Important tests ahead, parents' help needed! |
| April 12, 2013 |
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By Principal Gary Pfleuger Valley View Elementary This issue is dedicated to “holding on to our hats!" The school year is going to move very fast from this point on! That being said ... I need your help! Below is a list of upcoming events and projects. All events are educational; some fun and others are downright important! There are many measures of school success: the management of student behavior, academic achievement, faithful attendance, professionalism, consistency, etc. The most important measure to the State Department of Education is student performance as judged by the ISAT and IRI. These “snap shots” determine funding, local control and staff performance. As a staff, we take these mandatory assessments very seriously; our accountability to the community is measured by these tests. My duty as principal is to monitor instructional practices in all areas within the program. I have witnessed good teaching this year. All students have shown growth, and so I am not worried! One of the keys to promoting success on these tests is to convince the students they are ready. The last thing we want to do is worry the children or cause anxiety. I constantly tell your children, "In everything, do the best you can and never give up!” I am preaching this message again. Also, believe it or not, these tests can actually be fun! So, how can you help? Pay attention to the testing schedule. Help us fill your child with confidence and comfort. A restful night, a good breakfast, encouraging words and a hug goes a long way. Thanks! Upcoming Events: 4/11 Report Cards sent home 4/15-5/3 ISAT Testing for 3rd, 4th, 5th 4/29-5/9 IRI Testing (Reading Fluency) for K-3rd Grades 5/1 Author Deby Fredericks a.k.a. “Lucy Ford” k-2 focus 5/3 Kindergarten Registration 12:00-4:00 VVES Cafeteria 5/9 Jog-A-Thon PM K, 1st, 2nd at VVES 4th & 5th at H.S. 5/9 3rd Grade Olympics at the Fairgrounds time? 5/9 Mother’s Day 1st grade 5/10 Child Find Preschool 5/11 Idaho at Play—AmeriCorps Service project at Memorial Park 9:00-3:00 5/13-16 Book Fair 5/14 School Board 6:00 5/15 P.E. Proclamation Day 11-1:00 5/16 Kindergarten to Moose Valley 1:00 5/16 5th grade Science/Academic Fair/4th grade Idaho Fair Viewing of Projects & FREE Supper 5:30-6:30 Dessert Auction 6:30 5/21 5th Grade Transition to MS 5/21 Perez to Museum 12:35 5/22 Festival of Music 5th Grade 9:00 Mount Hall & Naples 10:00 VVES 5th grade 5/23 All 4th Grade to Cataldo Mission 5/27 Memorial Day—No School 5/28 Beck to Museum 12:35 5/29 Funkhouser to Museum 12:35 5/30 Talent Show 2:00 in gym 6/3 9:00 Volunteer Appreciation and staff vs. 5th Grade Kickball 10:30 6/? 5th Grade Libby Dam Trip 6/6 5th Grade Promotion Assembly 8:30 6/6 12:30 Dismissal---All Staff out front for final wave to the buses! |