Happy Last Trimester Everyone!
We are so glad you joined us this school year and look forward to an amazing 2024-2025, but until then, we have some exciting things to finish up.
- State testing is here. Bring your non-Bluetooth headphones to school for the next few weeks to help make testing more comfortable for your 3rd-5th grader.
- Last call for feedback, closes April 30th.
- Events are happening all over campus. Make sure you are volunteer cleared, minimum Level 1 to be sure you can join.
- We have school until May 30th, don't miss out.
- We are celebrating staff and volunteers in coming weeks, check out PTC's website to lend a hand.
- Spring weather is bringing out some extra energy, read the tips below to help your child.
See you on campus.
Jennifer Deslaurier, Principal
Calendar
April 15-May 10 - CAASPP Testing Window
April 30 - Parent Survey Closes (We need 9 more replies to hit our goal)
May 3 - PTC Glow Night Dance Get your tickets at www.thomasjeffersonptc.com
May 3 - School Lunch Hero Day--Bring a card for Ms. Connie and Ms. Christina!
May 6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week--Check out PTC communication
May 6 - Music Ensemble Concert
May 8 - Walk and Roll to School Day--Parent Volunteer Needed
May 8 - PTC Skate Night, 6-8 pm
May 14 - PTC Meeting 6:30pm
May 15 - Fire Drill (last one!)
May 16 - Buljan Showcase Night
May 17 - Field Day
May 17 - All library books are due
May 22 - Variety Show for all students and families of performers
May 22 - Dine and Donate Fundraiser at Chipotle (781 Pleasant Grove) 4-8 pm
May 24 - Volunteer Tea, 9:45-10:30
May 27 - No School, Memorial Day
May 28 - Minimum Day
May 29 - Minimum Day
May 29 - 5th Grade Promotion 8am
May 29 - Kinder Promotion 11:50am
May 30 - Character Trait Assembly - Citizenship 8:50-9:20am
May 30 - Minimum Day, Last day of School
August Preview - Plan vacations before these dates!
August 7 - Back to School Night and Meet the Teacher
August 8 - First Day of School
Mrs. D, It's only the first week? What could my child possibly be missing if we chose to go on vacation? The short answer, EVERYTHING! Classroom routines, structure, baseline data of instructional needs, relationship building with the teacher and the class, school-wide expectations and more. Please help us help your child and plan trips around our school calendar. School is in session for 180 days a year, that leaves 51% of a calendar year to travel. Every day matters.
Thank you to all families who have re-registered to save a spot for their child for the 2024-2025 school year. TK and Kinder registration is also open, so let your neighbors know to sign up!
https://www.rcsdk8.org/student-registration
Mrs. D, when will I know my child's teacher for fall? Good question. On around August 6th, you will receive an email with your child's teacher. All classes are balanced and created for the best possible outcome for all students so movement is nearly impossible. With that said, as registrations come in for those moving into TJ boundaries, we may have to shuffle up until two days before, that is why we do not announce teacher names before that. Thank you for understanding.
Three Tips for Parents for State Testing (Grades 3-5)
SLEEP
BREAKFAST
Please make sure your child eats breakfast, at school (be here at 7:20am) or at home. Overly sugary things are not recommended. Protein, carbohydrates and fruit combinations work well. This will help them to have energy and to stay focused during the test.
ENCOURAGEMENT
Please encourage your student to do their best! Some students may be feeling a little anxious or nervous about the tests. Please reassure your child that they have been practicing and preparing for the entire school year, and that they are READY for this assessment.
We are all very proud of all that our students have accomplished this year. We love working with them and watching them learn and grow. We hope that with support from school and from you at home, your student will feel confident and encouraged to do their best!
