Dear Parents,
You should find your child’s report
card in today’s folder. Please take time to go over the report card with your
child pointing out the positives and the areas for improvements. It’s important
for all of us to continually set goals for ourselves. Helping your child set
goals is an important gift you can give your child.
The third
graders have been practicing for the Alaska Measure of Progress (AMP) test that
will be given March 30-April 2. I just want the students to be familiar with
test taking procedures, work on a few sample questions to prepare them, and
have them try to relax when they take the test. I’m sure some of you may have
noticed increased anxiety levels, panic, tears, and a request to leave the country
during testing. This is all normal. I am doing my best to answer questions,
calm the fears, and prepare them to relax and do their best.
The children are raising money for our sister school
in Malawi, Africa. This is the Malawi Children’s Village. It is a
place for children who were orphaned in Africa. We have added to the
building of a school, latrines so the girls could go to school, books, chairs,
and paper. This year we are raising money to build teacher housing on
campus. If you would like to donate (certainly not required) please send
donations in an envelope marked MCV.
We
have some planned field trips that I wanted to tell you so you can put them on
your calendar. On Thursday, April 9 we will be going to West High to see a
performance of the musical, “Shrek”. We’ll be taking a bus leaving the school
at 9:30 and returning at about 11:30. On Friday, April 24 we are walking to the
Alaska Railroad for a history lesson and train ride. We’ll leave about 9:15 and
return at about 12:15. On Monday, April 27 we will be walking to the Pioneer
School House for a fun filled tour. We will leave at 12:30 and return at about
3:00. Tuesday, April 28 we will walk to the Performing Arts Center to see the
musical “The Gruffalo’s Child”. We’ll leave at 11:20 and return about 1:20.
Friday, May 8 we will be going to the Alaska Native Heritage Center for a free
preview day. The bus will leave at 9:30 and return at 1:30 that day. Thursday,
May 14 we will be going to West High Pool to participate in the Kids Don’t
Float program. We’ll leave at 12:30 and return at 2:30. One more
important event will be the 3rd Grade Recognition ceremony, we have
to say good-bye to our third graders and wish them well as they move on to
fourth grade. The ceremony will be on Wednesday, May 13 at 2:15 p.m. Third
grade parents please put this on your calendar. If that is not a good day for
third grade parents, please email me as soon as possible so we can schedule a
better day.
If you have any questions or
concerns, please e-mail me at moyer_craig@asdk12.org
or call or write me a note.
Sincerely,
Craig Moyer
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