Monthly Letter to Parents
Dear Parents and Guardians:
I hope everyone has begun 2012 on a positive note. At 1-R, there is a great deal going on! I have listed a few of those activities below, as well as other items to bear in mind.
Testing The MAP test is administered three times during the year to every student in the district. This test enables us to see the progress students are making not just during the year but also over the course of several years in math and reading. We have already given this test twice and will do so again in May. In March, we will begin the state NeSA tests. In addition to these tests, our staff conduct a variety of tests to determine progress in particular subjects. We do try to balance testing, so we can determine what our kids do and do not know and, at the same time, keep them from missing as little teacher-student learning time as possible.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, February 8, and Thursday, February 9, from 2-8 p.m. Notes have gone home concerning appointments for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As in the past, no appointments have been made for middle school students in order for parents to meet with every teacher regarding their children’s progress. Please note school will dismiss at noon and no lunch will be served on these days. Also, there will be no school on Friday, February 10.
Tardies continue to be a real problem for some students. Arriving even a minute or two late can really affect a day. Not only do those arriving late impact the lunch count, but also more importantly, information shared at the start of class is missed. Additionally, children arriving late feel rushed and are more likely to consider arriving late for work or other appointments acceptable, causing them problems as they move through life. For parents in this situation, please encourage your child to start their morning routine a few minutes earlier to ensure a more prompt arrival at school. Thank you!
Kindergarten Enrollment We are planning to hold kindergarten roundup on April 10. If you, or someone you know, is planning to enroll a child at 1-R, please contact the office at 385-6352 if you have not already done so.
Other Events Some of the noteworthy events in February are team pictures Friday, February 17; spring pictures Friday, February 24; PTO school carnival Friday, February 24; and spirit week February 27-March 1. More information about these events will be sent home later in February.
