Dear Parents,

We will be dismissing at 12:30pm for the remainder of the year.  Report cards will be given on Thursday.  We will also have any parties on Thursday.

We wish you all a blessed summer.

Dear Parents,

Many of you have, I am sure, heard about the Texas school shooter.  It is a tragedy that strikes at the heart of any parent, teacher, administrator or anyone who loves children.  We would like to reiterate the security practices we have in our school.  

As many of you are aware, no adult who is not officially signed in and expected in our school is ever allowed in without official notification with our security guard.  Our doors are locked and alarmed in the back and sides.  Our front door is bullet proof and secure.  We also have an emergency door locking system in place on each first floor doors.

We request that the parents drop their child off and be aware they will not be permitted to enter the building unless permitted from the office.   We care about the safety of each child.  Also, please wait outside the school premise gates at pick up.  

The children’s safety is our top priority.  Lock down procedures are also reviewed and practiced in each class.  We take the trust you have in us as a serious commitment.  
  
Thank you to all who work so diligently to help us in our endeavors.

Dear Parents,

As you know, it is registration time.  Please send in your registration as soon as possible. We are receiving registrations from new applicants.  However, in order to plan properly for next year decisions need to be made based on expected registration.  We want to also be sure to have available space for your child for next year.  Please send the forms in before May 30.

Have a great night.

The Easter Show will be performed at 9:30 AM on Wednesday April 13.  In order to attend you must show proof of at least one vaccination.

Also, if you are leaving early for The Easter break, please check Google Classroom for any work updates.

Thank you for your cooperation

Dear Parents,

It has come to my attention that some students were not aware that Thursday begins our Easter break until April 25, 2022.  There is no school Holy Thursday or Good Friday.

We wish all of you a Blessed, joyous and safe Easter Season.

Dear Parents,

As many of you know, our Easter show will be performed in person on April 13, 2022.  The show for parents viewing will be at 9:30 AM.

Since Covid is still a concern, proof of at least one vaccination must be provided to attend.   We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

As for dress, we are asking that the children wear spring dress outfits.  Please, no jeans or mid drift shirts.  The outfits should be school appropriate.  
We look forward to seeing you there.

Dear Parents,

With Covid no longer posing as a major threat we will be returning to our morning lineup in our auditorium starting This Monday, April 11, 2022.

The children will enter from the school yard and proceed to the auditorium and lineup there until the children are picked up by their teachers.

Thanks for your cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Guerrero and Mrs. Smolenski

Dear Parents,

With all we have been through as a school, as parents, as humans, we sometimes need some help coping with our difficulties in life.  I have worked with this program in the past and can strongly recommend their effectiveness in helping students deal with complicated life issues.  Below is an informational flyer regarding this program.

If you have a teenage child, you are facing some hard choices.  This program might be helpful to you.  It might even give you a chance to see you are not alone.  
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GOAL 1
Identify risk and protective factors and understand the common influences on the development of teenage behavior.
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Understand and describe specific parenting strategies for promoting adolescent development, social competence and self-control.
Program
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THIS FREE PROGRAM INCLUDES:
2 parent group sessions that focus on addressing commonly encountered issues that parents may face. For Parents of Teens 13-17 years old
Thursday, May 12, 2022 10am-12:00pm Coping with Teenager’s Emotions
Thursday, May 19, 2022 10am-12:00pm Building Teenager’s Survival Skills
Space is limited
PDHP
PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN POTENTIAL
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Dear Parents,

On Thursday we will be holding Report Card Conferences.  They will be from 12:45 to 1:00 PM and from 6-7 PM.  Please let us know the times you would be most interested in.  
Mrs. Guerrero will be speaking with her homeroom and Mrs. Smolenski will be giving report cards for her home room.

We hope to see you soon.

Sincerely,

The Fifth Grade Teachers