Happy May!

Well, we didn't think it would ever get here, but May has finally arrived and brought with it a little bit of warmer weather! I hope you and your children had a nice spring break.

This week's character strength is Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence. This is the ability to enjoy that which is admirable in the world. To learn more about this character strength, click here. Prior to the break we had an assembly where we reviewed May's character strengths. I just love seeing the sea of green at these assemblies!

Lily tells us why it's important to have integrity. "If you are honest, people will want to be your friend."

Love of Learning: Students indicated what they are interested in learning about on these apples.

The month of May will be a busy month, so, please, get out your calendars!

May 1st (Tonight!)
Tonight's PCIC (Parent Curriculum Information Council) will be held in the High School LGI at 7:00. The meeting will begin with an overview of K-12 counseling services and then Title 1 services will be discussed.

May 2nd & 3rd
Students in grades 3-5 will take the NYS Mathematics Assessment. This will be the last year we take these exams on paper. Our students have been performing very well on these assessments for the past couple of years and I'm sure this year will be no exception! Please make sure your child has a good breakfast and on arrives on time. Thank you!

May 9th & 10th
The PTA's annual Buy One Get One Free Book Fair will be held next Wednesday and Thursday. Family night will be held on Thursday night from 5:30 - 7:00, during Open House.

May 10th
Open House will be held from 6:00 - 7:00. As you are well aware, parking is at a premium at East Hill. Please consider taking the shuttle from the High School to East Hill. Students love riding the bus with their parents! More information is being sent home today about Open House.

May 15th
The annual school budget vote will take place from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the high school. Please remember to cast your vote!

May 16th
Our Spring Concert for the 4th and 5th grade will be held at the high school at 7:00 p.m.

May 21st
Our fifth graders will visit Camillus Middle School in the morning. Then, in the evening, a parent information night for CMS will be held at the middle school. You will receive more information about this important night shortly.

May 23rd & 24th
Our fourth graders will take the performance portion of the NYS Science Assessment in the morning. The written portion will be taken on June 4th.

May 28th
No School - Memorial Day

Have a great week!
- Lisa