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Spring is on the way, which always means a flurry of activity is on the horizon! State testing season, PTO events, kindergarten enrollment, and many other activities are happening in the next few months. Important dates are listed below for your reference.

We look forward to seeing you and are here to help with any questions or needs that you may have.

Mary McCullough, Elementary Principal

Calling all children who will be five by August 1, 2023! Please call or stop by the office today if you have not already picked up a packet for your potential kindergarten student. February 27-March 3 is enrollment week!

This week, you can drop off the paperwork outlined in the enrollment packet and sign up for a screening time. The screening will take place on Thursday, April 6, from 8:00 AM-8:00 PM. Time slots are 30 minutes in length.

Classes will be swimming this spring. We ask that all children join the fun! If a child cannot swim, please send a note to the teacher. Swimsuits need to maintain modesty; if necessary, a t-shirt may be worn over the suit.

Students may bring puddle jumpers or a lifevest if you prefer. Please send a small trash bag to send the wet vest home in.

Spring is coming, indicating it will soon be time for State and local summative testing. Please review the following calendar to ensure you schedule dental and doctor visits outside the set testing dates. Times are estimated and will vary for each student.

Visit the IDOE Website to learn more about ILEARN or IREAD.

IREAD Grade 2 and 3 test dates:

Wednesday, March 8

Thursday, March 9

*ILEARN CAT tests are Computer Adaptive Tests with fixed answer choices such as multiple choice or drop and drag responses. The test adapts to students as they test.

*ILEARN PT tests are performance tasks that require students to respond to short answer and essay questions.

ILEARN Grades 3-5 test dates:

Monday 4/17 ELA CAT

Tuesday 4/18 ELA PT

Thursday 4/20 Math CAT

Friday 4/21 Math PT

Monday 4/24 Sci and SS (Grades 4-5 only)

I AM testing takes place from April 3-May 12.

K-5 Reading and Math NWEA tests will be administered during May 1-12 window.

After reading with your child is a perfect time to engage them with the content of the text! Here are some ideas for after reading conversations:

• How did the text make you feel?
• What is something new that you've learned?
• What are you wondering about?
• Does this make you think of anything you've read or watched before?
• What was your favorite part?
• Were there any parts that surprised you?
• What are you going to read next?

Time sure is going fast this year! The counseling department is in the process of becoming certified as a Gold Star School for our Comprehensive Counseling Program. To obtain such an honor, we need to conduct a Student Needs Assessment. Mrs. Rhymer and Miss Megan will work with all students KG-5 to complete this assessment during March guidance lessons. This assessment will help the counseling program set goals and identify areas we can better provide services for student academic, behavioral, and emotional success.

Family Activity

Mind Yeti: Power Up Your Gratitude

In this activity, you can help your child(ren)understand why and how they can be thankful for big things and little things in their lives. Ask your child What is something big that you are grateful for? Why? Share something big that you are grateful for. Ask your child What is something little that you are grateful for? Why? Share something little that you are grateful for.

As always, if you have questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Rhymer at 260-692-1012 or Miss Megan at 260-692-1122.

The District Calendar can be found here. Upcoming Elementary events are as follows:

• Feb 27- March 3: Kindergarten Enrollment Week
• Monday, March 6: PTO Meeting, 6;30 PM, Elementary Library
• March 8-9: IREAD-3 Testing for 2nd and 3rd grade (3rd graders who passed last year do not retest)
• March 24-31: Spring Break, No School
• Thursday, April 6: Kindergarten Screening for 2023-2024
• Friday, April 7: Good Friday, No School
• Wednesday, April 19: PTO Donuts with Dad
• Friday, April 21: PTO Basketball Bash and Silent Auction
• Thursday, April 27: 4th Grade Indiana History Program, 7:00 PM
• Monday, May 1: PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM, Elementary Library
• Tuesday, May 9: KDG Program, 6:30 PM
• Monday, May 22: Pre-K Graduation, 7:00 PM
• Tuesday, May 23: 5th-Grade Graduation Program, 7:00 PM
• Wednesday, May 24: Last Student Day

Mary McCullough

Email: mccullom@accs.k12.in.us
Website: accs.k12.in.us
Location: 222 West Washington Street, Monroe, IN, USA
Phone: 260-692-6629