USC Elementary REBEL Review
You Matter! Every Child - Every Day
January 2019 - Happy New Year!!
Returning to school in January is always filled with renewed energy and resolve to make a positive difference in the lives of all the members of our school community.
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our Holiday Concerts in December, and to the staff and students for putting on such great shows.
We start 2019 with a focus on responsibility. Working with students to help them learn to accept personal responsibility is a critical part of what we do each day. Being responsible means others can depend on you. You are accountable for your actions. When things go wrong and you make a mistake, you make amends instead of excuses. When you are responsible, you keep your agreements. You give your best to any job. Responsibility is just one of our Rebel Rights here at USC.
As we begin the New Year it is always a good time to focus once again on our personal goals and to adjust and fine tune the steps we must take to achieve them. I encourage parents to sit down with their child(ren) and discuss their performance, celebrate the successes and develop goals and next steps.
Finally, I wish everyone a very Happy New Year and I look forward to witnessing the many successes and achievements of our students as the year unfolds.
~Mrs. Magnuson
P.S. - please note the January lunch menus are attached at the bottom of this newsletter.
Important Info...
Dec. 22~Jan. 1 - No School - Winter Break
Jan. 2 ~ School Resumes
Jan. 3 ~ Kids Academy 3:00-4:15 pm
Jan. 7 ~ Kids Academy 3:00-4:15 pm
Jan. 9 ~ VIP Play for K-2 Students
Jan. 10 ~ Kids Academy 3:00-4:15 pm
Jan 14 ~ Kids Academy 3:00-4:15 pm
Jan 17 ~ Kids Academy 3:00-4:15 pm
Jan 18 ~ End of 2nd Qtr/1st Semester
Jan. 21~~ NO SCHOOL K-12 - Teacher Work Day
Jan 22 ~ NO SCHOOL K-12 - Staff Development
Jan 24 ~ Kids Academy 3:00-4:15 pm
Jan 28~ Kids Academy 3:00-4:15 pm
Jan 31 ~ Kids Academy 3:00-4:15 pm
~ MN Student Survey Grades 5, 8, 9, 11
Flex Learning Days
It's that time of year again where we need to be prepared for the event of winter weather. The USC School Board approved up to 3 Flex Learning days if needed due to inclement weather. If school is cancelled, you will get a notice that it will be a Flex Learning Day. This will also be announced on radio and TV stations in the area. PK-4 students should have Flex Folders in their backpacks, ready to access in this event. There are directions for what to complete for that day, as well as information about how to get in touch with teachers during the day for any questions you might have in order for your child to complete the work.
Fifth and sixth grade students will need to go onto Schoology to find their assignments for the day. There is also information on there about contacting teachers if needed.
If you are unable to connect to the internet, please send a note with your child the next day with that information. Students will have 2 days to make-up their work from the Flex Day.
Prime Time Service Project - Jacobson's
1st Quarter CLEAN LOG VIP Lunches
Growth Mindsets - The 7 Mindsets - Passion First
For the month of January we will be focusing on the mindset called "Passion First". Passion First mindset teaches students that when they do things they’re good at, they perform better and get better results. Students will learn the importance of spending time doing what they’re best at in order to be as successful as possible. Please read through the Parent Newsletter for more information about this mindset.
January Events:
January
2~ Return to School
15~ School Board Meeting @ 5:30 pm
18~ End of 1st Semester
21~ No School - Teacher Work Day
22~ No School Staff Development Day
28~Report Cards Sent Home
February
15~ No School
18~ No School - Presidents Day
19~ School Board Meeting @ 5:30 pm
January STEAM Home Challenge
Check out this link! It has many holiday STEAM ideas for you to do as a family!!
USC District Testing Information 2018-2019 Testing Schedule
September
September 5-Oct. 5 FAST Testing K-6
September 5-14 STAR Reading and Math K-12
October
October 10 PSAT – Grade 11
October 29-November 6 STAR Reading and Math K-12
January
January 7-16 STAR Testing Reading and Math K-12
January 23-February 14 FAST Testing K-6
January 28 ELL (ACCESS) Testing Window Begins
February
February 14 ASVAB - Grade 11
March
March 4 MTAS Reading, Math, and Science Begins
March 6 NAEP – Grade 4 Only – Reading/Math
Mar 18-22 STAR Testing Reading and Math K-12
March 22 ELL (ACCESS) Testing Window Ends
April
April 2 WorkKeys – Grade 12
ACT Testing – Grade 11
Pre-ACT – Grade 10
Civics Test – Grade 9
April 8-12 MCA Math Grade 11
April 8-12 MCA Reading Grades 3-8, 10
April 15-26 MCA Math Grades 3-8
April 29 -May 3 Science MCA Grades 5, 8, and 10
May
May 3 MTAS Math, Reading, and Science Ends
May 6-17 STAR Testing Reading and Math – K-12
May 6-17 FAST Testing K-6
USC Elementary Breakfast and Lunch Menus
United South Central Elementary
Elementary Principal
Email: tmagnuson@unitedsouthcentral.org
Website: www.usc.k12.mn.us
Location: 600 11th St SW, Wells, MN, United States
Phone: (507)553-5810
Facebook: facebook.com/UnitedSouthCentralSchools