A collaborative school that strives for excellence by providing a positive and nurturing environment that allows our diverse student population to develop self worth and reach their highest potential

Welcome Back, Blooming Learners!

We hope everyone enjoyed a rejuvenating spring break! We're diving right into a busy and exciting April, filled with learning and growth.

Garden Volunteer Day - Let’s Get Growing

We're getting our school garden ready for spring planting and need your help!

• When: April 3rd, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

• What: Lend a hand with some light manual labor to prepare the garden beds.

• Why: Many hands make light work, and it's a great way to contribute to our school community. Please join us!

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Connect & Celebrate Progress!

• When: April 7th-10th

• Sign-Up: Your child's teacher has sent out sign-up information. Please reach out to them if you haven't scheduled your conference yet!

• Why: This is a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress and celebrate their achievements.

State Testing: 3rd Grade Shining Bright!

• Dates: Starting April 29th

• Focus: English Language Arts & Math

• What to Expect: These tests, designed by educators, assess critical thinking and knowledge application. They provide a snapshot of your child's progress, highlighting strengths and areas for growth.

• Remember: State tests are just one piece of the puzzle!

Kindergarten Roundup: A Bright Start to a New Journey!

• Date: April 24th

• Time: English Session - 5:30 PM, Spanish Session - 6:00 PM

• What's Happening:

• Kindergarten registration

• Meet our fantastic kindergarten teachers!

• Future students will be in classrooms doing fun activities

• Parent tips on preparing for kindergarten

• Spread the Word: If you know a family with an upcoming kindergartener, please share this exciting event!

We're excited for a wonderful April filled with learning and growth!

Warmly, Mrs. Moore

Kindergarten: Collaboration is a vital aspect of AVID. Future workplaces require staff to work as a team, collaborate, communicate, and compromise. In kindergarten, teachers begin preparing students with these important life skills. Activities as simple as playing together require students to work as a team. Aside from playing, teachers intentionally use teaching strategies that help students practice collaboration. Examples of this include small group games, partner reading, sharing thoughts with a friend on the carpet, and showing a friend their completed project. Not only do these activities develop important life skills, but they also make learning more fun by allowing students to work with their peers.

1st Grade: With our last round of conferences quickly approaching, first graders are looking at where they are in reading, as well as math and writing. When students see where they are, and where they need to be by the end of the school year, they think about what steps they need to take to make growth. Goal setting is something we practice year long, but especially this time of year. Can they add any extra math practice time in? Can they practice their sight words for 5 extra minutes each night?

2nd grade: Note-taking skills are vital for school success, and graphic organizers, or pre-set formats, are very useful to support student note-taking skills. Throughout this year, students have been exposed to many different note-taking graphic organizers and different note-taking formats. During this month, students will be applying all they have learned about taking notes to organize their thinking across several subject areas: Math, Reading, Writing, and Science.

3rd Grade: In April, third graders will continue to be good collaborators. Throughout the year, they have learned many ways to work with others, express their opinions, and share their thinking. They have been working in book clubs, expert groups, and small groups for discussions. Some collaboration structures third graders participate in include: World CAFE, Gallery Walks, and Philosophical Chairs.

It is that time of the year again. Please register your student(s) for the next school year. Current students must re-enroll every year. Please log in to your ParentVUE account. Call the school office for more assistance. You may also use the link below to access your account.

Say Cheese! Portrait Masters will be here to take students' individual photos. Ordering will be available online.

DEADLINE TO ORDER IS TUESDAY, APRIL 29th.

Please pick up an order form in the school office. Cash or check accepted.

Yearbooks will arrive at school the first week in June.

3rd - Wacky hair day

3rd - Ables & Laugle KG Classes to Gilbert House and Carousel

3rd - Garden Volunteer Work Day 3:30pm - 5:30pm

4th - NO SCHOOL - Grading Day

7th-10th - Conferences

10th - EARLY RELEASE DAY - Students out at 11:30am

11th - NO SCHOOL

16th - Spring Picture Day

17th - NSSD Board Meeting - 6:00pm

18th - Wear your college gear today

23rd - PTC Meeting - 3:30pm

23rd - Last day of Good News Groups

24th - KG Roundup Night 5:30pm

Providing opportunities for personal growth through shared learning experiences and meaningful interactions for our diverse student population