Tomorrow at 9 AM we’ll do the “Bye-Bye walk” for our classes.  We’ll walk them around the school as they get a chance to say farewell to family, friends and teachers.

Parents are welcome to be here to watch, but must check in at the office.

Good Morning Parents,

Thank you to all of the parents who volunteered to supervise students on Tuesday.  The students  were appreciative of the extra play time and the teachers enjoyed having a chance to sit down to eat lunch! We appreciate you volunteering your time!

 

Early Release Days

The last three days of school are early release days. We will dismiss at 12:20pm on May 22^nd, 23^rd and 24^th.

 

FAST Score Reports

The scores for the 3^rd – 5^th FAST ELA and Math testing are available on the LCS Parent Portal.  Click the icon on the right side of their screen next to each student.  There is a video on access if you are having difficulty finding it here: https://youtu.be/nRkLaRQzGZM

 

2023 -24 PTO Meeting – Planning for Next Year!

We need you!

On this Monday, May 15, 2023 at 5:30pm we are going to hold our last PTO meeting of the year. This year we have had five parents who have organized PTO to plan and run events. We are extremely thankful for their efforts to support our school!  We had plans for many more events, but we need your help to make it happen. PTO is a volunteer group who works to plan events and fundraising to support the efforts of our teachers here at school. Please consider coming to the meeting if you are interested in volunteering with Blue Pop, Box Tops, Share Nights or assisting with planning a school carnival, movie night, Muffins with Moms, Donuts with Dads, or other involvement events.  You do not have to commit to being at every meeting or to help with every event. This meeting will serve as a kick off to focus our goals for next school year.  If you would like to be included in PTO next year, but are not able to attend the meeting on May 9^th, please email me at threadgillb@leonschools.net and I will add you to the list.

 

Car Riders

Please arrive on time for school each day.  Students must be dropped off by 8:25 in order to make it to class and ready to learn by 8:30.

 

Don’t Forget to Like and Follow our Facebook Page!

https://www.facebook.com/ConleySchoolatSouthwood  Click this link! We post pictures and updates several times a week! Check out the great things happening at Conley Elementary.

 

Future Dates:

5/15 – PTO Meeting in the Media Center

5/16-17 – Science – 5^th

5/19 – 5^th Grade Promotion Ceremony

5/22 – 24 – Early Release Days – School out at 12:20

5/24 – Last Day of School

Hello Fifth Grade Parents!

With the end of the year closing in on us.

-Testing: 5th grade has a lot of testing going on.

· FAST Writing assessment- April 12th (That’s next Wednesday.) Computer based

· FAST ELA assessment- May 2nd Computer based

· FAST Math Assessment- May 9th Computer based

· FSSA Science Assessment- May 16th &17th- Paper based

End of year fun….

· 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony- Friday May 19th from 9AM till about 10:30 You may check Junior out after the ceremony, or they may stay for the afternoon. (Look below for more on this.)

· Movie day- Friday May 19th- We’ll have a movie afternoon in our classes after the awards ceremony and lunchtime. Students can select and enjoy a movie in one of the 5th grade classrooms.

· Yearbook/Autograph book time- On Monday May 22nd, from 8:45-9:45 we’ll meet out in the courtyard to sign yearbooks & autograph books and share goodbye cards with classmates and favorite teachers from past years.

· Fifth Grade Fun Day- from 10-12 on Monday May 22nd. Hot dogs, Hamburgers, snacks, popsicles and cold drinks… oh, and friends too! We’ll have a cook-out and time with friends out on the Conley Field. Coach Vance will provide music.

· Tuesday May 23rd, our reading teachers will be inviting guest readers to visit our classes and read a favorite book to the kids… and maybe share some end of the year thoughts

· Wednesday May 24th… Final day (what awaits).

On Friday the 19th at 9 A.M. we will host our 5th grade Promotion Ceremony. Each of our rising 6th graders will be presented on stage. We will be awarding those who earned Honor Roll, Attendance and Citizenship for the 4th quarter as well as those who earned Honor Roll through the entire year. Some will be recognized by our special area teachers for participation in class and for programs outside of class.

The ceremony takes place in our Cafeteria and will start promptly at 9. It normally takes about 1 -1 ½ hours. We look forward to seeing you there. Please allow time to check in at the office. There will be a short time afterwards for family members to take pictures with friends and teachers.

Dress code can be as simple or as fancy as you want. There are no requirements (beyond school dress code) other than a request to not wear hoodies that hide their faces. A suggestion would be buttoned shirts and slacks for the boys, a nice blouse and skirt or slacks or a dress for the girls. Those who bought class tees can choose to wear those. There’s no need for a suit or fancy dress… unless you want to. Keep in mind there are steps leading up to the stage, so high heels could cause an embarrassing fall.

After the ceremony you CAN choose to check your son or daughter out for the rest of the day. Please let your teacher know and follow the normal check out procedure at the front office.

Teacher Appreciation Volunteers Needed

May 8^th – 12^th is Teacher Appreciation week. Throughout the week we are doing several things (mostly related to food) to honor our teachers. On Tuesday, May 9^th we would like to provide our teachers with the opportunity to sit and enjoy a meal during the lunch time. On a typical day teachers are lucky if they have 12 minutes to eat.  I am looking for at least 7 volunteers for each of the following time slots to help me watch the students at recess, which will allow the teachers to sit down and enjoy the lunch we are providing them that day.  If you choose to volunteer you will be responsible for watching a class play and then lining them up to walk to the cafeteria. Mrs. Williams or I will be out on the fields as well to assist.  Please sign up below AND complete a Volunteer Application if you are willing to help.

 

Time Slots Needing Coverage on Tuesday, May 9th:

4^th Grade – 10:26 – 10:56

3^rd Grade – 10:50 – 11:20

5^th Grade – 11:18 – 11:48

2^nd Grade – 11:58 – 12:28

1^st Grade – 12:25 – 12:55

Kindergarten – 12:31 – 1:01

 

Sign up for Class Coverage HERE

Please arrive in the office at least 5 minutes before your scheduled time to allow time to check in and travel to the fields.

Anyone who signs up must have an approved volunteer application from this school year done by Thursday May 4^th.  Please follow this link - https://volunteers.leonschools.net/

 

2023 -24 PTO Meeting – Planning for Next Year!

We need you!

On Monday, May 15, 2023 at 5:30pm we are going to hold our last PTO meeting of the year. This year we have had five parents who have organized PTO to plan and run events. We are extremely thankful for their efforts to support our school!  We had plans for many more events, but we need your help to make it happen. PTO is a volunteer group who works to plan events and fundraising to support the efforts of our teachers here at school. Please consider coming to the meeting if you are interested in volunteering with Blue Pop, Box Tops, Share Nights or assisting with planning a school carnival, movie night, Muffins with Moms, Donuts with Dads, or other involvement events.  You do not have to commit to being at every meeting or to help with every event. This meeting will serve as a kick off to focus our goals for next school year.  If you would like to be included in PTO next year, but are not able to attend the meeting on May 9^th, please email me at threadgillb@leonschools.net and I will add you to the list.

 

3^rd – 5^th Grade FAST Assessments

The 3^rd FAST Progress Monitoring assessment begins for 3rd – 5^th grades on May 2nd.  Please see the attached letter for testing details.

 

2023 Exceptional Student Education Parent Survey

The 2023 Exceptional Student Education Parent Survey window is now open and will remain open until June 30, 2023. The survey is available in web-based format only and is currently available in three languages. To access the English and Spanish versions, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESEParentSurvey . To access the Haitian-Creole version, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESEParentSurvey_HC . Both links are available on the Bureau’s webpage at https://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/parent-info/exceptional-student-edu-parent-survey.stml .

While demographic information must be collected in compliance with federal requirements, individual responses are confidential.

 

Car Riders

Please remember to pull all the way forward in the car line each afternoon. If you need a new car tag please click the follow link to enter your information: CAR TAG REQUEST FORM

 

Don’t Forget to Like and Follow our Facebook Page!

https://www.facebook.com/ConleySchoolatSouthwood  Click this link! We post pictures and updates several times a week! Check out the great things happening at Conley Elementary.

 

Future Dates:

5/1-5 – FAST Math – K-2^nd

5/2 – FAST ELA – 4^th/5^th

5/3 – FAST ELA –  3^rd

5/8 – 5/12 – Teacher Appreciation Week

5/9 – FAST Math – 4^th/5^th

5/10 – FAST Math – 3^rd

5/15 – PTO Meeting in the Media Center

5/16-17 – Science – 5^th

5/19 – 5^th Grade Promotion Ceremony

5/22 – 24 – Early Release Days – School out at 12:20

5/24 – Last Day of School

 

Future Dates:

5/1-5 – FAST Math – K – 2^nd

5/2 – FAST ELA – 4^th/5^th

5/3 – FAST ELA 3^rd

5/8 – 5/12 – Teacher Appreciation Week

5/9 – Faculty Meeting – FAST Math 4^th/5^th

5/9 – FAST Math – 3^rd

5/11 – Night of Celebration

5/16 – Site/ Team Leader Meeting – Data Meeting Day (new date)

5/16-17 – Science – 5^th

5/22 – 24 – Early Release Days – School out at 12:20

5/25 – 26 – Teacher Planning Days

LCS Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive!

LCS and WCTV have begun their Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive, which will run through the end of April. We need your donations! Please consider picking up an extra peanut butter and/or jelly container the next time you are shopping to help students in need over the summer break. Donations may be turned in to your teacher or in the front office collection bins.

April 17th-April 18th STAR Testing Dates

*Please make sure that your child comes to class on time and is well rested!* 

Brain Fair Flyer 2023

End of the Year Updates!

Please read carefully through the attached document. If you have any questions please reach out to centersp@leonschools.net :)