Stillwater Elementary School

Greetings,

Happy New Year! January is always a busy month here at our school. We have kicked off One School, One Book and there are already many projects being brought in. It is wonderful when we can all talk about the same book we are reading! In addition, our Kindness Club has organized a Pet Supply Drive for our local animal shelter. Thank you to everyone who has donated!

Academically, the students are taking their Winter NWEA benchmark assessments. This shows us areas of growth as well as areas that students may be having difficulty with. All grade levels have started Module 2 of the Wit &Wisdom curriculum. Mid-Winter Assessments with Fundations will be happening as well. It is amazing to me to be in classrooms and see the growth our students are making.

Finally, our UPK Registration will be held on February 22nd in the Elementary School from 8:30-1:30. We are excited to share that we will be transitioning to a full day program, running 9:00-2:00. Kindergarten Registration opens up on our website this Saturday, January 14th. If you have a child who will be five on or before December 1, 2023, they are eligible to begin kindergarten with us.

Thank you for all you do to support our school community!

Respectfully,

Rebecca Toleman

Elementary Principal

1/16: No School

1/20: Elementary Drama Production @ 7pm

1/21 Elementary Drama Production @ 3pm

1/27: Guptill's Skate Night

1/30: Morning Program @ 9am

Congratulations to Mrs. Murray, 3rd grade teacher for being selected as TCT's Teacher of the Week. Mrs. Murray was nominated online and here is a blurb from the nomination

Mrs. Murray is the most fun-loving teacher who happens to care about her students deeply. She goes from spending extra time with each student when they need help, to buying snow boots for a student so they may go on the playground at recess. Her support goes beyond her classroom.

The cold weather is upon us. We take the children out following the weather guidance from NYS. Please make sure they have a jacket to wear out at recess as it has been cold. If your child is in need of a winter jacket, please let me know. Thank you for your support with this matter.

Students in grades 3-5 will be taking NYS Assessments in both ELA and Math again this year. This year is the first year students are assessed on the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards. The ELA assessment runs April 19th-April 21st and is taken on the computer. The Math assessment runs May 2nd-May 4th and students will take that on paper.

On January 24, 2023, students will participate in a simulation for Computer Based Testing. It is intended to test our bandwidth and is an opportunity for students to see what the test format will look like.

If you have any questions on the assessments, please feel free to contact your child's teacher or myself. You can also visit the NYSED website: http://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/elementary-and-intermediate-level-tests

Monday, Jan. 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday – No School
Tuesday, Jan. 17: Quesadilla, chicken or cheese, refried beans, corn, fruit, milk
Wednesday, Jan. 18: Pasta with meatballs or chicken alfredo, broccoli, fruit, milk
Thursday, Jan. 19: Pizza, salad, fruit, milk
Friday, Jan. 20: Hot dogs with meat sauce or cheese, French fries, fruit, milk
Monday, Jan. 23: Popcorn chicken bowl, mashed potatoes, corn, gravy and cheese, fruit, milk
Tuesday, Jan. 24: Tacos, lettuce, tomato, onion, refried beans, corn, fruit, milk
Wednesday, Jan. 25: Cheeseburgers, French fries, fruit, milk
Thursday, Jan. 26: Pizza, broccoli, fruit, milk
Friday, Jan. 27: Grilled cheese with ham, carrots, fruit, milk
Monday, Jan. 30: Chicken patty, French fries, fruit, milk
Tuesday, Jan. 31: Nachos, lettuce, tomato, onion, refried beans, corn, fruit, milk

You can pay for your child’s meals from the comfort of your home using mySchoolBucks — a secure online service that lets you pre-pay for meals online using a credit card, debit card or checking account.

It's time to join the Stillwater PTA for the 2022-2023 school year!!

The PTA supports the elementary, middle, and high school. We provide and support activities, programs, and events such as Autumn Fun Day, Warrior Day, Mission Day, Parents As Reading Partners (PARP), Holiday Workshop, Staff Appreciation Week, Senior Scholarships, and so much more! You need to be a current PTA member to volunteer for any activities.

It’s easy to sign up! For just $8, you can join the PTA and make a difference for our students! Sign up here: https://stillwater.memberhub.com/store