Mrs. Turner's May Newsletter
May 1st, 2024
Teacher placements for the 2024-2025 school year will be handed out with grade cards on May 23rd. This is a major undertaking, which we address thoroughly and thoughtfully. While I appreciate that many parents want to involve themselves in class placement decisions, I stand firm in our Forsyth practice that specific requests for classroom teachers will not be granted. Please read below for the explanation.
The ultimate goal for classroom placement process is to create well-balanced heterogeneously grouped classroom of students. The placement team considers all students' strengths and needs with regard to academic proficiency across all content area, social competency, emotional maturity, leadership qualities, learning style needs, behavioral dynamics and peer relationships. Your child's present teacher and other staff members have a wealth of information about the conditions under which your child learns best.
Balancing classrooms assures that all students get the teacher attention and energy they deserve. Our school system's educational philosophies and best practices for teaching and learning are to maximize learning outcomes for all students. As you can see it is an artful challenge, not a perfect science. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
Thank You
Thank you to the parents who took part in the April 2nd election and voted in support of the Forsyth School District's bond issue. Education is the best gift we can give our children. In order for children to be successful later in life, a strong foundation and the best tools to build upon that foundation are essential. Passing this bond issue will help us reach our goals. One of the great benefits of being part of this community is that we are drawn together by a sense of unity and family. The spirit has always been a presence in the school district, and it continues to be strong. I am proud of our efforts, and I am excited for the students, parents, staff, and community members of Forsyth.
Teacher Appreciation
It's that time of year again to show our gratitude and love to our amazing teachers who work tirelessly day in and day out. We have an outstanding staff at Forsyth Elementary! If you would like to express a little thank you to your child's teacher, Teacher Appreciation Week is a great time to do just that.
- Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7th-10th.
- PPA will be providing breakfast and local businesses will be providing lunches.
- Thank you in advance for supporting the teachers and staff.
Summer School
- Summer school will run from May 28th through June 19th.
- Please note that we will go to school on Mondays during summer school.
- The staff has voted on a camping theme this year.
- The students will have the opportunity to a field trip once a week.
- If you did not get a flyer to sign-up, please contact your child's teacher or the office.
Benefits of Summer School
- Minimize summer learning loss: Research shows that students forget some of the things they learned in the previous school year during the summer months. Summer school provides an opportunity for students to continue to read and practice educational skills over the summer break. Taking summer classes can significantly minimize the summer learning loss that often takes place.
- Boost personal growth and social development: Summer school can help your student develop socially. Summer school provides students the opportunity to interact, communicate, and cooperate with peers and teachers in a unique learning environment.
- Academic enrichment: During summer school students are provided with academic enrichment opportunities, allowing them to enhance their knowledge and skills.
- Intervention activities and support: During summer school intervention activities and support are available for students who might need extra learning opportunities in certain areas.
Forsyth Elementary Volleyball Camp
- May 7th Grades 2-4
- May 9th Grades 5-6
- The camp is open for girls and boys grades 2-6.
- The students will stay after school and need picked up at 5:30 p.m.
- Deadline was April 24 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Forsyth Elementary Basketball Camp
- May 14th, 15th & 16th the high school basketball program will be hosting a basketball camp for boys and girls in grades 2nd-8th.
- Grades 3-5 will be from 3:30 to 4:45.
- The students will stay after school and need to be picked up by 4:45.
- See the attached flyer.
- You can scan the QR code or send the form into the elementary office.
2024--2025 School Calendar
- I have attached the 2024-2025 school calendar for your convenience.
🗓 Coming Up!
05/01 - Second Grade Field Trip to Discovery Center
05/08 - First Grade Field Trip to Wonders of Wildlife
05/09 - Third Grade Field Trip to Branson Meadows
05/10 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Dickerson Park Zoo
05/10 - Fourth Grade Field Trip to Skateworld (MAP reward trip)
05/14 - Third Grade Field Trip to Skateworld (MAP reward trip)
05/17 - Character Assembly
05/20 - Honor's Night @ 6:00
05/21 - Kindergarten Celebration @ 6:00 pm
05/22 - Field Day
05/28 - 06/19 - Summer School
Teacher Teacher
Email: lturner@forsythr3.k12.mo.us
Website: https://www.forsythpanthers.org/home
phone: 417-546-6381