Parent Weekly Update for the Week of February 24th

Thanks to all that came out to the PTO General Membership Meeting this week. Ms. Hicks, kindergarten teacher presented valuable information on Internet Safety, three of our Safety Patrols led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and our Eagle Cheerleaders entertained us with several cheers!  Last year’s PTO Executive Board was recognized and honored for the work accomplished last school year. Thanks to all that participated!

Spirit Week is Monday, February 24^th – Friday, February 28^th

Monday, February 24- “I’m a “jean”ous” – All students and staff are encouraged to wear their jeans and their uniform shirt.

 Tuesday, February 25- “Crazy Hair Day” All students and staff are encouraged to wear their hair in a fun wacky way…

Wednesday, February 26- "Crazy Sock Day"- All students and staff are encouraged to wear crazy socks.

Thursday February 27, 2013- “Stomp out the MSA”- All students and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite boots or gym floor friendly shoes if they have P.E. that week!

Friday February 28- Pep Rally/"Team up for the MSA"- All Students and staff will be encouraged to wear their favorite team jersey or Imagine Andrews spirit wear.

There is a Spirit Week schedule switch for 1^st and 2^nd grade scholars that will be participating in the class fieldtrip on Tuesday, February 25.  Information was sent home this week.  If you did not receive it, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.

Spirit Week will be teaming up with our fundraising efforts for “Pennies for Patients”.  Staff and Scholars will be able to pay $1 each day (Tuesday-Friday) to wear jeans along with the identified theme for Spirit Week.  Scholars will pay $1 to their homeroom teacher each day.  Those not participating in the Spirit Week/Pennies for Patients fundraiser must have on their uniform bottoms Tuesday through Thursday of next week.

Our students in grades three through six will participate in the Maryland School Assessment Program (MSA) in reading and mathematics. The reading test will be given on Tuesday, March 4th and Wednesday, March 5th. The mathematics test will be given on Tuesday, March 11th and Wednesday, March 12th. Testing will take approximately two and a half hours each day. There will be two days of testing in reading and two days of testing in mathematics, for a total of four days. Students will work independently answering both multiple choice and short essay questions. Test scores will show how well your child is learning the reading and mathematics skills specified in the Maryland Content Standards. You will also learn how

your child’s performance compares to other students across the nation. It is extremely important that your child be in school every day and on time.

Should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Carmen Berces, Test Coordinator.

IN ORDER FOR STUDENTS TO DO THEIR BEST, PLEASE MAKE SURE:

1. Your child arrives at school on time. Testing takes place in the morning as soon as attendance is recorded.

2. Your child eats a substantial breakfast in the morning in order to have the necessary energy and alertness for participation in the testing.

3. Your child gets a good night’s sleep the night before each testing day.

4. Your child is in school every testing day. Students absent on a testing day will participate in make-up testing.

5. You encourage your child to do his or her best!

  

The IAPTO is sponsoring a Family Fitness Night on Thursday, March 27 at 6pm.  If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact our PTO President, Mrs. Monica White at mrw767@yahoo.com.  A flyer is included with this update!

SAVE THE DATE

Monday, February 24^th-Friday, February 28^th- Spirit Week

Monday, February 24^th- Monday Folders, Cheerleader Practice

“I’m a “jean”ous “– All students and staff are encouraged to wear their jeans and their uniform shirt.

Tuesday, February 25^th – ELO,  “Crazy Hair Day” All students and staff are encouraged to wear their hair in a fun wacky way… (Pay $1 to wear jeans)

Wednesday, February 26^th –Cheerleader Practice, ELO, Student Council Meeting

"Crazy Sock Day"- All students and staff will be encouraged to wear crazy socks.

(Pay $1 to wear jeans)

Thursday, February 27^th – Claire’s Fundraiser Kickoff

“Stomp out the MSA”- All students and staff will be encouraged to wear their favorite boots or gym floor friendly shoes if they have P.E. that week! (Pay $1 to wear jeans)

Friday, February 28^th - Pep Rally /"Team up for the MSA"- All Students and staff will be encouraged to wear their favorite team jersey or Imagine Andrews spirit wear.

(Pay $1 to wear jeans)

We invite you to join the IAPCS PTO.  Membership is just $5.00 per adult! 

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