Happy Friday to All of You!
Paper Drive
Paper Drive is Coming!!! During Feb 21-29th, the district will
be holding a paper drive. If you are able to donate any reams of paper it would be appreciated. As you know our budgets have been drastically cut, thus our paper is at a premium. More details will follow later.
5th grade parent night
Next Thursday, the 16th, at 7:00 PM we will be having our annual 5th grade parent night. Incoming 5th grade parents will be briefed on our forecasting process, academic and behavior goals and expectations, and the middle school experience. 5th grade forecasting will take place at the end of the month with counselor visitations. Forecasting for current 6th and 7th graders will take place in March before Spring Break.
HS transition dates of upcoming meetings:
Monday, Feb 13th: Academic Night at the HS - At this meeting further explanation will be given on what all students need to do to graduate in 2016. Many elective programs are available for preview at this meeting.
Monday, February 27th - Welcome letters mailed to families.
Thursday, March 1st: NHS Counselors and Principals will be at CVMS to hand out forecasting materials with the students.
Wednesday, March 7th: ALL forecasting sheets due to the MS office. HS staff will collect the sheets at the end of the day.
Exclusion Days
Exclusion days are fast approaching. On February 15th in accordance with the state ordinances any child whose immunization records are not updated in the school will be excluded until said records are updated.
Report Cards
The last of the reports cards were mailed out today. If you did not receive any yet, you should get them by Monday.
State Testing
Next week we begin state testing in Math and Science! I will let you know what classes are testing the following week so you can re-enforce the importance of eating breakfast, and getting a good night's sleep beforehand. Attendance is obviously very important! The following teachers will be testing their Math and Science classes next week:
-Mrs. Pinkston-Science/ 8th grade only (Monday and Tuesday)
-Mrs. Spang- Science/8th grade only (Monday and Tuesday)
-Mrs. Garland- Science/8th grade only (Wednesday and Thursday)
-Mrs. Silva- Math (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday)
What Parents Can Do At Home
• Acknowledge test-taking anxiety as normal, but stay positive.
• Encourage your child to think positive thoughts like “I can do this!”
• Give compliments for effort: “I’m proud of how hard you have studied.”
• Go over the test-taking tips with your child.
• Adequate rest makes a difference! Make sure your child goes to bed at a reasonable
time; being active earlier in the day (not right before bed) can help kids get to sleep.
• Nutrition also influences how well children do on test; a good breakfast is important, but a large meal right before the test can be distracting.
• Your child should wear comfortable clothing for long test-taking periods.
• Help your child learn how to relax. Some find it helps to take a few deep breaths before starting the test; others like to imagine a peaceful place like the beach or park.
If your student(s) meet or exceed on the state tests you can ask to be exempt from future opportunities this year.
All students in grades 3-8 participate in the statewide Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) tests in reading and math. Students in grades 5 and 8 are also tested in science. Students have up to three opportunities per year to demonstrate their proficiency on these assessments. Students who have met or exceeded the state standards in a given subject, may be asked to take the assessment again at a later date. This is to measure individual student achievement and/or educational program effectiveness.
If you wish to exempt your student from taking the assessment after meeting or exceeding the standard, please send a signed note denying permission to retest your student after they have met or exceeded the state standard to Mr. Franco by February 24, 2012.
Absences
Please be cognizant that we are extremely vigilant in regards to attendance. The following is the list of reasons the state provides as excusable absences:
-Student illness
-Illness of an immediate family member
-Emergency
-Doctor/Dental Appointment
-Death of an immediate family member
-Court summons
-Satisfactory arrangements, made in advance with the school for other reasons
Parent Volunteers
If you are looking to volunteer for the school please contact Mary Reohr at reohrm@newberg.k12.or.us. We currently have volunteer opportunities in our after school homework club, and in our classrooms.
PTO
PTO minutes from January's meeting will be on the website if you are interested in staying up to date with PTO happenings.
After School HW Club
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 PM. A late bus is provided.
