Dear RedHawk Families,

Spring has Sprung. Plants are blooming and so are our young learner's minds! In the weeks to come, we will embark on our collective effort to support our students "show what they know"— state testing month. It's a chance to celebrate our progress and reaffirm our dedication to excellence in education. With that in mind, NOW IS THE TIME, to reinforce ATTENDANCE. We need 95% daily attendance during testing. In a small school like ours, even one student absent from school places us at risk of being OUT OF COMPLIANCE with the state.

As we move through this month, let's do so with purpose and passion. Let's inspire and uplift one another, nurturing the seeds of knowledge within our students. We know our students are more than test scores; they are curious minds and creative souls, capable of overcoming any challenge. May this season bring joy, growth, and endless possibilities.

Keep the Arts Alive!

Principal Humphries Gholson

Ward 5 presented Ambassadors a thank you to Holladay for their cards, notes, and letters of support to military personnel and veterans.

To reward and celebrate the hard work and dedication of students who attend testing sessions punctually and demonstrate focus during the assessments, we are planning an exciting "End-of-Testing Jump Party"! Students who are present and on time with a focused attitude throughout the testing period will receive a special pass to join this fun event. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to unwind, socialize with friends, and enjoy some well-deserved recreation.

This year, following classes have won Attendance EEGEEs Parties sponsored by Principal Humphries.

1. 2nd Grade
2. 3rd Grade
3. 5th Grade

Who will be next?

• April 1st SCHOOLWIDE TESTING BEGINS
• --AASA State Testing (grades 3 - 5)
• --DIBELS Testing April 1-17 - Make up testing 18th & 19th (grades K - 2)
• April 8th - Solar Eclipse (participation grades 2 - 5)
• April 15th School Ambassador Meeting w. Admin
  
• April 24th Site Council Meeting
• April 26th END OF TESTING JUMP PARTY!
• April 29th (5th Grade) Camp Cooper Field Trip

AWARDS

• May 20 K - 2 Awards
• May 21 3 - 5 Awards

PROMOTIONS

• May 21st Pre-Kindergarten Promotion
• May 22 Kindergarten Promotion
• May 23 5th Grade Promotion

Please consider donating to the PTO to support with Teacher Appreciation Events.

Want to learn more about your teacher? In the month of April, we will feature each teacher on our social media.

• Please send water bottles. We have upgraded, sanitary water bottle fillers... not traditional fountains for students to drink from.

Ms. Jenkins secured a $500 Grant and a tomato and squash plant for the Kinder Garden Project. The funds will allow them to begin to build the beds and get their seedlings in the grown. The Kindergarden have already begun planting at their Quince Douglas garden location. In partnership with the 3rd grade, they will maintain their garden throughout the year. Gardening enriches curriculum, promotes sustainability, fosters outdoor learning, and enhances student well-being.

Leadership training equips school administrators with vital skills like communication, decision-making, and team management, fostering a positive school culture, improving staff morale, and enhancing student outcomes.

Teacher training enhances instructional quality, fosters innovation, boosts student engagement, and improves academic performance, ultimately elevating the overall effectiveness of the school. Here, Superintendent, Dr. Trujillo congratulates Mr. Paublo.

REGISTER TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER!

Volunteering offers an opportunity to engage with the Red Hawks fosters a sense of community and support.

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Consider joining Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), Family Engagement Action Team (FEAT), or Site Council for the 2024 - 2025 school year. If you are interested, email the Community Liaison or Principal with ways you would like to contribute.

We look forward to working with more parents and guardians!