Weekly Violet Views 3/9/18
HOME OF THE SUPERVIOLETS
There's Only One You
This school year, we have been having morning meetings about various things that are happening in the classroom and in the school. This is an opportunity for students to use their voice to discuss concerns, ideas, and celebrations. We want to cap off this great year with a school-wide student project. If all students can bring in next week one smooth river rock to paint to represent themselves and their uniqueness. We are going to create a rock garden at the front of our building to proudly display the beauty that all of our students bring to Violet ES. Use this weekend to go on a treasure hunt to find that perfect rock to paint, and please make sure that the rock they choose is a size that could fit in their pocket. No large rocks, please! We’re looking forward to starting our project next week, and so on behalf of the Violet staff, PTO, and our very own Art teacher, Mrs Amos, we thank you in advance.
Violet PTO Bookfair at Barnes & Noble
Can't attend our bookfair at Barnes & Noble? Family and friends can order online and at any B&N location the day of the event with bookfair ID 12338752. Visit BN.com/bookfairs to support us online from 3/17/18 to 3/22/18.
School Fees Due
(Kdg $19.00) (1st Grade $17.00) (2nd Grade $17.50) (3rd Grade $22.00) (4th Grade $22.00)
LEGOs Needed
Kindergarten Registration for 2018-2019
PLEASE NOTE: All families (whether new to the district or with existing students) should begin the kindergarten registration process by using the online registration form.
Kindergarten registration for Fall 2018 begins in the district Wednesday, March 14.
Children must be at least 5 years old by Aug. 1, 2018, to be registered for kindergarten this fall. The district offers half-day kindergarten in both morning and afternoon sessions. Parents may request a morning or afternoon preference. Depending on the number of parents with preferences, a lottery may be held to determine placement.
The kindergarten registration process begins by filling out the online registration form.
Access to the kindergarten registration system will be open by approximately 9 a.m. that morning. After filling out the basic registration information, parents will receive an email with details about contacting the district’s Welcome Center to arrange an appointment to sign paperwork. At that time, parents also will set an appointment for a readiness assessment for their children. Those assessments will be held April 30, May 1 and May 3 at Violet Baptist Church, 8345 Blacklick-Eastern Road (S.R. 204).
Parents are advised that, due to the high number of callers, our staff and phone lines at the Welcome Center may be very busy at the beginning of kindergarten registration. We appreciate your patience!
How do I know if my child is ready for kindergarten?
Assuming your child will be 5 years old by Aug. 1, the district will perform an assessment. This year, those assessments will be April 30, May 1 and May 3 at Violet Baptist Church, 8345 Blacklick-Eastern Road (S.R. 204). These individual screenings (called Bracken assessments) are performed by trained district educators. They are only used by the district to help teachers determine where to begin teaching individual children.
The Bracken assessment tests children on skills such as identifying common colors by name, identifying upper case and lower case letters, identifying single and double-digit numbers, counting objects, demonstrating a basic knowledge of words used to depict size, identifying shapes, and matching or differentiating objects based on specific characteristics.
Find complete information about kindergarten registration and assessments on our website.
ABOUT US
Email: dee_copas@plsd.us
Website: http://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/violet-elementary/
Location: 8855 Education Drive, Pickerington, OH, United States
Phone: (614) 548-1500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperVioletES/
Twitter: @VioletElem
IMPORTANT DATES
Mar. 13 K-12 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:45-8:15
Mar. 14 Kindergarten Registration Begins for 2018-2019
Mar. 16 End of 3rd Grading Period
Mar. 17 Book Fair at Barnes & Noble
Mar. 21 2nd Grade Wax Museum
Mar. 23 Grade Cards sent home
Mar. 26-30 Spring Break