Muslim students will begin celebrating Ramadan beginning April 1 through May 2. This requires that they fast from all food & all drink during daylight hours.
If you are aware of a student who is Muslim, we can offer them an alternative place to sit during lunch if that would be helpful.
If you haven't finished them up yet, there is no time like the present.
Mandated Trainings:
Log into: gcntraining.com
Unit 5’s Organizational ID: 163053m
User ID: your full Unit 5 email
Theme: Neon Night
May 13, 6-8 p.m.
We have not been able to host an 8th grade dance for a couple years, but are reigniting the tradition this year! This event is only for Kingsley 8th grade students who are present at school all day on May 13. This is a casual and fun event. School dress code applies. Ticket sales will occur during 8th grade lunches on 5.11, 5.12, & 5.13. All staff is welcome to attend all or part of the event.
8th grade families & I met during the evening of Thursday, 3.31, & they will meet again next week. Kingsley families who are approved Unit 5 Volunteers serve as chaperones, decorate, organize snacks, etc. A flyer with more details will be available as more plans are developed.
Section 10.1.2 of the negotiated UFEA contract identifies "Blackout Days" & limitations to the number of certified staff who can take personal days. If there is a specific date you are planning to take a personal day, please get your request in soon.
The UFSPA contract identifies the last 5 days of student attendance as black out dates.
Late Start, 4.6, 8:15-9:50
During the April 6th Late Start, an optional Nearpod training will be held and will focus on Science but is open to any teacher who would like to learn more about Nearpod.
Zoom Registration Link: https://nearpod.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_070p3TECTUyNKoImYDYhTQ
Want to brainstorm with someone to create some fresh ideas to finish the year? Jenny Snyder, the U5 MS Instructional Coach, can help! Check out options here.
The PTO has organized a spiritwear store that is open until April 15. Orders are due to arrive on May 11. Click here if you'd like to order.
21-22 U5 Assessment Calendar, look for the Middle School tabs
April
Apr 1 - Spring Picture Day (no foolin')
Apr 11 - PTO @6:30
Apr 13 - Challenging Learning classroom visits
Apr 13 - 8th grade teachers, Freshman Intervention Data Day, virtual 8:45-9:30 a.m.
Apr 19-22 - Tentative aReading & aMath
Apr 27 - Jordon Sonneblick Visit - (Planning notes)
Future Dates
May 6 - Breakfast of Champions in the Cafe
May 9-13 - Scholastic Buy One Get One Free Book Fair
May 9, 10, 11 - 5th grade Visits
May 11 - Welcome Night for 22-23 6th Grade Families, 6-7:30 p.m.
May 13 - Talent Show during 7th hour, Details to come!
May 18 - Data Day for 6th & 7th grade teachers
May 20 - Last Day of Zero Hour for Foreign Language