APRIL 2024 From Our Teachers
Leawood Elementary School
Student Leadership
Student Leadership will be collecting new socks and underwear from April 3rd-26th to benefit Clothes to Kids of Denver. The mission of Clothes to Kids of Denver is to provide new and quality used clothing to students from low-income or in-crisis families ages 3 to 21 in the Denver Metro area, free of charge. Our student leaders spent time learning about this agency and are doing this special collection as a way to give back to our larger community.
If you are able to donate, please send new packs of socks or underwear (kids size 6 and larger) to school with your child, or drop them off with our student leaders any morning before school in the hug and go lane. We will have boxes for donations inside the building as well. Thank you for supporting this student leadership project!
From Band & Orchestra
Come listen to our Band & Orchestra at their spring concert on April 24 from 6:00-6:30. They will be performing at Columbine High School.
From Choir
The Leawood 4th/5th Grade Choir will be singing the National Anthem at the Rockies game with four other elementary choirs from Jeffco Schools. Join us for Jeffco Night on April 6, 2024 at Coors Field.
The Choir will also be performing at the following events:
Night of the Arts - April 11 @ 6:00
Columbine Choral Festival - April 16 @ 7:00
Looking Ahead:
All first and second grade students will be presenting a Musical: Pajama Party on Thursday, May 2nd. They will do an assembly for Leawood students during the day and present the musical at 6:00 p.m. in the Leawood gymnasium for our parents and family members. Join Us!
Talent Show Auditions are coming up soon on May 1st after school in the music room. The Talent Show will take place in special assemblies on May 14th during our school day. Look for a flyer coming home soon!!
Library/Technology News
CMAS Technology Reminders
CMAS testing begins on April 2nd for all 3rd - 5th grade students. It is important that Chromebooks come to school fully charged and fully functional during the entire CMAS testing window. Please let your classroom teacher or I know if your Chromebook is not working properly so we can troubleshoot prior to testing.
Chromebook Health Check
Now is a great time to make sure your student’s Chromebook is running smoothly. Performing Chromebook maintenance every month or two helps your device work more efficiently. Please help your student follow the steps in this Chromebook Care document to keep the device up to date.
Order Yearbooks - LAST CHANCE!
Head to our picture day dashboard to learn more and place an order, https://bloomschoolpictures.com/leawood. Sales end Monday, April 8th, so make sure to place your order today! The year book costs $19.38, plus tax and a processing fee. April 8th is a hard deadline. We will not have extra yearbooks on hand for purchase.
Katiana Brenner - DTL kbrenner@jeffco.k12.co.us
From the Instructional Coach
Coach Corner
Test Anxiety: How You Can Help Your Child
During the month of April, 3rd through 5th-grade students will take the CMAS Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics. 5th-grade students will be also be taking the CMAS science test.
You may notice that your children are anxious at home the nights before and the mornings of the tests. Here are some tips on how you can help at home to assist in alleviating some of the stress your child may be feeling.
Parents should:
* make sure their children attend school regularly.
* create and maintain a home environment that will help their children be well-rested during regular school days and during the week of testing.
* evaluate their children's academic progress over a period of time rather than on one single score.
* talk with their children and encourage them to do their best.
* be proactive, contact school officials if they have questions concerning tests results.
* encourage their children to maintain a healthy diet and exercise on a regular basis.
Students are encouraged to:
* consistently develop good sleeping habits, especially during the week of the test, and maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
* avoid cramming, develop good study habits and good test-taking skills.
* wear comfortable clothes during the exam and maintain a comfortable and relaxed body posture during the test.
* be aware of the time allotted for the test, read directions carefully, and for time management purposes leave questions blank that they are not sure of and attempt to answer them later.
* not compare themselves to other students while taking the test.
* take deep breaths and attempt to regain composure when anxiety levels are high or when negative thoughts are present.
SOURCE: http://www.ericdigests.org/2005-2/anxiety.html
We are so proud of the work your children have done this school year! Give them a pat on the back for their hard work! If you have questions feel free to reach out to your child's teacher or me.
Jamie Kelley, Instructional Coach (jakelley@jeffcoschools.us)