Jr. Viking NewsFlash

Edwins end-of-year testing is coming up starting May 1. Ms. Jackson will send home specific dates for your child. You can help your child do their best by making sure they have a good night's sleep, arrive on time & have a good breakfast. Your children have been well prepared and we are so excited for them to show what they know.

Here are the dates for our big, end-of-year events.

Field Days:

5/16 VPK & PKD 9:00 AM

5/19 4th grade 9:00 AM & 5th grade 12:30 PM

5/20 3rd grade 9:00AM & 2nd grade 12:30 PM

5/21 Kinder 9:00 AM & 1st grade 12:30 PM

5/22 PKD Graduation 9:30

5/23 VPK Graduation 9:30

5/23 Kinder Music Program 11:30

5/28 5th grade Graduation

5/29 Student Last Day - dismiss at 1:55 ( Hawaiian dress - Aloha)

The Okaloosa County School District Title I Department, in partnership with Beachside Community Church, is proud to present a free, in-person event for parents and guardians: Parenting Through Big Emotions will be held on Friday, April 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Beachside Community Church (200 Racetrack Road NW, Fort Walton Beach).

If you're raising a child with big feelings, this is an event you won't want to miss! This session will provide parents with practical tools and insights to better support their child's emotional well-being. It will be led by Tracey Lamb, Director of Student Services; Erika Peterson, Intervention Coordinator; and Brian Hayes, Mental Health Provider.

Participants will learn how to:

• Understand what their child's emotions are really trying to communicate

• Use proven strategies to help children self-regulate

• Build a personalized action plan to strengthen the parent-child relationship

This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited, and registration is required. Secure your spot today by visiting http://beachsidecc.org/ocsdparents or www.okaloosaschools.com.

• 4/7 Assistant Principal Week - show Mrs. Reeder how much we love her!
• 4/12 Edwins competes at State Archery Tournament in Gainesville - good luck!
• 4/14 Military Family Appreciation Week
• 4/15 K-2 Art after school
• 4/18 3rd grade Spring Concert (this is a change in schedule from 4/11)
• 4/18 Minority Council trip to Gulf Coast College
• 4/22 Bus Driver Appreciation Day
• 4/23 Admin Professionals Day- thank you Ms. Reyes, Ms. Scaife & Ms. Rushing
• 4/25 Progress Reports go home
• 4/29 3-5 Art after school
• 5/1 FAST Testing begins - we will send out a schedule to all families