5 Math, Part 2
Thursday, June 2: Grade 3 Reading, Part 1
Friday, June 3: Grade 3 Reading, Part 2
Monday, June 6: Grade 3 Math, Part 1
Tuesday, June 7: Grade 3 Math, Part 2
Wednesday, June 8: Grade 5 Science
Thursday, June 9: Grade 5 History
Future Planning
April
April 24 – 30: Administrative Professionals Week
April 25: First Grade Field Trip
April 30: Complete all site-based and division PLP activities
April 30 – May 6: Teachers review PLP report in your portfolio to verify your PLP records
May
May 1: School Lunch Super Hero Day
May 3: National Teacher Appreciation Day
May 6:
SCA officer and Home room Reps Celebration, 2:40 p.m.
PTA Pizza Bingo Night
May 11: National School Nurse Day
May 12:
Interest Meeting for SCA Elections, 2:40 p.m.
May 17:
Progress Reports Issued
PTA General Meeting and Grade 5 Strings Program
May 19: SOL - Grade 4 Reading, Part 1
May 20:
SOL – Grade 4 Reading, Part 2
SCA Officer Application Packet Due by 3:00 p.m.
May 23: SOL - Grade 4 Math, Part 1
May 24: SOL - Grade 4 Math, Part 2
May 25:
SOL – Grade 5 Reading, Part 1
SCA Elections held during school (electronically)
May 26: SOL – Grade 5 Reading, Part 2
May 27: Announcement of New SCA Officers
May 30: Memorial Day Holiday
May 31:
SOL - Grade 5 Math, Part 1
SCA Installation of New Officer Practice, 2:40 p.m.
June 1: SOL – Grade 5 Math, Part 2
June 2:
SOL – Grade 3 Reading, Part 1
SCA Installation of New Officers, 8:30 a.m. (Grades 3, 4, 5 invited)
June 3: SOL – Grade 3 Reading, Part 2
June 6: Grade 3 Math, Part 1
June 7: Grade 3 Math, Part 2
June 8: SOL - Grade 5 Science
June 9: SOL - Grade 5 History
June 16: Grade 5 Moving Up Ceremony, Cafeteria at 12:30 p.m.
June 17:
Last Day of School, Adjusted Dismissal Day
Grade 5 Fun Day Activities
June 20:
Staff Day
Custodian Appreciation Day
June 24: Report Cards Issued
Quarterly Assessments, SWAPS, DRA2, RI, MI, etc. dates
- Q 3 Science & Social Studies Assessments (gr. 2 - 5)
- Q 3 Math Cumulative Assessment for Quarters 1-3 (gr. 3-5)
- Q 3 Math Assessment (gr. 2)
- Q 3 Language Arts Cumulative Assessments (gr. 2-5)
April 11 - May 13
- RI (SRI) (gr. 3 - 5)
April 11 - May 13
- SWAPS (gr. 3 - 5)
- DRA2 (gr. k - 5)
May 20 - June 17
- Q 4 Science and Social Studies Assessment (gr. 2-5)
- Q 4 Math Cumulative Assessment (gr. 1 & 2)
- Q 4 Language Arts Cumulative Assessment (gr. 2)
June 1 - June 17
- MI (SMI) gr. 5