The PAW Print
Week of April 7, 2019
Calendar
Upcoming Events
April 11: Dodgeball Tournament 5-7PM at CHS
April 12: Two Hour Early Dismissal, End of 3rd MP
April 15-22: Spring Break
SMCPS 2018-2019 School Calendar
Press for the monthly calendar of important SMCPS dates.
PARCC Assessments
The PARCC assessments are scheduled to begin following spring break. We have purposefully scheduled each grade and content area so that students will have several weeks in-between as a bit of a break from testing. One of our goals this year has been to improve students understanding and mastery of grade level standards. The staff and students have worked extremely hard and we are very proud of the growth our students have achieved. The end of year PARCC assessments provide us with valuable information. This information provides us with each student's strengths and weaknesses and allows us to plan class assignments and instruction to meet those needs during the following school year. The assessments dates are listed below. We request that students arrive to school on time so they do not miss the testing window. Also, if possible, please schedule appointments after the testing has concluded for the day. Thank you for your continued support.
6th grade ELA April 24, 25, 26
Math May 14, 15, 16
7th grade ELA April 30, May 1, May 2
Math May 21, 22, 23
8th grade ELA May 6, 7, 8
Math May 29, 30, 31
Dodgeball Tournament is Coming
Information and team registrations were distributed on Friday to students. The tournament is scheduled for the evening of April 11 from 5-7 at Chopticon High School. The tournament is open to the first 16 teams of 6 (completed forms and money - $5.00 per player) that are turned in beginning Monday, April 1. One representative from each team should be designated to bring signed permission forms and entrance money to the media center during homeroom on Monday, April 1. See the attached for more information.
Second Annual Transition Fair for Special Education Students and their Families
A bus hub is available at MBMS at 4:00 to leave at 4:15 to transport people to the transition fair at Lex Park library on April 24.
Month of the Military Child
April is Month of the Military Child, established in 1986 by the Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, to recognize the more than 1.8 million U.S. military children who have one or both parents serving in the armed forces. On April 12, we hope you will join Naval District Washington in wearing purple to show your support for military children.
Talent Show
Talent show auditions are on Wednesday, 4/10, from 3-4:30pm in the cafeteria for all performing arts.
****YOU MUST HAVE A PERMISSION SLIP TO PARTICIPATE****
Permission slips available from all music/art teachers, Mrs. Thom, Ms. Sebastian, and Mrs. Starkey
Please submit all visual art (drawing, painting, craft, etc.) to Mrs. Thom in room 222 by 5/1 with your name on it.
Last Call for Yearbook
The last day to buy a yearbook is April 30th. Supplies are almost OUT!
Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct
Please take a few minutes to review the SMCPS Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct presentation. This presentation will also be shared with students.