Wildcat News
April 2023 Issue 28
Waldo 8th graders participate in TIMSS Testing
Waldo MS accepted an invitation from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), part of the U.S. Department of Education, to participate in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). Three of our 8th grade classes took part during the week of March 20, 2023.
The students who participated in the testing received treats, a certificate of participation, sunglasses, and four community service hours.
These classes are three of many 8th-grade classes across the United States who took part in TIMSS. This study will give an accurate picture of what U.S. 8th graders can do in mathematics and science: Students answered mathematics and science questions and completed a brief questionnaire about themselves.
TIMSS provides an accurate picture of what students can do in mathematics and science in grades 4 and 8 in the United States against countries around the world. Since 1995, TIMSS has measured worldwide trends in student knowledge of mathematics and science.
Learn more about TIMSS @ https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/Timss/Content/pdf/TIMSS_FS_Facts_for_Parents_8th.pdf
Q & A's about Easter Traditions
Easter is always the first Sunday following the full moon on or after the spring equinox, which is the first day of spring.
Where did the Easter Bunny come from?
The hare or rabbit is a symbol for the moon in Egyptian mythology. Since the Easter date is associated with the full moon, over the years the rabbit has become to be associated with Easter. Today we know this rabbit as the "Easter Bunny".
Why do we decorate Easter Eggs?
The egg is the symbol of life. At one time, the Chinese would send red eggs to family and friends to celebrate the birth of a baby like an announcement card. Also, in the Ukraine, eggs were exchanged at Easter and the kids would rub their cheeks with color to give them a rosy glow.
Where did the tradition of the Easter Parade come from?
Many cultures would have spring parades when they would dress up in new clothes to welcome the spring. Some places considered it bad luck to be seen on Easter in old clothes. Today, many people still dress up on Easter, and many buy new Easter outfits.
Why do people have Easter Baskets?
In Germany and Switzerland, children made nests of grass in their gardens for the Easter Bunny to fill with eggs. From this tradition, people now use baskets with many different colors of grass for the Easter Bunny to leave Easter Eggs and maybe some gifts!
Source: https://www.teachervision.com/
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Celebrating April 2023
Month
National Humor Month
International Guitar Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Lawn and Garden Month
National Kite Month
National Poetry Month
National Pecan Month
National Welding Month
Records and Information Management Month
Stress Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Weeks
Week 1 Library Week
Week 1 Read a Road Map Week.
Week 2 Garden Week
Week 3 Organize Your Files Week
Week 3 Medical Labs Week
Week 4 Administrative Assistants Week
Week 4 National Karaoke Week
Days
April 1 April Fool's Day
April 2 Children's Book Day
April 3 Find a Rainbow Day
April 4 School Librarian Day
April 5 Deep Dish Pizza Day
April 6 Sorry Charlie Day
April 7 World Health Day
April 8 Zoo Lover's Day
April 9 Winston Churchill Day
April 10 National Siblings Day
April 11 National Pet Day
April 12 Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 13 Scrabble Day
April 14 Look up at the Sky Day
April 15 Titanic Remembrance Day
April 16 Save an Elephant Day
April 17 World Circus Day
April 18 Newspaper Columnists Day
April 19 National Garlic Day
April 20 Volunteer Recognition Day
April 21 Administrative Professionals Day
April 22 Earth Day
April 23 National English Muffin Day
April 24 Pigs in a Blanket Day
April 25 World Penguin Day
April 26 National Pretzel Day
April 27 Tell a Story Day
April 28 Great Poetry Reading Day
April 29 National Zipper Day
April 30 Arbor Day
Source: http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/april.htm
Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Lee Frost
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Source: https://www.public-domain-poetry.com/robert-lee-frost/nothing-gold-can-stay-1213
MTSS and Student Council Behavior Incentive
- Only students with NO REFERRALS for the incentive are allowed to attend
- Students invited do not need an adult to attend but are welcome to bring them
Think about it.....
- Martin Luther King Jr.
"I never dreamt of success. I worked for it." - Estee Lauder
"Never sacrifice three things: your family, your heart, or your dignity." - Unknown
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose." - Dr. Seuss
Sources: https://www.momjunction.com/articles/teen-life-quotes_00462262/
See Something, Say Something!
April, May, and June Events
April
April 7th - No school
April 13th - Half Day
May
May 2nd - Midterm
May 29th - No School
June
June 2nd - Last Day/Half Day
Waldo Wildcat Newspaper Staff
Mrs. Boyce - Editor in Chief
Email: sboyce@d131.org
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Phone: (630)299-8400