Armstrong Update 4-28-2016

Greetings Armstrong Parents!

 

               Testing is over! The kids have done such a great job and we are very proud of them.  Also, our program is tonight at 6:30 in the Wilson Auditorium! We look forward to showing everyone what we’ve been working so hard on. The 5^th grade will be gone 3 days next week and we only have 15 school days left! We can make it!

 

 FYIs and Reminders:

 

-          The Moose and Rabbits will be leading Celebrations tomorrow at 7:55in the gym.  The Thunder and Crayons will be leading Rendezvous on Monday, May 2^nd at 7:55 in the gym.

 

-          Staff Appreciation is April 27^th – May 3^rd! Please see attached flyer for more information.

 

-          There will be no Early Release Friday in May but May 6th will be a Spirit Day. Your Armstrong can wear a Mayo spirit shirt with regular uniform bottoms on this day. Since no inclement weather days were used this year, the last day of school will be Tuesday May 17th.

 

-          Returning Mayo Students – If your child is a 4^th grade Armstrong and planning on returning to Mayo next year and you haven’t already turned in your form, please stop by the office to fill one out or print the attached one. 

 

-          The book fair will be coming to Mayo May 2^nd through the 6^th and will be a Buy One Get One sale. There is also a coin war going on in the library that will benefit All for Books. Please see attached flyers for details! 

 

-          The Armstrongs will take their final SRI and SMI tests sometime between May 2^ndand May 17^th.  These will be the last tests they will have to take this year! 

 

Volunteer Breakfast- Each year we like to honor those people who graciously give their time to volunteer at Mayo.  If you have volunteered in any way, shape, or form this year you are invited to our Volunteer Breakfast on May 13^th at 7:30 A.M. in the Mayo Library. We appreciate all your hard work! This will be followed by the Lifeskills Awards at 8:15 A.M.

 

Armstrong Program – The Armstrong Program is TONIGHT at 6:30PM. We would like participating Armstrongs to be at school by 6:00 P.M. at the latest. If you are a singer or dancer with no speaking part then you need to be dressed in a white t-shirt and jeans (and shoes that are comfortable to dance in).   All students with speaking parts will have a costume here (unless they were directed by Ms. Molina to bring some of their costume from home). Hope to see everyone there!

 

4^th Grade Field Study- The 4^th grade will be attending the Flight Night Kite Festival at TU on Friday May 6^th from 11-1pm. This is in conjunction with Tulsa Regional STEM alliance. They will be completing a curriculum about flight prior to the festival and each student will be creating their own kite to bring with them.

 

5^th Grade Promotion – 5^th Grade Promotion is scheduled for Thursday, May 12^th at 6:30 PM. We will be holding the promotion in the Wilson Auditorium with more details to come closer to the day. 

 IMPORTANT 5TH GRADE INFORMATION:

 

-Our last meeting was yesterday and the meeting notes have been sent out.  The rooming list, packing list, contacts list, bus assignments, and itinerary will be coming home today in Home N’ Backs. Be on the lookout!

  

 

As always, if you have any questions please feel free to email your child’s homebase teacher, myself Mrs. Smith (embryel@tulsaschools.org) or Mrs. Moore (mooreco2@tulsaschools.org). Have a wonderful weekend!

   

Upcoming Dates:

April 27^th-May 3^rd – Teacher Appreciation Week

April 28^th – Armstrong Program

May 2^nd – 4^th Grade Field Study to Gilcrease (Any Given Child)

May 2^nd – All Library Books Due

May 3^rd – Literacy Night at 6:30PM

May 4^th-6^th – 5^th Grade Trip to St. Louis

May 12^th – 5^th Grade Promotion in the Wilson Auditorium

May 13^th – Volunteer Breakfast and Lifeskills Awards

May 16^th – 5^th Grade lead All-School Rendezvous at 7:55AM

May 17^th – Last Day of School!