North Star News

Happy Sunday Ross Families! What I call "testing season" is quickly approaching. This time of year all of our leaders are busy taking the NWEA assessment, and our 3rd - 5th grade leaders are preparing for the MAP and NWEA assessment. As we enter this very busy season, it is important that our leaders are getting plenty of rest, eating breakfast at home or school, and coming in ready to start their day successfully. Notes of encouragement are extremely helpful as many of our leaders have the mindset that the test is "too hard." However, we have noticed that when we give them notes of encouragement, they perform strongly! Our staff spent some time on Tuesday to ensure every student in grades 3 - 5 received a note of encouragement as they prepare for the state assessment.

Some helpful tips:

• Go to bed early & get plenty of rest. It is recommended that elementary students get 9-12 hours per day.

• Eat a healthy breakfast at school or at home.

• Arrive by 9:00 a.m.

• Stay positive & confident!

April 17th: Early Release @ 2pm

April 18th: No School

April 23rd: PTO Meeting @ 6pm (Childcare is provided)

April 26th: All District Art Show

April 27th: All District Art Show

April 28th: MAP Testing Begins

May 7th: Early Release @ 2pm

May 8th: STREAM Night @ 6pm

May 13th: KDG and 3rd grade field trip

May 14th: 2nd and 5th grade field trip

May 23rd: Friends at the Front

May 26th: No School - Memorial Day

May 29th: Half Day. Dismiss @ 1pm

May 29th: Last Day of School

Our Trivia Night was a HUGE success! We had a sold out crowd... first time in many years. We would also like to thank the Green family for their help with the trivia questions and ALL of the volunteers. Without our volunteers... this could have not happened. Overall, the PTO raised over $6,000! Great work PTO