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May Newsletter

May Newsletter

The month of May is off to a busy start! We are celebrating staff appreciation week. Our Kentucky Summative Assessment has started, and our Shark Olympics celebrated our students' hard work on the MAP assessment! Our PTA has been a great partner all year, but I wanted to say thank you for going above and beyond to make sure that our staff has felt appreciated this week.


If you are looking for ways to volunteer or become involved in the school for the remainder of this or next year, please consider joining the PTA! As we approach the end of the school year, a long-standing tradition at Sandersville is the saying, Finish Strong. While our days are limited for the rest of this school year, we want to continue to make an impact that will propel our students to be ready for the next grade level.


Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will spend the next couple of weeks showing their growth on our state assessment. Our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders will continue learning skills that will prepare them for next fall.


This time of year we have many celebrations. It is so much fun to be able to celebrate the hard work of our students. Our calendar below will be very important for the last couple of weeks of school, but please be aware that there may be classroom activities that are not listed. Please stay in close communication with your student's homeroom teacher. Thank you again for all of your support!


Student of the Month

2nd Grade Toy Drive

Shark Olympics (Shark Relay Event)

Spring Orchestra

4th/5th Grade Showcase

Family Fun Night and Bookfair

Parent Information

  • There is no school on Tuesday, 5/20/25.

  • On Thursday, 5/22/22 at 8:00 am, our school will host a graduate walk. This information will be shared with our high schools, but please pass this along to any alumni you know. (One of our former Sharks made a flyer below)

  • If you know someone who has not registered for Kindergarten for the upcoming year, please share this information. https://www.fcps.net/school-resources/registration-enrollment

  • Please join us for our Morning with Moms. This event is not just for mothers, but for anyone who has made a difference in the lives our students.

  • Kindergarten and 5th Promotion dates are set.

  • We need volunteers for field day on Tuesday, May 27th. Please use this link to sign up if you can help out. Field Day: Field Day Volunteers

  • The first section of your student's planner contains our Sandersville Student & Family Handbook. It is filled with information that is helpful throughout the year.

  • Please review the guidelines for student absences in the student code of conduct (beginning on page 29). A quick reminder: notes for absences must be in writing and submitted within three days.

Kentucky Summative Assessment (3rd-5th Grade)

Our 3rd-5th graders will begin the state-mandated assessment, KSA (Kentucky Summative Assessment) tomorrow, May 8. As parents, you can best help support your child with this opportunity to showcase what they know academically by preparing him/her in the following ways….


Be sure your child is at school every day and arrives on time. Missing a test means it must be made up at a later date. (However, if your child is truly sick, please keep him or her at home. A sick child will not do well!) You can also make sure your child gets a good night’s rest. Typically, children this age need at least 8-9 hours of sleep at night. We also want students to eat a good breakfast at home or at school. Try to include some protein so they can focus for longer periods of time. Ensure your child wears comfortable, weather appropriate clothing. They need to be comfortable in order to do their best! Please note if your child brings a device to school during testing it must be turned off in his or her backpacks. This includes phones and smartwatches.


You know your child best; we do not want them to feel stressed, but your support is instrumental. Morning pep talks can really start their day off right! It is beneficial to emphasize the test's importance and tell them that you expect them to do their very best! Certain questions or tests may be challenging but doing their best means persevering. We appreciate your support throughout the school year and during these last important weeks. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions!

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Upcoming Dates

1st Week of May

Thursday, 5/8- KSA Testing Begins 3rd-5th, EPIC E-Sports, Track, Gardening Club

Friday 5/9- KSA Testing 3rd-5th, College Team/Sandersville Spirit Day

Saturday, 5/10- Track Meet Henry Clay High School


2nd Week of May

Monday, 5/12- KSA Testing 3rd-5th

Tuesday, 5/13- KSA Testing, 3rd-5th, Mornings with Mom 7:00 am

Wednesday, 5/14- KSA Testing 3rd-5th, PTA Spring Clean Up 6:00 pm

Thursday, 5/15- KSA Testing 4th- 5th, EPIC E-Sports Club (final meeting), Track (final practice), Gardening Club, Stronger Connections Family Celebration 5:30pm

Friday 5/16- KSA Testing 5th, College Team/Sandersville Spirit Day

Saturday, 5/17- 5th Grade Sneaker Ball 6-8pm


3rd Week of May

Monday, 5/19- 1st Grade Picnic

Tuesday, 5/20- No School

Wednesday, 5/21- 4th Grade Water Palooza

Thursday, 5/22- 5th Grade Park Day, Graduate Walk for High School Seniors 8am (former Sandersville Sharks), 4th Grade Beaver Creek Hydrology, Band Concert 6pm

Friday, 5/23- 3rd Grade Luau, 5th Field Trip to Main Event, Kindergarten Promotion 1pm


4th Week of May

Monday, 5/26- No School - Memorial Day

Tuesday, 5/27- Field Day, SBDM 4:30 (Library)

Wednesday, 5/28- Last Day of School, 5th Promotion 9am

PTA

Spring Clean Up

🌸🧹 Spring Clean-Up at Sandersville Elementary! 🧽🌼

It’s that time of year—spring is in the air, and it’s time to freshen up our school! Join us for a fun and rewarding Spring Clean-Up Day as we work together to make our campus shine.

✅ We’ll be cleaning up the outside, sprucing up the playground, planting flowers, and giving our school a fresh new look for the season!
✅ Great opportunity for students, parents, staff, and volunteers to come together and show school pride.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 14th
🕒 Time: 6 pm
 📍 Location: Front parking lot

Bring your gloves, gardening tools, and lots of energy! Refreshments will be provided. Let’s make our school a beautiful place to learn, play, and grow! 🌱💙. If you have a business and are interested in supporting through donations, please contact Amanda Goforth at ptasandersville@gmail.com or 859-684-2240.

#SchoolPride #SpringCleanup #CommunityStrong


Sneaker Ball (5th Grade Only)

🎉✨ Get ready to lace up and step out in style! ✨🎉

The Sneaker Ball Dance is coming, and you don’t want to miss it! 👟💃🕺

📅 Date: May 17th
📍 Location: Sandersville Elementary School Gymnasium
⏰ Time: 6-8pm
🎟️ Register by: Wednesday, May 14th

👑 Dress to impress—formal fits on top, fresh kicks on the bottom!
🔥 DJ, lights, photo booth, and vibes all night long!

💥 Tap the link to register now:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sandersville-elementary-5th-grade-sneaker-ball-tickets-1349784043409?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tag your crew and start planning those outfits! 👑👟

#SneakerBall #DanceVibes #SchoolEvent #KicksAndClass #SneakerStyle

Community Events

At Sandersville, many people reach out to pass along events that can give our families unique opportunities. Instead of sending home paper flyers, we will use this section to keep you informed.

2024-2025 Instructional Calendar

The 2024-2025 FCPS Instructional Calendar for Students & Families has been set. We will share any changes or updates as we move through the year.

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