Good Thursday Morning, May 22, 2008
Hello Everyone!
Today is Thursday, May 22, 2008. It is a day #2.
1. Today begins the 6th grade two days of events that recognize and honor our veterans. The sixth grade teachers have put together another great program of visiting veterans, visiting current Army Reserve soldiers with an Army vehicle, an obstical course to be run, and a visit to the cemetery to honor veterans that have passed. Thank you to the sixth grade teachers for their efforts to honor our veterans and teach respect for them.
2. The spring benchmarking DIBELS assessments will continue today for the students K-3.
3. Next week, Tuesday-Thursday, we will be administering the Grades 1-3 Terra Nova Assessments. These are assessments that test students’ abilities and skills in the areas of Reading/ELA and Math. These important assessments help us to assess the progress students have made this year and they help us to determine the AIS needs for next year. Please encourage your student(s) to do their best, get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast on the days of these assessments.
4. Tuesday , May 20th was the annual District Budget Vote and the Art & Cultural Extravaganza, as well as the vote for a new Board of Education member. The Arts and Cultural Fair was a huge success and thank you for your support of the school budget. There were four candidates for the board seat and I thank all of them for their interest in school board and our local educational system. Congratulations to all for their efforts and a special congratulations to Susan Richards for her success in winning the position on the Board!
5. A few upcoming events next week:
A. Thursday, May 29 - the 5th grade will visit the Graymont Quarry of in Plattsburgh. Thank you to AVCS Board Member, Scott Bombard, for setting this up and making the day memorable for our 5th grade class every year.
B. Thursday, May 29, the 3rd grade class will be holding their “Famous People” presentations 6:00-7:00pm. Come and watch as these great students present on different famous people throughout history.
C. Friday, May 30, the Grades K-3 will go to the MHS to see a Ballet specifically for younger children at 9:00am.
D. The National Spelling Bee will take place next week in Washington, D.C. It will be televised on ESPN. Our local regional winner, Nelson Moore, a 6th grader from Saranac Central will be competing. We wish Nelson Good Luck!
I hope everyone has a nice day! - Dean Lincoln
