Principal's Pen April 2024
Volume 9: Issue 8
Principal’s Message
Dear Cavett Families,
April is an extremely busy month for us as it marks the culmination of the majority of our state and district testing. Our state assessment, AASA, is commencing this week, mandating participation from all 3rd to 5th grade students. Additionally, we have the DIBELS Reading Assessment for all students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Given these assessments, your child/children must be present and punctual every day.
Our school's letter grade is partly contingent on the number of students we assess and our overall attendance throughout the year. Please be mindful that the first bell rings at 8:20 a.m., followed by the second bell at 8:25 a.m. Students are expected to be in their classrooms by 8:25 prepared and ready to start a day of learning.
Please take a moment to complete your child's registration for the upcoming school year, 24-25. Early registration aids us in effectively planning class sizes and student placements. Additionally, it informs the district about our anticipated teacher requirements. Kindly log into ParentVUE to register your child today, or visit the TUSD Register page further assistance.
Parent/teacher conferences are approaching, and students will be dismissed at 11:40 am on conference days. If you haven't already heard from your child's teacher regarding a conference, please feel free to reach out to schedule one, should you have any concerns or questions.
Stay informed about school happenings by keeping an eye out for communication from your child's teacher. Join our Facebook page for weekly updates on current events at Cavett.
Lastly, we kindly ask for your consideration in making tax credit donations to Cavett. Your contributions directly benefit our school, supporting programs such as fine arts, field trips, and sports. Your generosity is truly valued, and every donation makes a meaningful difference.
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to Cavett Elementary.
Warm regards,
Carol Leeson
Carol Leeson, M. Ed. Principal
Upcoming events:
April 1st to April 30th: Recycling Contest.
April 1 - 4th: 5th Grade AASA and 3rd Grade to test.
April 3rd: The Superintendents Concert at 7:00 pm
April 5: Last Day of 21st CCLC and Homework Help
- Showcase April 5th @ 4:00 pm in the cafeteria
April 8 - April 12: 3rd - 5th AASA Writing Test & K - 3 DIBELS Reading
April 15 - April 19th: AASA Math and ELA for 3rd-5th grade
April 11: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Camp Cooper
Recycling Challenge: Cavett vs. Manzo Elementary
We Need Your Help to Win a Pizza Party for the Whole School
This contest will start on Monday, April 1st to 30th , 2024
· The last pick up will be on the April 30th.
· KOLD will announce the winner on May 3rd since it will take them a day to give us the final weight in and then once we have that we have to create the graphics.
· KOLD’s Website info on April 1st that they can share to keep up with the progress of the contest.
· Once KOLD and Republic get a winner, we will figure out a day that works for the winning school to do a pizza party.
· Very important that they only recycle items approved by Republic – see attached flier of “What’s Recyclable”.
Bring Recycling to School
Character Trait of the Month - Perseverance
We are excited to focus on Courage this month! One way to think about Courage is “choosing what is helpful, right, and kind even when it is hard or scary.” Courage can look a little different for everyone. Get ready to explore as a family what Courage means to you! Courage is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Strong. Across grade levels, students will be developing skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting.
Conversation Starters:
- Can you share or show what it means to have Courage?
- When you practice Courage, how does it make you feel? Why?
PurposeFull Pursuits:
Have some fun connecting as a family this month while practicing Courage. Here are 2 “PurposeFull Pursuits” you can complete together!
#1 Remember that Courage is choosing what is helpful, right, and kind even when it is hard or scary. Reflect, think, and discuss things you would like to do, but find intimidating or scary (individually or as a family). Maybe it’s a new hobby, trying a new game, sharing your art or invention with others, or going on an adventure somewhere. Give 1 of these things a try together this month and take a selfie to capture the memory!
#2 We have all demonstrated Courage in our lives. Stories are powerful tools for connecting as a family. Protect time this week to share stories about Courage with each other (you can use the story prompts to get started). At the end of the conversation, think of 1 way you can practice Courage this week.
Story Prompts:
- A time I (or someone else) showed Courage was _____.
- An act of Courage that changed/challenged me was ___.
Cell Phones
We have seen a lot of usage of cell phones and air pods during the school day. Please remind your student that if they bring their phone, air pods, smart watches etc. they need to keep it in their pocket or backpack, and we are not responsible for items lost or stolen. Students are not allowed to use electronics during class, passing period, etc. Students seen using electronics without permission will have items confiscated. You may view the TUSD Policy here.