Mohegan Weekly Update 4/26/2024
April 26th Update
CAREER AND COLLEGE WEEK
Career and College week was a great success this week at Mohegan. I want to thank Mr. Cummings for coordinating the daily events. I hope the students were able to share with you some of their ideas for the future. Mohegan School is committed to helping students achieve their dreams by providing a strong foundation for learning.
BOOK FAIR
The Peck Place PTO is running a book fair this week. Students have 2 opportunites to buy books. Information regarding the Book Fair went home earlier this week. This is a Buy One, Get One Free event for our students! Here is the schedule for when your child's class will be attending.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PZuSJE2J86DFyhV0RSLAlPIgL4gbs0WS/edit
SBA TESTING GRADES 3 AND 4
All students in Grades 3 and 4 will take the Smarter Balance Assessment (SBA) on the following test days: April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd, May 7th, and May 8th. We break up the testing into approximately 1 hour chunks so the students do not burn out. The test is untimed so any students requiring more time will make it up in the days following the scheduled days. I am sharing the times with you below so that you can ensure that your child will be in school on time and ready for the test. I ask that you keep these times in mind and schedule non-essential appointments outside of these times:
Grade 4 - 9:15-10:30
Grade 3 - 10:45 - 12:00
Here are some ways you can help to ensure your child is as prepared as possible:
Get your child to bed at a reasonable hour so they are well rested on the test dates above.
Have your child eat breakfast either at home or at school on the days of testing so they have the stamina to complete the test.
Send your child to school on time on testing days. If students arrive at school during the testing session, they will not be able to enter the testing room.
Encourage your child to do their best. Build up their confidence. They have been working hard all year and they are ready for this test. Now is their time to shine!
Please DO NOT put any extra pressure on your child to do well. There is no need to have them study anything extra leading up to this test.
END OF YEAR EVENTS
The last day of school has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 11th. Here is a link to the list of the end of year events at Mohegan School.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I2XbZGX3zxqEYOHTkJ-pELyPF8o37r2NNCl9YmB4990/edit
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
A list of the Board of Education meetings is listed at the end of this newsletter. Public comment is available at all regular Board of Education Meetings.
PBIS RAFFLE WINNERS
We will annoucne this week's PBIS raffle winners next week.
PTO NEWS
-Celebrating a May birthday? Click here to order your Mohegan birthday yard sign or fill out the attached form: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/birthday-signs-2023-2024?cart=8644191c-3854-4046-8d43-d28a50fd9957%21%2171401107
Yearbook: Final deadline to purchase books is April 30th
Wacky Wednesday: May 1st wear Tie Dye!!
Book Fair: We are excited for our Spring BOGO book fair! Next week: April 29th through May 3rd The PTO is looking for volunteers. Please follow the link to sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/70A094CACA728A6FC1- 49249333-mohegan. There will be no browsing days, students will have two days for shopping. Also, Thursday night before bingo parents can shop.
Family Bingo Night: Thursday, May 2nd @ 5 pm. Sign up by Sunday, April 28th NO ticket sales at the door. https://my.cheddarup.com/c/9th-annual-mohegan-school-sweetheart-dance-copy See Flyer
Shelton Elementary School Family Fun Night @ Quassy Amusement Park May 10th . Tickets are now on sale through May 3rd See flyer attached and follow link to purchase tickets https://quassy-night-2024.cheddarup.com
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6-May 10. We have a week full of wonderful surprises. Please see the flyer of weekly events. We will also be collecting snacks/breakfast donations the week prior and asking for help to cover recess for the teachers during the luncheon day. If you are able to contribute, please use the sign-up genius below. Thank you for your support in making this week special for our teachers and staff!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A4AA23A6FBC70-49172531-teacher
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A4AA23A6FBC70-49219372-recess
Next PTO Meeting : May 7th at 6pm in the media center
COMMUNITY NEWS
Please see the attached community fliers.
Mr. John Coppola
Mohegan School Principal
Important Dates and Times
April 29-May 3 - Book Fair
May 1 - Wacky Wednesday - Tie Dye Tshirt day
May 2 - BINGO Night
May 6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week