
CRES Parent Update 1-5-24
The Cubzette
From the Principal
Dear CRES Families,
We are back up and running! It was great to see all our Cubs back at school this week! As we enter a new year and soon the second semester of the school year, we are here to help you in any way we can. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please don't hesitate to call us at school.
Sincerely,
Ms. Martz
Standards of Learning (SOL) Growth Tests in Grades 3-5 January 24 and 25, 2024
As you may recall the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests have moved to a growth model. You can find more information about these tests at this Virginia Department of Education link:
Students in grades 3,4, and 5 will be taking the January SOL Growth Tests on Wednesday and Thursday, January 24 (Math) and 25 (Reading), 2024.
Ms. Soltis is Looking for Fabric Scraps!
If you have any fabric scraps you are willing to part with, Ms. Soltis is looking for some to use with a STEM project with students! Please just send them to Ms. Soltis!
CRES Six Day Specials Rotation
As you are aware, CRES is on a six day rotation for our specials classes. Each week we will share the upcoming days of the rotation with parents. Here are the rotations for the next two weeks:
- Friday, January 7 Day 1
- Monday, January 10 Day 2
- Tuesday, January 11 Day 3
- Wednesday, January 12 Day 4
- Thursday, January 13 Day 5
- Friday, January 14 Day 6
- Monday, January 15 No School!
- Tuesday, January 16 No School for Students; Teacher Work Day
- Wednesday, January 17 Day 1
- Thursday, January 18 Day 2
- Friday, January 19 Day 3
Your child's teacher will share with you the specific 6 day specials rotation for their class (which day is art, music, PE, library, and technology).
JMU Duke Dog Reading Program is Here!
Upcoming Events:
Friday, January 12-Lst Day of the 2nd Nine Weeks; Last Day of 2nd Semester
Monday, January 15-No School for Students or Teachers
Tuesday, January 16-No School for Students-Teacher Work Day
Friday, January 19-PTA Movie Night (Save the Date!)
Monday, January 22-Cub Run Night at Chic Fil A from 5-7 p.m.
Wednesday, January 24-3rd-5th SOL Math Growth Test
Thursday, January 25-3rd-5th SOL Reading Growth Test