April was a very busy month with all of the NYS testing that took place. I think the students did their best and the teachers did their best to prepare them. Fourth graders will be taking one more New York State assessment. They will take the performance part of the science assessment on Wednesday, May 22nd and the written portion on Monday, June 3rd. They are well prepared for this assessment as well.
There are a several important events coming up for you to note on your calendars:
East Hill’s Open House will be held next Thursday, May 9th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. We highly encourage you to take the shuttle bus from the high school as you know that parking at East Hill is so limited. I sent out a letter regarding placement for 2012-2013 on April 29th. In the letter I indicated that we do not take specific requests for teachers, however if you have additional information about your child’s personality or learning style that you would like taken into consideration during the placement process, please send or email me that information no later than Friday, May 10th.
On Thursday, May 16th at 7:00 p.m. our 4th and 5th grade spring concert will be held at the high school. Friday, May 17th is a half-day for students. PM kindergarten will attend on this day in the morning. AM kindergarteners will not attend. We will devote the morning to anti-bullying activities. Students will be dismissed at 11:30.
Looking ahead to June, Field Days will take place on June 13th and our annual Flag Day Parade will take place on June 14th. Fifth graders will visit CMS on the 17th, the Ultimate Goal on the 18th, and will have their graduation ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on the 19th. June 20th and 21st are both half days with an 11:00 dismissal. AM kindergarteners will attend on the 20th and PM kindergarteners will attend on the 21st.
And we thought April was busy! Have a good weekend!
- Lisa
