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Ms. Chidester's Weekly Message: 05/17/24

 

Dear Conn Magnet Elementary School Families,  

 

End-of-Grade Testing: The Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is expecting all students to take the following tests as is required by federal and state laws. Let us work together to make your child’s experience a positive and successful one! We are preparing your child at school. Here are some suggestions you can do to help.    

  • Ensure your child arrives at school on time by 9:15 a.m.     
  • Have your child eat a healthy breakfast at home or at school.     
  • Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep.     
  • Gently encourage them to do their best.     

On the following days your child will be taking our state’s standardized test online.  

End of Grade Test   

(EOG)   

Date   

Grade Level   

Math EOG   

Thursday, May 30  

3rd, 4th, 5th grades   

Reading EOG   

Friday, May 31  

3rd, 4th, 5th grades   

Science EOG   

Tuesday, June 4  

5th grade only   

  

Should your child meet the criteria for our EOG Remediation and Readministration program, you will receive an invitation for your child to attend the program after the EOG testing window closes for our school on June 7. For your planning purposes, the program dates for the end of the school year are June 13 and 14. Transportation will be provided, and breakfast and lunch will be available.  

  

Thank you for your help in this important matter. If you have any questions regarding testing, please contact your IEP, 504 Plan, or LEP case manager and/or our Testing Coordinator, Mr. Gridley, dgridley@wcpss.net.   

  

PTA Updates:  

Show your CONN pride! We have new "In My Conn Era" t-shirts, dri-fit t-shirts, and sweatshirts available for pre-order. Click here see new designs and colors in youth and adult sizes. The store will be open 5/9 - 5/19. Orders will be delivered to homerooms in late May. 

 

The last General PTA Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is May 23 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. RSVP now!  

 

Al//ce( YOU'RE INVITED! JOIN US FOR OUR Last PTA General Meeting Volunteer Appreciation Dinner May 23 Media Center
 
 

KinderCONN: Do you know any rising Kindergarten students who will be attending Conn next year? Our KinderCONN summer play dates are below! 

  

conn magnet cementary PTA KinderCoNN Summer play Dates 20 June 2024 20 July 2024 PM Lions park AM Mordecai Mini park August 2029 August 2024 07 AM 5:00- 7:00 PM Halifax Park this is a great opportunity to come and meet future members of our CONNmunity Conn Magnet Elementary playground

  

Sincerely,   

  

Gabriel Chidester, Principal  

  

 

Important Dates to Remember:    

  • Wednesday, May 22- Campus Clean-up@ 4:00 p.m.     
  • Thursday, May 23- PTA General Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation Dinner from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.      
  • Thursday, May 30- 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Math EOG  
  • Friday, May 31- 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Reading EOG  
  • Friday, May 31- Yearbook Distribution & Popsicles on the Playground/CONNival Rain Date     
  • Tuesday, June 4- 5th Grade Science EOG  
  • Friday, June 7- Field Day    
  • Monday, June 10- Field Day Rain Date    
  • Tuesday, June 11- 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 10:00 a.m.