Kingston Elementary 2018 Newsletter Dear Families, Spring is here and with that, we come closer to the end of our school year. We have a very busy calendar schedule of upcoming events. Please watch for information about any events and keep in contact with your child’s teacher about the upcoming events. Field trips and track meets are scheduled so please remind your children the importance of staying with their classes during all events.
April Calendar of Event April 1
Easter
April 2nd—20th
Testing for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades
April 4
PreK—2nd Grade to play at High School
April 5
Upper Elementary to play at High School
April 5
Field Trip to Ft. Washita
April 6
NO SCHOOL
Another very important event for the month of April each year are the Oklahoma State Testing Program (OSTP) Tests that every student in grades 3-8 must take. Our third through fifth grade students have been preparing diligently for testing in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math each day. Fifth grade students will also take a Science and Social Studies test.
April 9
PreK & Kindergarten—SOSU Play
April 10
1st & 2nd Grade—SOSU Play
April 11
Special Olympics
April 13
NO SCHOOL
I encourage you to review the Parent, Student, and Teacher Guide that will be sent home with each student in grades 3-5. Even though students are working on all the testing requirements at school, the guide has sample questions that are great for students to review with parents so they will
April 20
NO SCHOOL
April 24
Sequoyah Book Club Party
April 24 & 25
PreK Screening
April 25
Student of the Month Lunch
April 26
Kindergarten Field Trip
April 26
PreK Field Trip to Zoo
April 27
NO SCHOOL
April 30
Field Day, PreK—1st Grade
become familiar with directions and what the test will look like. For additional helpful tips, please refer to the test taking strategies that are listed in this newsletter. Please stress the importance of these tests to your child. Remember that our school day begins at 8:00 am and ends at 3:30 pm. It is very important that your child is on time and ready to learn every day.
Thank you for all you do by supporting and encouraging your children to never give up, encourage others, and to do their best each and every day. Please encourage them to FINISH STRONG. Sincerely, David Gill Elementary Principal
Crystal O’Steen Elementary Vice Principal
May Calendar of Events May 1
Track Meet 2nd-5th
May 3
Chess Club Tournament
May 4
NO SCHOOL
May 8
Teacher Appreciation Day
May 10
Awards Assembly 1st—5th
Students of the Month
May 11
NO SCHOOL
PreK: Kanani Mandrigues
May 17
Last Day of School
KG: Brock McGee
May 18
Graduation
1st: Kenzi Hodges 2nd: Marleigh Weger 3rd: Lexiegh Minchey 4th: Isabella Figlietti 5th: Josephine Mize
REDUCE YOUR CHILD’S ANXIETY OVER TAKING STANDARDIZED TESTS Whether schools use standardized tests to assess students, teachers or both, the exams usually cause stress for parents, too. To ease the pressure on your family:
Learn about the test. Ask what subjects it will over. Likely topics are math, language arts and reading.
Ask for preparation. The teacher may send home a “practice test” or provide information to review.
Understand results. Find out how the scores will be used. How might a particularly low or high score affect your child?
Consider accommodations. If your child receives special services, this may influence how the test is administered.
Practice following directions. When studying at home, have our child read directions carefully. Check to make sure he understands them.
Set a timer during math homework to help your child get comfortable with “timed test.”
Relax. Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep and nutritious food. Provide happy distractions from stress, such as family walks.
PreK Screening April 24th and 25th This screening is for children who will be 4 or 5 years old by September 1st, 2018. Parents MUST provide: Valid ID, Childs Certified Birth Certificate, Proof of Residence, Childs Shot Records, Social Security Card, CDIB Card, or Tribal Letter.
From the Nurse's desk.... Doesn't the sunshine look good? It is Spring! Along with that sunshine and warmer temperatures, the pollen count will be climbing. That means more allergies and asthma flare ups. If your child has an inhaler to treat his/her asthma, make sure they have it at school. You must fill out the proper paperwork for your student to have inhalers or medications at school. Nothing else matters if you can't breathe! If your child has a persistent cough, runny nose, or rash that just won't clear up, have them checked by their physician. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns, call 580-564-0904.
Monti Walker, RN
BOX TOPS Our last contest will end April 20 2018. Overall total that we mailed March 1st, 2018: 6,761 = $676.10 th,
Keep clipping, and turn in before school is out. We are already collecting for next school year. Thank you for all of your support. Remember if you forget to send them to school you can drop of at Landmark Bank here in Kingston. Box Top Coordinator,
Bonnie Knape