Announcements January 25

Reading is the Key

The more you read, the more you learn.  Students took benchmark tests last week, and there was one connection.  Students who were more fluent readers with higher comprehension made higher scores.  The STAAR test will be administered this spring to 3rd and 4th graders in Reading and Math and to 4th graders in Writing.  These tests are very challenging and require students to not only be good readers but also critical thinkers. 

Parents can help their children be proficient readers by having them read every night.  Reading for 15 minutes every night builds fluency, comprehension and vocabulary.   Just like riding a bicycle, playing a sport or playing a video game, the more time you spend doing reading, the better you will get at it.

Parent Communication

If you have concerns or questions about your child's reading level or performance, please contact your child's teacher.  They have the most information about your child and can tell you exactly what strengths and weaknesses your child has in reading, math, writing, science and social studies.  By having a frequent and open line of communication with the teacher, you and the teacher can work together to help your child improve in their learning.

Upcoming Events

Date	Event	Information
Wed, Jan 29	Buckeye Store	The Buckeye store will visit PreK -1st classrooms on this day.
Thu, Jan 30	Buckeye Book Club	Mrs. Meza, Mrs. Broadwell,  and Mrs. Bishop’s class girls only  will meet in the Library from 4:00-5:15
	College Day	Wear your College attire.
	Buckeye Store	The Buckeye store will visit 2nd -4thclassrooms on this day.
Tue, Feb 4 & Wed, Feb 5	4th grade Mock Writing	4th grade will have their Mock STAAR writing test on these days.
Thu, Feb 6	UIL Meet in Henderson	The UIL Writing and Speaking events will take place in Henderson on this day.
Thu, Feb 6 Sat, Feb 8	Buckeye Book Club	Mrs. Meza, Mrs. Broadwell, and Mrs. Bishop’s class girls only will meet in the Library from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
	UIL Meet	UIL Meet will be at the Elementary campus.  Volunteers needed.  Sign- up sheet is located in the work room.
Thu, Feb 13	Author Visit College Day	More information to come. Wear your college attire.
Fri, Feb 14	Valentine Parties	1st and 3rd         12:10-12:40 4th and K            1:00-1:30 PreK and 2nd     1:50-2:20

Early Release on Thursday and Friday, January 16 & 17

On Thursday and Friday this week, the students will have an early release at 12:00 p.m.

Lunches will be at the following times:

10:25 – 10:50	PK Lunch	2nd Lunch
10:55 – 11:20	1st Lunch	3rd Lunch
11:25 – 11:50	K Lunch	4th Lunch

Monday, January 20 will be a school holiday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  We will see everyone back on Tuesday, January 21 which will begin our School Board Appreciation Week.

Incident at the Elementary Today

Today, a person came onto school grounds without checking into the office, and he attempted to remove a car without permission.  He was detained by Upshur County deputies immediately.  No students were endangered during this incident.

Parent Night this Tuesday, January 14 from 6:00 - 7:30

Hey Parents,

What are you doing this Tuesday, January 14th? Come to the elementary school from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

See what the kids will be learning  in the spring semester. 

Every teacher will have class meetings with all parents from:

• 6:00 – 6:30 for PK classes
• 6:30 – 7:00 for Kindergarten , 1^st & 4^th  grade classes
• 7:00 – 7:30 for 2^nd and 3^rd grade classes.

3^rd and 4^th grade parents will learn about the STAAR test coming up this spring, and all parents will learn what kids need to do in January and February to improve in their reading, writing and math.

Win Brookshire's Gift Cards

We are also having a drawing for Brookshire’s gift cards.  Every parent that comes to the parent night and attends their child's homeroom parent meeting will have their name entered into the drawing.  Just make sure you sign in at your child's homeroom class.

Specials Classes on Display

 The music classes will be performing in the gym, and your student's art work will be on display in the hallways.  Science labs will be open for parents and students to do experiments together, and social studies projects will be on display for parents in the cafeteria  Art, science and social studies will be open as a come and go, while the music performances are at the times below.

Music Performance Times in the Gym. 

Be sure to take your child to music room 180 five minutes before the performance.

Grade	Kindergarten	1st  Grade	2nd Grade	3rd Grade	4th Grade
Class	Lopez & Griffin	Jones & Dodson	Wilson & Davis	Bishop & Jackson	Rivers & Low
Time	6:05-6:15	6:15-6:25	6:25-6:40	6;40-6:55	7:00-7:15

Intervention Labs will be Open

If your child goes to the intervention lab, please stop by and see what we are doing to help your child in the reading or math.  They are making great progress.

We will see you on Tuesday from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.