Student Highlights
Students Create a
School Garden
Mrs. Shepperd’s class applied their persuasive writing to
several members of the school community, including myself, the PTO and the
grounds committee, urging members to create a school garden. After several months planning and budgeting
for this project, the class completed the garden this week. We thank Mrs. Shepperd and her students for
their ideas and hard work. Students from
all grade levels will have the opportunity to participate in a garden club this
fall.
Field Day
Students in first through fifth grade enjoyed field day this
week! This year students engaged in
activities that required them to collaborate, communicate, think critically and
be creative. Students enjoyed helping
others through an obstacle course, working together to move giant
balls and building towers. We thank our physical education teacher, Mrs. Warner, for organizing this amazing day for
students!
Principal Expects
a Baby Girl in November
I am excited to announce that my husband and I will be
expecting a baby girl in November. This
will be our first child. I look forward to the coming school year with your family.
Important
Beginning of the Year Events
Assessment Days &
Meet Your Teacher
In an attempt to gain more targeted information regarding
your child’s academic strengths and needs, Gold Rush will continue to hold
assessment days the second week of school.
All students in grades K-5 will
start a full day of school on Monday, August 10, 2015. Each
child will come to school for one hour only on either August 20 or August 21
to complete reading assessments.
Having students complete assessments with their teacher the second week
of school allows students to adjust to classroom practices and procedures. The assessments administered will allow
educators to alter their instruction to meet your child’s individual needs and
learning style.
Parents will be able to sign up for a day and time using
the online Conference Scheduler starting mid July. You will receive a link to the scheduler via
email with your express check in information. Because
we value the information we are obtaining on these days it is imperative that
all children complete the assessments on either August 20 or August 21. Students will end their assessment day by
having you accompany them to take their school picture.
We continue to believe that it is essential that students
meet their teacher and visit their classroom prior to the first day of
school. Families are asked to also sign up for a 25 minute time slot on Friday,
August 7, starting at 10:00 AM to visit their classroom. Please
see the available times below. You may
bring your child’s school supplies at this time. If you purchased an Edukit it will be
delivered to your child’s classroom.
Meet Your Teacher Times for Friday, 7th.
10:00-10:25
|
10:30-10:55
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11:00-11:25
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11:30-11:55
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12:00-12:25
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Yearbooks
Your child will receive his/her yearbook Wednesday,
June 3rd. Parents are able to come in and purchase one
on Thursday, June 4th at 8:00 AM if they still need one.
We only have a limited amount of yearbooks remaining and they will be
sold on a first come first serve basis.
The cost of yearbooks is $20.00 and parents are only able to pay by
check. We thank Mrs. Zeece for
organizing our yearbook!
Used Book Sale
The PTO will be selling used books so stock up for summer! The prices of books will range from $0.50 - $3.00.
Upcoming Events
June 1 – First Grade Field Trip
June 2 – K Field Day @ 9:15-11:00 AM & PTO Book Sale @ 4:00
June 3 – Second Grade Field Trip – Steckler &
Murray Close
June 4th
–
Year Book Sale @ 8 AM
–
K Graduation
– Fifth Grade Field Trip
–
Last Day of School - Hawaiian Day
