Skyview May Family News

Happy MAY!!! We are finishing our end of year assessments in VPK, Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades and are using this updated data to grow your child into the best next grader that they can be in these final 20 days. We are doing a lot of small groups and hands-on learning.

In Grades 3-5 we are just now able to start our end of year testing. Please review the *updated* test calendar below and ensure your child arrives before 9am with a warm and encouraging send off and either breakfast at home or enough time to eat here.

These scores will help determine your child's mastery of grade level content and assist with determining promotion/retention conversations.

Thank you for a wonderful year together. We look forward to finishing strong, having a great Summer Break, and starting back to school on August 11th.

Stay tuned for Save the Dates for the 25-26 school year.

Dive into our newsletter to see what’s happening at our school this month!

Scroll Down for:

• upcoming testing timelines
• calendar of events
• PTA
• grade level content being covered this month

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Skyview - 727-547-7857

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VPK:

Data Collection Sheets for Quarter 3 and Quarter 4

STAR = Apr 15-May 29

Kindergarten:

ELFAC (Early Literacy Formative Assessment Check) = May 16

1st Gr:

Math, Topic L = May 9

Science, Life = May 20

Math, Topic M = May 23

2nd Gr:

Math, Topic K = May 9

Science, Life = May 20

Math, Topic L = May 23

3rd Gr:

FAST Reading PM3 (must score Level 2+ for automatic promotion)

May 9th (Walpole & Lima)

May 14th (Sills, Luu, & Baer)

Math, Topic M = May 9

ELA, Portfolio #6 (for students scoring a Level 1 on FAST) = May 15-23

Science, Life = May 15

FAST Math PM3:

May 16th (Walpole & Lima)

May 19th (Sills, Luu, & Baer)

4th Gr:

Math, Topic M = May 2

FAST Reading PM3:

May 7th (Lopez & Anderson)

May 8th (Malcolm & Potts)

FAST Math PM3:

May 20th (Potts & Malcolm)

May 21st (Lopez & Anderson)

Science, Spring Formative = May 12-28

Math, Multiplication Running Record = May 1-29

5th Gr:

Math, Topic M = May 2

FAST Reading PM3:

May 6th (Beardsley & Zengotita)

May 7th (Zell)

SSA Science PM3:

May 13th (Zell)

May 15th (Beardsley & Zengotita)

FAST Math PM3:

May 21st (Zell)

May 22nd (Beardsley & Zengotita)

Parent Portal or the PCS app are the best ways to check on attendance, grades, and communication.

If you need help - stop by our Front Office, we are here to help you!

Fiction:

• who are the characters?
• where & when is the setting?
• what are the actions/events?
• how the character has changed over time?
• why do you like or dislike the book?
• what was the author's purpose?

Non-Fiction:

• what is the main topic?
• what text features were there? If the author includes them...they are important
• bolded text
• captions
• illustrations / photos
• Glossary
• Table of Contents
• index
• diagrams / charts / graphs / timelines
• subheadings
• labels
• sidebars
• how did the text features help you better understand the content?
• what kind of research did the author need to do?
• does the location / setting / geography matter to the topic?
• why do you like or dislike the book?

• what was the author's purpose

Math -

• Measurement when cooking or doing any home improvement
• Comparing to estimating prices when grocery shopping
• Encouraging a positive mindset when approaching math problems or math in real life
• Play card and board games
• Look for numbers, shapes, patterns around you

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade students are expected to complete 5 Dreambox lessons per week independently.

3rd - 5th Grade students are expected to complete 10 Dreambox lessons per week independently.

Students take a monthly assessment which provides important information about their progress in ELA. They are then provided lessons specific to their needs. It is important that students spend 30 minutes per week on their I-Station pathway.

All student absences should be sent in via the "Report Student Absence" on our school website. You could also call or send an email to Mrs. Diaz at727-547-7857 ext. 2007 or diazl@pcsb.org or upload documentation into FOCUS.

Mon - Fri, May 5-9 - STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

Mon, May 26 - MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL

Thu, May 29 - Report Cards go home and Last Day of School (full length school day *Hurricane Make-up)

Florida Prepaid helps families send their children to college with a prepaid tuition plan.

The open enrollment period for the Florida Prepaid College Plan is underway. PCS partner Florida Prepaid is encouraging families to start saving for college early. Prepaid Plans let families lock in the cost of college with fixed monthly payments. Enrollment is open through the end of April. Learn more on the Florida Prepaid website at https://bit.ly/3ZFa2KY.

***We no longer can allow families to send in birthday treats/cupcakes/cookies/etc. We must follow the “Smart Snack” compliance which is a part of statute. Two options...you could send in a gift bag of toys/fidgets/party favors for the classmates to take home OR you could put additional funds on their child’s account to allow them to purchase the “Smart Snack” compliant treats through our Café treats for the whole class on that Friday of their birthday week.***

We would love for you to consider joining the PTA board!!! Please email or call Mrs. Wheeler - wheelerjo@pcsb.org or 727-547-7857 ext 2045

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SkyviewPTA

This month's theme is: World of Eric Carle * Oceans and Ocean Life

Language & Literacy - Talking about books and illustrations; Asks questions about books; Recognizes some letters

Math - Measurement, Data, Comparing Sets

Science - Science review - Earth, Physical, and Life

This month's theme is: Ready, Set, Go...to Kindergarten

Language & Literacy - Letter Sounds & Blending words, Alliteration (words that start with the same sound/letter), Rhyming

Math - Measurement & Data, Comparing Sets, Counting backwards from anywhere 0-31

Science -Scientific Inquiry through Exploration & Discovery

This month's Learning Topics are...Reading with Fluency and Expression

Language & Literacy:

• Reading - Using expression to understand what they read
• Writing - Review of narrative, informational, and opinion

Social Studies: Economics - What are needs and wants?

Math: Topic K - Compare measurable attributes, Reveal unit 14

Science: Famous Scientists & Inventors; Review Earth, Physical and Life science topics

This month's Learning Topics are...Learning from book Characters to Express Myself

Language & Literacy:

• Reading - Reading with fluency, expression, & drama
• Writing - Creating visual presentations

Social Studies: Economics - What decisions do we make when we buy things? What is scarcity?

Math: Topic L - Data, Reveal unit 13; Topic M - Equal Parts (fractions), Reveal unit 14

Science: Life Science - Basic needs of plants and animals (inc humans); Flight of the pollinators - major parts of plants and how pollination and seed dispersal are assisted by animals and weather

This month's Learning Topics are...Considering other perspectives

Language & Literacy:

• Reading - perspectives of others in response to the same text (book clubs)
• Writing - Entertainment - creating a character and writing a book series

Social Studies: Economics - How do companies decide what to buy and sell? What is trade? Make a business as a class project.

Math: Topic K - Data, Reveal unit 11; Topic L - Measurement of Money and Time, Reveal unit 13

Science: Life Science - Habitats - basic needs, similarities and differences in plants and animals, observations, major parts of plants, living and non-living; plant response to stimuli

This month's Learning Topics are...What does it take to solve a mystery?

Language Arts:

• Reading - Reading to solve mysteries
• Writing - Narrative stories

Social Studies: Economics - What is trade? What does money look like with the neighbors of the US?

Math: Topic M - Describe and Analyze 2D figures, Reveal unit 14

Science: Life - Seasons - response from plants and animals; Designing a habitat suited for plant and animal needs

This month's Learning Topics are...Florida Inspires, how to connect with characters as they grow and change

Language Arts:

• Reading - Informational, Realistic Fiction
• Writing - Review = Narrative, Expository, and Argumentative

Social Studies: Economics - How do people save money? What is credit? What is insurance?

Math: Topic M - Measurement, Reveal unit 15

Science: Life - Seasonal changes in plants and animals, stored energy, food chains, plant and human impact; forms of energy/motion; electrical energy/energy transformation

This month's Learning Topics are...Improving our World

Language Arts:

• Reading - Strategic Reading; Informational, Realistic Fiction
• Writing - Quick writes; Literary non-fiction; Passion Project

Social Studies: Economics - How do inventions impact a society?

Math: Topic M - Algebraic Thinking, Reveal unit 14

Science: Cumulative Review to prepare for SSA - Earth, Physical, Life & Nature of Science

To address growing concerns regarding animals around arrival and dismissal times, we kindly request that all animals be kept on a leash and remain on the sidewalks parallel to the road. For safety reasons, children should not be allowed to pet any animals. Additionally, animals should not approach beyond the easement, and any waste should be promptly cleaned up from school property. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all. Service Animals are the only exception.

https://www.pcsb.org/safetyconcern

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