Happy MARCH!!! As we step into the vibrant months of March and April, I am filled with gratitude for our wonderful school community!🌸 It’s a time of renewal, growth, and exciting opportunities for our students. We are pushing hard as each and every day are important to finalizing and firming up the learning for your child(ren). Marking Period 3 ends on Friday, March 14th. Please review your child's grades with them in FOCUS (Grades 1st-5th).

As we approach Spring Break the week of March 17th, we want to ensure that this time off is both restful and enriching. Here are some ways to make the most of this rejuvenating break:

1. Balancing Rest and Academics: Spring Break is a necessary and much-welcome pause, but it’s also not as lengthy as winter or summer breaks. While you enjoy quality time with family and friends, consider setting aside moments for self-care and academic progress. Remember, a well-rested mind is a more productive one!

2. Plan Ahead with Clever: Our scholars can stay engaged even during the break. Clever, our trusted platform, provides a gateway to a world of web-based learning opportunities. Encourage your child to engage in interactive activities. Whether it’s brushing up on math skills through Dreambox or diving into reading on iStation, Clever has it all.

3. Reading Adventures with myOn: We believe that reading is a superpower! myOn helps promote interest-driven, authentic reading experiences. During Spring Break, we encourage all students to dive into captivating books using myOn's vast digital library. Let imaginations soar, and let the pages transport our scholars to new worlds.

Wishing you all a delightful Spring Break filled with sunshine, laughter, and a touch of academic adventure! 🌼

I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the active involvement of our parents, caregivers, and families. Your support and partnership are invaluable.

Field Day for Kg-5th is Friday, March 14th. Kg-2nd will be in the morning. 3rd-5th will be in the afternoon. Three adult volunteers may help with their child's class during Field Day. You must coordinate with your child's teacher and be a registered volunteer.

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• calendar of events
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Staff Compliments can be entered at: https://forms.office.com/r/6XkSNAnAfh

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School Website: https://www.pcsb.org/skyview-es

~Mrs. Hamm

hammk@pcsb.org

Skyview - 727-547-7857

my cell phone 727-423-0270

You can apply for your child to receive 9 books per year through 5th grade! It's easy to apply, just:

1. Click the link below for New Worlds Reading

2. Fill out the application to let them know the types of books you'd like to receive.

3. Receive FREE resources to support your child's reading at home.

4. Get an email confirming you are eligible and enrolled!

VPK:

Data Collection Sheets for Quarter 3 and Quarter 4

STAR = Apr 15-May 29

Kindergarten:

WIDA - ACCESS testing for ELL students = Jan 30-Mar 14

ELA, Mod F WRITING = Mar 10-14 (entered by Apr 11)

STAR PM3 Reading = Apr 14-May 1

STAR PM3 Math = Apr 14-May 1

ELFAC (Early Literacy Formative Assessment Check) = May 16

1st Gr:

WIDA - ACCESS testing for ELL students = Jan 30-Mar 14

Math, Topic H & I = Mar 7

Math, Benchmark 3 = Mar 7 (window for Benchmark 3 - Feb 28 - Mar7)

ELA, Mod F WRITING = Mar 10-14 (entered by Apr 11)

Math, Topic J = Mar 28

STAR PM3 Reading = Apr 14-May 1

STAR PM3 Math = Apr 14-May 1

ELA, Module G = Apr 22-25

ELFAC (Early Literacy Formative Assessment Check) = Apr 25

Math, Topic K = Apr 25

Math, Topic L = May 9

Science, Life = May 20

Math, Topic M = May 23

2nd Gr:

WIDA - ACCESS testing for ELL students = Jan 30-Mar 14

Science, Physical Sci Formative = Mar 6-12

ELA, Mod F WRITING = Mar 10-14 (entered by Apr 11)

Math, Topic H & I = Apr 4

Math, Benchmark 3 = Apr 4 (window Mar 28-Apr 4)

STAR PM3 Reading = Apr 14-May 1

STAR PM3 Math = Apr 14-May 1

ELA, Module G = Apr 22-25

ELFAC (Early Literacy Formative Assessment Check) = Apr 25

Math, Topic J = Apr 25

Math, Topic K = May 9

Science, Life = May 20

Math, Topic L = May 23

3rd Gr:

WIDA - ACCESS testing for ELL students = Jan 30-Mar 14

ELA, Portfolio #4 = Feb 10-Mar 7 (scan by Mar 12)

Math, Topic I = Mar 3

Math, Benchmark 3 = Feb 24 - Mar 3

ELA, Mod F = Mar 10-14

Math, Topic J = Mar 14

Math, Topic K = Apr 10

ELA, Portfolio #5 = Apr 7-25

ELA, Module G = Apr 22-25

Math, Topic L = Apr 29

FAST Reading PM3 (must score Level 2+ for automatic promotion) = May 1-9

Math, Topic M = May 9

ELA, Portfolio #6 (for students scoring a Level 1 on FAST) = May 12-23

Science, Life = May 15

FAST Math PM3 = May 15-23

4th Gr:

WIDA - ACCESS testing for ELL students = Jan 30-Mar 14

Math, Topic J = Mar 11

ELA, Mod F = Mar 10-14

Math, Topic K = 3/28

State Writing Assessment = Apr 1-11

Math, Topic L = Apr 17

ELA, Module G = Apr 22-25

Math, Topic M = May 2

FAST Reading PM3 = May 1-9

FAST Math PM3 = May 15-23

Science, Spring Formative = May 12-28

Math, Multiplication Running Record = May 1-29

5th Gr:

WIDA - ACCESS testing for ELL students = Jan 30-Mar 14

ELA, Mod F = Mar 10-14

Science, BI 14 & 16 = Mar 12

Math, Topic K = Mar 14

Science, BI 15 & 17 = Apr 8

State Writing Assessment = Apr 1-11

Science, Mock SSA = Mar 24-Apr 15 (Target Apr 10-11)

Math, Topic L = Apr 11

ELA, Module G = Apr 22-25

Math, Topic M = May 2

FAST Reading PM3 = May 1-9

SSA Science PM3 = May 12-16

FAST Math PM3 = May 19-23

Parent Portal or the PCS app are the best ways to check on attendance, grades, and communication.

If you need help - stop by our Front Office, we are here to help you.

**this FOCUS PCS app is replacing PBIS app and DOJO**

Fiction:

• who are the characters?
• where & when is the setting?
• what are the actions/events?
• how the character has changed over time?
• why do you like or dislike the book?
• what was the author's purpose?

Non-Fiction:

• what is the main topic?
• what text features were there? If the author includes them...they are important
• bolded text
• captions
• illustrations / photos
• Glossary
• Table of Contents
• index
• diagrams / charts / graphs / timelines
• subheadings
• labels
• sidebars
• how did the text features help you better understand the content?
• what kind of research did the author need to do?
• does the location / setting / geography matter to the topic?
• why do you like or dislike the book?

• what was the author's purpose

Math - play games, look for numbers, shapes, patterns around you

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade students are expected to complete 5 Dreambox lessons per week independently.

3rd - 5th Grade students are expected to complete 10 Dreambox lessons per week independently.

Students take a monthly assessment which provides important information about their progress in ELA. They are then provided lessons specific to their needs. It is important that students spend 30 minutes per week on their I-Station pathway.

All student absences should be sent in via the "Report Student Absence" on our school website. You could also call or send an email to Mrs. Diaz at727-547-7857 ext. 2007 or diazl@pcsb.org or upload documentation into FOCUS.

Mar 3-7 - Say Something Week

• Mon - get a sticker
• Tue - wear shades to LOOK out for others
• Wed - Twin Day - dress to match a friend
• Thu - Wear Green - the color of Say Something!
• Fri - Be Cozy

Sun, Mar 9 - Daylight Saving's Time starts :)

Mon-Fri, Mar 10-14 - Book Fair Week

Thu, Mar 13 - Spring Fling Family Event 6:00pm

Book Fair, Science Presentation and Hands-On events, Reader's Theater presentation

Fri, Mar 14 - Kg-5th Field Day - up to three adults that are VOLUNTEERS to help each class. This is not to be a spectator. For this reason - you may not bring younger siblings. Coordinate with your child's teacher.

End of 3rd Marking Period

Mar 15 - 23 - SPRING BREAK

Thu, Mar 27 - Spring Pictures - Individual

Thu, Apr 3 - Report Cards go home

Tue, Apr 15 - 6:00pm, Concerts for 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades; PTA Basket Raffle, Science Boards Showcase

Fri, Apr 18 - NO SCHOOL

Mon, Apr 21 - NO SCHOOL

Fri, Apr 25 - PK3 & VPK Field/Water Day

Mon - Fri, May 5-9 - STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

Mon, May 26 - MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL

Thu, May 29 - Report Cards go home and Last Day of School (full length school day *Hurricane Make-up)

Florida Prepaid helps families send their children to college with a prepaid tuition plan.

The open enrollment period for the Florida Prepaid College Plan is underway. PCS partner Florida Prepaid is encouraging families to start saving for college early. Prepaid Plans let families lock in the cost of college with fixed monthly payments. Enrollment is open through the end of April. Learn more on the Florida Prepaid website at https://bit.ly/3ZFa2KY.

Fridays on-going **Must bring your Drivers License or other ID** and be listed on your child's FOCUS account.

You may eat lunch outside with your child (and only your child - no friends, sorry) at one of our picnic tables. Media Center is only for use in the event of rain. Please be sure to arrive early to give time for the signing-in process.

• 10:15-10:45 - 3rd Grade
• 11:00-11:25 - 5th Grade
• 11:25-11:50 - 4th Grade
• 11:50-12:20 - 2nd Grade
• 12:20-12:50 - Kindergarten
• 12:50-1:20 - 1st Grade

***We no longer can allow families to send in birthday treats/cupcakes/cookies/etc. We must follow the “Smart Snack” compliance which is a part of statute. Two options...you could send in a gift bag of toys/fidgets/party favors for the classmates to take home OR you could put additional funds on their child’s account to allow them to purchase the “Smart Snack” compliant treats through our Café treats for the whole class on that Friday of their birthday week.***

Nifty Fifty PAPA JOHNS discount cards.

The fundraiser runs from February 3rd through Monday, February 17th. The pizza discount cards will be $15 each and can be used on up to 18 online orders to receive 50% off your regular priced order. Be on the lookout for flyers with all the information you need to get started in your student’s backpack! They will turn in all orders and monies on the last day – February 17th.

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SkyviewPTA

This month's theme is: Animals and their Habitats

Language & Literacy - Talking about books and illustrations; Asks questions about books; Recognizes some letters

Math - Number Sense, Counting to 10, Sorting

Science - Life Science - spaces, places, and environment

This month's theme is: Our Earth

Language & Literacy - Letter Sounds & Blending words

Math - Sorting; Counting Backwards and from a number other than 1

Science - Life - Spaces, Places, and Environment

This month's Learning Topics are...Super Power to Decode and THINK about the text

Language & Literacy:

• Reading - Using Super Powers to decode and THINK about their reading
• Writing - Give an Opinion and state their reasoning

Social Studies: Economics - Different kinds of jobs and the tools they use

Math: Topic H - Numbers 11-20, counting, putting in order, comparing, addition & subtraction

Science: Life - 5 Senses, Making Observation, Record Keeping and Taking Notes

This month's Learning Topics are...Persevering through a Challenge

Language & Literacy:

• Reading - Identifying and Explaining the Morals of a Story
• Writing - Narrative stories with characters that think and act like us

Social Studies: Economics - What is Money?

Math: Topic J - Compare using Addition & Subtraction - Reveal unit 10

Science: Life Science - Living and Non-Living, Plants

This month's Learning Topics are...Creative Expressions

Language & Literacy:

• Reading - Poetry and Figurative Language
• Writing - Forming and Sharing my Opinion in Creative Ways

Social Studies: Economics - What choices do people make with their money?

Math: Topic I - Strategies to subtract 3-Digit number - Reveal units 9 & 10

Science: Nature of Science - Science Projects

This month's Learning Topics are...How is Government Organized?

Language Arts:

• Reading - Non-Fiction, Text Features, Reading to Learn
• Writing - Research, and Opinion based on Research with Reasons

Social Studies: Economics - What is money?

Math: Topic K, Measurement - Reveal unit 12

Science: Life - Plant Response to Stimuli

This month's Learning Topics are...Art is All Around Us

Language Arts:

• Reading - Informational, Non-Fiction
• Writing - Expository and Argumentative

Social Studies: Economics - What is Income?

Math: Topic K - Data - Reveal unit 13

Science: Life - Heredity and Reproduction - Metamorphosis, Flowering & Non-Flowering, Plant and Animal Traits

This month's Learning Topics are...Remembering the Holocaust

Language Arts:

• Reading - Informational, Historical Fiction, & Poetry
• Writing - Expository and Poetry

Social Studies: Economics - What are the positive and negative effects of trade?

Math: Topic L - Measurement and Data - Reveal unit 13

Science: Life - Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms - Adaptations and Changes of Plants and Animals

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