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May

4 Second Grade Salato Field Trip

5 MAP Window Closes

8-12 Teacher Appreciation Week

8-15 KSA Regular Tests (w/out make ups)

9-26 KSA: KY Summative Assessment window

12 K Field Trip to Explorium

12 Nurse’s Day

16 No School-Election Day

19 Field Day (rain-date back up is 22)

22 SBDM Zoom @ 3

23    Spirit Day/Final PTA meeting of the year at 6:00pm

25 Fifth Grade Recognition and Social

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Each Monday in May, I will share a DOJO post focused on mental health! Please watch as they come across your DOJO feed.

I will be sending home a few things as we wrap up the school year:
~ Testing is quickly approaching! Watch for some testing tips to come home the first week of May!
~ Summer Activity Packets - this will include activities for students to do in addition to Summer Feed information!

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Counselor Tips for Student Success in School
• Let your child know you think education is important.
• Make sure your child gets a good night’s rest and eats a good breakfast.
• Set a daily study time.
• Discuss homework with your child. Stress responsibility for doing the work and check to see that assignments are completed.
• Keep track of your child’s progress throughout the year.  Praise success. Talk with your child’s teacher about any areas of concern.
• Encourage your child to ask questions at home or in class.
• Read to your child.
• Encourage your child to read and write independently.
• Look for ways to make learning part of everyday activities.

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Hey parents, do you know what's on your child's back to school supply list for next year? 1st Day school Supplies does! This year, buy early and save up to 30% over shopping at big box stores like Target, Walmart and even Amazon. 1st Day School Supplies give our students only the brand names that our teachers trust and respect like Ticonderoga, Crayola, Elmer's and Clorox. All supply kits are delivered to Northern and will be in your child's new homeroom at Open House! Make sure to order before July 1st.

https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=43033

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The 2nd grade classes will go to Salato Wildlife Center on May 4th. The students will enjoy the beautiful gardens and learn about a variety of plants and wildlife from around our beautiful state.

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The Spring MAP testing window closes on May 5, 2023.

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The Spring MAP testing window closes on May 5, 2023.

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Testing results will be shared with families by the end of the year. Be sure to check your child's Friday Folder each week for important information such as this.

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Our yearly state testing, Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA), will be administered to grades 3-5 as follows:

Elementary School

May 8  | Survey | gr 3-5 | 20 Min
May 9 | Reading | gr 3-5 | 120-140 Min
May 10 | Math | gr 3-5 | 120 Min
May 11 | Science| gr 4 | 90 Min
May 11  | Social Studies| gr 5 | 120 min
May 12 | Editing/Mechanics |gr 5 | 45 Min
May 15 | On Demand Writing | gr 5 | 90 Min

Make-up testing will occur through May 26.

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The Kindergarten classes will be visiting the Explorium of Lexington on Friday, May 12th. The Explorium is a hands-on environment that encourages learning through exploration and creativity.

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Field Day is Friday, May 19. Students will learn fun facts about different countries and participate in a variety of games and relay races. Kindergarten, First and Second grade classes will participate in Field Day from 8:00-10:30. Third, Fourth and Fifth grade classes will participate in the stations from 11:45-2:15.

A rain date is scheduled for Monday, May 22.

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The 5th Grade Recognition will be Thursday, May 25th in the gym at 1:05 - 2:15. The dance will be after school in the gym from 3:30 - 5:00. We will celebrate all of their amazing accomplishments with family and friends.