Chief Example for Others (CEO) Character Trait for April
Compassion
RISE Testing Begins Next Week
End-of-year testing, called RISE, begins on Monday, April 27, for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, and continues through Thursday, May 7, with make-up testing held on Fridays and the week of May 11.
Here are a few things that families can do to prepare students at home:
- Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast.
- Make the morning of testing as relaxing as possible by arriving to school on time. Testing begins right away in the morning so students must be to school by 8:15am so they are settled in and ready to begin.
- Encourage children to focus and pace themselves without rushing. It’s important for them to take their time, and read each question carefully.
Tuesday is our next Fresh Produce Market
Our Fresh Produce Market will be available again tomorrow as well as each Tuesday through May 12. A parent/guardian can pick up a bag of fresh fruit and vegetables at no cost. It is first come, first served; we have a limited number of bags. The bags are typically ready to go by 2:00pm. We will have them inside in the entryway and then move them to tables outside so please check both locations. We are so pleased to be able to offer this opportunity for our families once again!
Family Booster Night
We are hosting our first Family Booster Night on Tuesday, April 28, from 5:30-7:30pm. The theme is our beautiful state of Utah! Please join us! Check out your students’ projects from Art, Drama, Library and STEM. Participate in fun activities such as finding fossils, designing your own fossil, making crafts, exploring Utah, and more! Enjoy foods associated with Utah in the cafeteria. Watch the school play at 6:30pm. We are going to have great time!
Thrive Time Focus of the Week
This week, we’ll focus on empathy—what it is and how we can truly understand and share others’ feelings. We’ll practice empathizing with others, respecting different opinions, and putting empathy into action. We’ll also learn to recognize verbal and nonverbal cues that help us connect more deeply. Building on everything we’ve learned about community, culture, and strengths, these lessons will help us grow even stronger together!
Families, take time to talk about these ideas with your students at home as well! We can all practice these skills every day!
News from our PTA
🌷 The next PTA meeting is Monday, May 11, 3:30 pm, in the school library.
🍎🎉👩🏻🏫🥳🧑🏽🏫💐 Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Look for more information to come about how we can celebrate our teachers together!
🎪 The PTA School Carnival will be Friday, May 8, from 5:00-7:30pm. More information will be coming soon!
Financial Literacy Class for Adults
Cypress Credit Union will be in our Family Learning Center for a set of classes on Financial Literacy for Adults, including credit basics and budgeting. Classes will be held at 9:40am on April 22, 23, 24, and 29. Please join us – all are welcome!
Big Smiles Dental Clinic is Coming
Big Smiles Dental Clinic will be here May 4-6. Consent forms are going home with students this week; you may also complete the consent form online here: https://www.myschooldentist.com/MECAUT_schsrm if you are interested in having your students go to the dentist here at school. Please be sure to complete all requested information.
Looking Ahead:
Tuesday, April 22: Fresh Produce Market begins at 2:00pmFriday, April 24:
- Family Matters: Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, 7:30-8:15am
- Kindergarten Orientation Open House for Fall 2026, 2:00pm
Tuesday, April 28:
- Fresh Produce Market 2:00pm
- Family Booster Night with School Play! 5:30-7:30pm
How are we doing?
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