Dear Broadus Wood Families,
This is the March edition of enhanced monthly
communications from Mrs. King about programs, initiatives, and updates
at our school. The provided information can also be found on our
school’s website under the principal’s page and also will be sent to
your email address. Families will continue to receive school
communications in the format of monthly phone calls/emails, quarterly
newsletters, Monday Backpack Express, and postings to the school’s
website.
Upcoming Changes for the 2013-2014
- 1. Redistricting: Dr. Moran recommended to the school board based on the redistricting committee’s input for an additional 46 students to transfer to Broadus Wood. The school board will have a public hearing on March 14 with their decision on the recommendation soon to follow. I will continue to forward more redistricting information as it becomes available.
Current Updates
- King’s Coffee: I am hosting a time for parents to enjoy coffee and conversation with me called King’s Coffee. If you have a question or want to enjoy a “cup of joe” with other parents and me, please mark your calendar for 8:00 a.m. on March 15, April 26, and May 17. Our next King’s Coffee will feature Melissa Techman discussing eBook options for students at school and home.
- Math Communication Update: Our Math Night in
December was a great success. Broadus Wood wants to continue to
communicate about math with families. Therefore, as a school:
- At the beginning of each math unit, every grade level will share what students will learn in math through a note, website, Investigation Letter Home, or a newsletter.
- We will host Math in Action on Thursday, March 7 with Thursday, March 21 as a weather make-up date. Math in Action is an invitation for parents to visit their child’s class during their math lesson to gain a deeper understanding of the various methods used. Parents will be able to join in the learning by participating with the class as they problem solve, work with fluency, and practice math through various games and activities. The event will take place during your child’s regular math time. The times are as follows:
Kindergarten- 12:30pm Third Grade- 9:15am
First Grade- 8:30am Fourth Grade- 10:45am
Second Grade- 8:15am Fifth Grade- 10:45am
- March 6 Kindergarten & First Grades Music & Art Performance -9:30 a.m.
- Snow Make-up Date March 12 at 9:30 a.m.
- March 7 Math in Action
- Snow Make-up Date will be March 21
- March 12 PTO Meeting at 7 p.m.
- March 14-15 Fifth Grade Writing SOL
- March 15 King’s Coffee at 8:00 a.m.
- March 18 Spring Pictures
- March 20 Kindergarten Registration 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 3:00-6:00 p.m.
- March 22 Boys Bash 6:30 p.m.
- March 28 Inquiry Fair (Time- TBA)
- March 29 Make-up day-school is in session
- April 1-5 Spring Break-School is closed
Sincerely,
Kendra King
