We have 13 days left together this school year. While this has been one of the most challenging years in education, it has also proven to be one of the best. We have shown our resilience, tenacity, and our ability to pull together for the good of one another and our community. There is nothing we can't make it through TOGETHER! I am so proud of all that our dolphin scholars have been able to accomplish despite facing uncertain times. I am proud of our staff for never giving up even when times were tough and for always putting their students first. I am proud of our parents, for being patient and flexible, even when it wasn't easy to do so. Your level of understanding and support throughout the school year is greatly appreciated and did not go unnoticed. Thank you Dolphin Family for simply being EXTRAORDINARY!

Those students who opted to test in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades completed the Georgia Milestones Assessment Series last week. We had about 90 scholars in the 3 grade levels combined to test and are excited to see their results. Even in a pandemic, our teachers and scholars continued to work on mastering grade level standards despite the learning disruption from last school year. All students will take the iReady End of Year Diagnostic this week so that we can have an accurate measure of their growth from the fall assessment.

As we close out the school year, we will have Virtual End of Year Celebrations for each grade level. The dates for the events are below and you should have received information from your scholar's teacher regarding the events and access links.

May 18th (TEAMS links will be shared by teacher)

o Pre-K 9am-10am

o Kindergarten 10am-11am

May 19th (TEAMS links will be shared by teacher)

o First Grade 9am-10am

o 2nd Grade 10am-11am

May 20th (TEAMS links will be shared by teacher)

o 3rd Grade 9am-10am

o 4th Grade 10am-11am

May 25th (TEAMS links will be shared by teacher)

o 5th Grade 6pm

I would like to say thank you to our families who made Teacher Appreciation Week 2021 special for our very deserving teachers. Our theme for the week was "Bar None, You Are the Best!" Special thanks to our SGC for providing donuts and cupcakes for the dessert bar; PTA for the salad bar; Community partners Sandtown Pub for the food truck and Chick fil A for breakfast; Admin Team for the ice cream bar; and our Extraordinary Sunshine Committee for the "Nacho Average Teacher" Taco Bar. We had a blast celebrating our phenomenal staff.

As this year comes to an end, please pay close attention to information from the district regarding students with devices and the processes for those students who are leaving the district and those who will be transitioning schools. Be sure if you have received a Summer School invitation that you have registered. Be on the look out for information about summer programs and camps for students as well.

Our summer office hours will be from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Our data clerk, Ms. Blake, will be available to process registrations and withdrawals on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Our registration office will be closed June 28 -July 19, 2021.

Have an extraordinary summer dolphins and be sure to encourage your scholars to READ!

In Partnership,

Principal Wilson, Proud Dolphin

Tuesday, May 18th - PreK and Kindergarten

Wednesday, May 19th - 1st and 2nd Grades

Thursday, May 20th - 3rd and 4th Grades

Tuesday, May 25th - 5th Grade

There will be a drive-by parade for 5th GRADE ONLY on Wednesday, May 26th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 5th grade parents please decorate your cars as we say farewell to our rising 6th graders. Parents with 5th graders in remote learning please bring your scholars to drive through and collect their parting gifts from A. Philip Randolph!

Please see times for all Virtual Awards Programs below!

• Leaving the district: Return your device, May 24-26
• Moving-On to Sandtown Middle School: Keep your device over the summer; take great care of your device!
• Returning to Randolph ES: Keep your device over the summer; take great care of your device!