TeSA

TeSA Families,

We use a variety of assessment methods throughout the year to monitor students' growth. As we near the end of the year, our students will be completing their End-Of-Year (EOY) assessments in MAP (K-5th), TX-KEA (K), and TPRI (1st-2nd). All reports will be distributed to parents once available and will be reviewed by our TeSA teachers next year to help plan for any learning gaps for all of our returning students.

Additionally, our 3rd-5th grade students will be participating in STAAR. You can see the schedule below. We are required to have a closed-campus on STAAR dates, which means families will not be allowed to volunteer or eat lunch with their students on testing days. STAAR results will not be available until after the school year concludes, and more information on how to obtain the scores will be sent closer to that time.

The STAAR Redesign Resources for Parents webpage includes curated information about STAAR developed especially for parents. This new webpage hosts flyers, short videos, and FAQs. We highly recommend all 3rd-5th grade families at least read the What Families Should Know About STAAR one-page document for a better understanding of the test and the testing process.

If you have any testing questions, please contact our District Testing Coordinator, Julie Murray, at julie.murray@mytesa.org.

Artistically & Academically Yours,

Betsy Compton, M.A., M.A.T., M.Ed.

Principal

The parent nomination period for our Gifted Academic Program (GAP) for Gifted and Talented (GT) students at TeSA begins on Tuesday, April 11th and ends on Friday, April 21st at 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in nominating your Kinder-4th grade student for this program for the 2023-2024 school year, please complete the 2023 Parent Nomination form and submit it electronically by the deadline.

You can review the GT section in the TeSA Handbook with more information about the GAP program. For questions about this program or nominations, contact Julie Murray at julie.murray@mytesa.org.

Students currently in the GAP program at TeSA do not have to be re-nominated each year as they will automatically continue receiving GT services once they qualify for the program.

PTO will be holding a Dress Like a Star Fundraiser on Monday, April 17th. Students may dress like any superstar of their choice for a $5.00 donation to PTO. Clothing should cover all areas typically covered by the regular school uniform. Students will still need dance/P.E. clothes and tennis shoes for P.E.

April 24th-28th, TeSA will host the Scholastic Book Fair. Students will have a designated time to visit the book fair with their homeroom, and then all families are invited to shop during our Star Showcase on April 17th. If you can volunteer at the book fair, click HERE to sign-up for your timeslot.

Additionally, students are welcome to invite their Grandparents and Grandfriends to have lunch with them (during their regular lunch time) on campus April 24th-27th to eat and then shop during lunch. If your family wants to invite someone not already on your approved list, please email tammy.smith@mytesa.org. PTO has something special planned; more details to come!

April is National Poetry month!

To celebrate, we are going to have some fun.

TeSA students are invited to

our first ever Poetry Slam, woohoo!

A Poetry Slam is a show of poems and rhymes

Trust us, it will be a great time!

Students should write a poem that's brand new

Any language is fine, that's up to you!

The poems can be written in any form

We just can't wait to see you perform!

Give Ms. Staub your submissions by April 21st

We are so excited, our hearts could burst!

Is there something you would like to see at TeSA? Join the PTO Board! We get things done. Nomination forms available online & in the school office. Feel free to nominate yourself. We want you!

Please email forms by 4/13 to tesa.family.pto@gmail.com.

Our spring performances are coming up soon and all families have a few items to complete. Thanks for continuing to watch your grade-level newsletter for specific information for your child!

1. Save the Dates! The graphics are below. Feel free to copy and share these with your friends and family.

2. Prepare your child's costume. Costume information has been determined for all grades. You can review the information on the Fine Arts/P.E. website.

3. Complete the Performance Permission Form HERE. Your child will travel to FWAFA for rehearsal during the school day. Families will be responsible for transportation to and from the performance.

Our TeSA students can submit artwork and recorded performances for professional adjudication. Highly qualified judges will review each piece and provide feedback to help our TeSA students grow in their artistic journey. Top scores in each category will be announced during the grade-level awards ceremonies in May.

Visit the TCA+A Fine Arts Invitational website to learn more!

On Thursday, April 27th, all families will be invited to campus for our STAR Showcase featuring our TeSA Art Show, Science Fair, and Scholastic Book Fair. More information regarding viewing your child's artwork and shopping at the Book Fair will be distributed soon.

All students are welcome to get started on their science fair projects now! Please reference the timeline below and the Science Fair Packet for details.

Be PART of Something FUN this Summer!

Did you know our Summer Camps are open to students as young as 3 years old? This year, we are offering three weeks of our Creative Arts Camps - each one with a different theme to keep kids engaged and excited. TCA+A Creative Arts Camps allow students to explore Dance, Theatre, Music, and Visual Art. These are our most popular camps - sign your child up before spots sell out!

• We offer sibling and multi-week discounts.
• Before and after care is available for an additional charge.

More details here: https://bit.ly/TCAAsummer

If your child is unable to attend school for any reason, please email tammy.smith@mytesa.org. Students with any contagious symptoms may attend Remote Conferencing to complete schoolwork and earn daily attendance. Remote Conferencing helps our students, and helps TeSA by allowing us to count your child's attendance! Thank you for helping your child participate by providing a quiet environment in which they can easily see the screen and be seen by the teacher.

Remote Conferencing

Monday-Friday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6176212450

TeSA Resources

Email: betsy.compton@mytesa.org
Website: artsacademics.org
Location: 6025 Village Parkway, Edgecliff Village, TX, USA
Phone: 817-732-8372
Facebook: facebook.com/texasschoolofthearts