04/20/2023 Parent Communication
Herbert Akins Road Elementary School
From the Hawk’s Nest
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Happy Thursday Hawk families! Happy track out day to track 3, and we look forward to welcoming track 4 back on Monday. Here is this week’s newsletter…
All Tracks - No School for Students Tomorrow
Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow (Friday, 4/21) for students. This is a teacher workday for our teachers and IAs to engage in professional development activities.
Important - Schedule Items for Monday, 4/24
On Monday, 4/24, there is a teacher workday scheduled for teachers on tracks 1 & 2. Students on tracks 1 & 2 will NOT have school on Monday!
Students in track 4 will track back in on Monday as scheduled. However, since track 4 will be the only track in the building on that day, we anticipate carpool and buses to run ahead of schedule. Please keep that in mind when picking up your students or getting them to/from the bus stop. Please be aware of the following scheduling items for the next two weeks.
Students on track 3 are tracked out and scheduled to return to school on Wednesday, 5/10.
Field Day for Tracks 2 & 4 (Friday, 5/5)
Field Day for tracks 2 & 4 will be held on Friday, 5/5, with a rain date of Monday, 5/8.
Mr. Fillard is asking that individuals interested in volunteering to help complete the form located linked HERE. As a reminder, volunteers need to be registered on the WCPSS Volunteer Database.
The activities will take place on the field and blacktop behind the school. If you can help, please try to be at school by 9:15 for the morning session and 12:45 for the afternoon. We hope to see you out at Field Day during your child's event.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Fillard at: cfillard@wcpss.net
Picture Day for Tracks 2 & 4 (4/25)
Tuesday, 4/25, is spring pictures and class picture day for tracks 2 & 4. Students on track 2 should have already received information, and information for track 4 students will go home on Monday. Please call the office if you have any questions.
Boosterthon Wrap-up
On Tuesday, 4/25, we will also wrap up our very successful Boosterthon fundraiser! Dr. Douglas, Ms. Carfano, and Ms. Pickrel will get the “privilege” of getting dunked in the dunk tank on that day!
For our students tracked out, we will video the event to share with them. We are also planning an alternate activity when track 3 comes back in for them to participate in with the administrators.
Early Release Day on 5/9
The next early release day is scheduled on Tuesday, 5/9. Dismissal will be at 1:45.
Parent Survey
Annually, WCPSS conducts a formal survey from families about their experiences. We would appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. We use the results of the survey to identify areas in which we can better support our families. The survey usually takes less than 10 minutes to complete, but provides us valuable feedback.
Our teachers recently shared the survey link, but if you have not yet taken the survey, you can access it using the link below. The survey is open now through May 12. Thanks in advance for your continued support and for providing your input to help us make our school a better place for your child.
Parents or caregivers: Complete the survey once for each school where you have a child enrolled. If you have more than one child enrolled in the same school, you will only need to complete the survey once.
Lost and Found
We have several items in our lost and found that have been left on the playground. If your child is missing a jacket, sweatshirt, water bottle, lunchbox, or some other item, please encourage them to look through the lost and found. Parents are also welcome to come in and look for items in the lost and found as well. All items not claimed by Friday, 4/28, will be donated to charity.
School Zone Speed Limit Changes
The speed limit on Herbert Akins Road has been reduced to help ensure safety for our school community, including our walkers who need to cross the road to get to school. The speed limit on Herbert Akins Road has been reduced to 35 MPH (from 45 MPH), and the school zone speed limit is now 25 MPH. Please be aware of this reduced speed limit, as officers from the Fuquay-Varina Police Department will be patrolling the area to ensure motorists are abiding by the speed limit.
EOG Testing Dates
As we get closer to the end of the school year and the End-of-Grade (EOG) testing for grades 3-5, we want to share the testing schedule and some other information with you. There are a lot of guidelines we are required to follow by the state which impact testing dates and our school schedule on those days. Please know that on EOG testing dates schedules (including lunch and recess) may be adjusted (even those not in the testing grades), and we will limit visitors on those days as well. Please do your best to have your students here on time on the testing dates. The EOG dates are included in the important dates section below.
Keep up With Events at School!
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Find us on Twitter @herbertakins to keep up with happenings at school!
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Keep up with PTA info on their Facebook page “Parents of Herbert Akins Road Elementary School”.
Have a great weekend!
Important Dates:
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Thursday, 4/20: Track out day for track 3.
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Friday, 4/21: Teacher workday - no school for students.
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Monday, 4/24: Track in day for track 4; no schools for tracks 1 & 2, teacher workday; track 3 is tracked out.
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Friday, 5/5: Field day for tracks 2 & 4 (rain date is Monday, 5/8).
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Tuesday, 5/9: Early release day (1:45 dismissal); Track out day for track 2.
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Wednesday, 5/10: Track in day for track 3.
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Friday, 5/19: Reading EOG for grades 3, 4, & 5 - track 1.
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Monday, 5/22: Make up testing - track 1.
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Tuesday, 5/23: Math EOG for grades 3, 4, & 5 - track 1.
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Wednesday, 5/24: Science EOG for grade 5, make up testing - track 1.
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Thursday, 5/25: Make up testing - track 1.
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Monday, 5/29: Holiday - schools are closed.
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Thursday, 6/1: 5th Grade Celebration for track 1.
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Friday, 6/2: Last day of school for track 1 students.
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Wednesday, 6/14: Reading EOG for grades 3 & 4 - tracks 2, 3, & 4.
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Thursday, 6/15: Math EOG for grades 3, 4, & 5 - tracks 2, 3, & 4.
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Friday, 6/16: Reading EOG for grade 5, make up testing for grades 3 & 4 - tracks 2, 3, & 4.
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Monday, 6/19: Teacher workday (no school for students).
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Tuesday, 6/20: Make up tests for grades 3, 4, & 5 - tracks 2, 3, & 4.
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Wednesday, 6/21: Science EOG for grade 5, make up testing for grades 3 & 4 - tracks 2, 3, & 4.
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Thursday, 6/22: Make up tests for grades 3, 4, & 5 - tracks 2, 3, & 4.
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Tuesday, 6/27: 5th Grade Celebration for tracks 2, 3, & 4.
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Wednesday, 6/28: Last day of school for tracks 2, 3, & 4.