This week, our 3rd-5th graders began their annual CAASPP testing. They took two separate tests for English Language Arts, one called a Performance Task, and the other called the Computer Adaptive Test. The Performance Task involves writing responses to a reading passage. The Adaptive Test starts off with one question, then if the student gets it correct, the next question becomes more difficult. By the end, the difficulty level of the final question is the way in which the overall score is determined. We were able to successfully complete the ELA testing for 96% of our students this week! The 4% who weren't able to finish (due to absences), will make up the testing next week.

Testing will be each morning throughout the week, so please ensure your student is receiving plenty of rest each night and eating a nutritious breakfast. Our TK-2nd graders will be given the Fountas & Pinnel reading assessment starting on May 16th. This information will show us how much our youngest readers have grown over the course of the year.

Send us your best, we'll do the rest!

“Courage doesn't always roar.

Sometimes it's the little voice

at the end of the day

that says

I will try again tomorrow"

- Mary Anne Radmacher

It's not too late to order a yearbook! We only have 10 more available.

All sales are online. Click on the button below:

You will need to register and add your student by name and student ID. Then you can preorder a yearbook for only $13.

This week's Student of the Week is Asher in Ms. Scales and Mr. Catacutan's class! Asher is very responsible and is a role model for his peers. He shows this responsibility by following directions and even doing what needs to be done without even being asked. Asher is a great friend to all his peers. His teachers state that he works really hard to learn and is a genuinely nice kid.

Congratulations, Asher! Thank you for being a phenomenal falcon!

Paraeducator Independence Facilitators, also known as a PIF, are incredibly important members of the Special Education staff on school campus. They support students with specific learning needs reach their goals by being in class and in small group settings. It's an incredibly rewarding position with a competitive salary + benefits. Salary starts at $19.40/hour with benefits.

Apply here: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sandi

May

16 - CAASPP Testing Continues
- F&P Testing Begins (TK-2nd)

18 - School Site Council

23 - Classified Employee Appreciation Week

25 - PLC's

27 - NO SCHOOL

30 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

June

1 - Minimum Day - Report Card Prep

8 - Minimum Day - Report Card Prep

14 - Minimum Day - Last Day of School

14 - 5th Grade Promotion*

15 - Teacher/Staff Check out

*Dates subject to change due to shifts in the academic programming

Interested in joining the PTA Board? We currently have several opportunities for families to get involved in this essential partnership. Email our ESA, Sarah Myers at smyers1@sandi.net for more information.

Why join?

1. Support Students - Research shows that participating in your child's school helps them perform better academically.
2. Benefit the School - PTA performs support for teachers, staff, and students which creates a positive and caring atmosphere in the school.
3. Make Connections - Get to know the teachers and staff better. Make life-long friends with other parents at the school.
4. It's Good for You - Socializing with other parents and volunteering to do good for your child's school is fun, healthy, and rewarding.

Even if you don't have the time available to join our PTA Board, you can join the organization by clicking HERE: Fletcher Elementary PTA Sign-Up

Although we want students to be in school each day for class, we know that absences will happen. It is important that parents report their student's absence within 24 hours. Absences can be reported via our online form, phone or email. Please let us know if you have any questions and thank you for your support.

Click HERE for a link to the Online Absence Reporting Form

San Diego Unified School District now has a new testing site for all students and staff. If your student is showing symptoms at home or at school, this new resource will provide a quick and easy way to get test results so they can return to school as soon as possible. Testing will now be available at the Education Center located at 4100 Normal Street, 92103. It's only FIVE MILES away from Fletcher!

The site is open from 7:00AM - 7:00PM MONDAY through FRIDAY and 8:00AM - 5:00PM on Saturday and Sunday. No appointments necessary! Prior to testing, if your student isn't already registered to receive weekly testing on site, families will need to register for a Primary Health Portal account. https://my.primary.health/l/sdusd_testing.

Click HERE for a link to the flyer with a map.

Email: communications@sandi.net
Website: https://fletcher.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 7666 Bobolink Way, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619)605-4600
Facebook: facebook.com/FletcherSDUSD
Twitter: @FletcherSDUSD