Falcon Flyer for Families!
January 6-10, 2024
Welcome Back!
Hello Falcon Families!
We hope that you had an enjoyable break and that you are ready to return to school! Teachers met on Friday and spent the day reviewing data, creating lesson plans, and collaborating with colleagues. It was a full day, and we are thankful we had the time to meet and plan. We are excited and ready to kick off Semester 2!
Starting Monday, we will have the same routine as in the fall. Students should arrive on campus by bus or car starting at 7:45. Students will be offered breakfast, and then 6th grade will wait in the Auditorium and 7th/8th will wait in the gym until they are escorted to class around 8:05. Students are tardy at 8:15.
As we enter the winter season, we ask that students dress appropriately for the weather. For example, Monday's forecast calls for rain, and the lows next week are expected to be in the 20s with highs in the 40s. Coats, gloves, and hats are recommended. As students arrive on campus, all outerwear, including hoodies, will be placed in lockers for the school day. We encourage students to wear long sleeves and sweatshirts underneath their outerwear so that they are comfortable in the hallways and classrooms as tempuratures will vary throughout the building.
*Homework begins and will run Mondays-Thursdays.
Monday, January 6–Semester 2 Begins!
Tuesday, January 7–
Wednesday, Janurary 8--Academic Challenge at Home vs. York
Thursday, January 9– Spirit Night at Penn Station!
Friday, January 10–
Monday, January 13--Report Cards/MAP Reports sent home***
Please sign that you have received them and have discussed grades, scores, and goals with your student. Signatures are due back to teachers by Friday, January 17.
Have a great week!
Dr. Persinski
Homework--Monday through Thursday Beginning January 7!!
As part of Sullivan's plan to increase math achievement, students will be given a number of math problems to work on nightly (Monday-Thursday). Math practice can be accomplished through the IXL program and/or through a homework sheet that will be provided by teachers for those without a tablet or mobile device with internet access. The nightly practice is meant to reinforce skills, and at the same time provide you, as parent, the opportunity to see and ask questions about what your child is learning;
Each grade level and team will have incentives for the weekly completion of the homework. Some teams will include ELA practice, as well, so please check team newsltters to find out more about homework expectations and incentives.
Math Notes
Starting in January, our math department will move to aligned expectations regarding math notebooks! All math classes will utilize composition books in which they take outlined notes and examples. While we know there are great apps and electronic ways to take notes, handwriting notes supports engagement, comprehension, and memory. Students will be able to take the notebooks home, if needed, but they must be responsible for bringing them to class on a daily basis.
SIC and PTO Meetings 2024-2025
The next SIC and PTO meetings will be held Tuesday, January 21, at 5:30 and 6:30 in the Media Center!
SIC--If you would like to join our SIC meetings, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Kati McFadden, Parent and Chair. More information can be found HERE.
PTO-If you would like to assist PTO, please reach out to one of the officers.
President: Erica Smith
Vice President: Ashley Lang
Secretary: Melissa Maynard
Treasurer: Amanda Winters
Mr. Beau Modla, 6th grade AP
Mr. Brian Hollingsworth, 7th grade AP
Mrs. Gwen Lindsey, 8th grade AP
Here is a link to our calendar of activities for 2024-2025. *This does not include athletics or clubs.