AUGUST
23- Teacher Institute Day
24- First Day of School
SEPTEMBER
4- Labor Day, NO SCHOOL
OCTOBER
9- Columbus Day, NO SCHOOL
27- HALF DAY
NOVEMBER
11- Veteran’s Day, NO SCHOOL
20- End of Trimester (Report Cards Given)
20-21 Parent Teacher Conferences
22-26 Fall Break, NO SCHOOL
30- Safety Trip to Local Fire Department
DECEMBER
20-31 Winter Break, NO SCHOOL
JANUARY
15- Martin Luther King Day, NO SCHOOL
February
19- Presidents’ Day, NO SCHOOL
20- End of Trimester (Report Cards Given)
22-23 Parent Teacher Conferences
27- Educational Movie at Theatre
MARCH
12-18- Spring Break, NO SCHOOL
APRIL
1- HALF DAY
4- Teacher Institute- NO SCHOOL
19- Zoo
MAY
28- Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL
JUNE
8- Last Day of School
11- End of Final Trimester (Report Cards Sent out)
Student Work
Parent Support
Programming is held at each week three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) from 3:00-4:00pm. There are three courses per session based on student needs, and class sizes will be limited as determined by the school principal.
Bussing will be provided for students who are current bus riders only. Students who do not take a bus to school on a daily basis will need to be transported home from school via a parent or guardian.
How to Help Your First Grader Read and Write
- Play word games and board games. Games are an easy and enjoyable way to help your child increase reading-related skills, such as vocabulary, categorizing, letter-sound relationships and problem-solving. It’s fun and useful to play board games or make up your own word games.
- Help your child fix her own reading errors. Children learn best when they can fix their errors by themselves. If your child is stuck, ask questions such as, “Did that make sense?” or “Do you see a little word you know inside that big word?” to help her correct her own mistakes.
- Talk together about books you read. Talk with your first-grader about the books you read aloud to help her improve her comprehension. When you ask your child to describe her favorite part or to make a prediction, you are helping her to make sense of stories.
- Help your child write a bit each day. First graders learn to write best when they write everyday about things that interest them. When you help your child write important dates on his calendar or encourage him to write in his diary, you are giving him the practice he needs.
- Talk to your child’s teacher often. Talk with your first grader’s teacher about her progress often, and find out how reading and writing are taught in your child’s class. When you and your child’s class. When you and your child’s teacher work together, you can help your child learn to read and write.
Educational Links
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Common Sense Media
Common Sense is the nation's leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering kids to thrive in a world of media and technology. Families, educators, and policymakers turn to Common Sense for unbiased information and trusted advice to help them learn how to harness the positive power of media and technology for all kids.
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Greater Good Science Center
Greater good in action - science-based practice for a meaningful life. Build happiness, resilience, connection & more with research-backed tools on this website.
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Help Children Thrive at School
What parents and caregivers can ask and do to help children thrive at school: a parent checklist. While your child’s education begins at home, this tool provides you with a set of questions to ask, andimportant issues to consider when approaching your child’s teachers, principals and counselors about hisor her development.
https://www2.ed.gov/documents/family-community/parent-checklist.pdf
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Internet Learning Center
Explore online tutorials to learn how to make the most of your home Internet connection. If you'd like to get more hands on, search for and enroll in a free computer class offered near you.
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Khan Academy
A personalized learning resource for all ages. Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
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Parent Toolkit
This toolkit will help you navigate your child’s journey from pre-kindergarten through high school. It is designed to help you track and support progress at each stage.
