Welcome back to school, parents and kids! It’s been a wonderful first 3 days of the new school year, and we have lots of exciting things planned for your children and your families.
I wanted to update the blog more than I did last year, so that is my goal this year. I hope to update weekly with classroom news, school news, and important information you’ll need to stay up to date on your child’s activities.
If you have ideas or suggestions, please let me know. I look forward to seeing you throughout the year, and as always, if I can help you or answer questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Ms. Lee
On Wednesday, August 12th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, we will process any remaining registration packets. Most of our existing families completed and turned in their registration packets at the end of the school year, but there were a few who did not. If you did not turn in your student’s information, please come to school on this day to finalize that paperwork.
If your family is new to the area, we’d like to welcome you. This day is also the time for you to register your children. When you come to school on this day, please bring with you the following: you student’s social security card, your student’s birth certificate, your student’s updated immunization record, and your driver’s license. If you have any questions, please call the school at 936.396.9999.
Please check the updated supply list page for the current supplies required for each grade level. Some things have changed since last year. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 396.9999.
The week of May 3-9 is national Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s a time for us to celebrate and thank those individuals who have dedicated their lives to the education and upbringing of children. We have some fantastic teachers at our school, and I look forward to honoring them this week in big and small ways. The best way you can show your appreciation for a teacher is through a word or note of encouragement, from you or your child. These things, more than gifts you can buy, are what mean the most to a teacher!
As always, thank you for your support. Enjoy the week!
Mrs. Lee
We have learned this morning that Navasota ISD has closed due to suspected cases of swineflu. They will re-open May 11. As a precaution, due to the proximity to Navasota, Anderson-Shiro has also decided to close their doors. They are set to re-open May 5. We will continue to update you as we get information.
Mrs. Lee
Normangee Elementary students raised $1,350 for the American Heart Association through Jump Rope for Heart! Coach D and Coach Lynne did a great job coordinating this fundraiser, and of course our students were great “jumpers”. I know the AHA appreciates that hard work!
Check out the 2nd grade page for new information and pictures from Mrs. Ellison’s class!
We have our Lady Panthers to thank for giving us the day off today, Thursday. I know almost the entire community will be in Austin celebrating a fantastic season and cheering our team on in hopes of a championship play on Saturday.
Last night, the boys earned a spot in the regional tournament and will play on Friday at the Delco Center in Austin at 5:00 pm. We will release students at 12:40 (car riders) and 12:50 (bus riders). Buses will run at 1:00 pm. If you plan to pick up your child instead of having them ride the bus, please contact the school Friday morning.
See you in Austin!
Mrs. Lee
Tuesday, March 3rd our students will take the first TAKS test of the year. Third graders and fifth graders will take the TAKS Reading Test. Fourth graders will take the TAKS Writing Test. For third and fifth graders, this test is especially important because the results of the test help determine whether or not a student will go into the next grade. I know that this often causes stress for kids, which in turn causes stress for parents. But there are some things you can do at home to help your child do his or her very best.
1. Put your child to bed early. You might also read a story to them that night or have them draw before going to bed. Watching TV or doing something active before bed can make it harder to fall asleep.
2. Make sure they eat a good breakfast Tuesday morning. A combination of protein and carbohydrates is best. (eggs w/ toast and jelly, or sausage and biscuits, etc.)
3. Encourage your child the morning of the test with positive words to help them feel confident.
4. Get them to school on time. Being rushed might cause them to feel anxious.
If you have any questions between now and next Tuesday, please contact your child’s teacher. And thank you for doing what you can at home. When we all work together in partnership, your child has a greater chance to succeed!
Mrs. Lee
Last week our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders took benchmarks in all their required subjects. As an incentive for kids to do their very best on these “practice” tests, I gave them a little incentive. Any student who performed 30% better than their last benchmark would have their name put into a hat for a drawing. Any student who earned commended performance would get their name put into the hat too. If a student’s score was 30% better and commended, then of course their name went into the hat twice. They had an opportunity to get their name in the hat for each test they took. I would be giving away two awesome prizes for each grade level … a $15.00 gift certificate to the Scholastic Book Fair this spring, and $10.00 cash!!
Today, I had our high school aide, Shelbi Cheatham, help me with the drawings during lunch. The winners and their prizes are pictured below. The top row is Gunnar Patterson and Merrilon Garlick (5th grade). The next row is Cameron Ranton (3rd grade) and Jackson Moss (4th grade). And the bottom row is 3rd grader Nikki Moore. Not pictured is 4th grader TyDraious Jordan. Congratulations to these students and to all the students who worked hard last week. We still have some work to do, but you are on the right track! Keep it up! (Click on image to enlarge.)
