Hello Gator Families!
For another short month, we sure had a jam-packed, fun March! We held our musical, which was one of the best I have seen yet! We also ended our month with a beach day (wishful thinking of weather to come) and had a great time with the PBIS celebrations and activities. Students (and staff) seemed to really love hula dancing, tossing leis, and getting low with the limbo!
Featuring... 3rd Grade
Each month, we have tried to feature a different grade level and the fun things they are doing at school. This month, we feature our third grade students! Our third graders are a really fun group of students who love to learn. They are sweet, kind, and caring and show really great leadership for the younger students. These are a few of my favorite photos from activities and learning this past month!
WI Forward
Students in grades 3 and 4 will begin taking the Wisconsin Forward Exam this week and continue through the month of April. This assessment will be used to gauge how well students are mastering the Wisconsin State Standards in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics (Grades 3 and 4) and Science and Social Studies (Grade 4).
How are the test results used?
- Timely and meaningful assessment information about student performance allows:
- Teachers to target instruction to individual student needs,
- Students to better target their own efforts,
- Administrators to more fully understand what students know and can do to guide curriculum and professional development decisions, and
- Parents to understand what their child knows and is able to do in ELA, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Second Step
The upcoming unit focuses on bullying prevention by teaching students and staff to recognize and respond effectively to bullying and supports helpful student and staff norms about bullying. The unit teaches students to recognize, report and refuse bullying whether they witness it or are bullied themselves. As always, if you prefer that your child does not participate in the whole-group instruction for this unit or lesson, please communicate that preference to your child’s classroom teacher prior to the lesson. Thank you for your support as we work to build a safe and supportive school community.
ABC Update
Important Dates and Reminders (4th Grade is having a fun month!)
April 15th No School
April 20th 4th Grade - Farmer in the Classroom 12:45
April 22nd 4th Grade - Human Growth and Development 2:00-3:00
April 29th 4th Grade - Farm Visit 9:30-11:00 (Dress for weather, boots recommended)
April 29th- Movie Night
Families of 4th grade students recently received information about the upcoming Human Growth and Development unit of study. Please see the attachment for more information.
Attendance
Just a reminder to report any student absence by 9:00am to 335-5520. Grade level entry doors are closed and locked by 8:45, so any student arriving after that time should enter through the main doors.
Student Drop-Off and Pick-UpPlease remember to use caution when driving on city streets in front and in back of Green Tree when picking up or dropping off your students. Please yield for any pedestrian crossing and do not park in crosswalks. If necessary, you may report any violations observed on city streets to the local police department. Thank you for helping keep the safety of our students a priority!
As always, if you have any celebrations, questions, or feedback, do not hesistate to reach out!
Jennifer Potter
Principal
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