Gator Families
We are heading into the home stretch. One quarter to go, and we will finish the year out strong. 4th quarter is filled with state testing, celebrations, events, and most importantly instruction that will lead to success in the upcoming grade level.
Please take time to review your child's grades, attendance, and progress with them upon receiving their report cards. Help your child to establish goals for the 4th quarter and continue to encourage him/her to do their very best each and every day.
I am proud of the accomplishments of our students and their daily displays of respectfullness, responsibility, and relentlessness. Thank you for all of your support and don't hesitate to reach out if I can be of any support.
Troy Barnes
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Week of March 31st
Friday PTA FunDrasier Celebrations:
- Dance Party (10:00 4th/5th, 10:30 PK, K, 1st, and 11:00 2nd/3rd) $1 - $49 15 minutes
- Dance Party for 30 minutes: $50+
- 12:30 - 2:30 Limo Lunch w/Barnes: $300
- 2:30 - 3:00 Ice Cream Party: $100+
Week of April 7th: Safety Drill Week
Monday: Severe Weather, Fire Drill, Reverse Evacuation
Tuesday: Spring Individual and Class Pictures, Lockdown
Wednesday: Report Cards sent home
Thursday: Hold Drill, Secure Drill
Week of April 14th
No School: Spring Break
Week of April 21st
Monday: No School
Thursday: MoES Fundraiser Kickoff, 5th MCAP ELA 9:30 - 11:30, Judy Center Event 5:30 - 7:00
Friday: 5th Grade MCAP ELA 9:30 - 11:30, Jacky Joumo Talent Show 5:30 - 7:00 at GTJHS Auditorium
Week of April 28th
Monday: 9:30 - 11:30 5th Grade MCAP
Tuesday: L4L Unified Day 9:30 - 1:30, 5th MCAP ELA 9:30 - 11:30
Thursday: 9:30 - 11:30 3rd and 4th ELA MCAP
Friday: 9:30 - 11:30 3rd and 4th ELA MCAP
We have GREAT news!! For the past 6 months, the FCPS Farm to School Program has been offering fresh, locally grown produce to 37 schools. Starting in April we are expanding our program to all FCPS schools!! We are grateful for the success of our program this year! It is all because of the hard work of the Food and Nutrition Service staff and of our local farmers who want this to be a success!
The Harvest-Curly Kale
Kale is a dark green-leafy vegetable that provides many health benifits. It is recommended for children ages 9-12 eat 1.5 cups to 2 cups of these vegetables each week. Kale is high in fiber, a good source of potassium, calcium, and iron. Kale is also high in Vitamin C, E, and K, selenium and beta-carotene. All of these nutrients have a roll in regulating blood presure, support the immune system and bone health. Kale has a peppery flavor that tends to be bitter, but with a lingering sweetness.
Curly Kale will be offered in the Cafeteria at the end of April
MCAP testing is fast approaching. MCAP assesses students in grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th on their reading, writing, and mathematical skills. These assessments are very important as they measure not only a student's success on grade level content but also our school's performance. We want to be the best and I simply ask that students give their best. Please encourage your child to use their time wisely, get a good night's rest, show up to school on time, and be ready to show what they know.
MCAP ELA
3rd Grade: 9:30 - 11:30 on 5/1, 5/2, 5/5, and 5/6
4th Grade: 9:30 - 11:30 on 5/1, 5/2, 5/5, and 5/6
5th Grade: 9:30 - 11:30 on 4/24, 4/25, 4/28, and 4/29
MCAP Math
3rd Grade: 10:45 - 12:00 on 5/8, 5/12, 5/13, and 5/14
4th Grade: 10:45 - 12:00 on 5/8, 5/12, 5/13, and 5/14
5th Grade: 9:20 - 10:30 on 5/8, 5/12, 5/13, and 5/14
We will hold our 2nd Safety Week from April 7th - April 11th. During this week we will practice each of the drills listed below to ensure everyone understands the expectations and procedures. These drills are practice and announced to students prior to each drill.
April 7th: Severe Weather, Fire Drill, Reverse Evacuation Drill
April 8th: Lockdown Drill
April 10th: Hold Drill
April 11th: Secure Drill
HOLD! In your room or area. Clear the halls.
Students: Clear the hallways and remain in the room or area until “All Clear” is announced. Do business
as usual.
Adults: Confirm door is closed and locked. Account for students and adults. Do business as usual.
SECURE! Get inside. Lock outside doors.
Students: Return to inside of building. Do business as usual.
Adults: Bring everyone indoors. Lock outside doors. Increase situational awareness. Account for students and adults. Do business as usual.
LOCKDOWN! Locks, lights, out of sight.
Students: Move away from sight. Maintain silence. Do not open the door.
Adults: Recover students from hallway if possible. Confirm door is locked and shut. Turn out the lights. Move away from sight. Maintain silence. Do not open the door. Prepare to avoid or defend.
Students and Adults: When locking down is not an option, Avoid, Deny, Defend.
EVACUATE! (A location may be specified)
Students: Leave stuff behind if required to. If possible, bring your phone. Follow instructions.
Adults: Lead students to evacuation location. Account for students and adults. Notify of missing, extra,
or injured persons.
SHELTER! Hazard and safety strategy.
Students: Use appropriate safety strategy for the hazard. Tornado: evacuate to shelter area. Hazmat:
seal the room. Earthquake: drop, cover, hold. Tsunami (flood): get to high ground.
Please join us on April 25th from 5:30 - 7:00pm at Governor Thomas Johnson High School in the Auditorium for our Jacky Joumo Talent Show. We will have many talented student performers and maybe some staff cameo appearances. Tickets will be $2 and all benifits will go to the arts program at GTJHS.
Jacky would have been a 5th grader this year but we suddenly lost her over the summer due to a health related issue. Jacky was full of life, smiles, and loved to sing and dance. This event is in memory of her and we would love to celebrate with our entire school community.
- If a family has an unexpected financial change, in their income, they can apply for FARM (Free/Reduced Meals) any time throughout the year at https://linqconnect.com/main.
- If at any time during the school year you experience a change of income and would like to fill out an application for Free/Reduced Lunches, please reach out to Mrs. Arnold at andrea.arnold@fcps.org and she will be happy to assist you.
- In order to help get lost coats/jackets back to the students, please practice putting your child's name on an inside tag so they can be returned to them.
- Please refrain from picking up your child from the front office after 3:15. Classes are preparing for dismissal and busses are arriving after 3:15. After that time please use the car rider line, around back, for pick up.
- Dismissal Changes: Please call before 3:00, when possible, to make changes your child's normal dismissal routine.
- Our doors open at 8:45am and students should be in their classroom by 9:15 when the bell rings. Being in the classroom before the bell rings allows the students to prepare themselves for the day, eat breakfast if they choose to and socialize with their classmates.
- 9:12 Car Riders must report to the front of the building
Spring and Summer
City of Frederick Parks and Recreation Spring Programs
Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 12th from 11-3 at 7899 Opossumtown Pike: Sign up Here
