SIS April Newsletter

Hey SIS Families-

While it might be a touch on the chilly side outside right now, as I write this newsletter, it is most definitely spring and the busiest time of the year! Students are in the middle of ISASP testing and teachers are frequently checking their scope and sequence on instruction to ensure we are hitting all the standards that we need to and have time to get everything in!

We have a lot coming up in the next couple of months. Please check and double check the calendar for all the things that are coming! We have a career fair happening later this month, then come May, 4th grade is planning an outdoor day of learning in collaboration with a HS science course, and 5th grade is gearing up for our School of the Wild week! With so much happening, you can anticipate us sending more emails than normal to ensure strong communication on all the preparation and day of experiences.

We look forward to a strong spring of learning and active engagement!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Holtz

On APRIL 19th, our 5th Graders and new to Solon 4th graders will have hearing screenings provided by our AEA. If you DO NOT wish for your child to participate in hearing screenings, please email Mrs. Holtz (mholtz@solon.k12.ia.us) or our school secretary, Mrs. Laurie Arwine (larwine@solon.k12.ia.us) PRIOR to Apr. 19.

SIS is halfway through with our statewide assessments. We have completed our reading and math tests and will be finishing up this coming week. Students (and teachers) are handling the online testing well and have enjoyed their breakfast snack bags from kitchen! Thank YOU for helping students get a good nice rest so they are ready to tackle the test with their best foot forward!

Here's what we have left:

Monday, Apr. 4: Language/Writing (5th Grade)

Tuesday, Apr. 5: Language/Writing (4th Grade)

Apr. 6-11: Make Up Tests

Make up tests for absent students will be completed Thursday and Friday if not before.

I am writing to inform you of an exciting opportunity for our 5th graders on Monday, April 15th. That morning, our students will have the chance to explore careers in the arts and health care fields. Each classroom will be assigned a business to visit, where they will learn about the daily operations and various roles within that business. Teachers will be communicating the particular business that they will be visiting. Students will return in time for lunch.

During this visit, students will be exposed to the particular skills necessary for these roles and how applying what they learn can impact their success in a career in these fields. This hands-on experience is a valuable opportunity for our students to start thinking about their future paths and interests.

On April 22nd, our 8th-grade students will be hosting a career fair in the afternoon for our intermediate students. This event aims to provide an opportunity for our younger students to explore various career options that the 8th graders have researched and chosen to learn more about.

During the career fair, our intermediate students will have the chance to engage with at least 3 different career paths, ask interview questions, and learn firsthand from the 8th graders what influenced their career choices. It's an excellent way for our students to gain valuable insight into different professions and begin thinking about their own future aspirations.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. I am looking forward to a successful event where our students can discover new interests and feel inspired about their own career paths.

Thank you for your support in encouraging our students to explore different career options. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at hpentico@solon.k12.ia.us.

Mrs. Pentico

April is School Library Month! Take some time this month to share with your student why you love libraries and celebrate reading!

Last month we touched on digital citizenship topics including how to identify clickbait and discussed why copyright is important. We also learned more about the upcoming Olympic games in Paris and used one of our databases to research countries that may be participating.

In April, we will be celebrating national poetry month and continuing to reinforce responsible behavior online.

If you have any questions about the SIS library, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at msutton@solon.k12.ia.us.

Book Swap

We would love to send all SIS students home for the summer with a gently used “new to them” book for the summer. In order to do so, we are seeking donations of elementary age appropriate books in good condition. We will sort the books and our hope is that in May all students will be able to “shop” for a new book or two the week before school gets out for the summer. In order to sort the books, we ask that all books be dropped off at the SIS office by Friday, May 3rd. Any questions? Please contact me at msutton@solon.k12.ia.us.

5th Grade Band Families,

Mark your calendar for your student's spring band concert! Concert attire guidelines are consistent with the winter concert (attached below). Additional details will be communicated as we get closer to the event.

What: 5th & 6th Grade Band Spring Awards Concert

When: Monday, May 6th @ 5:15 PM

Where: Solon Center for the Arts

Thanks!

Ms. H

Spartan Dash will be on Saturday, April 27th. The registration form is available at https://spartandash2024.cheddarup.com. Registration is currently open. A form will go home with the students at a later date which will explain how to register.

Jill Schmidt

spartandash2019@gmail.com

Our 23-24 Yearbooks are ready to be ordered! Orders can be made online or by filling an order form. All orders are due by Friday, May 17, 2024. To order online, use the online order code below.

Dear Parents,

The Solon Physical Education Department is sponsoring our annual track and field day for SIS students in grades 4-5. The event will be held at Spartan Stadium on Tuesday, May 21 from 11:30-2:50. Friends and families are invited to attend. Sportsmanship, effort, and self-esteem are emphasized. The event promotes physical, social, and cognitive development of children.

In the event of threatening weather, officials will determine if it is necessary to postpone the event. The rain date will be Wednesday, May 22. More detailed information will be available next month.

Thank you!

Mr. Williams

SIS PE Teacher

Apr. 3: 5th Language/Writing ISASP

Apr. 4: 4th Complete Lang/Writing ISASP

Apr. 6-11: ISASP Make Up Test

Apr. 22: Spartan Dash

May 13-17: 5th School of the Wild (more info later this month)

May 14: 4th Grade Outdoor Learning w/ HS (more info to follow)

May 21: SIS Track & Field Day (PM -- more info to come)

May 29: Step Up Day

May 30: Last Day of School for Students (1:30 pm Early Release)

Learn more about RedZone's lead here: https://www.redzoneia.com/rzlic or contact:

Mr. Eric Einwalter

(319) 338-8758

Email: eric_einwalter@hotmail.com

See more info below.

You can access the menus on our school website HERE.

Email: mholtz@solon.k12.ia.us
Website: www.solon.k12.ia.us
Location: 200 West 5th Street, Solon, IA, USA
Phone: (319) 624 - 3401
Twitter: @theholtzfamily4