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Issue 19

April 30, 2024

Dear Cirby Families,

I hope this newsletter finds you well. Just a reminder that grades 3 through 5 have the CAASPP State Testing coming up soon. Testing began on April 23rd for 5th grade and April 29th for 3rd and 4th grades. 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be tested in ELA and Math, 5th grade will also be tested in Science. We are hoping to have all testing completed by May 17th. Here are some tips on things you and your child can do to prepare for our state test:

• Get a good night's rest each night
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Arrive to school on time
• Dress in layers in order to adjust for temperatures
• Remind them that this is their time to SHINE! Do their very best, read each question and answer thoroughly, eliminate wrong answers, and take their time.

Also, we have many fun events coming up such as field trips, incentive days for PBIS, musicals, and class activities. We want to finish off our school year on a positive note and want all of our Cirby Eagles to be successful. Please encourage your child to remember and follow our Cirby Expectations everyday.

Warmly,

Farah Friend | Principal

This is a great honor and testament to the impact she has had on her students' lives. It's a recognition of dedication, passion, and the ability to inspire and empower others.

We love you and congratulations!!!

• Wednesday, May 1 - 5th Grade Chaperone Meeting
• Thursday, May 2 - 2nd Grade Musical Performance, 6pm
• Thursday, May 2 - PTC Skate Night at Roller King, 6pm
• Tuesday, May 7 - 5th Grade to San Francisco Trip 7:15am - 7:30pm
• Wednesday, May 8 - PTC General Meeting, 6pm in the Nest
• Friday, May 10 - TK Field Trip to Blue Line Art Gallery

-Please make sure we are following all traffic suggestions at pick up and drop off.

-Please NO U-TURNS. Traffic is congested and it causes even more of a backup.

-Students are not allowed to be on campus before 7:15am to eat breakfast. If they are not eating breakfast, they may come onto campus at 7:30am.

-LOST AND FOUND is overflowing. If you are missing a jacket, hoodie, water bottle, lunch box, sweater, etc please encourage your child to look for it or feel free to come after school. We are running out of room.

Hello Cirby Families! I am Mrs. Chapman and I have been teaching for 6 years but this is my first year at Cirby! I have taught 3rd and 4th grade and absolutely love watching my students learn and grow. I spend most of my free time reading, baking, spending time with my dogs or relaxing with my family! Cirby is the best place to be and I am so happy to be here!

Skate Night at Roller King!! Come skate with us on Wednesday, May 2nd at 6pm!

Please join us for our May PTC meeting on Wednesday, May 8th at 6pm in the Nest. We will be voting on our open positions for the 2024-2025 school year.

PBIS Incentive

Each trimester there is an incentive and reward for positive behavior. Students who follow the three Cirby expectations (Show Respect, Make Good Decisions and Solve Problems) have the opportunity to earn the extra activity at the end of the trimester. Any student who has less than 3 office referrals in the trimester is included in the activity. Students who have 3 or more office referrals will work with another teacher during the extra activity.

We have a new anonymous reporting system that the district is implementing called Stop It Solutions! It allows individuals to anonymously report safety, misconduct, or compliance concerns to help others or connect with trained Crisis Counselors from the Crisis Text Line™ to help themselves. You can find this app on our school website. You can log into this app to report a concern and it will notify administration so we can promptly address it.

Please respond to this or email Mrs. Friend with "It's Gonna Be May" to be entered into this week's drawing by Friday, May 10th by 12pm for a chance to win a Starbucks card!

Congratulations to Sara Tiche for winning the drawing for reading the last newsletter!! Feel free to come in on Friday and get your STARBUCKS card!