Northeast Newsletter
April 2021
Notes From Mrs. Ryan
Class Lists – As we approach the end of the year, teams come together to create class lists for the 2021-2022 school year. Many factors go into the creation of class lists. As a district, we do not accept teacher or friend requests. Hours of analysis and scrutiny go into these lists; please trust our professional judgement as we make decisions that are appropriate for all students.
Leader in Me Parent Focus Virtual Meeting – Please join me on April 26 from 6:30-7:00 for a 30-minute Zoom session as I explain in more detail what the Leader in Me framework is and what you can do to foster the leadership habits in your home. If you are interested in attending this session, please sign up here.
April 26 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Meeting ID: 883 5027 9269 Passcode: Q6g1dq
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) – During the week of April 5 - 9, all third, fourth, and fifth grade students will be taking the Iowa Statewide Assessment for Student Progress (ISASP), formerly known as the Iowa Assessments. Students in grades 3-5 will take a Math, Reading, and Language/Writing assessment. Fifth graders will also take a Science assessment. You can learn more about the ISASP assessment by visiting this site:
located here.
Remote students will come onsite to assess at Northeast Elementary at the following times:
· Monday, 4/5: Arrive at 8:15 – 3rd-5th Grades Test Math from 8:30-10:30
· Tuesday, 4/6: Arrive at 8:15 – 3rd-5th Grades Test Reading from 8:30-10:30
· Wednesday, 4/7: Arrive at 9:15 – 5th Grade ONLY test science from 9:30-10:30
· Thursday, 4/4: Arrive at 8:15 – 3rd-5th Grades Test Language Arts and Writing 8:30-10:30
Student Driven Book Drive – Fourth grade student leaders are holding a book drive through Wednesday, April 7. They are collecting new or gently used children’s books to be donated to the John Stoddard Cancer Center in Des Moines.
Kindergarten Virtual Meeting – Mark your calendars for a virtual kindergarten parent meeting for incoming kindergarten families on April 22. Watch for details regarding this meeting in the near future.
Notes From Nurse Andrea
Around this time of year, I usually start to run out of spare clothes for students who have had accidents and need to change before returning to class. If you have any clothes that your children are outgrowing, please consider sending them my way!
A big thank you as well to keeping your students home when they aren't feeling well. It is making a huge difference in the amount of illness we are seeing at school this year!
Counselor's Corner with Mrs. Leaper
March Guidance Units
Kindergarten
Unit Title: Bullying Continued
Essential Question: How do I recognize feelings in myself and others?
Students Will Be Able To:
- Identify appropriate versus inappropriate ways to handle bullying.
- Identify appropriate versus inappropriate ways to treat others.
1st Grade
Unit Title: Bullying Continued
Essential Question: How do I know when I get help and how do I get help when I need it?
Students Will Be Able To:
- Respectfully ask for help if they are being bullied.
2nd Grade
Unit Title: Bullying Continued
Essential Question: How do I seek help and who can help me?
Students Will Be Able To:
- Communicate assertively to solve a problem.
- Identify people who can help them.
3rd Grade
Unit Title: Bullying Continued
Essential Question: How do I use a problem-solving model to make a decision?
Students Will Be Able To:
- Apply the problem solving steps to solve bullying problems.
4th Grade
Unit Title: Bullying Continued
Essential Question: How could other people influence my decisions?
Students Will Be Able To:
- Demonstrate assertiveness to skills to stand up for what they think is a right in bullying situations.
5th Grade
Unit Title: Bullying Continued
Essential Question: What skills are needed to work cooperatively with others?
Students Will Be Able To:
- Identify the skills needed to work cooperatively with others to solve bullying problems.
Band News From Ms. Conley
Band students should continue to practice 10-20 minutes most days of the week for continued success! Students have approximately 8 weeks of lessons left before the end of the school year. Let’s finish strong and earn those band karate belts!
News From Mrs. Cory
What: Northeast students will be given a grade-level math game to bring home to play. All materials will be provided by the school and sent home with students prior to the game night. The students will be given the chance to learn and practice the game at school. This will give students the opportunity to use their leadership skills and teach members of the family how to play the game and the math skills being practiced.
Who: Northeast students and their families
When: April 8th, 2021
Where: At home
Attendance Reminder
Moving?
PTO News
PTO- Our next two meetings will be held via zoom on April 1 and May 6 at 6:00 pm
VBackpack
Important Dates in April
April 1 – 6:00 PTO Meeting
April 5-9 – ISASP Assessments
April 8 – Family Game Night (materials will be sent home with students)
April 8 – Spring Pictures
April 12- PTO Fundraiser~ Little Caesars 4 p.m.-8 p.m
April 16 – No School (Professional Development for Teachers)
April 22 – 6:30 Virtual Kindergarten Meeting for Incoming Kindergarten Families
April 26 – 6:30-7:00 Parent Leader in Me Focus Group with Mrs. Ryan