April-June 2013 Family Update

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Broadus Wood Family Update

April - June 2013

Dear Broadus Wood Families,

This is the final edition of enhanced communication from Mrs. King about programs, initiatives, and updates at our school for the 2012-2013 school year.  The information contained herein can also be found on our school’s website under Principal’s Message and will also be emailed to families. You 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 School Year

Redistricting: At the School Board meeting last month, it was decided that the number of students being redistricted to Broadus Wood next school year from Agnor-Hurt Elementary School.  We are estimating that about 35 new students will enroll living in the neighborhoods along Woodlands and Earlysville Roads.  We are pleased to welcome all children and their families who will be joining us next school year!  Broadus Wood staff and PTO are well prepared to make the transition smooth for everyone involved.       

Current Updates

1.     King’s Coffee: Monthly, I host a time for parents to enjoy coffee and conversation 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 April 26 and May 17. Superintendent, Dr. Pam Moran will attend on April 26.

2.     Standards of Learning (SOL) Update: The SOL tests will be administered May 20-June 5 for students in grades 3-5.  Our faculty works very hard with students all year to teach subject content, problem solving skills, and life-long learner skills.  The testing schedule is as follows:

5/20 5th grade Reading	5/21 4th grade Reading	5/22 4th grade Math	5/23 3rd grade Reading Part 1	5/23 3rd grade Reading Part 2
5/27 Holiday	5/28 5th grade Social Studies	5/29 3rd grade Science	5/30 3rd grade Math Part 1	5/31 3rd grade Math Part 2
6/3 5th grade Math	6/4 3rd grade Social Studies	6/5 5th grade Science

My staff and I look forward to a smooth conclusion to this school year. Please see the reverse side of this letter for other important dates as we close out the year. As always, if you have any concerns, please feel free to call me.

Sincerely,

Kendra King

Other Dates to Make Note of:

April

23- Grades 4-5 Spring Music and Art Performance 6:30 p.m.

26- King’s Coffee 8:00 a.m.

Hugs and Kisses Assembly

1:15 p.m.

 (PTO sponsored)

May

9-Redistricted students from Agnor-Hurt will visit BWES

6-10- Teacher Appreciation Week

14- PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.

17-King’s Coffee 8:00 a.m.

27-Memorial Day Holiday

(no students)

June 

7-Field Day (rain date is the 11th)

12-Last day of

school

5^th Grade promotion ceremony at 8:30 a.m.

March 2013 Family Update

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. 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

1. 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.   
2. 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:
   1. 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.
   2. 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

Events for March 2013

• 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

In Honor of Read Across America

Mrs. King as The Cat in the Hat!

Tweeting Kindergarten Class Featured on Newsplex

Community Forum on School Safety

 

http://safeschoolscville.org/2013safetyforum.html

February 2013 Family Update

Broadus Wood Family Update

February 2013

Dear Broadus Wood Families,

This is the February 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: On January 23, the Agnor-Hurt Redistricting committee presented the following recommendations to Superintendent Dr. Pam Moran:

Unanimous (10-0) recommendations to redistrict Agnor-Hurt Elementary School, as follows:

• Woodlands/Earlysville Rd to Broadus Wood (46 students) + Northfield/Huntington to Woodbrook (20 students) + Squirrel Ridge and Townwood to Greer (28 students) = 94 students.
• Grandfather clause: All rising fifth-graders and their siblings are permitted to stay at Agnor-Hurt for one year only (2013-14), but they must provide their own transportation or use an existing Agnor-Hurt bus stop, if capacity allows.

Unanimous (10-0) recommendations to redistrict students at the middle school level, as follows:

• Redistrict Northfield/Huntington to Jouett in order to prevent a new split feeder pattern at Woodbrook.
• Grandfather clause: All rising seventh- and eighth-graders are permitted to stay at Burley until they complete middle school, but they must provide their own transportation or use an existing Burley bus stop, if capacity allows.

Contested (9-1) recommendation concerning redistricting at the middle school level:

• Crenshaw/Triangle Ct. remain at Jouett, which maintains status quo and addresses public feedback

Dr. Moran will present recommendations to the school board based on the committee’s input during the February school board meeting.  The recommendation involving our school in each option is for an additional 46 students to transfer to Broadus Wood.  The school board will have a public hearing in March.  I will continue to forward more redistricting information as it becomes available. 

Current Updates

1.     Reminder: 12^th Annual Golden Apple Award: These awards are presented to faculty members from the public and private schools in Albemarle County and City of Charlottesville including CATEC.  The Golden Apple Award is a means of selecting and honoring some of our outstanding teachers.  The deadline for nominating a teacher is February 12, 2013.  Nomination forms are available from the local schools or online at www.betterlivingvirginia.com and k12albemarle.org.

2.     Community Forum on School Safety: A panel presentation and community forum on school safety will take place on February 21 at 6:30 at the Albemarle County Office Building.  Please register at the following link to attend:

http://safeschoolscville.org/2013safetyforum.html .

3.     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, February 15, March 15, April 26, and May 17.  Our next King’s Coffee will feature Marc Dawkins from Safe Schools to discuss school security.

4.     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:

a.     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.

b.     We will host Math in Action on Thursday, March 7.  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- 8:00am               Fourth Grade- 10:45am

Second Grade- 8:15am            Fifth Grade- 10:45am

Events for February 2013

      ·      Thursday, February 7 GeoBee

·      Friday, February 8 Box Tops are due

·        Saturday, February 9 Parent Daughter Dance 6:00-8 p.m.


·      Thursday, February 14 Jump Rope for Heart
 

·      Friday, February 15 King’s Coffee at 8:00 a.m.

·      Monday, February 18 School Closed for Teacher Workday

·      Tuesday, February 19 School is in session as a Make-up Day

Sincerely,

Kendra King

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