First Grade News
May 21, 2019
Dear Parents,
This is our last newsletter for the academic year. We would like to thank you for the many ways you have partnered with us this past year. It has been an amazing year of learning and fun. Thank you for sharing your child with us. We wish you and all our students a wonderful summer and a very successful year ahead in 2nd grade!
Upcoming Dates
Monday, May 20 - Wednesday, May 22 : PTA BOGO Book Fair
Thursday, May 23: First Grade EOY party in gym (8:45 - 9:35am)
Friday, May 24 : K-2 Assembly in Gym (9:30am)
Friday, May 24 : Early release(12:00pm)
We're having a "Camping Day"' on Wednesday (5/22) and we need donations!
1 bag large marshmallows
1 box Graham crackers
2 packages of Hershey's mini chocolate bars
2 packs of brown paper lunch bags
PTA BOGO Book Fair in Library (5/20 - 5/22)
Schreiber: Tuesday
Morris: Monday
Vazhavilla: Wednesday
Moore: Tuesday library
Reed: Thursday
End of Year Party Information
This year we will be hosting our End of Year Parties at different times during the day. Please see below for the times of each grade level's party. This sign-up is for VISITORS ONLY! All volunteer names will be submitted by the PTA grade level party coordinators.
By filling out the following form we will be able to pre-print your badge so you don't have to wait in line on the day of the party! All submissions for pre-registration must be completed by Tuesday, May 21 at 12:00 P.M.
Please note: Only people who have previously had their driver’s license scanned into our system will be eligible for pre-registration.
Click the link to RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/andrewseoyparty2019
End of Year Assembly Information
On Friday, May 24th we will be celebrating the end of the school year!As always, we will be hosting two assemblies in order to accommodate students comfortably in the gym! The first assembly will be at 8:00 for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. The second assembly will begin at 9:30 for all kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students.
If your child is receiving an award and you are planning on attending, please RSVP using the form below so we can have you badge preprinted! All submissions for pre-registration must be completed by Wednesday, May 22 at 12:00 P.M.
We are looking forward to a great celebration!
Click the link to RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/andrewsmayassembly2019
Plano ISD Pre-K Enrollement
Plano ISD is now registering children who are four years old on or before September 1st, 2019 for the full-day and half-day programs. There are limited openings for tuition supported students within the half day program. The Pre-K application and information about qualifications for our programs can be accessed on the Plano ISD website at http://www.pisd.edu/ef.
Resources for Families of English Learners – Summer 2019
- Plano ISD Family and Adult Education
- Find your local library and a good book
- Help your child read
2019-20 BACK TO SCHOOL BUNDLE ON SALE NOW!
The 2019-20 Back to School Bundle Includes:
Andrews PTA Family Membership
- We want to encourage your family to join the PTA!
- This is part of our fundraising for Field Trips, Class Parties and more.
School Supplies (TAX FREE)
- Customized supply needs as requested by Andrews teachers for your child's grade level.
- Delivered to your child's classroom at "Meet the Teacher" event prior to the first day of school.
- Save time shopping - school supplies are competitively priced without the hassle of searching multiple stores for elusive items. We are able to buy in bulk and pass the savings on to you.
Spirit Wear Student Shirt (TAX FREE)
- Exclusive Andrews Spirit Wear for the 2019-2020 School Year
- Worn for Spirit Days (Fridays) and Assemblies.
Additional ADD-ONs you may select:
Field Trip / Games Day Shirt (DISCOUNT)
- Add this shirt to your bundle for $10 and wear all school year! $12 to order later in the year.
- Worn for Field Trips and the Games Day Event.
Spirit Wear (DISCOUNT) - purchase Spirit Wear shirts for:
- Parents, family members, siblings or friends!
- Also introducing new Andrews "Mom" and "Dad" Shirts.
- Regular price is $12, offered with the bundle for $10.
2019-2020 Yearbook - Pre-order the Yearbook for next year.
Click HERE to order!
https://andrewspta.membershiptoolkit.com/open_forms
DRAMA KIDS AFTER SCHOOL CLUB PERFORMANCE
Looking for some FREE family fun?! The Andrews Drama Kids after school club performance will be held on:
SATURDAY, MAY 25TH
@ 3:00 PM (K-2)
@ 4:00 PM (3-5)
Frisco Discovery Center
Blackbox Theatre
8004 Dallas Pkwy #200
Frisco, TX 75034
Admission is FREE if you are interested!
Suggested Learning Websites for the Summer!!
Sites for Grades 1-2
- Starfall.com- Reading instruction and reading games for students in Pre-K-1. It's hard to believe this site is free.
- Reading is Fundamental. This site has many stories for Pre-K-2 students.*
- Kid's Lab -Great site with tons of terrific activities. Try the reading comprehension section.*
- Storyplace.org -a site with online stories and activities. Grades pre-K-Kindergarten.*
- Online Story Time-This site is more for teachers but has many online stories. It is advertised as a pre-school site but the stories are suitable for K-1 students.
- British Council Stories -This site has many stories that are read aloud. Check for spelling and pronunciation differences.
- Games on PBS Kids - Games for K-2. "WordPlay" can be used for students in grades 3-4.
- Arthur -Sequencing activity where students hear a story and put pictures in order.
- Printable Games -For readers in Grades 1-2.
- Storyline Online -A terrific site with stories read by actors from the ScreenActors' Guild. Grades 1-4.*
- Reading-A-To-Z - This is a commercial site with free books that you can download and print. Grades 1-4.
- Raz-kids.com-Reading and listening activities for elementary age students.*
- Tumblebook Library - Click on "stories." A large collectionof stories from the Los Angeles Public Library. All grades.
- Clifford - Activities pre-K-2.Try the reading and writing section with students in grades 2-3.
- Videos - Short Clifford videos. Click on "See and Hear." Grades K-2.
- Berenstain Bears Games and Songs - Great activities for young children including word games, songs & puzzles. Grades K-2.
- Game Goo - Learning that sticks - Great learning games for young children. Grades K-2.
- The Reading Lady Includes short plays for students in grades 1-2.*
- Calgary Public Library. See Children's Talking Tales for Grades 1-2.*
- Enchanted learning Printable books and for students in grades K-4.
- Kiz Club Printable books and for students in grades K-1.
Summer Reading Lists!! *Great Resource!
Click on this link to view suggested summer reading per grade level.
Note from Plano ISD
Plano ISD to Begin Collections for Unpaid Meal Charges
This month, families with unpaid meal charges will begin receiving notifications from Plano ISD regarding the amount owed and how to pay their balances. We want you to be aware of this impending communication and the related guidelines and payment options.
The goal of Plano ISD’s school breakfast and lunch program is to provide healthy meals to children during the school day. In order to serve healthy, high-quality meals to all children, we must make sure we are financially secure, and parents play a key role in this effort.
Procedures for Students with Unpaid Meal Charges:
If you are unsure if your family has a meal account balance, you can view your balance via the Plano ISD Mobile App (downloadable at www.pisd.edu/mobileapp), or you can access and pay the balance online using Paypams, https://paypams.com.
A student is allowed up to two reimbursable breakfast meal charges (where served) and two reimbursable lunch meal charges. Once a student incurs these charges, communication to the parents/guardian is initiated. This month’s direct notification will include comprehensive guidelines and instructions, and will be sent in addition to the regularly scheduled notifications.
- Parents/guardians may make payments in students’ accounts through the online payment system or in person at the campus site.
- For online payments, visit https://paypams.com. You will need to know your login information.
- To access the Free and Reduced Price Meal Application visit https://fans.pisd.edu/fma.
Qualifying for the Free and Reduced Meal Program will apply only to charges incurred after successful enrollment, and cannot be applied retroactively to existing balances.
For questions or inquiries about payment plans, contact the food and nutritional services manager at your child’s school. You may access those phone numbers as follows:
- Elementary Schools: https://www.pisd.edu/Page/4521
- Middle Schools: https://www.pisd.edu/Page/4548
- High Schools/Senior High Schools: https://www.pisd.edu/Page/4549
Lysol Wipe Donations
Thank you!
Parents - We want your feedback!
At Andrews we value parents as partners in education! Next time you come in the front office, look for the sign with directions on how to access a survey where you can provide us with feedback. The survey is short and will only take a few minutes to complete!
We will be changing the survey questions each month in order to get feedback on multiple aspects of our school.
We look forward to receiving your feedback!
Helpful Websites...
- The PISD Parent Portal https://parentviewer.pisd.edu is the primary resource for all online services provided to parents.
- Andrews PTA www.andrewspta.org
- Meal Viewer www.pisd.edu - You can now access all school cafeteria menus in the palm of your hand! We have launched our menus in MealViewer, an app and website that allows everyone to access lunch menus. www.pisd.edu ->For Parents ->Food & Nutritional Services (FANS) ->Menus and Nutritional Information. From there you can click on the MealViewer logo and access online instructions.
- PayPAMS https://PayPAMS.com - Parents can set up automatic payment plans, view account balances and history, receive automatic notification on balance status & more!