Weekly Newsletter 4/14/25 - Week 29

Happy Sunday, parents and guardians! I want to take a moment to share how incredibly proud I am of our fifth graders! This week, they tackled both the ELA and Math MSTEP tests with such focus, determination, and a positive attitude. Their perseverance and courage truly stood out, and their hard work did not go unnoticed—both our deans and principal commented on how focused and engaged our students were throughout testing.

A big shout-out to you, the parents and guardians, for your support in making this happen. Thank you for ensuring your children were well-rested, fed breakfast, and arrived on time each day. It made a big difference, and we’re so grateful for your partnership. 

Here is our weekly newsletter for the week beginning Monday, April 14th, 2025 (week 29 of instruction):

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✨ No More Tutoring
Just a reminder that after-school tutoring has officially ended for the year. There will be no tutoring sessions this week or moving forward. Thank you for your support throughout the program!

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📝 MSTEP Testing Continues
Our students are doing a fantastic job with testing so far—thank you for helping them come to school prepared and ready to focus! This week’s schedule includes:

• Monday, April 14: 5th Grade Science

• Wednesday, April 16: MSTEP Make-Ups

• Thursday, April 17: 5th Grade Social Studies

Please continue to help your child get a good night’s sleep and arrive on time—it makes a huge difference!

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🌷 Easter Break
In observance of Easter, school will be closed Friday, April 18 through Tuesday, April 22. Classes will resume on Wednesday, April 23. We hope you enjoy this special time with your loved ones.

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📅 Important Dates to Remember

• Monday, April 14

  • MSTEP Testing Continues (see full schedule above)

• Tuesday, April 15

  • 8th Grade PSAT

• Wednesday, April 16

  • MSTEP Make-Up Testing

  • Otis Spunkmeyer Delivery: 1:30–4:00 p.m.
    ➤ All items must be picked up that day—there is no storage available at school.

• Thursday, April 17

  • 5th Grade Social Studies MSTEP

• Friday, April 18 – Tuesday, April 22

  • Easter Break – No School

• Wednesday, April 23

  • Classes Resume

  • 8th Grade Science/Make-Ups

  • Administrative Professionals Day
    ➤ Let’s show our appreciation for Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Garrett, and Ms. Hall for all the ways they support our school community!

• Thursday, April 24

  • 8th Grade Social Studies/Make-Ups

• Friday, April 25

  • MSTEP Make-Up

  • $2.00 Dress Down Day

  • Progress Report Day

  • Blue Ribbon & NJHS Earth Day Beautification Project

• April 28 – May 2

  • 4th & 7th Grade MSTEP Week

  • 5th & 8th Grade NWEA Testing

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As always, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, comments, concerns, or just want to see how your child is doing during the school day/week. I am here for all of you, as well! Also, as always, thank you for your continued support from home. It makes all the difference in the classroom. Have a great Sunday!

-Ms. Winter