Park Crest Panther Paper

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The Month of May Means GOAL SETTING!

Even though our kindergarten through 2nd grade students don't take STAAR everything they do in one way or another leads to their future goals or or successes. We talk a lot about setting goals at Park Crest. This past week we talked specifically about math and reading goals.

All of our students have a goal of earning a 76% or higher on EVERY reading assignment they complete (classwork, tests, even homework).

In math students are aiming to earn a 75% or higher on EVERY math assignment they complete (classwork, tests, even homework).

Some of our students thought that was tooooo easy so we challenged them to LEVEL UP! If students chose to level up they are aiming for a reading goal of 87% and a math goal of 88%!

Be sure to ask your student about their accomplishments!

At-Home Learning Days for All Students

ON STAAR TESTING DAYS, SOME GRADE LEVELS WILL NOT COME TO CAMPUS AND WILL WORK ON ASSIGNMENTS AT HOME SO THAT TEACHERS CAN ASSIST WITH TEST ADMINISTRATION FOR REMOTE STUDENTS WHO COME TO CAMPUS.

MAY 13 - 4TH GRADE WILL NOT COME TO CAMPUS.

MAY 14 - KINDER, 1ST, 2ND & 5TH GRADE WILL NOT COME TO CAMPUS.

MAY 18 - 3RD GRADE WILL NOT COME TO CAMPUS.

MAY 19 - 3RD & 4TH GRADE WILL NOT COME TO CAMPUS.

MAY 21 - KINDER, 1ST, 2ND & 5TH GRADE WILL NOT COME TO CAMPUS.

DATES ARE ALSO LISTED IN THE CHART BELOW.

ASYNCHRONOUS = AT HOME

Counselor's Message

Counselor Updates from Mrs. Johnson-

Middle School Electives

The 5th grade window to choose middle school electives is now closed.

Please use the verification form in Skyward if you have questions regarding recommended course or middle school electives. OR, you may always email me at gmedranojohnson@garlandisd.net for help! I can follow-up with a call if preferred.

The last day for Counselor adjustments to course requests is Friday, April 30, 2021. I am available if you need assistance.

CAREER DAY will be on Thursday, May 27th. We are looking for speakers! If you are interested in participating this year in a Google Meets setting, please click and fill out the form below:

Career Day Speaker Form (English)

Formulario Parental para Dia de Carrera (Espanol)

Talking with your Child about Current Events

Children hear about what's going on in the world through social media, friends, or adults' conversations. Sometimes the news is uplifting — like kids their age taking a stand on social or environmental issues. Other times, children may worry about current events and need an adult to help make sense of what's happening.

If you are wondering what to say to help ease your child, here is some information you can use to guide your conversations at home from KidsHealth and Common Sense Media:

How to Talk to Your Child About the News

Kids Health- Cómo hablar con su hijo sobre las noticias

Explaining the News to Our Kids

Cómo hablar con tus hijos sobre las noticias

Did you know that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month?

Here is some information that I am sharing to remind students about how to stay safe, as well as identifying adults that they trust:

Protect Yourself Rules

As always, please reach out if you have any questions, at (972)926-2571 or email at:

gmedranojohnson@garlandisd.net

Dress Code Requirements

Parents, please help us ensure your students are following the school dress code. Shirts should have a collar and can be red, white, or blue. Pants, shorts, or skirts should be khaki, blue, or black. No Jeans.
On Mondays we celebrate college awareness. If students are wearing a college shirt, they can wear jeans.
Fridays are school spirit days. Students wearing a Park Crest shirt may wear jeans on Friday.

water Bottles

Please make sure your student comes to school EVERYDAY with a water bottle. ALL of our water fountains have been turned OFF. We have water bottle filling stations but without water bottles students cannot access the water.

Calendar

May

1 - National School Principal Day

3-7 Teacher Appreciation Week

13 - 5th STAAR Science - remote students will come to school and test, (4th STUDENTS WILL STAY HOME and work on activities allowing teachers to help proctor)

14 - 3rd and 4th STAAR Reading - remote students will come to school to test, (K, 1, 2, 5 WILL STAY HOME and work on activities allowing teachers to help proctor)

18 - 5th STAAR Math - remote students will come to school and test, (3rd GRADE STUDENTS WILL STAY HOME and work on activities allowing teachers to help proctor)

19 - 5th STAAR Reading - remote students will come to school and test (3rd and 4th WILL STAY HOME and work on activities allowing teachers to help proctor )

21 - 3rd and 4th STAAR Math - remote students will come to school and test - (K, 1, 2, 5 STUDENTS WILL STAY HOME and work on activities allowing teachers to help proctor)

24-27 - Buy One Get One Free Book Fair

28 - Student/Staff Holiday

31 - Memorial Day - no school

June

2-4 - Field Days

3 - Virtual Multicultural Night - 6-7pm

7-8 - Virtual Assemblies

8 - Last Day of School - Early Release at 1:25pm

Accessibility

Andrea Kleckner

Park Crest Panther Paper

Week of April 26, 2021

Park Crest Panther Paper

Week of April 26, 2021

Table of Contents

Newsletter Translations

The Month of May Means GOAL SETTING!

At-Home Learning Days for All Students

Counselor's Message

Dress Code Requirements

water Bottles

Calendar

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