We hope that you all had a fantastic weekend! We are excited to be done with Milestone testing so we can get back into the swing of things. The kiddos did so fabulous during testing! All of our final units of the year are starting this week, so please be sure to check our content blogs to learn about our last units! :)
Some General Reminders and Announcements
Milestone Schedule: We will still be following the schedule below while 5th grade wraps up their testing this week. We should be back to a normal schedule by Friday :)
Non-Testing Day Schedule**
7:50 – 9:10 Math
9:10 – 10:00 PBL
10 – 10:20 Enrichment
10:20 – 11:05 Specials
11:05 – 11:20 Reading
11:20 – 12:20 Lunch/Recess
12:20 – 1:20 Reading
1:20 – 2:15 Writing
2:15 – 2:20 Pack-up Dismissal
** Schedules subject to change
Visitors: Due to Milestones testing, are not allowed to have visitors in the building during the testing period. So, from April 13 – April 27, parents will not be allowed to come to the building for lunches, mystery reading, etc. We look forward to welcoming you all back after Milestones has wrapped up! :)
Book Fair: It's time to start planning for the Scholastic Book Fair May 5-17. The theme is the "Happy Camper Book Fair: S'more fun with books!" We are looking for volunteers to help with decorating, setting-up, student preview, student buying, and post-fair packing up. Please contact Sandy Treece, [email protected] for more information about volunteering.
More about the Book Fair....
We will focus on student Summer Reading. For each grade, we'll have teacher-selected picks based on student reading levels for on-level, advanced, and accelerated books. Avoid the summer reading slide by keeping your children reading during the summer! Profits from the book fair support the school through books, technology, online databases, Makerspace, and other student materials. Thank you for supporting our school!
Chipotle Sprit Night: Where: Chipotle - 10910 Haynes Bridge Road When: Thursday, April 27th - 5:00 - 8:00 PM Save the date for New Prospect's next Spirit Night at Chipotle! During Spirit Night, Chipotle donates 50% of the proceeds to New Prospect Elementary! Please join us to support New Prospect! Please make sure to mention you are with New Prospect when you place your order.
Art Show: From Ms. Hopen, Art Teacher: Please Save the Date! Our Annual Art Show will be taking place on Thursday 5/11 from 5:30-7:30 in the Gym. Each child will have a framed masterpiece on display. The cost of each frame is $25 (cash and personal checks only). Please make checks payable to New Prospect Elementary School. If you cannot attend the show, but would like to purchase your child’s art you may send your payment in ahead of time. I will send home pre-sales on 5/12. Unfortunately, because our show is so close to the end of our school year we will not be doing any post sales. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE ARTS!
Field Day Volunteers: From Coach McCarthy, Physical Education Teacher
We need Field Day volunteers! Field day will be on May 15th (rain out date May 16th). Please sign up if you are available, we would love the help! All volunteers will help at certain stations set up throughout the New Prospect campus. Please email Coach McCarthy at [email protected] if you have any questions. Thank you!
Sign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/690Awo4pFMNTSAZI2
STEM Lab: From Mrs. Davis, STEM Teacher. The STEM lab has an upcoming project and needs 2 liter bottles. Please send in empty 2 liter bottles with your students. We appreciate the help!
Order Supplies for Next School Year: Online ordering of next year's school supplies will begin April 12 and end June 2, 2017. (There will be no ordering after June 2.) Delivery will be at Sneak Preview Day on August 4th, 2017. Flyers have already gone home with students. You can also order online at http://www.shopttkits.com/
Homework & Important Dates for the Week of April 24th:
Monday (4/24)
- Reading: Read for 20+ minutes and record on log
- PBL: Study light vocab for 20 minutes
Tuesday (4/25)
- Reading: Read for 20+ minutes and record on log
- Math: Workbook/worksheet/ IXL assigned by math teacher
Wednesday (4/26)
- Reading: Read for 20+ minutes and record on log
- PBL: 25 minutes of Weebly practice (Light & Sound)
Thursday (4/27)
- Reading: Read for 20+ minutes and record on log
- Math: Workbook/worksheet/ IXL assigned by math teacher
- Chipotle Spirit Night!
Friday (4/28)
- Math: Weekly math standards quiz
We hope that you have a wonderful week!
- Mrs. Alterman, Ms. Densmore, Mr. Pham, Mrs. Widis and Ms. Zarzour