We have finished up our state testing, and continue to have a strong focus on improving the skills and building the knowledge of our students right up until the last day of school on Thursday, June 6th. I am proud of the great kids and staff that we have in our school. We appreciate working together as partners during your child's educational journey. A couple of items to highlight during the last month of school.
Parent Resource
Social Media and Screen Time continue to be issues that are garnering much attention in the news lately. Our School Counselors have reported to me that there has been a noticeable increase in the number of instances where students report feeling sad, but can't think of a reason to be sad. This phenomenon makes sense after you learn about the effects for kids on screens, and also their parents on screens. Take a minute to review an article on this topic. Another article is linked below to provide guidance for you to talk with your teens about this topic.
"The FOMO is Real: How Social Media Increases Depression and Loneliness" - healthline.com
Screen Time Resources for Parents - parenteenconnect.org
Penny Wars with all proceeds going to the Poynette Food Pantry
Our Middle School is hosting Penny Wars as fundraising for the Poynette Food Pantry. Students can bring in any spare change, specifically pennies, to the MS office, where each grade has a collection bucket. All proceeds will be donated to the Poynette Food Pantry and if we raise $500, the grade with the most donations will choose the color Dr. Pritzl will dye his hair for the rest of the year. The battle will end on Friday, May 10.
Testing
All of our students have completed the Forward Exam. Our testing sessions went really well and we all are proud of their efforts. All students will be taking the STAR Reading and Math tests during the middle of May. STAR results will be mailed home with report cards at the end of the school year.
Superhero Run Fundraiser
We will be running our 2nd annual Superhero Run this spring. The run will be on Friday, May 17th. Our students will also be participating in activities that will get them moving during the afternoon as well. Grade levels will be on the track for the Superhero Run at the following times:
8th Grade - 8:20 - 9:00
7th Grade - 9:05 - 9:55
6th Grade - 11:30 - 12:10
Fund-raising packets were distributed to students during Homeroom today. Any student is welcome to participate. All fund-raising forms and money should be turned into the 1-8 office.
Items for your calendar
Thursday - May 16 - Spring Concert
Thursday - May 16 - 7th Graders Field Trip to Mackenzie Center
Friday - May 17 - Superhero Run/Wellness Day
Wednesday - May 22 - 6th Grade Track Meet in the Afternoon
Thursday - May 23 - Home Track Meet
Sunday - June 2 - PHS Graduation
Wednesday - June 5 - 8th Grade Field Trip/Dance (8th graders last day)
Thursday - June 6 - Early Release at 12:30
Parent Resource
Social Media and Screen Time continue to be issues that are garnering much attention in the news lately. Our School Counselors have reported to me that there has been a noticeable increase in the number of instances where students report feeling sad, but can't think of a reason to be sad. This phenomenon makes sense after you learn about the effects for kids on screens, and also their parents on screens. Take a minute to review an article on this topic. Another article is linked below to provide guidance for you to talk with your teens about this topic.
"The FOMO is Real: How Social Media Increases Depression and Loneliness" - healthline.com
Screen Time Resources for Parents - parenteenconnect.org
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