Enhancing Your Child's Student Achievement
As we continue to strive for academic excellence, I want to emphasize the vital role that consistent school attendance plays in your child's education. Regular attendance is crucial for uninterrupted learning and progress, and we greatly appreciate your support in this matter.
We've observed a significant pattern in our recent January benchmark data for Reading and Math. The data reveals a clear correlation between frequent absences and struggles to meet grade-level expectations, particularly in mathematics. This trend underscores the challenges faced by students in catching up after missing school. It's a demanding task for both the students and their teachers.
Moreover, absences not only affect the individual student but also have a ripple effect in the classroom. When teachers allocate substantial time to help absent students catch up, it can inadvertently limit opportunities for their peers. This balancing act is a complex one and can impact the overall learning environment.
I want to highlight that our highest-achieving students are often those who maintain regular attendance. Their consistent presence in the classroom contributes significantly to their academic success and sets a positive example for their peers.
I understand that absences can be unavoidable at times. However, I encourage you to schedule vacations and non-urgent appointments outside of school hours wherever possible. This proactive approach will greatly benefit your child's learning journey and support our teachers' efforts in providing quality education to every student.
Thank you for your attention to this important aspect of your child's education. Your collaboration and understanding are invaluable in fostering a conducive learning environment for all our students.
Showcase of the Stars Variety Show Information
AUDITIONS: Tuesday, January 23rd, 3:15pm-5pm in the Auditorium. Please plan to be flexible as we can't accommodate special scheduling requests during this time.
DRESS REHEARSAL: Tuesday, February 6th 3:15-5pm in the Auditorium
PERFORMANCE: Wednesday, February 7th 5pm-6:30pm in the Auditorium; performers should arrive by 4:45pm
Adult supervision is required during auditions and dress rehearsals. Please plan to attend and accompany your student. Note: you will need to check students in and out of Dolphin Center prior to coming to the auditorium. Friends are only invited to attend the performance.
How to sign up?? Click here. Students may also sign up on the bulletin board outside of the office from Monday January 8th through January 18th. Please help your child be prepared to sign-up with their name, grade, and description of the act if they use the sheet at school.
What do I need to bring to the Auditions??
Please bring the instruments, costumes, or props that you will need to show off your talent. This includes borrowed instruments from Miss DiSalvo. Please contact her prior to your audition to borrow any instruments. Due to restricted space, you cannot store props at school and will need to bring them back and forth from home. We need to have accompaniment music sent to us before your audition. Please email your mp3 and videos to: showcaseofstars24@gmail.com Make sure to send along the karaoke version and time stamps for each mp3.
Questions: showcaseofstars24@gmail.com We would love to have parent help for this event. Please fill out the google form and let us know.
Event to Watch - All School Read-a-thon
The Annual All School Read-a-thon will run from January 29th through February 12th. This is one of the Parent Club’s biggest fundraisers! More information to come from the Parent Club.
Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment, 2024-25 School Year
Incoming TK/Kindergarten Enrollment is happening now! Please contact the office to start the enrollment process so we can begin planning for the 2024-2025 school year. The Transitional Kindergarten window has been extended. If your child's 5th birthday falls between September 2nd and June 2nd, they qualify for Transitional Kindergarten.
If you know anyone who is interested in taking a school tour, please encourage them to make an appointment with the school office for one of the listed dates below:
Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 9:00 AM
Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 9:00 AM
Meals Menu for Week of January 22 - 26
Calendar of Events
January
January 29 - February 12 – Readathon
January 30 – School Tour, 9 AM
February
February 1 – Foundation Meeting, 8:30 AM
February 7 – Variety Show, Auditorium 4 PM
February 8 – School Site Council, 7:30am
February 6 – School Tour, 9 AM
February 12 – Superintendent/Principal’s Coffee, 8:30 AM
February 12 – Board Meeting, 6:00 PM
February 13 – Parent Club Meeting, 8:30 AM
February 14 – Valentine’s Day Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 AM
February 16 & 19 – No School