Armstrong Update 4-13-2017

Greetings Armstrong Families!

                We are quickly winding down to the end of the year and we have a lot of important events coming up as well as several date changes and/or event cancellations. Please read through the entire newsletter, I will try to keep it brief and to the point J

OCCT Testing – The majority of 4^th Graders are finished with Testing. 5^th Graders are completing their last test, the Science OCCT, tomorrow. They will be taking one part in the morning and the other part in the afternoon. Please make sure that your child has a good night’s rest, a filling breakfast and is at school on time and not picked up early.

Armstrong Program

-          Due to time constraints, a malfunctioning sound system and lack of availability of the Auditorium or Cafetorium in Wilson, we will be cancelling the Armstrong Program this school year. We very much apologize for those students who were invested and we apologize for any inconvenience to any families.

5^th Grade Promotion

-          5th Grade Promotion is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16^th in the Wilson Auditorium at 6:30PM.

-          Information about 5^th Grade Memory Books will be sent home with the 5^th graders on Monday. This is a treasured Mayo tradition, but is optional for those who want to participate.

-          4^th Grade Parent Volunteers Needed! – If you are interested and willing to help coordinate the Promotion Reception please email Mrs. Smith (consists of picking up the cake, balloons, décor, paper goods and setting up the Cafeteria during the promotion. Yes, we do have a budget for this J)

Armstrong Overnight

-          DETAILED ITINERARY ATTACHED – This includes Armstrong Overnight Procedures, Bus Procedures, arrival and departure times from each location and when and what we will need parent help with. We will also have printed copies available the morning we leave to keep for your reference.

-          IF YOU ARE JOINING US – If you are planning on joining your child for this overnight, you MUST have turned in a TPS/Mayo Volunteer Form and passed the background check required. If you have not done so, please see Mrs. Jennings in the office ASAP.

-          RIDING THE BUS WITH US? – If you are planning on riding the bus with us, please email your child’s homebase teacher to let them know.

-          PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – If you are willing and able to help with some of the overnight preparations next Tuesday and/or Wednesday, please email Mrs. Smith. The following are things we will need help with, if a time is not listed that means it is flexible and can be done anytime throughout the day.

o   Tuesday April 18^th – Parent Volunteers needed to label trash bags and put together packing information and materials.

o   Wednesday April 19^th – Parent Volunteers needed to pick up groceries from Sam’s (41^st and Sheridan) at 1PM and deliver to Mayo to be put in ice chests.

-          ICE CHESTS NEEDED – If you are able to loan any ice chests for us to use on our overnight, we would greatly appreciate it. Please email Mrs. Smith if you are able.

-          T-SHIRTS – If you ordered an Armstrong t-shirt, we will be passing those out Thursday night of the overnight. If you ordered a t-shirt and did not pay, we need your payment ASAP. We only ordered a certain amount, so unfortunately we will not have extra t-shirts available for sale.

-          If your child is typically a bus rider after school, please know that we will not be back to Mayo until about 4/4:30 Friday afternoon so you will need to make other arrangements.

IMPORTANT DATES

-          April 14 – 5^th Grade Science OCCT

-          April 20&21 – Armstrong Overnight; Edison Overnight

-          April 21 – No Celebrations

-          April 25-28 – SRI/SMI Testing

-          April 26 – Last Day of Family

-          April 28 – No Celebrations

-          May 3-5 – 5^th Grade Trip!! (5^th graders will be in school on May 3 and will be leaving for Dallas after school)

-          May 10 – 4^th Grade Any Given Child Field Study

-          May 12 – Volunteer Breakfast (7AM) and Lifeskills Ceremony

-          May 16 – All-School Shadow Day (in the morning)

-          May 16 – 5^th Grade Promotion at 6:30PM in Wilson Cafeteria

-          May 18 – Last Day of School for students!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please email your child’s homebase teacher.

Also, we have heard from many students and parents that they are not getting our newsletters. If you know of any Armstrong families that are not receiving our updates, please tell them to update their email with the front office. Anytime you make a change to your email, please email your child’s homebase teacher or Mrs. Jennings so that we can update the information in Powerschool.

Have a wonderful weekend!

The Armstrong Team

Elyse Smith – embryel@tulsaschools.org

Hunter Najera – najerhu@tulsaschools.org

Alex Guss – gussal@tulsaschools.org

Julia Tandy – tandyju@tulsaschools.org

Einstein Update 4-13-2017

Einstein News                                                  April 13, 2017

Curriculum Update:  This week we have been talking more about the Spring season and changes animals make in the spring. We have studied some baby animals, talked about animals that have returned from migrating for the winter and animals that have come out of hibernation. Today we had a visit from a beekeeper and were even able to get a firsthand look at a real bee colony and taste some honey!

Summer Birthdays: If your Einstein has a birthday during the summer and they would like to celebrate with their homebase by bringing a treat, please contact your child’s homebase teacher so they can schedule a day to celebrate!

MAYO Neighborhood Applications If anyone is interested in applying to Mayo for a KG-5^th grade spot the application window is Monday 4/10/17 – Friday 4/28/17.  Parents will need to fill out a “paper” application at the Enrollment Center during the application window.  The application is called “Neighborhood School Transfers”.  Parents who wish to apply and have their child’s name placed on a waiting list for the 2017-18 school year must attend one of the tours listed below.  Tours are for adults only and a reservation must be made in advance.   

Thursday 4/13 9:00AM

Tuesday 4/18 9:00AM

Wednesday 4/26 6:30PM

Einstein End of Year Bash will be Wednesday, May 17, 2017. We will picnic at a park, have a special lunch and more! Parents are invited to attend any/all of this fun event. As with any Mayo field study, this day is for Einsteins and their parents/grown ups only! Please make other arrangements for all siblings. 

                                     

As always, if you have any questions, please email your child’s homebase teacher.

Amanda Beckman – beckmam@tulsaschools.org

Lindsey Regnier – regnili@tulsaschools.org

Suzanne Mason – masonsu@tulsaschools.org

Jessica Bond – bondje@tulsaschools.org

Hilary Hancock – hancohi@tulsaschools.org

Upcoming Events

April 13                      PTA meeting at 6:30 in the library

April 24-28              Last week for checking out books.

May 1-5                     BOGO Book Fair 

May 5^th                      ALL Library Books are Due

May 17                    Einstein End of Year Bash (more details to come)

May 18                      Last Day of School for students!

Edison Update 4-13-2017

Good afternoon Edison families!  

Your students persevered through testing and we could not be more proud!  We know you are anxious to know how they did, but unfortunately preliminary results for them won’t be available until JULY!  As you know, this is the test that determines whether some students are ready to progress to 4^th grade.  We have maintained academic records on ALL Edisons and have been in touch with those of you who have children on an Academic Progress Plan and are in question of promoting.  We will be in contact with those families soon to set up a meeting and decide together what is best for the child.

Tomorrow your child will bring home a large garbage sack to use for their sleeping bag and pillow for the overnight next week.  Please DO NOT SEND THESE BACK TO SCHOOL, but BRING THEM WITH YOU NEXT THURSDAY MORNING.  Remember that if you are going on the trip with us, keep your child’s sack and backpack with you.  We will need the space under the bus for those students who don’t have an adult coming.  We also thought of one more item that parents might want to bring: a folding chair.  This would come in handy at the recreation center while we are eating.  Last week your child brought home a packing list and a detailed itinerary for the trip, as well as committee information for those adults attending.  Also, many students brought home a Volunteer Application and Security Check form early this week that must be returned to the office by Friday so that you can attend the overnight!  Some parents already had this information on file, but many did not.  Please ask your child if they received a paper.

If anyone is interested in applying to Mayo for a KG-5^th grade spot the application window is Monday 4/10/17 – Friday 4/28/17.  Parents will need to fill out a “paper” application at the Enrollment Center during the application window.  The application is called “Neighborhood School Transfers”.  Parents who wish to apply and have their child’s name placed on a waiting list for the 2017-18 school year must attend one of the tours listed below.  Tours are for adults only and a reservation must be made in advance.   

Tuesday 4/18 9:00AM

Wednesday 4/26 6:30PM

Please note the date for the Edison Program is Thursday, April 27^th.  The students will need to be here that evening at 6:00 in their gray Edison t-shirt.

Other important dates:

April 20/21 – Edison overnight

April 27 – Edison Program

April 24^th-April 28^th is the last week for checking out books.

May 1^st-5^th   BOGO Book Fair 

May 5^th          ALL Library Books are Due

May 11 – Field Study to Tulsa Historical Society

Thanks for staying updated by reading these emails!

Einstein Update 4-7-2017

Families- We apologize this was not sent to you yesterday!

Einstein News                                                          April 6, 2017

This week we have been talking about the characteristics of Spring. How has the weather changed? What are the signs of spring? Why is spring a good time to plant gardens? How can gardens help us meet our needs?

Congratulations to Miss Mason!  This Saturday Miss Mason will be getting married and become Mrs. Devin Call! She will be out today and next week for this wonderous occasion! 

MAYO Neighborhood Applications If anyone is interested in applying to Mayo for a KG-5^th grade spot the application window is Monday 4/10/17 – Friday 4/28/17.  Parents will need to fill out a “paper” application at the Enrollment Center during the application window.  The application is called “Neighborhood School Transfers”.  Parents who wish to apply and have their child’s name placed on a waiting list for the 2017-18 school year must attend one of the tours listed below.  Tours are for adults only and a reservation must be made in advance.   

Thursday 4/13 9:00AM

Tuesday 4/18 9:00AM

Wednesday 4/26 6:30PM

Einstein End of Year Bash will be Wednesday, May 17, 2017. We will picnic at a park, have a special lunch and more! Parents are invited to attend any/all of this fun event. As with any Mayo field study, this day is for Einsteins and their parents/grown ups only! Please make other arrangements for all siblings. 

As always, if you have any questions, please email your child’s homebase teacher.

Amanda Beckman – beckmam@tulsaschools.org

Lindsey Regnier – regnili@tulsaschools.org

Suzanne Mason – masonsu@tulsaschools.org

Jessica Bond – bondje@tulsaschools.org

Hilary Hancock – hancohi@tulsaschools.org

Upcoming Events

April 7                                    Mayo Spirit Day

May 17                      Einstein End of Year Bash (more details to come)

May 18                      Last Day of School for students!

Edison Update 4-7-2017

Hello everyone!

Whew! The first week of testing is complete. Every Edison has completed the English Language Arts portion of the OCCT. Please let your student know how proud you are of them. They worked so hard and they all took their time. Also, THANK YOU for sending your student to school well rested and on time, we really appreciate it. We will take the math portion of the OCCT this Tuesday and Wednesday. Again, please have your student to school on time. 

Also, a huge shout out to all the Edison families that attended Family Math Night. We had such a great time sharing our math ideas with you all.

We are just 2 weeks away from our Edison Overnight!!  Attached you will find the packing list, itinerary, and specific details regarding the trip.  If an adult will be attending, your child will bring home the committee you will be serving on and the responsibilities of those on the committee today.  We only put you on one committee so that you can spend most of the time with your child.  Thanks for being willing to help, we could not do it without you!

Thursday night the Tulsa Public School Board had a meeting to discuss ways that TPS will cut the budget. The ways that they have decided to meet the 12 million dollar budget cuts are: 2 furlough days (teacher pay cut and 2 less days of school for your children), consolidating 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, eliminating some athletic programs and cutting some support personnel. The most important thing that we can ask for our parents to do is contact your state representatives. Below is a link that helps to find your local representatives and information on how to contact them. Let them know that Oklahoma is 50^th in the nation for Education funding. 

http://www.oklegislature.gov/FindMyLegislature.aspx

Dates for your calendar:

April 11/12 – Edisons take state Math Test (Super important to be on time and well-fed!!)

April 20/21 – Edison overnight

April 27 – Edison Program

May 11 – Field Study to Tulsa Historical Society

Armstrong Update 4-6-2017

Hello Armstrong Parents!

We are almost halfway through with testing! The 5th grade writing test is tomorrow morning.  Next week, the 4th and 5th grade math test will be Tuesday and Wednesday, and the 5th grade science test is Friday.  Again, please be sure your children are present, well-rested, and well-fed for testing! Please avoid scheduling appointments before lunch. If your child does not eat breakfast at home, please be sure they arrive at school with enough time to eat breakfast in the cafeteria.  It is also vital that students have had a good night’s sleep prior to testing. This week, we had some students falling asleep during the test. Please make sure everyone gets to bed at a reasonable time the night before testing!  If you would like to write notes of encouragement to your child for them to open before testing, feel free to bring them to his or her homebase teacher or drop them in one of our mailboxes!

The Armstrong overnight is coming up quickly! Parent overnight forms are due tomorrow.  Please be sure that these are filled out completely - we need to know how many parents to expect at each part of the overnight.  We have extra copies in the Armstrong area and emailed copies have been sent out. Expect a separate email reminder from Elyse today if you have not yet sent in your forms.

The spring dance is tomorrow at 6:30pm!  It costs $3 for am Armstrong to get in (parents are free!) and it’s “geek” themed.

Please let your child’s homebase teacher know if you have any questions or concerns.

Elyse Smith - embryel@tulsaschools.org<mailto:embryel@tulsaschools.org>
Hunter Najera - najerhu@tulsaschools.org<mailto:najerhu@tulsaschools.org>
Alex Guss - gussal@tulsaschools.org<mailto:gussal@tulsaschools.org>
Julia Tandy - tandyju@tulsaschools.org<mailto:tandyju@tulsaschools.org>

Home and Backs 4-6-2017

There are six documents attached to this week's Home and Back. 

One of these is an application for summer school.  Another includes information about the Spring Dance tomorrow night.  There are two informational flyers regarding after school and summer school programs from Under the Canopy.  Finally, we have attached dates for our parent tours for students entering K-5 grade next year.

If you know of someone who might be interested in attending Mayo next year, please share this information with them.  We will only consider applications for 4th and 5th grade next year if they are a sibling of a current Mayo student.

Summer School application