Cardinal Connections Parent Copy
March 7, 2022
Important Dates
- March 1 - 25 - NWEA Window Open
- March 8 - No School for students
- March 8 - GSRP Virtual Parent-Teacher Conference
- March 9 - GSRP Virtual Parent-Teacher Conference
- March 10 - GSRP Virtual Parent-Teacher Conference
- March 11 - No ECSE - Teacher Planning Day
- March 11 - End of Second Trimester
- March 14 - Beginning of Third Trimester
- March 15 - Spring Pictures
- March 18 - Report Cards sent home
- March 23 - Virtual Parent-Teacher Conf. - Evening only (by request)
- March 23 - ECSE in AM only - No PM session - Parent-Teacher Conferences
- March 23 - Virtual Parent-Teacher Conf. - Evening only (by request)
- March 24 - ECSE Parent-Teacher Conference
- March 25 - Students and Teachers attend AM only
- April 1 - Students and Teachers attend AM only
- April 4 - 10 - Spring Break - No School
I hope all is well with you and your families. Back in November, an accident took place on Mulberry St. where a student was hit by a car. We have asked that no one drop their student off by parking across the street from the school. Since this accident, I have asked my staff to park in the back to give families space to park in the lot while dropping off. We are still seeing parents parking on the other side and walking students over or letting the students out to cross over on their own. Please use the parking lot to drop your student off and reframe from parking across from the school. While I understand that the accident didn't happen while that parent was dropping off the students for school, we want to be proactive in avoiding any danger that could occur in the future. Please use the parking lot. There are plenty of spaces available.
I also asked that you not pull up between the buses or the signs out front indicating "Bus Only." I understand that many of you are rushing to get to work, but we want to avoid any accidents. We want to ensure the safety of our students, and this is the only way to do so.
I appreciate your understanding!
~ Mrs. Wright
1st Place Winners in our annual Lego Robotics Competition
Here are the names of the students who rocked this competition:
Yusun Chang
Maris Benson
Keagan Rosso
Christian Wilson
Ava White
Tayla Henley
Madison Moody
Elijah Bunk
John Goss
Chloe Kelley
What's Happening in 4th Grade with Mrs. Phillips...
What's Happening in Science with Ms. Laichalk's Class...
Kindergarten and New Student Enrollment
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences
Spring Parent-Teacher conferences will be virtual this year. Spring conferences are on an as-needed basis. The parameters for conferences are below:
· 12-15 minute time slots for elementary conferences
· 1 conference slot per student
· Teachers will conduct conferences via Teams
NWEA Testing
Please be mindful that this assessment is critical. For the students to be successful when taking assessments, we have first to ensure they have a healthy breakfast on the day of the assessment. You can provide them with breakfast at home or have the student request a breakfast from our Breakfast Program.
Below you will find the schedule for our Upper Elementary students. Remember Grades K-2 are not taking the NWEA this year.
Kids Heart Challenge Kick Off Flyer - Starts Monday, March 7th
March is Reading Month - In School Activities Calendar
March is Reading Month - At Home Activities
Positivity Project
Social Intelligence Quotes
“The single most important lesson I learned in 25 years of talking every single day to people, was that there’s a common denominator in our human experience. The common denominator I found in every single interview is we want to be validated. We want to be understood.” - OPRAH WINFREY
“When I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say.” - ABRAHAM LINCOLN
“When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.” - ERNEST HEMINGWAY
“There is no separation of mind and emotion; emotions, thinking, and learning are all linked.” -ERIC JENSEN
“When awareness is brought to an emotion, power is brought to your life.” -TARA MEYER ROBSON
Elementary Assessment Schedule
- Testing Window - September 13 to October 1
- 3rd - 5th Grade
- Reading and Math (There is no particular order to test)
NWEA - Winter Testing
- Testing Window - December 1 to December 22
- 1st Grade
- 3rd - 5th Grade
- Reading and Math (There is no particular order to test)
NWEA - Spring Testing
- Testing Window - March 1 to March 25
- 3rd - 5th Grade
- Reading and Math (There is no particular order to test)
FastBridge - Fall Diagnostic Benchmark Window
- Testing Window - September 13 to October 1
- K - 2nd Grade
- Reading and Math (FastBridge Math in 2nd Grade ONLY)
FastBridge - Mid-Year Diagnostic Benchmark Window
- Testing Window - January 4 to January 25
- K - 2nd Grade
- Reading and Math (FastBridge Math in 2nd Grade ONLY)
FastBridge - Spring Diagnostic Benchmark Window
- Testing Window - May 1 to May 25
- K - 2nd Grade
- Reading and Math (FastBridge Math in 2nd Grade ONLY)
Progress Monitor (Tier 2 bi-weekly, Tier 3 weekly)