Simpson News

State testing is upon us! Here are a couple things families can do to help students be as close to 100% as possible in mind and body on testing days:

• Make sure your child is getting adequate sleep. Most students are getting well below the recommended 9-12 hours of sleep.
• Make sure your child is fueled and hydrated appropriately. If they eat breakfast at school, please ensure they get to school in time to have breakfast.
• Talk to them about embracing where they are at and show off how much they have grown!
• Communicate any foreseen absences to your child's teacher to reschedule testing. Make up testing will be done the first day a student returns until everything is completed.
• Make sure they have headphones at school.

Testing Dates:

May 7th- 3rd and 4th grade Math CAT

May 8th- 3rd and 4th grade Math PT

May 9th- 3rd and 4th grade Math PT (if not completed)

May 14th- 3rd and 4th grade ELA CAT

May 15th- 3rd and 4th grade ELA PT

May 16th- 3rd and 4th grade ELA PT

May 21st- 5th and 6th grade Math CAT

May 22nd- 5th and 6th grade Math PT

May 23rd- 5th grade Science Test and 6th grade Math PT (if not completed)

May 28th- 5th and 6th grade ELA CAT

May 29th- 5th and 6th grade ELA PT

May 30th- 5th and 6th grade ELA PT

*ELA- English Language Arts

*CAT- Computer Adapted Test

*PT- Performance Task

Here are some important dress code reminders as the weather begins to warm up. Students are expected to wear clothing that does not create an obvious distraction in the classroom. Shorts and skirt lengths must be appropriate (finger-tip) with or without leggings. Pants/jeans must be worn so that undergarments are not showing. Tops that expose backs or midriffs, halter-tops, spaghetti straps, or tube tops are not allowed. Shoulder-width tank tops may be worn. Appropriate shoes are required for P.E. and recess.

The last day to checkout library books will be May 23. All library books will need to be returned by June 6.

Please excuse any remaining unexcused absences at your earliest convenience.

To excuse an absence, click here and log into Skyward Family Access and follow these steps:

1. Select the Attendance tab on the left side of the screen
2. Select Absent Request
3. Select Add Request
4. Enter the appropriate information regarding your student's absence

You can also excuse an absence by calling the office at 360-249-4331, or emailing us at simpsonskyward@monteschools.org.

Each month, Simpson students focus on developing specific character traits. Students learn what it looks like to exhibit these traits and are recognized for demonstrating them inside and outside of the classroom. April's character trait was "diligence." Congratulations to April's Bulldogs of the Month: Emmet K., Orion R., Jett B., Brielle B., Tate G., Eathan B., Zion S., Sofia G., Blake R., Waylon F., Kieran E., Ghil D., Ryan S., Max L., Misha L., Brooklyn B., Hadleigh R., Harrison U.,

Students will focus on "dependability" as the character trait for the month of May.

May Menu

• May 7-9; May 14-16: 3rd & 4th grade state testing
• May 13-17: Scholastic Book Fair at Simpson
• May 16: PTO Family Fun Night Bingo, 6:00 p.m.
• May 21-23; May 28-30: 5th & 6th grade state testing
• May 23: Last day to check out library books
• May 24: No School
  
• May 27: No School, Memorial Day
  
• June 6: All library books due
• June 12: Early Release, 12:10 p.m.
• June 13: Last Day of School, Dismissal at 10:30 a.m.

Is your child missing a sweatshirt or jacket? Please have your child check the coat rack outside the library. All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the school year.

Grays Harbor Youth Backpack Program is a local nonprofit organization that assists school aged children that are dependent on school food programs. They help ensure kids in Grays Harbor have nutritional food over the weekends. They have generously provided Simpson with a few bags of food to send home with students should there be a need. Please feel free to reach out to the school office if this is something you are interested in for your child.

Fax: 360-841-7528

Location: 519 West Simpson Avenue Montesano, WA 98563

Email: simpsonskyward@monteschools.org
Website: http://www.monteschools.org/simpson-elementary