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February Family Newsletter
January was a busy month, and it's hard to believe we are already into February! In January our teachers spent time administering the middle of year (MOY) NWEA MAP tests to students. These tests are the same students took at the beginning of the year in reading, math, reading fluency, and for 3rd-5th grade, science. Teachers use these tests to dive into the data of targeted areas that students need support and use the data to drive their instruction. We had many areas of growth to celebrate! I loved having students stop me in the hallways the last couple of weeks and share with me how much their MAP score went up! This coming week you will receive your child's MAP family report along with a letter explaining it. Be on the lookout for it in your child's folder.
There are many exciting things coming up in February! The district is hosting the annual STEAM EXPO at Waxahachie High School on Saturday, 2/18. This is a FREE community event from 10am to 2pm. Make plans to attend!
Starting on Monday, 2/13 is our district Intentional acts of Kindness Week. I want our teachers to be included in this and feel loved, valued, and appreciated. Please take a minute to fill out this survey to share what your child's teacher (or any staff member) means to you and your child.
We are having a great semester at Felty! I am so honored and blessed to work at such at wonderful place and be with all of your amazing children!
Brittany Griffith
Principal
Felty Elementary
Upcoming Dates
- Monday, 2/6-Friday, 2/10: Counselor Appreciation Week
- Monday, 2/13-Friday, 2/17: Intentional Acts of Kindness Week
- Wednesday, 2/15: Early Release for students, 11:40 am
- Friday, 2/17: End of 4th Six Weeks
- Saturday, 2/18: WISD STEAM EXPO 10am-2pm at Waxahachie High School
- Monday, 2/20: President's Day, NO school
- Thursday, 2/23: Interim test, 5th grade Science (Closed campus-no visitors)
- Friday, 2/24: 4th six weeks Report Cards go home
- Friday, 2/24: Wear Red day
- Tuesday, 2/28: Interim test, 3rd-5th Math (Closed campus-no visitors)
Congratulations to our students of the month!
Congrats to our staff members of the month!
Mrs. Edwards, Kindergarten
Ms. Carrillo, SLE
Looking Ahead to March
- Wednesday, 3/1: Interim test, 3rd-5th Reading (Closed campus-no visitors)
- Friday, 3/3: DEAR Day (Drop Everything and Read)
- Tuesday, 3/7: Kinder Program, 8:30am and 7pm
- Monday, 3/13-Friday, 3/17: Spring Break, no school
- Thursday, 3/23: Progress Report 5 goes home
- Tuesday, 3/28: 2nd Grade Program
Reminder!
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
- The building opens for student arrival at 7:10 a.m. No students are allowed in prior to that time.
- Any student that arrives after 7:40 a.m. is considered tardy and will need to be signed into the office by a parent.
- For car riders, make sure you have your pick up card with you and visible daily.
- For walkers and bike riders, make sure you have filled out the walker/biker application from your child's teacher. ALL walkers and bikers MUST walk/bike home. Parents are not allowed to pick up students along Park Place Blvd.
Brittany Griffith, Principal
Ashley Gabbard, Assistant Principal
Vickie Holmes, Counselor
Felty Elementary
Website: Felty.wisd.org
Location: 231 Park Place Boulevard, Waxahachie, TX, USA
Phone: 972-923-4616
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeltyElementary