Sunday, October 18, 2009

This week is full of special activities and events.
October 20, 21 and 22 are our end of quarter testing days. Students in grades 3-5 will be taking multiple choice tests that will review how well they mastered skills from the first quarter. The results will not be available until after the fall break. The grades are not used for report cards but rather to give teachers some insight to skills students may need for extra review. Please have students at school on time in order to complete testing in a timely manner.
NO SCHOOL OCTOBER 29 AND 30-FALL BREAK
Report cards will be sent home on November 10.
NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 11 (Veteran's Day)
More information to come !

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Wednesday, October 7, 2009


Thank you for all of your support of our fall fundraiser. The PTA is very optimistic and appreciative of everyone's efforts. The fundraiser items and prizes will be back in mid-November. We will send out information to remind everyone as the dates grow closer.

New grading scale-The WSFCS district has adopted a uniform grading scale for students in grades 3-5. For third graders, it is the first time many have letter grades to identify progress. For other students and families, this scale may be very different than what you have seen in the past. The grading scale is:

100-93=A
92-85= B
84-77= C
76-70= D
69 and below =F

WSFCS policy states that teachers use a variety of measures to determine grades, not just numerical scores. Averaging grades is not the sole determiner of a child's grade. Teachers shared with parents on Curriculum night the percentages different activities count toward a final grade. (ex. tests=30%, participation=20%, projects=20%, quizzes=20%, homework=10%). I have stated examples, please check with your child's teacher to get an accurate description. This policy applies to 3-5 grade only. K-2 teachers will continue to use their grading process for students in those grades.

Today our 5th grade students participated in their annual egg drop contest. Students were to design the best way or device in which an egg could be dropped from a particular height and not break. The students had many creative tries and some eggs "survived" the fall. Great job, 5th graders.

Thursday, October 8 will be our ESL night starting at 5:30. All Parents are invited to come out and learn about our English as a second language program. Refreshments will be served.

Please give to our Triad Flight of Honor donation jar in the lobby. We would like to give a donation in honor of Mr. Julian Gibson, a WWII veteran and the namesake of our school.

Websites your child may enjoy-

http://www.starfall.com/ Prek-2nd grade

http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/interactive.htm K-5th grades-lots of links to other sites and activities

Have a great weekend and feel free to leave a comment.

PS-SAD NEWS-Shanta Staggers, the father of two Gibson students, passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.