ADE Friday Update
For Week 21 - Feb 1-5
Alton Darby Elementary
This Week's News from the ADE News Crew
Here's Everything You Need to Know about the Spring Concert =>
Family Fun Day is Coming in February!
Hello Alton Darby families, it’s that time of year again!!
The annual Family Fun Day is coming, February 20, 2016. Each year during Family Fun Day a silent auction is held in the school library.
We are in need of wonderful donations for this auction from our ADE families.
We are seeking out anyone who has a local business or can provide a service, and would like to provide a donation. Appropriate items to donate might include gift cards, merchandise, coupons, family oriented activities or products or various types of services.
The Alton Darby PTO is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to financially support and promote programs that improve the educational opportunities for our students and community involvement in our school. As one of our biggest fund raisers, this auction assists the PTO in supporting programs such as Publishing Shop, Family Community Events, Staff Appreciation, Professional Development, Author Visits, Professionals in Schools, Field Day and classroom improvements. The PTO will advertise your business during the auction and in the school newsletter. We will also follow up with a formal letter confirming your donation for your records.
If you or someone you know would be interested in donating, please contact the Silent Auction Chair, Kelly Miller at 614 565-1398 or knk1999@hotmail.com, or the ADE PTO.
Thank you in advance for your support, assistance and contribution.
Yearbook Sale Ends Feb 5th!
Get Your Question Ready for #ASKHCS
Join Superintendent John Marschhausen online for a Twitter Chat on Monday, February 1 at 8pm. You can ask questions you have regarding the school district. You can also follow along and find out what questions other community members are asking. Just follow us on Twitter @HilliardSchools and @drjcm, and remember to use #ASKHCS.
Kindergarten Registration Information
Kindergarten Registration for the 2016-17 school year has begun!
If your child will be five years of age on or before September 30, 2016, he/she is eligible to start kindergarten during the 2016-17 school year.
Parents should complete the online registration and sign up for a registration appointment by using the online tool SignUp Genius. Please don’t delay. Appointment times fill up quickly and this will give you a better opportunity to reserve a screening time that works well for you.
Parents will be given the option to upload their documentation with the online registration form. Parents with students already enrolled in Hilliard City Schools will have the option to schedule a phone conference.
New parents to our district will need to make an appointment to come to our Welcome Center at 2140 Atlas Street, Columbus.
Contact the Hilliard City Schools Records Compliance Office at (614) 921-7096 with questions. Register Now
Credit Union of Ohio and Hilliard Offer FAFSA Help
Hilliard seniors are invited to attend a session to fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on Sunday, Jan. 31, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Innovative Learning Center, 5323 Cemetery Road.
The session will walk students and parents through completing a FAFSA application to receive assistance towards higher education. Those interested in attending must email reservations@cuofohio.org to register. A list of items registrants must bring to complete the application and link to register can be found at cuofohio.org.
ADE School Events Calendar
Important ADE Dates for Families
A look ahead to the rest of the school year!
Jan 19-Feb 29 -- Scholastic Reading Inventory window (Grades 2 to 5)
Jan 25-Feb 26 -- Calkins Writing Assessment window (Grades K to 5)
Jan 29 -- K-5 Interim Reports
Feb 1 -- ADE PTO Meeting, 7pm
Feb 1 -- Elementary Student Transfer Request Forms available
Feb 2 -- ADE Kindergarten Registration Day
Feb 5 -- Yearbook Sale Ends
Feb 8-11 February Conference Week
Feb 10 -- Conference Evening
Feb 10 -- Band/Orchestra Demos, 10:30-11:30am
Feb 12 -- Parent/Teacher Conference Comp Day, NO SCHOOL
Feb 15 -- Presidents’ Day, NO SCHOOL
Feb 20 -- Family Fun Day, 9:00am -12:00pm
Feb 26 -- End of K-5 Grading Period
Mar 7 -- ADE PTO Meeting, 7pm
Mar 7-11 -- OLSAT (Gifted), Grades 1 to 5 by recommendation
Mar 9 -- Spring Concert, 7pm, Bradley HS
Mar 15 -- Professional Development Day -- No SCHOOL (Students)
Mar 18 -- Elementary Student Transfer Request Forms Due
Mar 18-24 -- Spring Break -- NO SCHOOL
Mar 25 -- Holiday -- NO SCHOOL
Apr 4 -- ADE PTO Meeting, 7pm
Apr 4-May 4 -- Hearing and Recording Sounds in Words assessment window (Grades K and 1)
Apr 4-May 27 -- Spring Literacy Assessment window (Grades K to 5)
Apr 8-May 15 -- Math Placement Test (Grades 4 to 5)
***State Testing Dates ***
Apr 12 -- Grades 3, 4, 5 English Language Arts State Assessment
Apr 19 -- Grades 3, 4, 5 Math State Assessment
Apr 26 -- Grade 4 Social Studies State Assessment
Apr 26 -- Grade 5 Science State Assessment
Apr 21 -- New Kindergarten Parent Night, 6:30-7:30pm
Apr 22 -- K-5 Interim Reports
Apr 27 -- ADE Walk-a-thon
Apr 28 -- Elementary Student Transfer Meeting
May 2 -- ADE PTO Meeting, 7pm
May 2-6 -- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5 -- Spring Flower Sale Pick-Up (This date may change.)
May 14 -- AD/DC Warrior Dash
May 30 -- Holiday, NO SCHOOL
May 31 -- ADE PTO Family Luau
Jun 3 -- Last Day of School (Students)