Crozet Connection
School Quarterly Newsletter - June 2015
News from the Principal
To add to our successful school year is our amazing PTO, parent volunteers, our PTO Eagle Time Enrichment Program and the tremendous fundraising support from our local businesses, organizations, churches and Crozet's community to help our eagles SOAR!
During the summer break of sun and fun, our Safe Routes to School Project will be in the completion stage. Our PTO and Walk/Bike to School parent coordinator, Jessica Simmons will be planning a walk/bike to school day of celebration.
Have a safe, healthy, active and relaxing summer break!
At the Senate Office Building
Arne Duncan Secretary of Education
White House Council Director, Environmental Quality
Lousia Koch
Director of Education, NOAA
Visiting Senator Mark Warner's Office
News from the Clinic with Mrs. Hajek
1. If your child kept any medication in the clinic during the school year it will need to be picked up by June 12th. 2.All rising 6th graders will need to have an up to date DTAP booster vaccine before entering middle school. 3.Rising kindergarteners will need to have their physical/vaccination forms turned into the office before they begin school. 4.If your child will need to have medicine kept at school for the following school year you will need to complete a "Request for Giving Medicine" form. These forms can be obtained from school, and need to be done on a yearly basis. If your child has any special needs or you have any concerns I am happy to meet over the summer break so that we have a plan in place. Summer is a good time to schedule an appointment with your child's doctor for a regular check-up to discuss concerns and complete vaccinations if needed. These appointment times fill up quickly so now is a good time to call and schedule. I wish everyone a healthy, relaxing and fun filled summer!
News from Guidance with Mrs. Joyner
Thank you to everyone who has helped to make this a fun and successful year. Have a safe and relaxing summer!
News from Art with Ms. McReynolds
It has been a wonderful year in the art room! I have really enjoyed getting to know your children and to see the budding artist we have at Crozet!
4th and 5th grade have ended the year with some wonderful architectural drawings of Victorian houses and castles. 3rd grade has finished up the year with weaving. 2nd grade has been working on positive and negative space name designs. KG and 1st grade have been busy making farm animals, which were for the end of the year music performance. I hope everyone has a relaxing and wonderful summer with their family!
PE News from Ms. Laine & Mr. Maynard
We had great weather for field day. Everyone enjoyed getting wet at the water stations. We had a nice cool treat. Ask your child what their favorite station was at field day. If your child is missing a water bottle, lunch container, or jacket/coat, please come check out the lost and found box next to the gym. There are lots of items waiting for their owners to come and pick them up.
News from Music with Mrs. Brown
Our second & third grade students explored music from many cultures this year. We showcased music from across the globe with a performance of pieces from Hawaii, Japan, The United States, Spain, Latina America, and Israel. We made an iMovie of world culture class projects featuring Ancient China, West Africa, as well as multicultural songs and games in music class.
Check out our iMovie at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idfhoqCNAYI
News from the Library with Mrs. Anhold
Keep your reading going through the summer with the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library’s reading program “Read to the Rhythm” http://jmrl.org/pr-summer-reading.htm . This is a program for all age groups. Not sure what to read? JMRL’s kids page has many book list as well as summer program information for all of the libraries http://www.jmrl.org/pr-kids.htm . Have a safe, fun, and reading summer vacation!
End of Year Design 2015 Updates - Building Community
Kindergarten - Asking Questions
The kindergarteners enjoyed a hike at Ivy Creek Natural Area. On the hike we observed many different plants, animals and signs of spring. The students learned a lot about nature through asking meaningful questions to our experienced guides.
1st Grade - Equine Studies
2nd Grade - Environmental Studies
Second grade students added the use of science notebooks to their Design 2015 work this quarter! They spent time recording their thoughts and observations in the Rain Garden Habitat and during owl pellet dissection. Our second grade scientists have been very enthusiastic and many are talking about continuing work in their notebooks over their summer break!
3rd Grade - Genre Studies
Students have enjoyed getting to know the Crozet Public Library as well as the librarians over the past school year. On June 4th, students will participate in a kick off for the Library's Summer Reading Challenge to keep them reading all summer long!
4th Grade - Global Studies
Fourth grade is finishing off the year with a bang! We have been working hard researching different countries and will celebrate and share our knowledge during our World Market on June 2!
5th Grade - IMPACT project
We are sending our soon-to-be sixth graders on to the next chapter equipped with the skills to succeed. They set the path in motion for our future fifth graders to continue our Impact project - Beaver Creek Reservoir/Water Conservation and help our community.
Mark Your Calendars
July 20 - 23: Kindergarten Camp @ Crozet ES
August 17: Open House from 5 - 6:30 pm
August 19: First Day of School
September 7: Labor Day - No School
September 8: Back to School Night - 5:30 to 6:15 pm (K-2)
September 8: Back to School Night - 6:30 to 7:15 pm (3-5)
September 28: Division-wide PD Day for Teachers - No school for students
October 23: End of the First Quarter
October 30: Teacher Work Day - No school for students
November 2: Division-wide PD Day for Teachers - No school for students
November 3: Election Day - No school for students
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break
December 21 - January 1: Winter Break
January 4: Students return - Happy New Year 2016!
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