Seedling Mile Parent News 4/11/24
April 11, 2024
Teacher of the Year Nominations
https://gipsfoundation.org/what-we-do/teacher-of-the-year.html
You have until 4 p.m. on April 25th to submit a nomination for a current teacher, principal, administrator, specialist, support staff member, secretary, custodian, para-educator, social worker, academic coach, food service employee, etc. in the Grand Island Public Schools.
Testing Schedule
NSCAS State Assessment and MAPS district assessment are beginning. Please make sure that your children get plenty of sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. Encourage them to try their best. These tests are an important part of showing that they have grown throughout the school year.
Dates:
April 3 - Wednesday - 5th Grade - Science - NSCAS
April 9 - Tuesday - 4th Grade - Language Arts - NSCAS
April 10 - Wednesday - 5th Grade - Language Arts - NSCAS
April 11 - Thursday - 3rd Grade - Language Arts - NSCAS
April 17 - Wednesday - 5th Grade - Math - NSCAS
April 18 - Thursday - 3rd Grade - Math - NSCAS
April 22 - Monday - Kindergarten - Math - MAPS
April 23 - Tuesday - 4th Grade - Math - NSCAS & 2nd Grade - Math - MAPS
April 24 - Wednesday - 1st Grade - Math - MAPS
There may be additional make-up days as well. Your child's teacher will be communicating with you as well. Thank you for helping us during this very important time!
Upcoming Events
Run Club on Mondays
April 11th and 12th - 4th and 5th graders - Growth and Development/Bloodborne Pathogens
April 16th - K9 and Drowne Hall County Presentation
April 17th - 3rd/4th Grades to Stuhr Museum
April 19th - No School - Teacher Professional Learning Day
April 22nd - 3rd Grade to Goldilocks Trial at the Courthouse
April 25th - 3rd/4th/5th DIBELS Testing
April 26th - 2nd/3rd DIBELS Testing
April 27 - Color Run - 9:30 Start
April 29th - 2nd DIBELS Testing
May 2nd - 5th grade visits the MS from 11:00 - 2:15
May 3rd - Field Day - Families are invited to come watch!
May 6th - Ag Innovator Presentations - Grades 3 - 5
May 7th and 8th - 1st Grade and Kindergarten - DIBELS Testing
May 9th - Kindergarten Orientation - 5:30 - 6:30
May 10th - 4th Grade to Lincoln
May 17th - K-5 Omaha Zoo Field Trip - EXTENDED DAY - 7:15 - 4:45 - Permission Slips Coming Soon
May 20th - Afternoon Kickball Tournament - Staff and Students only
May 21st - 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony - 5:30 p.m. - Families are Welcome!
May 22nd - End of Trimester 3
Contact Information
Jennie Ritter - Principal of Seedling Mile Elementary
Cell: 417-839-5812
School Phone: 308-385-5910
Email: jritter@gips.org