NWEA testing

Math and Reading NWEA testing will occur this week. Math will be on Tuesday morning and Reading will be on Thursday morning. You can help your child by making sure they've had plenty of sleep and a good breakfast. Remind them to take their time, read each question carefully, and do their best. This is the computerized test that is customized for them.

 

Also a note from Administration:  On May 7^th and May 9^th we will try a quiet lunch in the cafeteria. This was a student generated initiative from a vote earlier this year. This is in no way a punishment to students but was generated by students and they have continued to ask about trying it. 

Beth

Scarborough Marsh/Pine Point Beach Field Trip

Hi Everyone,

I just received notice that our field trip has been approved for June 14th. I'll be sending out a permission slip later in May, but I don't restrict the number of parents chaperoning on this trip, so I wanted you to all have plenty of notice to clear your schedules if you want to join us. I will be able to take 4 adults on the bus and like to reserve those spots for people who cannot transport themselves to Scarborough. Everyone else is welcome to follow the bus, carpool or meet us at the marsh. Parents can sign students out at the end of the trip and continue to enjoy the beach if they choose to, instead of having them ride the bus home. It's always a fun day!

All adults attending will be charged $5. More info to come. . .

Beth Earle

Pennies for our PLAYGROUND is nearing it's end

Hello Everyone,

We are coming up to our final week of the Pennies for our Playground drive here at WPS. I am pleased to announce that our class has been leading the pack for most of the contest, but we are in a heated competition with another third grade class around the corner now. We have now collected  over $250 (over 5,600 coins counted) and are excited about the chance to win a field trip to Mackworth Island to do team building activities and to enjoy the beauty that the island has to offer.

Now is the time to dig into the pockets of old coats, look in the bottom of your washing machine and possibly ask nearby relatives to help in our initiative for building a beautiful new community playground (and win a trip for this class). They have worked so hard this year and will really benefit from this trip!

Please help us with this final push. Contest ends on May 3--no amount is too small!

Thanks for your support,


Beth Earle

LIBRARY IS BACK!!!!

I am pleased to announce that we are going back to a 30 minute per week library class for the remainder of the year. After trying a different model for students to access the library, it has been decided to return to a traditional model for library services. My class will go to the library on Thursdays from 9:15-9:45.
Mrs. Allen has asked for our help. Please try and help your child get their book back to school on Wednesday. I will collect all books regardless if they are returning or renewing. If they choose to renew, we will put a note on the book and they can get it back on Thursday morning when we arrive at the library. With your help the students will have more time to enjoy the library and will mean less time waiting in line. Thanks for your support!

Beth Earle

Conference Scheduling

I'm sorry for those of you who couldn't find a link for conferences. I was under the assumption taht the office was sending notification. Here it is for those of you who haven't scheduled already. http://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Windham_Primary_School_1. For future reference, it is also located on the WPS webpage on the left hand side under Important Links. Let me know if you need assistance scheduling a conference.

Beth Earle

Spring Conferences

The spring conferences online scheduling begins today. Please remember that even though it looks like a 15 minute chunk, I will be doing 3 15 minute centers. Your conference will begin at the time slot you select, but you will be here for 45 min, not 15. This is a restriction of the scheduling application and I can't change the view you see. Sorry.

If you do not require a conference at this time, please check the box letting me know. Thanks and have a great weekend!

Beth Earle

Reminders

Innovation Day!!!

Next Tuesday, February 12 is Innovation Day in grade 3. You can help your child by getting all necessary materials to school by Tuesday morning. Some of you have already brought materials in--thank you!  Students will complete projects at school that day and will need to bring them home on Thursday, February 14th. Please help them make arrangements to get them home(large bag for transport on bus, pick them up that day, etc).

Message from Dr. Rhoads

These are exciting times for my family as we are preparing for the birth of our daughter. I wanted to make you aware of my plan for supporting my family as the due date is Feb. 9^th.  After the birth of my child, I will be away from the school for 5 days.  I will then continue to learn about parenthood by working mornings as your principal up to another 4 weeks. I am anticipating that one of the weeks of my absence will be the week of February vacation.

The leadership team at WPS has been planning for my absence. Also, Kris Grant, former assistant principal at WPS, has agreed to join our team as the acting principal in my absence.  When I am out of the building, Ms. Grant will be here to handle administrative duties. If a crisis should arise, I have agreed to return to the school to help support the students and staff. I am excited about how my life is about to change!    Sincerely, Kyle

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Rhoads welcomed his baby girl today, Feb. 6th.


Upcoming Music Dates to Remember--More info will come from the Music Dept.

Saturday, March 2

Orff Festival – Select 3^rd Grade Students

Primary School

Thursday, April 4

3^rd Grade Concert
6:30 - WPAC--Windham Performing Arts Center – auditorium at the high school

Monday, May 27

Memorial Day Parade
3^rd Grade Chorus, Manchester Chorus, HS Band

Thursday, May 30

3^rd Grade Chorus
6:00 PM - Seadogs Game


There is NO SCHOOL on February 15th. Enjoy an extra day of vacation!

Beth Earle