Welcome to the Fourth Quarter-"the Home Stretch".
We are at the beginning of the final nine weeks for this school year and this quarter will be really busy with academic and activities. Here is a run down of all the great things happening:
APRIL EVENTS
April 8-15-Book fair-come out and support our media center and get great books as well
April 9-AR celebration-students who have mety their 3rd quarter goals will have a morning carnival
April 10-Saturday EOG prep academy for 3rd and 5th only-see Mr. Johnson for details
April 13-14-Kindergarten Screening for K students enrolling for next year. Call the office for your appointment
April 14-Report cards are sent home* Please attach two first class stamps to your child's report card envelope and return it to school.
April 17-Saturday EOG prep academy
April 26-K/1 FIELD Day-call Brenda Williams if you can volunteer
April 28-2/3 FIELD day
April 30-4/5 FIELD day
MAY EVENTS
May 3-EOG/promotion parent night-Come out and learn about and ask questions about promotion, EOG testing and your child.
May 6-Young Author's conference-Come out and hear books written and illustrated by your children.
May 14-Spring Fling-Come out and have a great, fun filled evening with staff and students at our annual Spring Fling. Food, games and fun will be there for all.
May 17-May 21-EOG testing for grades 3-5. Students should be rested and on time for school.
May 31-NO SCHOOL-MEMORIAL DAY
JUNE EVENTS
June 3-Gibson night at the ballpark-join our students to be recognized at the newly opened WS Dash ballpark.
June 7-Spanish Song festival
June 8-Awards day for K-4 grade students
June 9-5th grade recognition day and reception
June 10-Last day for students
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
February 5, 2010
SNOW, SNOW, SNOW and MAKE UP DAYS
We have had quite a snowy couple of weeks with few days in school for students. The Make up days so far are as follows:
February 15-any absences on this day will be excused and not count against a perfect attendance record.
March 29
June 9
June 10
That's not counting any future snow days. Please go to http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ to see all of the make up dates for this school year.
The challenge many familes face when students are out of school is certainly understandable, but I am sure you would agree the safety of students traveling to and from school must take priority. The school system has made the right call in each case as we have seen unusually high precipitation lately. Hang in there !
SNOW, SNOW, SNOW and MAKE UP DAYS
We have had quite a snowy couple of weeks with few days in school for students. The Make up days so far are as follows:
February 15-any absences on this day will be excused and not count against a perfect attendance record.
March 29
June 9
June 10
That's not counting any future snow days. Please go to http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ to see all of the make up dates for this school year.
The challenge many familes face when students are out of school is certainly understandable, but I am sure you would agree the safety of students traveling to and from school must take priority. The school system has made the right call in each case as we have seen unusually high precipitation lately. Hang in there !
Friday, January 15, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
"The two worst things a parent can give a young person are money and wheels. The two most important things a parent can give a child are roots and wings."-Hodding Carter from First Days at School by Harry Wong.
As parents and caregivers , we are always responsible for providing for our children the elements for a productive and happy life. A big part of that job is prioritizing the people, places and things that we allow to enter the lives of our children. More often than not, the material gifts are secondary and not nearly as meaningful as the things not easily seen but deeply felt; time, attention and high expectations. Let's all try to remember that memories far outlast material things and time is much more important that technology.
January dates to remember:
4-school resumes
18-NO SCHOOL for MLK holiday
21-Middle school meeting-(5th grade parents only) come out and meet principals of local middle schools to learn more about their programs. (5:00 in media center)
15-22-third through fifth grade quarter testing-make sure kids are on time and rested
25-NO SCHOOL-teacher workday
25-Chic-fil-A night at Chic-fil-A at Hanes Mill Road
28-MCDonald's night at MCDonald's on University.
29-AR celebration for students who have met their AR goals (there is still time-)
If you have a child or know of someone with a child that will be eligible to enroll in Kindergarten in the fall of 2010 (the child must be five by August 31st), please plan to come to register your child for the upcoming year on February 25 and March 1. We will send letters home describing what information will be needed.
ZONE CHOICE 2010-2011
Each year parents are expected to choose which school their child will attend for the next school year. This process is called Zone choice. In mid February, you will receive a letter indicating your child's school assignment for next year. If you would like to learn more about or choose another school in our zone (Old Richmond, Old Town, Rural Hall, and North Hills), you may request a packet. (I sincerely hope, you chose Gibson, of course!). The letter will describe the process and timeline.
"The two worst things a parent can give a young person are money and wheels. The two most important things a parent can give a child are roots and wings."-Hodding Carter from First Days at School by Harry Wong.
As parents and caregivers , we are always responsible for providing for our children the elements for a productive and happy life. A big part of that job is prioritizing the people, places and things that we allow to enter the lives of our children. More often than not, the material gifts are secondary and not nearly as meaningful as the things not easily seen but deeply felt; time, attention and high expectations. Let's all try to remember that memories far outlast material things and time is much more important that technology.
January dates to remember:
4-school resumes
18-NO SCHOOL for MLK holiday
21-Middle school meeting-(5th grade parents only) come out and meet principals of local middle schools to learn more about their programs. (5:00 in media center)
15-22-third through fifth grade quarter testing-make sure kids are on time and rested
25-NO SCHOOL-teacher workday
25-Chic-fil-A night at Chic-fil-A at Hanes Mill Road
28-MCDonald's night at MCDonald's on University.
29-AR celebration for students who have met their AR goals (there is still time-)
If you have a child or know of someone with a child that will be eligible to enroll in Kindergarten in the fall of 2010 (the child must be five by August 31st), please plan to come to register your child for the upcoming year on February 25 and March 1. We will send letters home describing what information will be needed.
ZONE CHOICE 2010-2011
Each year parents are expected to choose which school their child will attend for the next school year. This process is called Zone choice. In mid February, you will receive a letter indicating your child's school assignment for next year. If you would like to learn more about or choose another school in our zone (Old Richmond, Old Town, Rural Hall, and North Hills), you may request a packet. (I sincerely hope, you chose Gibson, of course!). The letter will describe the process and timeline.
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