Southern Boone Elementary

We hope you had a nice holiday season. The students were excited to be back at school this week. We heard holiday stories and saw smiles when seeing friends again.

Our second i-Ready diagnostic test was given in December. Our students showed big academic gains. We are very proud of them. You should have received your students growth report before winter break, if you did not, please reach out to your child's teacher.

Our teachers are working hard in preparation for our change to standards based grading next school year. There are some initial details below about this transition.

We have attached planned dates through the end of the school year to help you with planning purposes. Please note there is an early out on Jan. 20 with dismissal at 12:30pm.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Dr. Amy James, Principal

ajames@sbschools.us

Ashley Tanksley, Assistant Principal

atanksley@sbschools.us

January

6 - Midterms Sent Home with Students

16 - No School

31 - PBS Assemblies (3rd Grade 1:30-2:00, 4th Grade 2:15-2:45)

February

10 - Valentine’s Parties 1:15-2:15pm

16 - Cold Winter's Night (literacy night) 6:00-7:00pm (back up date for weather Feb. 23)

17 - 2nd Trimester Ends

20 - No School

March

2 - Read Across America Day

6-10 - Book Fair

9 - Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00pm

10 - No School

10 - Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00-11:00am

21 - PBS Assemblies (3rd Grade 1:30-2:00, 4th Grade 2:15-2:45)

23 - 3rd Grade Music Concert

27-31 No School - Spring Break

April

7 - Mid Terms Sent Home with Students

13 - 3rd Grade Cohort 1 Field Trip to Capitol

18 - 3rd Grade Cohort 2 Field Trip to Capitol

May

1-5 MAP Testing

8-12 i-Ready Diagnostic 3

16 - 3rd Grade Cohort 1 Park Day

18 - 3rd Grade Cohort 2 Park Day

19 - 4th Grade Cohort 1 Park Day

22 - 4th Grade Cohort 2 Park Day

23 - End of the Year Assemblies

Southern Boone will have an early dismissal at 12:30pm on January 20, 2023.

Star Student

Student who shows good character.

3rd Grade: Cade Palmer, Adeline Nichols, Malina Martinez, Ren Muzzey, Monroe Elliott, Davis Verkamp, Sophia Bratcher, Evelyn Hammann

4th Grade: Ryleigh Jackson, Reece Weter, Corbin Scheidt, Alora Sedillo, Sawyer Bolinger, Maggie Butaine, Landrie Scheer, Axson Condron, Isaac Strong

Rising to Excellence

Student that has shown excellence or improvement in academics, attitude, and/or behavior.

3rd Grade: Easton Bax, Bennett Propst, Lakenzie Johnson, Hazel Hammann, Graham Keeling, Logan Chan, Jozie Gipson, Hunter Forck

4th Grade: Conley: Chloe Witcher, Ashlynn Webster, Noah Shaw, Izzy Kay, Mar’ Shaun Jackson, Dakota Feltrop, Alexis Buckner, Brian Groseclose, Kaleb Brockman

SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Register at INVENT.ORG/CLUB or call 800-968-4332

Location: Southern Boone Elementary School

Grade(s): 3rd through 5th | Room: 209

Date & Time: January 23 - February 27, 2023

on Mondays (No Club 2/20/23) from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Price: $59

Your child will:

Explore medieval history, basic scientific principles and hands-on creativity in Castles, Catapults and Coats of Arms™!

Explore the effects of Archimedes’ principle by sculpting clay boats that float across a moat while supporting cargo.

Apply science and engineering principles to the construction of a castle wall.

Instructor: Lauren Huntebrinker | lhuntebrinker@sbschools.us | 573-657-2145

The elementary plans to transition to standards-based grading for the 2023-2024 school year. Our teacher's have been working hard to prepare all the needed documents for this new endeavor. If your child attended Southern Boone Primary School, then you are familiar with what the process will look like next year.

Information on Standards-Based Grading

What is standards-based grading?

Standards-based grading is an educational system that focuses on the mastery of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education standards. It provides clear learning goals for the students, parents, and teachers. Standards-based grading defines what proficiency looks like and provides specific feedback on how the student is progressing. Standardized grading is less subject to bias and more focused on mastery of standards instead of work habits. This allows educators to assess and parents and students to monitor which learning targets need to be improved and which skills the child has mastered.

Why are we moving from traditional grading to standards-based grading?

The traditional grading system averages scores from an entire trimester. It doesn’t tell us when a specific standard or skill was mastered. Often work habits, such as incomplete assignments and participation points, can affect the overall grade. The standards-based grading system communicates how a student is doing on a specific set of learning goals. Students are assessed multiple times on each standard to determine proficiency. After each assessment, they are provided feedback to support academic progress.

When are we transitioning to standards-based grading?

The transition to standards-based grading at Southern Boone Elementary School will take effect at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year.

Students may dress up as their favorite book character to celebrate Read Across America Day on March 2. We will also celebrate with a school wide reading time.

If your child will be picked up as a car rider, please use our elementary car rider lines for the safety of your student and others. Busses that travel down Renee are struggling to navigate safely through the cars and students. Our 3rd Grade pick up line is in front of the elementary. Our 4th grade pick up line is in the back of the elementary, using Redtail. Siblings of 4th graders will be escorted to 4th grade pick up line for dismissal. Thank you for your help in keeping everyone safe!

Students enjoyed celebrating with friends at winter parties. Thank you to all who donated supplies!

Our staff reviewed positive behavior expectations with our students on Thursday, January 5. The students did a great job practicing how to be an Eagle.

Please make sure you child's lunch account is in good standing. The graphic below explains how to check your child's lunch balance and deposit money into your lunch account.

• Birthday treats must be served AFTER lunch.
• Birthday treats cannot be homemade, they must have an ingredient label.

If your student is absent, please let the office know by emailing Diana Smith at dsmith@sbschools.us or calling the office at 657-2145.

Transportation changes must be made through the office. Please email Diana Smith at dsmith@sbschools.us or call the office at 657-2145 before 2:30pm (1:30pm on Wed.) with any transportation changes. Students will be sent home their regular way if the office does not have a transportation change request from a parent.

Please notify the elementary school AND your child's daycare if there is a transportation change.

If you have a health related question, Nurse Cobb can be reached at acobb@sbschools.us or by calling the school office.

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