Nansemond News

May 6th: 2nd Grade Farm Day Field Trip

May 6th: Reading SOL Test (Grades 3-5)

May 13th: Math SOL Test (Grades 3-5)

May 20th: Science/Virginia Studies SOL

May 23rd: Early Release Day

May 26th: Memorial Day: NO SCHOOL

Nansemond Parkway Elementary

🐾 May 2025 Newsletter 🐾

From the Desk of Mrs. Rouse

Dear Families,

As we enter the month of May, we are proud of all the hard work our students and staff have put in throughout the school year. This is an exciting time as we begin wrapping up the year and preparing for upcoming end-of-year assessments.

This month, our students will be participating in the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests. These assessments are an important opportunity for students to show what they’ve learned and how much they’ve grown. Our testing schedule is as follows:

• Reading SOL – Monday, May 6th

• Math SOL – Monday, May 13th

• Virginia Studies and Science SOL – Monday, May 20th

We encourage all students to get plenty of rest the night before each test, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time. It’s also important for students to remember to take their time, read each question carefully, and do their best. We believe in our students and know they are ready to shine!

Thank you for your continued support in helping make this a successful testing season for all. Let’s finish the year strong!

Warm regards,
Mrs. Rouse
Principal

Early Start: We are revisiting a unit on “How Things Grow” in our Streamin3 curriculum. This time we will discuss all of the wonderful ways in which we have grown this year - physically, academically, socially and emotionally. We will review the skills that we’ve been working on all year and demonstrate what we know. We have been practicing for our End of the Year show which we will present to our parents on the last week of school. While we are sad it’s almost over, we are excited about the new friends we’ve made and the experiences we’ve shared this year. We are eager to learn more and are ready for Kindergarten!

Kindergarten: This year has flown by and your child has grown both academically and socially. We still have a lot of skills to cover so please continue to complete activities on the monthly study guide, and please use the UFLI half sheets each week. Please continue to talk to your child about school and classroom rules. This is also a good time to check your child's change of clothes and adjust for the season. Thanks for your continued support. The kindergarten team truly does appreciate all you do. As always if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thanks,

The Kindergarten Team

1st Grade:

We are excited to welcome May! In Reading we will continue to work on our reading skills to answer questions about what we read. In Math we will begin to work on Time and Story Problems. In Social Studies/Science we will finish our unit on Economics and start learning about Natural resources and ways we can reduce, reuse, and recycle. Remember to keep reading nightly and go over skills that we have learned in the classroom.

2nd Grade:

For the month of May in Math, students will begin learning about shapes and symmetry. This will include both 2D and 3D shapes. In Reading students will work on reading multisyllabic words, as well as words that end in “est, er, ly, less, and ful.” In Writing students will continue to practice cursive, and also work on composing stories. In Science students will learn about plant and animal life cycles. Please continue to read nightly with your child to help them with their fluency and comprehension. Please also review any study guides that are sent home.

3rd Grade:This month, students are focusing on SOL review in both reading and math to reinforce key skills and prepare for upcoming assessments. In science, we are beginning an exciting new unit on soil and erosion, where students will explore how natural forces shape our environment. Additionally, we will be learning about natural disasters, examining how events like earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes impact the Earth and our communities.

4th Grade:

Hello Families,

We cannot believe that we are in the final stretch leading up to the end of the school year. As SOLs approach, please continue to review with your student as much as possible at home utilizing the packets/ resources sent home. It is important for students to be well rested, eat breakfast and show up to school on time for the testing days. Please continue to check our weekly newsletters for more information and practice material.

In Math, Reading & Virginia Studies, we will be reviewing information from the year to best prepare students for their SOLs.

We appreciate you continuing to support your student at home!

5th Grade:

Guidance Counselor:

It’s hard to believe that we’re almost at the end of the school year! The Student of the Month

character trait for May is Diligence - continuous effort put forth to complete a task. There is still

lots to do before the end of the school year, so I encourage all students to show diligence each

day. Your hard work will pay off! Wishing our 3rd -5th grade students who will be taking SOL

tests much success!!

Parents/Guardians, thank you for your support with helping students to make it this far. Please

continue to encourage your children to put forth their best efforts daily with behaviors and

academics. If I can be of assistance in any way, please contact me Chanda Pittman, School

Counselor, at (757) 923-4167 or by email at chandapittman@spsk12.net.

Title I:

In the next few weeks, students in grades 3-5 will take Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOL) state assessments. Click here to learn about how you can help set your child up for success and ensure you have access to resources to support their academic growth.

Ms. Brown

Title I Interventionist

Family Engagement Facilitator

Reading Specialist: Dear Students,

As the end of the school year approaches and testing begins, I wanted to take a moment to send a message of encouragement and support to each and every one of you.

You've worked hard throughout the year, grown through challenges, and accomplished so much already. These upcoming tests are just one way to show what you’ve learned.

No matter the subject or the score, what truly matters is that you do your best and keep believing in yourself. Take your time, stay focused, and be proud of all you’ve done to get here.

Know that I am behind you 100%. You've got this!

Wishing you focus, confidence, and success,

Ms. Sessoms