April 23, 2018
From April 23 – May 3, your student will take the Iowa Assessments™ in grades 1st -7th. The purpose of this note is to inform you about the tests so that—with your support and encouragement—your student will do his or her best on the tests.
A student who is well rested and well fed and has a positive attitude about testing is best prepared for testing. You can help your student do his or her best by considering these tips:
• Make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast before each day of testing.
• Make sure that your student is in school and on time on test days. Reschedule dentist appointments and other out-of-school time to non-testing days.
• Remind your student that these tests are only one measure of what he or she has learned. Emphasize that you have confidence in his or her ability to do the best job possible.
• Remind your student to listen to the directions and read each question carefully during testing. Encourage your student to ask the teacher for help if he or she does not understand the directions.
• Be positive and don’t fret. Your student will likely have some nervousness about the tests, but please be sure to encourage positivity and a “can do” attitude.
A note from Mr. Ramos about the Spring Concert:
Dear Parents,
Just a reminder that the Spring concert is scheduled for May 4 and is fast approaching. Here are some details:
-Songs and lyrics are posted on my website, please make sure your child practices, songs and lyrics must be memorized.
-Dress code is 1950s, appropriate, poodle skirts for girls would be ideal but not necessary. Boys can wear dress close, or casual jeans with bottom hems rolled up, T-shirt, slicked back hair and so on.
-Please notify me as soon as possible if your child will not attend since I need to give an alternative assessment to your child.
-On Friday, May 4, students must be present in their respective classrooms by 5:30 pm, concert will begin promptly at 6 pm.
State Float
The students were assigned their State Float project on Tuesday, April 8. Families may work together on this project or the student may work on their own. The float is due on Friday, May 11. Parents are invited to our Annual State Float Parade on Monday, May 14 from 8:10 to 9:00. Your student's float and additional projects will be on display that day.
Upcoming Tests
Monday, 4/16: Chapter 12 math test (see study guide given out on Thursday, 4/12); Great Horn Spoon Test chap. 1-3
Tuesday, 4/17: Earthquakes quiz (see Earthquakes flip book);
Wednesday, April 18 - SS Chap. 7 Test
Friday, April 20: Spelling Chapter 24 test; Spelling, Religion 24 Test (4A ONLY)
Friday, April 27: Spelling Chapter 25 test
School Announcements:
Dear St. John art enthusiasts,
We would like to invite you to attend this year's Art Walk on Friday, May 4th! We will have two viewing sessions for your enjoyment: 12:00-1:00 p.m. and again from 5:00-6:00 p.m. (before the Spring Concert). All pre-purchased artwork may be picked up after 6:00 p.m. to allow for a full art display for all attendees (see flyer for more details).
All Kindergarten through 5th grade students will have a piece of artwork that has been pre-selected and will be displayed in a beautiful frame during the Art Walk on Friday, May 4th.
Please use the Pre-Order Form if you would like to purchase your child's framed artwork that will be on display during the Art Walk. The price is $25 if you order before May 1st. The price will be $30 after May 1st. So don't delay in submitting your pre-order form! (Monies raised through the sales of this event will benefit the St. John XXIII Art Program.)
Please contact us if you have any questions, and we look forward to seeing you at this year's ART WALK!
~VPO Art Walk Committee Chairs~
Cherie Pobiak cpobiak@gmail.com
Maureen Heritage maureenheritage@icloud.com
Shop at AmazonSmile for SJ
We have an exciting partnership between Amazon and St. John where a percentage of every purchase you make on Amazon will come back to Saint John XXIII. This is a super easy way to make money for St. John on items you already are shopping for! Click HERE for the special AmazonSmile website (or use this link:https://smile.amazon.com/ch/35-2351339 ). Once you click and approve the request to support Saint John XXIII , there is nothing else to do! (Except maybe share the link with your family and friends!!)
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Many of you have asked about the recording of the Divine Mercy Chaplet that we used at the retreat, here's the link:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DYtxixBnVGg
4A PE
Thursday: Students wear PE uniform to school, change into school uniform after PE
Friday: Students wear school uniform to school, may wear PE uniform until end of day.
Mrs. Hiland
khiland@popejohnxxiii.org
ejenkins@popejohnxxiii.org
