Binkley News 04.09.2023
Learning and Growing Together
Important Information for this week
- TN Ready Testing- TN Ready testing will begin in approximately one week. It is given to all 3rd-5th graders and the window of testing is April 18- April 28. The exact schedule and important tips to follow before testing is below in the Binkley News.
- Virtual TN Ready/Benchmark Parent Nights- If you missed them, the videos are at the bottom of this newsletter under "Trainings & Informational Videos" graphic. The most recent parent night (March) gave great tips and important information about TN Ready. If you are a 3rd-5th grade parent, I would highly suggest you watch.
- New Attendance Challenge- We have a new attendance challenge starting April 10th. Specifics about the challenge is below in the Binkley News.
- Parent School Compact / Family Engagement Policy- It's time to look over our documents and revise, if needed as we prepare for a new school year. Please complete this online form by Friday, 4/14. We will meet on Friday, 4/14 at 2pm to discuss the revisions for our final draft. We thank you for your input and look forward to collaborating with our stakeholders.
- Save the Dates!- The end of the year is always crowded with school events (Little Mermaid performance, Field Day, Graduation Walk, 5th Grade Graduation, etc.). We have all of the dates below in the Binkley News so you can add them to your calendar.
- NO LUNCH VISITORS 4/18-4/28- We will have adjusted most lunch schedules due to TN Ready testing and we will not be able to accommodate any visitors during the testing window. Thank you for your understanding.
- Autism Awareness Month- April is Autism Awareness Month.
- YEARBOOKS HAVE ARRIVED- If you want one and didn't preorder, you can send $20 CASH in an envelope labeled with your child's name, teacher's name, and YEARBOOK. We only have about 10 left. Once they're gone, they're gone forever.
- YMCA FUN COMPANY On-Site after school care-2023-2024- Registration for 2023-2024 YMCA Fun Company after care has begun! If you would like to register your child for AFTER CARE for the 2023-2024 school-year, click this link. $73/week.
- Save the Date! Art Camp - FREE for MNPS students. See more information below.
- Pre-K Registration- As most of you know, Norman Binkley has 2 Pre-K classrooms. If you or someone you know has a child that will be 4 years old by August 15th, please let them know. Apply for Pre-K - Metro Nashville Public Schools Early Learning (mnps.org)
- Kindergarten Registration- Kindergarten registration is now available. If you know of a parent with an upcoming Kindergarten student, please let them know. Be sure to share your experience with friends, family, and neighbors. Students must be five years old by August 15th. Specifics needed for registration are below in the Binkley News.
- Promising Scholars- We can register your child for you. Simply complete this form. Registration continues for Promising Scholars. Promising Scholars lasts from June 1st to June 30th. It will be a full day (8am-3pm) of learning and fun. Norman Binkley continues to be a site and will have after-care this year. As stated in a letter that was sent out before Winter Break, we recommend the majority of 3rd grade students register for Promising Scholars (recommendation related to 3rd grade retention law). For more information and to register, visit summer.mnps.org.
- Lunch Help- We would love it if our younger students were provided some extra help during lunch, so we would like to invite parents to sign up to help open milk cartons, get napkins, walk around, etc. during Kindergarten and/or 1st grade lunch. Sign up at www.tinyurl.com/NBEcafe. Volunteers will need to sign in at the front office and have their ID scanned. *During the testing window (4/18-4/28) we will not have volunteer opportunities.
- Lunch Reservations- Parents have begun eating with their child at lunch on a limited/restricted basis. We will allow only two parents/guardians per grade level each day to eat with their child at lunch (only parents or guardians-- young siblings will not be allowed). You will sit at the tables on the stage in the cafeteria. You must RSVP to come. If the grade level is full, you must pick a different day. Upon arrival, parent must show their ID at the front office and we will verify that you RSVP'd using this form. Use this link to RSVP. Please only RSVP one day per month so other families can eat with their children. PLEASE DO NOT BRING IN FAST FOOD to eat with your child. THIS IS DISTRICT POLICY.
Important Dates
- Tuesday, 4/11- G2 to TN State Museum
- Wednesday, 4/12- Crieve Hall Bagel Spirit Day
- Friday, 4/14- Hat Day at NBE!
- Friday, 4/14- PSC and FEP Draft Meeting 2pm
LOOKING AHEAD
- Monday- April 17- G1 Field Trip: NCT - Hip Hop Cinderella
- Monday- April 17- Dress for Success
- Tuesday- April 18- ELA Subpart 1
- Tuesday- April 18- Progress Reports go home
- Wednesday- April 19- ELA Subpart 2 and 3
- Wednesday- April 19- Yogi's Spirit Night
- Thursday- April 20- ELA Subpart 4
- Friday- April 21- Make-up Testing
- Saturday, April 22- Body & Soul Mobile Food Pantry at NBE 9:30-11:00am
- Monday- April 24- Math Subpart 1
- Tuesday- April 25- Math Subparts 2 and 3
- Wednesday- April 26- Science Subparts 1 and 2
- Thursday- April 27- Make-up Testing
- Friday- April 28- Make-up Testing
- Friday- April 28- Pajama Day at NBE
Field Trips
- Tuesday, April 11: 2nd grade to TN State Museum
- Monday, April 17: 1st grade to Nashville Children's Theater (Hip Hop Cinderella)
- Tuesday, May 2: 4th grade to Cheekwood
TN Ready Testing Schedule- One Week Away!
- Tuesday- April 18- ELA Subpart 1
- Wednesday- April 19- ELA Subpart 2 and 3
- Thursday- April 20- ELA Subpart 4
- Friday- April 21- Make-up Testing
- Monday- April 24- Math Subpart 1
- Tuesday- April 25- Math Subparts 2 and 3
- Wednesday- April 26- Science Subparts 1 and 2
- Thursday- April 27- Make-up Testing
- Friday- April 28- Make-up Testing
Before the test- TN Ready
- Sleep- Get 8+ hours of sleep before testing.
- Breakfast- Eat a good breakfast before testing.
- Attendance- Be at school every day- on time!
- Stress- Be prepared to Manage your Stress (ex: Breathing exercises, pausing, etc.).
New Attendance Challenge
4/18-4/28- TN Ready testing for 3rd-5th grade (Get a good night's sleep, eat breakfast, be on time!)
4/21- Spirit Day- Binkley Blue
4/22- Body & Soul Mobile Food Pantry at NBE 9:30-11:00am
4/28- Spirit Day- Wear your Nest color
5/1-5/12- FastBridge Testing
5/1- Future Bink Night 5:30-6:30pm (Rising Kindergarteners and their families)
5/2- 4th grade to Cheekwood
5/5- Spirit Day- Wear sunglasses
5/6-Body & Soul Mobile Food Pantry at NBE 9:30-11:00am
5/8- PTA Meeting (officer elections)
5/8-5/12- Book Fair
5/9- Spring Literacy Night 5:00pm
5/10- Crieve Hall Bagel Co. Spirit Day
5/11- Little Mermaid Performance 6:30pm
5/12- Little Mermaid Performance 6:30pm
5/12- Spirit Day- Wear your favorite color
516- Attendance Glow Party
5/17- 3rd grade End of Year party
5/17- Yogi's Spirit Night
5/18- 2nd grade End of Year party
5/18- Blue Jay Bash 5:00-6:30pm
5/19- Spirit Day - Binkley Blue
5/19- Field Day (all day during school)
5/20- Body & Soul Mobile Food Pantry at NBE 9:30-11:00am
5/22- 1st grade End of Year party
5/22- Graduation Walk 2pm (2023 seniors that attended NBE at some point. 5th graders will walk, too.)
5/23- 5th grade graduation 9:30am
5/23- Kindergarten End of Year party
5/24- Q4 Awards Day
5/24- 5th grade End of Year party
5/25- Report cards go home and 1/2 day for students
Send $20 CASH in an envelope labeled with your child's name, teacher, and YEARBOOK. Less than 10 copies left!
YMCA Fun Company After-Care Sign-Up- 2023-2024 School-Year
Free Art Camp for Rising 2nd-8th graders. Registration information coming soon!
Promising Scholars - Need help registering your child? We can help!
Kindergarten Registration is open! Student must be 5 years old by August 15th.
Register for Kindergarten - ENGLISH
Register for Kindergarten - SPANISH
3rd Grade Retention Law VIRTUAL meeting recording
MODULES
We want to keep you informed on the ELA lessons being taught in our new curriculum. See links below to access family tip sheets for each grade level.
Module 1 Family Tip Sheets K-5 in English and Spanish
Units
Unit 2 Family Letters K-5
Parent PD
4/2023 3rd Grade TN Ready Prep Parent Night Recording
4th grade TN Ready Prep Parent Night Recording
5th grade TN Ready Prep Parent Night Recording
3/2023 3rd Grade Retention Law Meeting Recording
2/2023 Fast Bridge Parent Night Recordings
Kindergarten: https://youtu.be/qZaO5C8ebRw
1st grade: https://youtu.be/T1xeDna9T3Q
2nd grade: https://youtu.be/Fe3cXBM1Muc
1/2023 Q2 Benchmark Parent Night Recordings:
3rd grade: https://youtu.be/nAKS2sdBYkk
4th grade: https://youtu.be/KQTVC9LunRU
5th grade: https://youtu.be/1eiV4c0xdds
3rd Grade: https://youtu.be/oE6N33FXrjw
4th Grade: https://youtu.be/QgNY0oNmj4g
5th Grade: https://youtu.be/b0zafz6MvI4
Lunch Reservations - one time per month. PER DISTRICT POLICY-- PLEASE DO NOT BRING FAST FOOD.