Teacher Appreciation Week Flyer (revised)

Learning About the History of the Cahaba Project

A big thank you to Donnette Plant from the Trussville Historical Society for sharing the history of the Cahaba Project with Mrs. Feild's and Mrs. Hendrick's 4th grade classes.

Act Aspire Testing Begins Tomorrow

Parents:

Just a friendly reminder that ACT Aspire testing begins tomorrow. There are different testing times for the grade levels and subject areas. If you have questions about when your child will test, please check with your child's teacher.

Thank you,

Week of

April 25-29, 2016

Monday, April 25 G Day	TESTING  2:00 pm Dismissal
Tuesday, April 26 H day	TESTING
Wednesday, April 27 A day	TESTING
Thursday, April 28 B day	TESTING
Friday, April 29 C day	TESTING

Character Trait: Honesty-choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do.

Announcements for the Week:

Testing: April 25-May 5, 2016

Have a fabulous & safe weekend!!

Testing Information for Parents

Parents,

As you know, 3^rd through 5^th grade students at Paine Elementary will be engaged in ACT Aspire testing beginning next week.  Our testing window is April 25-May 5, however, students will only test 3 days during this testing window.  Your child’s teacher will send you the specific testing dates and times for your child’s class if she hasn’t done so already.  Make up testing will take place on Wednesday, May 4, in the afternoon, and Thursday, May 5.

One way you can help your child prepare for the ACT Aspire is to have them practice using the tools for the upcoming tests via this link: http://actaspire.pearson.com/exemplars.html.  Instructions for logging on to each specific practice test are listed on the site.  Our students have learned how to use these tools during their computer lab specials time with Mrs. Long, but we highly recommend doing this at home at least once before the test.

Please take note of the Digital Device Policy from the State of Alabama that applies to standardized testing.

• The possession of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, or other telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the administration of a secure test.  If a student is observed in possession of a digital device during the administration of a secure test then the device will be confiscated.
• If a student is observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure test, testing for the student will cease, the device will be confiscated and is subject to search, the student will be dismissed from testing, and the student’s test will be invalidated.

 We encourage our students not to bring digital devices to school during the week of testing, but we also understand that many of our students rely on these devices to read books and for communicating with parents before or after school hours.  If your child needs to bring a digital device to school, they must turn the device in to their teacher before testing each day.  The teacher will place the device in a bin and it will be removed from the classroom during testing.  The device will be kept in a secure place and will be returned to the student after testing concludes for the day.  If the device is in the classroom during testing, it will be confiscated.  Please discuss this state policy with your children and have them leave all digital devices at home during testing if possible.

We are looking forward to a great week of testing.  If you have any questions, please let us know.

Sincerely,

Christy Naylor

3rd Grade Counselor

christy.naylor@trussvillecityschools.com                   

(205) 228-3221

Lauren Blake

4th and 5th Grade Counselor

lauren.blake@trussvillecityschools.com

(205) 228-3387

Magnolia Elementary School Meet & Greet Invitation

5th Grade Wax Museum

I was SO PROUD of all my Civil War Wax Museum Figures today!!!  Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, teachers, administrators and a special visit from our superintendent and board members!!!  It was a GREAT example of how AWESOME our kids are here at Paine!!!

Thanks for all you do,

Amy Ramer

Paine Intermediate Participates in Earth Day

Ms. Kuhn's 3rd Grade Class

Mrs. Brandon's 5th Grade Class

Week of 4-11-16

April 11-15, 2016

Monday, April 11 E Day	PTO Meeting 2:00 pm Dismissal
Tuesday, April 12 F day
Wednesday, April 13 G day
Thursday, April 14 H day
Friday, April 15 A day	All student library books are due Friday Freeze

Character Trait: Honesty-choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do.

Announcements for the Week:

ACT Aspire Testing (Elementary)- April 25-26, 2016

Have a fabulous & safe weekend!!

Phones

Currently, we are experiencing problems with the main lines at each school and board of education.  Please use the numbers below to call the schools.  Thank you for your patience while we resolve this issue.

Board of Education: 228-3018

Paine Primary School: 228-3215 or 228-3212

Paine Intermediate School: 228-3311 or 228-3386

Hewitt Trussville Middle School: 228-3711 or 228-3712

Hewitt Trussville High School: 228-4016 or 228-4015