Principal's March News & Updates
March Madness is here....but in a good way!
March happenings: Open House, Spring Break, and More....
Dear Eagle Parents,
Februrary was full of fun and learning, Multicultural Night, and a successful Red Cross Blood Drive! Thanks again to all who participated in Multicultural Night by sponsoring a table! A big shout out to those who were brave enough to give blood too!! Check out our Ethridge Facebook page for pictures of both these awesome events!
Now into March Madness! LOL! No, not basketball......it is the name 3rd grade has chosen for their annual MULTIPLICATION Challenge! If you aren't aware, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade are all in a basic FACTS challenge called FACT MASTER. Students can practice through Reflex or the good, old fashion way--flash cards and parent quizzes! Remember, we have a fun recognition party each month to celebrate those Addition and Multiplication Masters!!
As always, please ready your teacher's Newsletter because every grade level has A LOT going on, including field trips needing chaperones and the practice students need to be doing at home each night.
Here are Ethridge's important dates for March:
MARCH IMPORTANT DATES
Mar. 3rd-8th: Read Across America wk / TUTORING CANCELED this week due to Conferences/Open House
Mon. 3-4 – Wear stripes dress up day!
Tues. 3-5 – Wear Ethridge Colors day!
Wed. 3-6 – Wear Shirt w/ Words on It day! On Time, On Target Pizza party for 2 classes with best attendance!
Thurs. 3-7 – Dress for Success Day
SHARKMAN Author Assembly (Thanks to PTA's support!)
Open House from 5:00-6:30 pm
Fri. 3-8 – Wear PJs day! End of 3rd 9 wks! ½ day EARLY RELEASE!
Final grades/comments in skyward
½ Day, Thinkapalooza, sack lunches in classrooms, Early Release at 11:45
March 11th-15th: SPRING BREAK!! No School!
March 18th - 22nd: 4th 9 weeks begins and Tutoring resumes
Tues. 3-17 — Tutoring Resumes on Tuesdays/Thursdays!
Wed. 3-20 – Wild Hair Wednesday!!
Fri. 3-22
Help PTA set up Bookfair at 8:00am in the school in Library: Sign up HERE
Stuco Mtg @ 3:15-4:00
March 25th-29th: BOOKFAIR WEEK and Spring Conference end!
Mon. 3-25 – Classes start visiting the Book Fair
Wed. 3-27 – 1st and 4th gr. Performances/ In and Out Burger/ Book Fair Night!
Thurs. 3-28 – Super Readers recognition
Fri. 3-29 — NO SCHOOL!! Good Friday
Ethridge's 1st/4th gr. Patriotic Performance/Burgers and Books Parent Night Schedule:
- 5:00 1st/4th gr. Students arrive and go to Music Room, parents wait in Cafe
- 5:05 PTA and Principal Welcome
- 5:15 1st gr. performance begins, followed by 4th gr. performance
- 5:55 1st and 4th gr. families leave if not eating In and Out burger/ Tickets handed out to 1st and 4th gr. families who purchased tickets
- 6:00 Doors open to all Ethridge Families for Scholastic Book Fair and to pick up pre-purchased tickets for In and Out Burger
- 7:00 Closing out a great family fun evening!
The link to pre-purchase your In&Out Burger Tickets is below and will be sent in Teacher Newsletters!
Take a little time to engage, play and relax together as a family over Spring Break!
Tasia Thompson, Princnipal
Demetrius Hicks, Asst. Principal
2024 Kindergarten Registration Time!
Hello Parents of FUTURE Ethridge KINDERGARTENERS!
It's time to start the registration process for your new Kinder kiddo for the 2024-25 school year! Spread the news to any neighbors with 4 to 5 year olds!! LISD has some great Kindergarten information on their website that will answer some of your questions. Here is the direct link: https://www.lisd.net/kindergarten
Stay tuned for information in my April newsletter about our Ethridge Kinder Spring Training event in May!
BOOKS and BURGERS and Performances during Scholastic Book Fair Night!
Don't miss 1st/4th gr. Performances on Wednesday, March 27th, and then join us for PTA's Scholastic Book Fair and In&Out Burger Night!
More details above for schedule and in teacher newsletters! You must PRE-Purchase your MEAL TICKETS at this link: https://ethridgepta.weebly.com/store/p6/In-N-Out_Burger_Meal_Ticket.html#/
Wonder Wagon Parent Volunteers needed!
2nd Grade:
April 15th 8:00 – 9:30 and 9:45 – 11:00
Voly Sign Up Link: https://lewisvilleisd.voly.org/opportunity/view.html?id=91728
Kindergarten:
April 15th 1:20 – 2:35
Voly Sign Up Link:
https://lewisvilleisd.voly.org/opportunity/view.html?id=91728
3rd Grade:
April 16th 11:05 – 12:45 and 1:00 – 2:30
Voly Sign Up Link: https://lewisvilleisd.voly.org/opportunity/view.html?id=91731
Sharkman Author and Ocean Explorer, Matt Marchant
Order your book at https://pay.learnaboutsharks.com/ETHRIDGE
LISD Recognize SomeONE
Recognize SomeONE at Ethridge!
Parents --- Dr. Rapp really wants us to encourage our hard working teachers/staff at the campus level through the LISD RECOGNIZE SOMEONE link! We have had a few, but I know we have way more parents who appreciate their teachers and school than we have submissions! These get read aloud at our Faculty meeting! Teachers so appreciate it! Share your appreciation for your Eagle Educators/Staff by recognizing someone from Ethridge at this district link: https://lisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00PxsdLQcAIvR4i
Thank You!!
Tasia Thompson, Principal