Dear Parents and Guardians,
Happy Sunday! Can you believe we’ve made it to May — the final full month of the school year? We’re in the home stretch, and I’m so proud of all the hard work our class has put in so far. Below is your newsletter for the week of May 5, 2025 (Week 32 of instruction).
🌟 NWEA Testing
We officially wrapped up NWEA testing this week, and I’m thrilled to share that the class demonstrated strong growth overall. Their focus and effort truly paid off, and I couldn’t be prouder. With this milestone behind us, we’ve completed all major standardized tests for the year. The only assessments remaining are our final common quizzes in ELA and math.
📓 Gradebook Reminders
Please note that the gradebook will close on Wednesday, June 4. All missing assignments must be submitted by this date. If your child has any outstanding work, please encourage them to get it turned in as soon as possible. Your support in helping students finish strong is greatly appreciated.
👕 $2 Dress-Down Day – Friday, May 9
This Friday is a $2 dress-down day. If your child would like to participate, please send them in with the $2. Just a reminder that dress-down attire must still be school appropriate.
👔 Uniform Reminders
We’ve noticed an increase in students arriving out of uniform. Please remember that unless it is a designated dress-down day, all students must be in proper school uniform. This includes appropriate footwear — no Crocs, slides, or non-uniform jackets or sweaters. Students not in uniform may be asked to call home for a change of clothes. Thank you for helping us uphold our dress code expectations.
📚 This Week in Curriculum
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ELA: We’re beginning Bridge to Terabithia and focusing on identifying plot elements and types of conflict. Students will also be learning how to incorporate adverbs effectively in their writing.
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Math: We’ll continue working on multiplying and dividing decimals, and will also begin graphing and working with coordinate planes.
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Science: Students will conduct an experiment to observe how matter is conserved—even when substances are mixed or dissolved.
🗓️ Important Dates to Remember:
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Monday, May 5 – Moral Focus Awards (In Classrooms)
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May 5–9 – Teacher Appreciation Week
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Monday, May 5 – Kindergarten & 8th Grade Cap and Gown Pictures
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Monday, May 12 – Staff Meeting @ 3:35 PM
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Friday, May 16 – MSTEP Testing Ends
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Tuesday, May 20 – Fire Drill; 3rd & 4th Grade Field Trips
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Wednesday, May 21 – Career Day; 5th Grade Field Trip
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Thursday, May 22 – 8th Grade Breakfast & Prom (5:00–7:00 PM); Step-Up Day (Grades 3–7)
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May 23–26 – NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day Weekend
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Friday, May 30 – May Birthday Celebration
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Wednesday, June 4 – Gradebook Closes
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Monday, June 9 – 8th Grade Graduation
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Wednesday, June 10 – Kindergarten Step-Up Day
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Tuesday, June 12 – Field Day (Grades 1–7)
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Friday, June 13 – Last Day of School (Half Day); June Birthday Celebration; Report Cards Sent Home
As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to check in about your child’s progress, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your continued partnership — it makes a tremendous difference in creating a positive and supportive classroom environment.
Here’s to another great week ahead!
Warmly,
Ms. Winter
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