I know we are all wondering what the weather will be like in March! Since it came in like a lamb, will it go out like a lion or a lamb? This winter has been so unpredictable that I am sure that many of you are hoping for a lamb entrance and exit!! As we quickly approach the next month of school, I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of a few important things!
You are invited to our Scholastic Book Fair, a reading event packed with excitement for students and families, our kickoff was last Friday, February 24th and we will be open until the end of the day on March 3rd in the multi-purpose room. Each class visits the fair during the school day—and you’re welcome to join your child’s class (or come any time during fair hours are 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM daily.
New Student Registration – will be held in the foyer of Point Road School on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 and will be for any new kindergarten – fourth grade student as well as any regular education pre-school student that would like to participate in the lottery drawing to be held later this month. Please refer to the materials on our website to assist you with this process.
http://www.littlesilverschools.org/entrance-requirements.html
You can begin the process at home, online via this link
https://genesis.genesisedu.com/littlesilver/openReg?screen=welcomeScreen&action=form
Please bring the following with you:
1. An original birth certificate or passport for proof of age MUST BE PRESENTED AT REGISTRATION. Board of Education Policy 5112 requires that a child must be 5 years of age on or before October 1st of the year a child enters kindergarten.
2. 2 Proofs of Residency (acceptable proof: utility bill/receipt, tax bill/receipt, recent receipt, or contract of sale/rent).
3. Immunization Record At registration you will receive a physical form. The pre-school/kindergarten/new student physical examination must be given within 365 days of entering school. The exam must state what, if any, modifications are required for full participation in the school program. The form including updated immunizations must be completed and signed by your child’s physician and returned to Point Road School .
It is not required that you bring your child with you to registration.
http://www.littlesilverschools.org/entrance-requirements.html
You can begin the process at home, online via this link
https://genesis.genesisedu.com/littlesilver/openReg?screen=welcomeScreen&action=form
Please bring the following with you:
1. An original birth certificate or passport for proof of age MUST BE PRESENTED AT REGISTRATION. Board of Education Policy 5112 requires that a child must be 5 years of age on or before October 1st of the year a child enters kindergarten.
2. 2 Proofs of Residency (acceptable proof: utility bill/receipt, tax bill/receipt, recent receipt, or contract of sale/rent).
3. Immunization Record At registration you will receive a physical form. The pre-school/kindergarten/new student physical examination must be given within 365 days of entering school. The exam must state what, if any, modifications are required for full participation in the school program. The form including updated immunizations must be completed and signed by your child’s physician and returned to Point Road School .
It is not required that you bring your child with you to registration.
Dr. Seuss Day is traditionally on March 2nd, this year some classrooms will be doing some special activities during this week and we will, of course be focusing on reading during our Annual Book Fair Week!
Progress Reports will be going home to the parents of those students who are currently experiencing some difficulty in school on Friday, March 3rd. This marks the mid-marking period point for the 3rd MP. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher.
March 10th Point Road’s Talent Show
March Madness at Point Road begins on March 16th please encourage your child to check the brackets in the foyer to see which team will be advancing during this popular activity.
1st round: March 16-17
2nd round March 23-24
Final 4: March 30 or 31
Championship: April 3
1st round: March 16-17
2nd round March 23-24
Final 4: March 30 or 31
Championship: April 3
March 20th PTO Cultural Arts Program: Earth Balloon for Grades 3 and 4
March 20th 2nd Grade Multi-cultural Day
The teachers, fresh off of their basketball victory, are looking forward to playing volleyball with the 4th grade students on Wednesday, March 23rd!
LSBOE Student Recognition Evening on Wednesday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM in the MP Media Center to recognize our most recent Spelling Bee Winners, Wonder League Robotics Participants, Smokey Bear Woodsy Owl Poster Contest Winner.
March 31st Spring Photo Day
April 7th marks the end of the 3rd MP, time sure is flying!
April 8th through April 16th will be Spring Break! School re-opens on Monday, April 17th!
April 21st Report Cards go home!
April 28th Earth Day Program with Mr. Sickles at 2:15 PM in the big gym.
Thank you for your continued cooperation! Please plan on participating in some or all of these activities, as always, we look forward to you visiting our school. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Pamela Albert Devine
Sincerely,
Pamela Albert Devine