Flight Plan

Hello Families,

April is here, and with it comes sunshine, blooming flowers, and the joy of spring! Our students are loving the chance to enjoy the beautiful weather with extra time outdoors—whether it's learning under the sun or playing at recess with friends.

This month is packed with exciting events and opportunities to come together as a school community. We’ll be celebrating National Library Week, cheering on our incredible athletes at the Special Olympics Track Meet, and sharing laughter and fun at our Father/Son Nerf Battle Night. Of course, the egg hunts and other springtime celebrations will bring lots of smiles too!

April also marks the beginning of State Testing for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. We are proud of all the hard work they’ve put in and know they will do their best.

And let’s not forget—the highlight of the month is our Annual Fun Run! It's always a favorite event, and we can’t wait to see everyone out there running, cheering, and celebrating together.

We’re so excited for another month of learning, laughter, and lasting memories with your children. Here's to a wonderful April full of growth and fun!

With appreciation,
Dedra Adams and Katie Vaughan

We are so excited to welcome our Future Aviators into Adkins for a night of information, fun activities and meeting your Aviator Staff.

Dear Families,

As we continue to nurture not only academic growth but also strong character in our students, we are excited to announce that our next core value focus is Compassion. Compassion means caring about and helping others while treating them with kindness and respect.

Throughout April and into May, we will be teaching, practicing, and recognizing acts of compassion in our school community. Students who consistently show this core value will be honored during our next award ceremony in May.

We invite you to partner with us by discussing, modeling, and practicing compassion at home. Whether it’s through small acts of kindness, helping a friend in need, or showing empathy during tough moments, your support in reinforcing this value makes a big difference.

Thank you for being an important part of our school family and for helping us grow compassionate, kind-hearted students.

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Coming Soon!

Adkins College & Career Day is on May 16th from 8 AM to 11 AM. We would love for you to join us and share information about your career. Each session will last twenty minutes, with a five-minute break between sessions.

In our Guidance lessons for pre-K-5th grade, we're excited to dive into the theme of personal responsibility! Our students are learning how to manage their time, complete assignments, and work together respectfully with their classmates. This critical skill isn't just for school; it also carries over to home life! They cultivate a sense of reliability by practicing organization and helping with family tasks. Plus, spending time in nature helps them connect with their environment and understand their impact on the world.

Here are some fun ideas to help practice personal responsibility at home:

1. Responsibility Chart: Create a colorful chart where kids can earn stickers or points for completing tasks like homework or helping. This makes accountability fun!

2. "I Can" Statements: Encourage your child to set personal goals using "I Can" statements, like "I can remember my homework." They can track their progress, which is super motivating!

3. Students can draw a picture or write about their responsibilities at home. During our weekly guidance session, we would love to celebrate their contributions by sharing their writing or drawings with the class.

Dear Families,

Denton ISD will provide engagement for students on the upcoming early release day, April 11th, 2025, from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm for elementary children. The Extended School Day program will coordinate with each campus to provide engaging activities for students while teachers are participating in Professional Learning Communities. In addition, Denton ISD transportation will be provided at both the early release time (12:00pm) and the regular release time (3:00 pm) for all eligible elementary bus students. If you indicate on the form that your child will ride the bus, please notify the ESD office 24 hours prior to the Early Release Day if there has been a change in pick up plan.

Parents must sign up each month to participate. If your student currently attends ESD, you do not need to sign up.

If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the Extended School Day office at 940-369-0080.

Participation in this opportunity will require completion of the form below. All forms must be submitted no later than midnight on Saturday, March 1st, 2025 to participate.

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El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Denton brindará actividades escolares para estudiantes las día de salida temprano, el 11 de abril del 2025.de las 12:00pm hasta las 3:00pm para niños de primaria. El programa Día Escolar Extendido se coordinará con cada campus para brindar actividades escolares para estudiantes mientras los maestros están participando en grupos de aprendizaje profesional. Además, se proporcionará transporte de Denton ISD tanto a la hora de salida temprano (12:00pm) y a la hora de salida regular (3:00pm) para todos los estudiantes de primaria elegibles para utilizar el autobús. Si indica en el formulario que su hijo viajará en el autobús, notifique a la oficina de ESD 24 horas antes del día de salida temprana si ha habido un cambio en el plan de recogida.

Los padres deben inscribirse cada mes para participar. Si su estudiante atiende actualmente ESD (Día Escolar Extendido, por sus siglas en Inglés), no necesita registrarse.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, favor de comunicarse con la oficina de Día Escolar Extendido al 940-369-0080.

Para participar en esta oportunidad, requerirá completar el siguiente formulario. Todos los formularios deben ser enviados a más tardar el día 1 de marzo de 2025 para participar.

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Wednesday, April 16th

STAAR Science for 5th Grade

Thursday, April 17th

• Fine Arts Night (PTA at 5:30, Concerts at 6:00)
• Egg Hunts for PreK @ 11:15 & Kindergarten @ 11:45

Friday, April 18th

• Egg Hunt for 1st grade @ 12:45

Sunday, April 20th

• EASTER

Tuesday, April 22nd

• School Bus Driver Day

Wednesday, April 23rd

• STAAR Math for 3rd - 5th Grade

Thursday, April 24th

• College-Shirt Day

Friday, April 25th

• Field Day/Fun Run

Do you have something that has made you have the "Awww" feeling lately? Has your teacher or another staff member left a positive impact on you or your child? Have you seen something that you feel needs to be praised? We believe at Adkins that words are powerful and matter! Affirmation can make someone's day!

We share these kudos during our Thursday staff meetings! It is so fun to share your words with our teachers. :)

Let's Give KUDOS and KIND WORDS!

Use this link to share the good!