Andrews Elementary
On Wings of Excellence - 04/27/2018
Dear Andrews Family,
We are so excited about the Andrews PTA 1st Annual Community Color Run and Walk, which takes place TONIGHT! If you have not yet signed up, it is not too late! Registration and check-in will begin tonight at 5:30 p.m. (You will be able to register for the run/walk, though free shirts are no longer available.) The run/walk itself will commence at 6:00 p.m.!
Please know that both of our parking lots (front and east side) will be closed tonight due to the run/walk. So, for those who live close enough, please start your exercise early by walking to this event! We expect congestion on the streets - please don't drive a car unless you have to! :)
We are eagerly anticipating this VERY fun evening!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joy Lovell, Principal
Andrews Elementary
Upcoming Events
Friday, April 27th
COLOR RUN!!! - 6:00 p.m. (check-in begins at 5:30)
Monday, April 30th
4th Grade Choir rehearsal after school
4th Grade Choir Concert - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 1st
5th Grade Outdoor Learning Center visit to Andrews
Chess Awards Assembly in cafeteria - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 2nd
Walk ‘n Roll with Nurse Sherbert
STUCO meeting after school
Drama Kids after school
Thursday, May 3rd
5th Grade field trip - Perot Museum
Chess Awards after school - 3:00 p.m.
Eagles’ Nest (for incoming Kinder students) - 4:00 p.m. in the library
Friday, May 4th
PTA Board meeting - 8:30 a.m.
PISD Parent Workshops for the month of May
Color Run Information - TONIGHT at 6:00pm - We hope to see you there!!!
Andrews Classroom Selection Process (Grades 1-5)
As we quickly move through the month of April, we recognize that it is that time of year when parents begin to think about teacher assignments for the 2018-2019 school year. I want to take this opportunity to share some information with you about how the class creation process works here at Andrews for grades 1-5. (Kindergarten will utilize a different system, and parents will learn more about that process at our Eagles' Nest event for kinder parents on May 3rd at 4:00 in the Andrews library.)
Assigning students to classrooms is a very detailed and time-intensive process for all of our teachers. Each grade level spends countless hours in May and June, looking at each child individually as they place him/her in a class for the following year. Many factors are considered during this process, including student learning styles, teaching styles, personalities, amount of structure needed, emotional needs, etc. This list could go on and on! I share this information with the hope that this deeper understanding allows you to have trust in this process. I want for you to realize that class lists are never something computer-generated - instead, they are the result of MUCH intensive labor!
Please know that it is not necessary to send anything in regard to the teachers for your children next year. We do realize that most families do not feel the need to make any special requests. You can be assured that we will be extremely diligent in carefully considering every student's needs and learning style as we form classes for the 2018-2019 school year.
In the event that you desire to share a special request with me regarding the teacher with whom your child is placed next year, please know that we will not accept requests that include a specific teacher name. Instead, please submit (in writing) information about the type of teacher who you feel would be the best match for your child. Having this information about teacher characteristics is much more helpful than a name for many reasons, one of which is the fact that changes take place among the teaching staff on grade levels each year. If you choose to submit teacher characteristics, I need to receive your written information no later than Friday, May 11, 2018 in order to utilize it as we begin the 2018-19 class formation process.
As always, thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to learning at Andrews Elementary! Your partnership makes all the difference as we work together for your children's success on this educational journey!
Take a Taste Tuesday
Walk 'n Roll Wednesday
PTA - Graduating Senior Scholarship Information
Senior Scholarship
Andrews PTA is offering a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior high school student. Deadline to enter is May 1, 2018. Click the link for details on eligibility and how to apply:
**Please help spread the word to graduating High School seniors who previously attended Andrews Elementary.
Feeder School News
Tennis Camp
Summer Tennis Camps
There will be 2 tennis camps held at Plano West this summer for kids 7-16 years old. The dates are June 4-8, and July 23-27. Email Coach Walker for details at morgen.walker@pisd.edu
Choose one of the following options to register:
1. Call High Point at (972) 941-7170, Option 5
2. Register in person at Highpoint Tennis Center, 421 W Spring Creek Pkwy
3. Register On-line at:
https://apm.activecommunities.com/planoparksandrec/Home
Search “Tennis Camp” and select your week
Plano West
TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE PLANO WEST ROYALES SPRING SHOW!
Tickets are now on sale for "Empire," the New York City-themed Royales Spring Show.
Showtimes are at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 at the Plano West Auditorium.
Get your tickets at royale.booktix.com today!
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