Andrews Elementary
On Wings of Excellence
Dear Andrews Family
Thank you so much for attending Open House last night! We immensely enjoyed visiting with you, and students loved this opportunity to show off their work and effort. Please know that we deeply appreciate your continued support and partnership on this educational journey – your children have grown so much this year!
I hope that you have an absolutely wonderful and safe Spring Break! Enjoy the time away from school, and we look forward to seeing our students when they return on Monday, March 14th.
Joy Lovell, Principal
Andrews Elementary
Student Absences
Upcoming Events
Monday, March 7th - 11th
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break:)
Tuesday, March 15th
4th Grade to visit the Eisemann Center
Thursday, March 17th
St. Patrick’s Day
Friday, March 18th
Kindergarten Round-Up - 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM
End of the 3rd Nine Weeks grading period
Thursday, March 24th
Report cards go home
Friday, March 25th
- No School (First Inclement Weather Day)
After School Programs/Rehearsals
Monday, March14th
- Mad Science
Tuesday, March 15th
- Beginning and Intermediate Chess
- Coding Club
- 4th Grade Choir Rehearsal
- Tutoring (K-5)
Wednesday, March 16th
- Drama Club
- Math Olympiads
Thursday, March 17th
- Advanced Chess
- Craniologix
- Young Rembrandts K-1
- Tutoring (K-5)
Friday, March 18th
- Young Rembrandts 2-5
- S.T.O.P. meeting in library
Kindergarten Round-Up 2016
Kindergarten Round Up will be held for all campuses on Friday, March 18, 2016. The hours will be 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
PLEASE BRING:
· Birth Certifícate
· Immunization Records
· Social Security Card
· Proof of Residency in Plano ISD (gas or electric bill)
· Parent’s or Legal Guardian’s Driver’s License
Round Up is the beginning of our registration process for the 2016-2017 school year. If for any reason you are unable to attend, simply visit the school office any time after the above dates and register.
Mu Alpha Theta math competition
Plano Senior High School's Mu Alpha Theta (Math Club) is hosting a math contest for 4th and 5th grade students on Saturday, March 26th. The contest will be from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, followed by awards (12:00 pm - 12:30 pm). There will be an entrance fee of $10.00 per student collected on the day of the contest. If a student needs assistance with the entrance fee, please let me know. Scholarships may be available.
Please email Mrs. Priya Subramanian (Priya.subramanian@pisd.edu) before Mar 17, 2016 if you are interested in participating.
PS: THIS DOES NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH MATH OLYMPIAD (MOEMS)
Andrews PTA
Join the PTA Board in 2016-17
The Andrews PTA board is losing several board members whose children will be moving on to Rice in the fall. Now is your chance to get involved!
These PTA board positions will be open for the 2016-17 school year.
· 1st VP – Membership
· 2nd VP – Programs
· 3rd VP – Volunteers
· Communications
· Treasurer
If you are interested in serving your school, please email andrewselementaryplanopta@gmail.com.
Plano ISD - Parental Engagement Survey
There are many ways in which parents may be involved in the education of their child. Extensive research has shown that activities such as reading, communicating with the child, and setting expectations have the largest effect on student achievement. Other forms of parental involvement, such as attendance and participation in school functions, also contribute positively to achievement in school.
This Parental Engagement Survey will help us understand some of the ways in which parents are engaged in the education of their child. This information will also guide us in providing support to the parents in our community.
With the 2015-2016 school year in mind, please take a moment to answer this brief survey.
English: http://formscreator.pisd.edu/formhandler/parentalengagementpisd.aspx
Spanish: http://formscreator.pisd.edu/formhandler/parentalengagementpisdsp.aspx
Thank you for your participation!
Plano ISD Bond Election
On May 7, 2016, Plano ISD voters will decide on a $481 million bond proposal to fund initiatives recommended by the Plano ISD Facilities and Technology Task Force. Appointed in August, 2015 by the Plano ISD Board of Trustees, the task force included citizens, business leaders, teachers, principals and parents. The task force reviewed enrollment trends and projections, established construction and renovation needs, validated costs and sought input from fellow community members. After five months of study, debate and public input, the task force made final recommendations to school trustees which are included in this bond proposal. If approved, the bond initiative will provide funding toward eight major project areas with no increase to the tax rate and will impact all Plano ISD campuses through district-wide security updates, renovations and facility upgrades, as well as technology improvements. Find out more, including specific project allocations, at www.pisd.edu/2016bond. You may send questions to askpisd@pisd.edu.
Rice MS PTA - Open Positions for 2016-2017
**If interested please contact Shannon DeWolf at president@ricepta.org
Board:
President- Attend and preside over board meetings, general meetings, vote on tied issues, meet with staff at school as needed, and attend Plano PTA meetings.
VP Membership- Recruit PTA members and maintain an accurate record of membership for the school year.
VP Ways & Means- Sets up and runs any fundraising for the school year.
VP of Volunteers- Puts together lists of volunteers for the school year and contacts the volunteers to place them at events.
Secretary- Attends all meetings taking, send out minutes after meetings, and keeps notebooks of past data of PTA.
Parliamentarian- Assists in making the meetings run smoothly. They apply the rules of Parliamentary procedure Robert's rules of order, the by laws and the standing rules.
Communications- Collect from others and e-mail the school contact all information weekly to be included in e-news
**Board Positions require monthly 1-hour board meetings & bi-monthly general 1 hour meetings**
Committee:
Reflections-Collect submissions, coordinate judges & awards
Social Coordinator-Plan a fall and spring social for all grade levels (can be done with 2 coordinators)
PE Uniforms Chairman-Bring samples of PE Uniforms to feeder elementary schools, order and pass out uniforms
Box Top Chairman-Collect box tops from Rice and turn in
Spirit Wear Coordinator-Coordinate getting designs from vendor and take orders for spirit wear
Band Coordinator-Work with Band Director to help band with what they need
Copy Room Coordinator-Organize volunteers to use copy room to make copies at Rice for teachers
Webmaster PTA Site-Manage website for PTA (update and post information)
Multicultural Chairman-Organize event before spring open house
**No monthly meetings just complete job position requirements**
Jasper Information
Calling all Jasper Jazz alumni and fans: Pre-order you commemorative
t-shirt today!
The Jasper Jazz national champions are celebrating 20 years of dance and performance excellence since the drill team’s founding in 1996. In honor of the Jazz’s 20th anniversary, the members are calling all Jasper Jazz drill team alumni and fans to show their Jazz pride and pre-order the commemorative Alumni Spirit Tee featuring a black short-sleeve t-shirt with silver alloy lettering for $20. Pre-order by April 10 at http://jasperjazz.dance/forms.html . Email Dana Tocci with questions at dablue2560@yahoo.com . Sponsored by the Jasper Jazz Booster Club.
Tickets on Sale Now for Jasper Jazz Spring Show
Jazz. Jasper Jazz. The Jasper Jazz will delight and dazzle at “The Heist,” this year’s Spring Show featuring a James Bond theme. The performance, which celebrates 20 years of dance excellence, promises energetic dance routines, fun music and eye-catching costumes and sets.
Mark your calendars for the evening of Friday, April 29 or Saturday, April 30 at Jasper High School. Tickets are $10 pre-order or $12 at the door. We anticipate a full house, so purchase your tickets today at http://jasperjazz.dance/forms.html . Pre-order by April 15 to ensure your seat.
Are you former Jasper Jazz? The current team invites Jasper Jazz alumni—including members from the inaugural team in 1996 through now -- to the performance. Be sure to show up and help us celebrate our 20th anniversary by wearing your Jazz Alumni Spirit Tee. If you pre-ordered your tee, you can pick it up at the Spring Show. Email Dana Tocci with questions at dablue2560@yahoo.com . Sponsored by the Jasper Jazz Booster Club.
Spring Show Flower Orders
Spring Show is the culmination of the Jasper Jazz drill team dance performance experience. Show her you’re a fan on this special night and order flowers for your favorite Jazz member. Select from red, yellow, pink or white roses artfully wrapped in tissue paper, cellophane and ribbon. Flower orders will be available for pickup at the Spring Show. It’s so convenient! Orders and payment are due by April 15. Order flowers today at http://jasperjazz.dance/forms.html .
Email Dana Tocci with questions at dablue2560@yahoo.com . Sponsored by the Jasper Jazz Booster Club.