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May 9, 2021
Principal Hoke Updates....
a note from mrs. hoke
Mask Updates
NCDHHS Toolkit update on masks - Face coverings are no longer required outdoors for recess, classes held outdoors, outdoor PE class, outdoor eating, and similar small gatherings. Face coverings will still be required indoors and on school transportation.
Students are responsible for keeping up with their masks and cannot re-enter the building without a mask. Parents are encouraged to send in extra masks.
Upcoming Remote Learning Days
Remote Learning/Asynchronous days are student instructional days. Students do not attend school on these days.
Wednesday, May 13, 2021-- Calendar Update
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Virtual Academy Waitlist
Families wishing to enroll in the WCPSS Virtual Academy after the registration deadline are required to complete the waitlist request form by Wednesday, May 12, 2021. This includes families of all students with IEPs. Admission to the WCPSS Virtual Academy is not guaranteed and will be determined based on course/class availability. You will receive more information after May 12, 2021.
mrs. katie hughes, 1st grade teacher
Congratulations to our #ThankATeacher winner: Katherine Hughes, a 1st grade teacher at @PennyRoadES ! Read about what her students, their families, and her colleagues had to say at http://bit.ly/3tpCDl5
PTA Board positions interest meetings (links below)
EOG Testing Window
Mark your calendar for the EOG Testing Dates:
3rd Grade
Wednesday, May 19th--ELA
Thursday, May 20th--Math
Friday, May 21st-- ELA and Math Makeup Assessments
Friday, June 4th-- Read to Achieve Assessment for any remaining read to achieve students (you will receive communication from the school for this assessment)
4th Grade
Monday, May 24th--ELA
Tuesday, May 25th--Math
Thursday, May 27th--ELA and Math Makeup Assessments
5th Grade
Friday, May 28th--Science
Tuesday, June 1st--ELA
Wednesday, June 2nd--Math
Thursday, June 3rd--Science, ELA, and Math Makeup Assessments
ECS
Thursday, June 3rd--NC Extend Assessment
Friday, June 4th--NC Extend Makeup Assessment
This year, all EOG assessments will be completed on the computer. All VA students who are coming into the building for EOG testing per the parent interest survey completed on 4/23/21 will need to bring their charged WCPSS device and charger. If students are using a personal device, a WCPSS device will be provided for test day.
How to contact your Penny Road PTA
Email: preptaofficer@gmail.com
Facebook: Penny Road Elementary PTA
Website: http://www.pennyroadpta.com/