The Bronco Buzz
Issue 25- April 2, 2019
BRONCO PRIDE -
NEIGHBORHOOD WIDE!
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Susan Abdulsattar
TEACHER OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Teal Woods
Mrs. Woods recently got married this past July. She loves spending time with her husband and new puppy (black lab)! Mrs. Woods is currently in her first year of teaching and is loving every minute of it! She loves teaching 1st grade at Forest Hill! Mrs. Woods is looking forward to many more years of teaching!
Calendar of Events
16- Progress Reports
19 - Good Friday (No School)
22 - Easter Holiday (No School)
26 - Box Tops Due
LEAP 2025
5th GRADE
APRIL 8 - 12, 2019
RUNNING CLUB!
CONGRATULATIONS -
BRONCO GENTLEMEN!
CONGRATS!
1.K.J. Greewnwood
2. Paxton Farmer
3. Andruw Ragland
4. Dia Hines
5. Kaden Thomson
6. Jeremy marks
7. Zamarrea Thomas
8. Robert Booker
9. Jashaun Smith
10. Makiah Williams
11. Aiden Harris
12. Jeremiah Buncom
13. Jaysean Dotson
14. Roynale Beene
15. Aaron Evans
16. John Stewart
17. John Rachal
18. Torence Jackson
19. Cayden Newsom
20. Tyrone Jamison
21. Chance Freeman
22. Derrick Watkins
23. Evin Durkee
24. Brendon Chatman
25. Jailynn Ratliff
26. Joseph Graham
27. Broderick King
28. Kameron Bradford
29. Nyon Johnson
30. Quiyan Thomas
31. Taylor Maxie
32. Pierre Pennington
33. Tyler Shaw
34. Camryn Dotson
35. Damen Russell
36. James Harris
37. Donnie Baker
38. Kayden Walter
39. Joseph Metoyer- Anderson
40. Ashton Oliver
41. Kevin Stevenson
42. Jayden Jefferson
43. Tydrick Williams
44. Elijah Evans
GREAT THINGS ARE EXPECTED!!!
3rd - 5th GRADE
BRONCO GEMS (Girls Club)
DISCOVERIES' UNLIMITED STUDENTS HELP OUT WITH MORNING CROSSWALK DUTY!
BREAKFAST begins at 7:20 AM!
ATTENTION PARENTS!!!
FLU INFORMATION
Shreveport's weather has shifted back and forth from mild to severe over the last couple of weeks. We've had many reports of confirmed flu cases at our school. The CDC recommends that a sick child remain at home for at least 24 hours after his/her fever is gone except to get medical care. The fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine. A fever is defined as 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) or higher. If your child is sick, please keep him/her at home. We can accept a doctor's excuse/and or a written note indicating that your child was sick. *This is considered an excused absence.
We appreciate you in advance for helping to keep all of our students happy and healthy!
Please call the school office if you have questions or concerns - 318.686.1783
KINDERGARTEN - 5th GRADE STUDENTS - READ FOR DQ TREATS!!
STUDENT ARRIVAL, DEPARTURE AND CHECK-OUT!
- Students may not arrive to school before 7:20 a.m. There is no adult supervision before this time.
- Students must be picked up from school before 3:30 p.m.
- The latest students may check out is 2:35 p.m.
DISMISSAL FOR CAR RIDERS
Afternoon Car Riders!
Students should not be picked up in cars in the front area of the school.
Walkers are dismissed in this area and should be walking home - not getting in cars.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE PARENTS WHO ARE SUPPORTING THIS PROCEDURE!
WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELP WITH KEEPING ALL OF OUR STUDENTS SAFE!
*If you need a car rider tag - please come to the front office.
ICEE SALES
Icess are $1.50.
8 Tips for Parents to Help Your Child Prepare for High-Stakes Tests!
No matter what your personal feelings on high-stakes testing are, there is no escaping the reality that these assessments will be an important part of your child’s academic experience. And, every parent wants to see their student experience success in the classroom. So, what’s the best way to help your child prepare for high-stakes tests—and keep a healthy mindset while doing so? Here’s eight simple tips for parents to help your child perform his or her best on testing days.
1. Prioritize attendance and homework
Tests are ultimately intended to be a measure of how well students have learned the material being taught in class. With that in mind, what is the best (and most straightforward) piece of test-prep advice for parents is to do what you can to ensure that your child is fully engaged with his or her classwork throughout the year. Set aside dedicated homework time each night to make sure that your child is completing their assignments consistently throughout the year. If you’re responsible for transporting your child to school, make sure your own commitments aren’t making them late to class. Or, if it’s their responsibility to catch the bus or drive themselves, make sure they are sticking to a schedule that gets them to class on time every day. When students arrive late, they miss important announcements, information review, and new concept introduction. And of course, only allow your child to stay home from school when it’s truly necessary.
2. Communicate with your child’s teacher
Regular communication with your child’s instructor can help you gain insight into his or her progress. Make a point of meeting or talking with your child’s teacher on an ongoing basis to understand what your child is working on, what he or she will be tested on, and the areas that he or she is exceling and struggling in. Your child’s teacher is also a great resource for test-preparation activities or strategies you can use with your child at home. Plus, they can keep you up to date on group study sessions or other opportunities for additional review that your child may benefit from.
3. Talk to your child about test taking
Sometimes, the purpose and goals of testing are difficult for children to understand. Without that foundation, it’s easier for children to be intimidated by testing or simply not feel motivated to put forth their best effort. Have open, ongoing conversations with your child to explain the benefits of testing, focusing on how it helps them, their teacher, their school, and other educators understand their strengths and weaknesses and figure out the most effective ways to teach. Knowing the “why” behind testing can help instill a drive to succeed in your child.
4. Offer positive reinforcement
A little encouragement can go a long way in helping students walk into testing days feeling confident—which, in turn, can have a huge effect on their performance. Praise your child for the work that he or she does to prepare for testing, and share in his or her excitement when he or she has success with a new concept or skill. Similarly, when he or she is struggling with a topic, point out the progress that he or she has made and encourage him or her to continue working. Having already experienced success with the material that he or she will be tested on will help your child avoid test anxiety and perform to the best of his or her ability on testing day.
5. Support healthy habits
Sleep and nutrition can have a huge impact on your child’s ability to focus and retain information. One of the most helpful things that you can do as a parent is focus on supporting these basic needs. Well-rounded meals and a regular sleep schedule will help your child succeed in the classroom on a day-to-day basis. On testing days, it’s especially important to make sure that your child gets a good night’s sleep, starts the day with a filling breakfast, and goes to school with a water bottle to help stay hydrated.
6. Give your child a study space
A comfortable, dedicated space for homework and studying can work wonders for your child’s productivity. Make sure that your child’s space is quiet, well lit, and stocked with the right materials, like a writing surface, pens, pencils, highlighters, scratch paper, a calculator, and any other tools that he or she might need.
7. Keep testing in perspective
No single test is that important. Avoid putting too much emphasis on your child’s test scores—doing so can make your child feel pressure that will ultimately only affect his or her performance negatively. It’s also important to not be upset by a single test score. Low test scores can occur for any number of reasons; it may have just been an off day for your child.
8. Debrief after the test
After testing day has come and gone, talk with your child about his or her results and how he or she felt about the test. By discussing his or her answers, thought processes, and feelings, you can gain further insight into what he or she is struggling with and excelling at and then help him or her better prepare next time. Talking about testing can also help your child process the experience and overcome any anxiety that he or she might have had.
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Location: 2005 Francais Drive, Shreveport, LA, USA
Phone: (318) 686-1783