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April Newsletter for S-RC Elementary School Families
ðImportant Dates
April 2nd - Autism Awareness Day
April 5th - Book-It Goals Due
April 5th - 1st Grade Field Trip to Columbus (12-3)
April 5th - 4th Grade Maturation Talk
April 6th - 5th Grade Maturation Talk
April 7th - NO SCHOOL - Easter Break ð°
April 10th - NO SCHOOL - Easter Break ð°
April 11th - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development
April 13 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Gretna
April 15th - PROM
April 16th - Enchanted Forest Father Daughter Dance (3pm-5pm)
April 17th - Board of Education Meeting @ 7pm (open to public)
April 20th - Sensory Training for Elementary Staff
April 21st - Preschool Field Trip to Omaha
April 22nd-23rd - DBat Clinic
April 24th - 2nd Grade Field Trip
April 25th - NO SCHOOL - S-RC Track Invite
April 26th - Northeast Community College Jazz Machine
April 27th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Grand Island
April 28th - Arbor Day ð³
May 1st - Kindergarten Field Trip to Omaha
May 4th - 4th Grade Field Trip to Lincoln
May 5th - 1st Grade Field Trip to Lincoln
May 9th - Elementary Spring Concert
â£Our goal for the next FIVE WEEKS â£
Summer School
Summer School invitations will be coming out soon! Those invitations will be based on data from NSCAS Testing, MAP Growth Assessments, Acadience Assessments, and classroom teacher recommendations.
The Inclusive Corner with Mrs. Stewart & Mrs. Hoadley
April 2nd is Autism Awareness Day!! Since we do not have school on April 2nd, we are inviting everyone to wear BLUE on Monday, April 3rd to show our support and spread Autism acceptance and inclusion at our school. To spread awareness even further, we are inviting all S-RC students to wear BLUE every single Monday and Wednesday throughout the month of April along with the S-RC teachers and staff!
PBiS Monthly Update
Each month, we compile statistics of daily yellow sheet signatures and office referrals. This allows us to track behavioral trends in our school to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our students and that we are retraining appropriately.
For the month of March our highest student issue was disruption with 17 student write-ups.
Interventions for Disruptions (that could also apply from home):
Top 10 Ways to Get Your Child to LOVE Reading at Home!
We all know that reading is GREAT for our kids. When books are part of the family routine, kids' language skills grow. Books can also help parents teach important values and understand difficult events in real life. They can read alone, or you can make it a family affair.
Here are some tips to bring a LOVE of reading into your child's life.
Model good reading behavior. If kids see you reading, they will be more likely to pick up a book themselves.
Read together before bedtime. Get quality time together at the end of the day. Reading out loud helps kids bring the words to life. Talk about the story together. Ask questions like, âWhat do you think will happen next?" You can switch things up some nights and ask your school-age child to read a book to you!
Read what they read. Follow their interests by keeping up with what your kids read. It makes it more fun and gives you something enjoyable to talk about.
Activities, such as e-book loans and virtual story times.
All reading is good reading. Let kids know that reading is great no matter what they're interested in. Anything goes: fiction, biographies, kids magazines, comic books or even reading a cookbook in the kitchen!
Create a reading nook. A cozy, snuggle-friendly area in your home can be turned into the family âreading zone." Just add blankets, pillows, a bean bag chair, and a window or lamp!
Read with friends. A book club with friends can give kids a way to share and learn about different views. Kids can talk about a book, their favorite characters, or how they think the book could have ended differently.
Keep books around. If there's always a book within reach, kids will be more likely to pick one up and read, even for a few minutes at a time.
Travel with reading material. Bring books for car rides, for example, or waiting to see a doctor. Books are a great option instead of a tablet or a smartphone!
A gift that keeps giving. Friends and family can give the gift of books for a birthday or a holiday. Make it personal by asking the gift-giver to write a message inside the book cover. Your child can cherish the book and message from a loved one for years to come.
Remember: Keep reading to your child and with your child after they learn how to read. Continuing to read together brings strong, lasting connections throughout their childhood.
Our S-RC Testing Schedule
Here is our testing schedule for the year. Please check it out and see when your child is testing. The best thing for a testing day is a great night of sleep the night before the test and a good breakfast the morning of the test.
5th Grade:
- Tuesday April 4th - Reading NSCAS
- Thursday April 6th - Math NSCAS
- Friday, April 14th: 5th Grade Science
- Wednesday April 26th - Math MAP Test
- Friday April 28th - Reading MAP Test
- Tuesday May 2nd - Language MAP Test
- Thursday May 4th - Science MAP Test
4th Grade:
- Tuesday April 4th - Reading NSCAS
- Thursday April 6th - Math NSCAS
- Wednesday April 26th - Math MAP Test
- Friday April 28th - Reading MAP Test
- Tuesday May 2nd - Language MAP Test
3rd Grade:
- Tuesday April 4th - Reading NSCAS
- Wednesday April 5th - Math NSCAS
- Monday April 24th - Reading MAP Test
- Wednesday April 26th - Math MAP Test
- Tuesday May 2nd - Language MAP Test
2nd Grade:
- Tuesday April 18th - Math MAP Test
- Thursday April 20th - Reading MAP Test
1st Grade:
- Tuesday April 18th - Math MAP Test
- Thursday April 20th - Reading MAP Test
Kindergarten:
- Tuesday April 18th - Math MAP Test
- Thursday April 20th - Reading MAP Test
S-RC Wrestling Camp
No wrestling experience is needed! Camp is $30 and a t-shirt is included in the cost of the camp!
2022-2023 S-RC Yearbooks!
Summer Student Library Checkout
Ms. Heather Thompson
Special Education Director
Shelby-Rising City Public Schools
Email: hthompson@shelby.esu7.org
Website: https://www.shelby.esu7.org/
Location: 650 North Walnut Street, Shelby, NE, USA
Phone: 402-527-5946 5718
Twitter: @mrs_thompson007