Amberly Family Update 4/26/24 

Amberly Families,

Good afternoon and hope all is well. It is only two weeks away from Tiger Trek and the excitement is in the air. With our fundraising goal of $30,000 we ask that you spread the word to family and friends who may be interested in supporting the Amberly PTA.  Below is the flier that went home, along with the QR code and other ways to contribute.  This is our only fundraiser of the year and it helps support multiple experiences for Amberly students.  From field trip travel expenses, to events hosted at Amberly, to helping teachers purchase classroom items, these funds are put to good use.  Please consider donating as the Amberly experience is a special one for students and families alike. This week we completed our second week of M-STEP testing and the only assessments left are for our 5th grade students.   Thanks to all of the students for taking their time and doing their best. Enjoy the sunshine and have a great weekend!

Volunteer Opportunity 

• Volunteers are being sought to help in the cafeteria for kindergarten and first grade lunch as well. Click on this link to sign up: click.

Family Input Form 

• When placing students into a classroom, the goal is to create classrooms that are balanced academically, behaviorally, and socially, thus creating a healthy classroom environment for all students. If filling out, please request a particular classroom environment, but NOT a particular teacher. The final decision on all student placements is based upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, academic/social considerations, total class size, male/female ratio, and equitable grouping. Completing this form is NOT required, as great care is taken to ensure a quality educational experience and attention is given to each child. The form will stay open until Monday, April 29.  Form Link: Click

Nuts and Bolts from Mrs. French

• Kindergarten/Y5 Night: Thank you to all the caregivers and families for attending this night last month as we gear up for the 24-25 School Year enrollment. If you are not able to attend and have any questions regarding registration, please reach out to the Amberly Office and we can help. We will be having our second annual "On the Road" Y5/Kindergarten registration with Mrs. Joswick, Mrs. Gaines and myself again this year being offered at Milham Meadows Playground to help families with this process who were not able to attend the Open House Night on February 29th and still need help getting their paperwork and questions answered. This was a great way to catch many families last year and help to better prepare for the fall with enrollment. The date is May 30th, from 11:00am-12:00pm. The flyer is attached below. Spread the word!

• Amberly 4th Annual Popsicles & Books! Its hard to believe that we are starting to plan for the summer! Hot off the press, save the date for the 4th Annual Amberly Books & Popsicles Event with the Portage Public Library! Flyer is below and the dates/times to save are: 1. July 24th, 11:15-12:15pm at the Amberly Bus Loop.  2.) August 9th, 11:00-12:00p at Milham Meadows Clubhouse/Playground.

• Character Trait of the Month: Compassion.  Be on the lookout next newsletter for pictures from this event as we meet in our Amberly HOUSES to cover this trait.

Looking Ahead...

• Friday, May 10 - Tiger Trek (schedule below)

  • • 9:15am Opening Ceremonies/National Anthem

    • 9:30 – 9:45am      Young 5s and Kindergarten **15 minute

    • 9:55 – 10:25am   1st grade

    • 10:35 – 11:05 5th grade

    • 11:15 – 11:45 4th grade

    • 11:55 – 12:25 2nd  grade

    • 12:45 – 1:15 3rd grade

  • Monday, May 20 - Staff Retirement Social, 6-7pm @ Amberly gym and playground

  • Tuesday, May 21

    • Amberly Office Hour - 5:15-6pm

    • Amberly PTA Meeting - 6:30pm