FURR Elementary February 2, 2020
GROWING LEADERS!!
Furr Families!
The month of January is behind us ...and we WELCOME February!! Being that it's a LEAP YEAR, we tack on one extra day to this month. Meaning, we have 29 days instead of 28 days for this month. February brings many opportunities for our students to be apart of. You can find out more by reading below:
During the span of this week, we celebrate National Counselor Week. Our Counselor, Mrs. Parrish, has been working hard to ensure that our campus' social emotional needs are being met. Please help us celebrate National Counselor's Week by giving her a "SHOUT-OUT" to emparrish@prosper-isd.net
THANK YOU MRS. PARRISH FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR FURR ELEMENTARY!!!
Furr Elementary will HOST its First Cultural Fair this week (Feb 6th). Please come out and experience the Diverse Cultures of Furr Elementary! Everything is "student-driven!" We will open the night with our 4th Grade music program led by our very own, Mrs. Ashby! Everything starts at 6:00PM, in the Furr Elem. Cafeteria! Hope to see you there! (See the attached flyer below)
Valentines-Friendship Day (Feb. 13th) will be here before you know it! Students will be able to exchange cards the last 30 minutes of our day. PTO is selling VALENTINE GRAMS so click here to get your Valentines Gram! We are promoting friendships and "BEING KIND!. Parents, we ask that you are mindful of any food products (candy) that is brought to school with these cards. We do have students who are allergic to certain foods and we want to protect every child, at all costs.
Our Lost & Found continues to exist! After February 13th, we will be donating ALL items to Grace-Bridge Outreach Center and Cornerstone . AND, please label anything and everything that is an accessory for your child. We appreciate your help!
Our Natatorium is officially open. Our 3rd graders will have the opportunity to participate in our water safety program. 3rd Grade Parents! You will be receiving information concerning our water safety program shortly.
CALLING ALL 5th GRADERS! IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN being a part of the HAYS Middle School Band, there will be a Instrument Tryout/Screening Day on Saturday, February 29th from 8am to 2pm at Hays! To further educate all of our 5th graders on band instruments, the Hays MS band will be visiting Furr Elementary this Friday to show off their instruments!!! Our students will have the opportunity to watch, listen and ask questions to these band members.
5th Grade Parents ! There will be a 6th GR Course Selection Informational Meeting, at Hays MS on Monday, Feb 24th to discuss your child's course selections for 6th Grade. It starts at 6:00PM-6:45PM. You are encouraged to attend!
Furr Elementary is now a Title 1 school! We are hosting a TITLE1-PLUGGED IN PARENT MEETING to help inform our parents and community about the benefits of becoming Title 1. Our meeting is Feb. 18th at 6:00PM in the Furr Library. Did you know, students can listen to books, do research, watch videos and have access to numerous educational databases from your home? Join us as we look at Prosper ISD educational resources that you can access from home. Many of our resources are available in multiple languages. Come join us and find out more information about Title1 and becoming a Plugged In Parent!
STAAR TEST Dates are on the horizon. Parents! I wanted to make you aware of these dates. They will affect our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. I also ask that if your child has a scheduled doctor's appointment on these dates, to please reschedule it. Thank you, in advance, for your patience and support with these testing dates.
Apr. 7 STAAR TEST- 4th Writing; 5th Math
Apr. 8 STAAR TEST- 5th Reading
MAY
May 11 STAAR TEST- 3rd Math; 4th Math; 5th Math Retake
May 12 STAAR TEST- 3rd Reading; 4th Reading; 5th Reading Retake
May 13 STAAR TEST- 5th Science
ONE LAST REQUEST! The safety for All students, All staff and ALL Parents is my number one concern. AT DISMISSAL, there is a safety concern for all involved when we release our walkers from the gym. FOR THOSE THAT PARK AND MEET YOUR STUDENT, PLEASE JOIN OUR CAR-LINE TO PICK UP YOUR STUDENT. PLEASE MAKE A TRANSPORTATION CHANGE FOR YOUR STUDENT BY EMAILING YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER! The safety for ALL Is to important to compromise!
We have an incredibly busy week ahead of us so thank you in advance for your patience and grace! Thank you all for your support and sharing your kids with us! Thank you for entrusting us with your children so that we can make the world a better place. It starts with us...Be Kind!
Respectfully,
Cindy Zukowski
Principal, Furr Elementary
VALENTINE GRAMS! Get Yours HERE!
Click HERE to purchase one for someone SPECIAL!
READ TO SUCCEED !!!!!
Terri Harkey
Library Media Specialist
Furr Elementary
Texas Bluebonnet Selection Committee
taharkey@prosper-isd.net
(469) 219 - 2280 *29248
LET'S FILL YOUR BEHAVIOR TOOLBOX (For Parents with Special Needs)
Let’s Fill Your Behavior Toolbox (For Parents of Students with Special Needs)
Thursday, February 20, 2020
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Prosper ISD Administration Building – Room 108
605 E. Seventh Street
(enter through DAEP doors by flagpoles – straight ahead when you enter parking lot)
Come hear the PISD Behavior Specialists share their wealth of knowledge and experience! Topics discussed will include how an individual’s behavior can determine postsecondary outcomes/opportunities, how behavior is communication (ABC’s of behavior), and practical behavior management strategies /ways to handle common situations. Please RSVP through the link below or by emailing Julia Chalker at jtchalker@prosper-isd.net.
https://forms.gle/RHNiQsAxtEknN7Ym8
***Childcare is also available by reservation through the same link.***
Morning Drop Off Traffic Pattern
Afternoon Dismissal Traffic Pattern
Walkers, Bikers, Scooters
Important Dates on the Horizon:
FEBRUARY
Feb. 6th - Furr Cultural Fair (6:00 - 7:30 PM)
Feb. 11th UIL Competition
Feb 14th Student Holiday-No School
Feb 17th Bad Weather MakeUp Day
Feb 18th Title 1 & Furr Plugged-In Parent Meeting
Feb 19th 3rd GR @Symphony
Feb. 24-28 3rd GR @ Natatorium
Feb. 24 5th GR Parent Mtg @ Hayes MS 6-6:45PM (MS Course Selection)
Feb 24th - Mar 6th Course Selection Window for 5th GR
MARCH
Mar. 9-13 SPRING BREAK...NO SCHOOL
APRIL
Apr. 7 STAAR TEST- 4th Writing; 5th Math
Apr. 8 STAAR TEST- 5th Reading
MAY
May 11 STAAR TEST- 3rd Math; 4th Math; 5th Math Retake
May 12 STAAR TEST- 3rd Reading; 4th Reading; 5th Reading Retake
May 13 STAAR TEST- 5th Science
About Us
Email: czukowski@prosper-isd.net
Website: Prosper-isd.net/Furr
Location: 551 S. Bluestem Dr, Mckinney TX
Phone: (469) 219-2280
Twitter: @FurrElem