May 2012

Dear Families:

We’re down to the last two months with many exciting activities, but still lots of learning to be done. The nice weather will be challenging for us to compete with for the attention of the children. We appreciate your help to keep them focused and well-rested.

We just completed two weeks of NYS assessments. Thank you for sending your child(ren) to school on time each day with a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast. We anticipate that students will experience the same level of success to which they are accustomed.

The week of May 7th, students in grades 1-6 will take the IOWA Tests of Basic Skills each morning. We ask that they arrive on time so that we can begin on time. No preparation other than a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast is necessary. Please make note of science test dates for grade 4 and 6, also.

Please join us on May 16th at Shaker High School for the 5th and 6th grade concert beginning at 7 pm. May 11th is Spirit Day. Wear your favorite vacation t-shirt. The Annual School Board Election and Budget Vote will take place in the lobby on May 15th from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. For your convenience, throughout the day, there will be reserved parking spaces for voters. On this evening, we will also be hosting our Fourth Annual Ice Cream Social from 4:00-6:00 pm in the cafeteria. Our fifth graders will provide table service for this fun event. If you need any further information, please contact our main office. Please reserve the closest parking spaces for voters if you’ll be staying to enjoy the many treats inside. While eating ice cream and viewing student projects in the classrooms, don’t forget to check out the Scholastic Book Fair in the multipurpose room. We will also be having a gift basket giveaway on the stage. Tickets will be on sale at the door. If you would like to donate items, please call the school. A list of suggested donations appears in this newsletter. Be sure to vote on the school budget and BOE candidates. To hear more details about the budget, plan to attend the PTA meeting on May 9th at 6:30 pm.

If you have not yet registered for an online account to the School News Notifier (SNN), please do so. To reduce the cost of paper and to be more environmentally friendly, we utilize mostly electronic communications. You may receive emails or text messages.

Now that the weather is warmer, students like to dress accordingly. We ask your assistance with making sure that their attire is professional for a school environment so as not to be dangerous (e.g. flip-flops) or distracting during instruction. Enclosed is page 19 from the Shaker Junior High School Student Handbook that we follow as well.

We are currently in the process of planning the June Jamboree. On Friday, June 8th, the en-tire Boght Hills school community will have the opportunity to work together in K-6 teams. It will be an exciting day for everyone with many opportunities to volunteer. Please contact Chairperson Lisa Joslin to offer your time and talents.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Greiner