Bearcub News
April 27, 2012From Your School Family
It is hard to believe that we will start the last month of school next week. This year has gone by so quickly. I urge you to talk to your student and encourage him or her on how important this month is to get ready in preparation for next year. Homework is important practice. Reading nightly can benefit your child in making more than adequate progress. Memorizing math facts can help your student be prepared for more difficult math.
Students who are in jeopardy of retention should have received a letter of possible retention. It’s not too late to conference with your child’s teacher to discuss your child’s progress. Please call the school and make an appointment to talk to your child’s teacher.
We have finished all of the FCAT 2.0 testing. Students put forth great effort during the testing time. Results will come back during our summer break.
Respectfully,
Edie Speight and the CRPS Staff
Student Behavior Expectations
Do you know that we expect students to be responsible for their behavior? Do you know that student misbehavior interferes with your student’s learning and with teacher instruction? Children who misbehave often miss major concepts and fall behind other children academically in the classroom. We encourage students to behave well through our Positive Behavior System (PBS) program. Students who behave well have opportunities to receive “I Did It” stickers for being respectful, responsible, or safe. Teachers have some wonderful activities planned during the last month of school. Misbehavior can take away the privilege of participating in fun activities, as well as disrupt classroom instruction and learning. This is a good time for parents to review the Student Code of Conduct and good behavior expectations with their children.
Town Hall Meeting Concerning Curriculum
Monday, April 30th at 6:00
Lecanto High School Cafeteria
Your Superintendent of Schools, Sam Himmel invites you to a Town Hall Meeting to discuss rigorous advanced curriculum options available to students. Topics include:
- K-12 Acceleration Guidelines
- Advanced Middle School Courses
- IB
Program
(Baccalaureate)
- Gifted Services
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
Kindergarten
Round-Up
– May 3, 2012
Crystal
River Primary will hold a Kindergarten
Round Up for next school year on Thursday, May 3rd from
4:00 to 6:00 pm for children who will be age 5 by
September 1, 2012. Please bring proof of residency
(electric, phone,
cable, etc.), the child’s immunization card, evidence of
a health physical exam that is less than one year old,
birth certificate, and social security card to
register your child. If
you do not have these items with you,
please continue to work on getting them because these
records are required for
your child to attend his/her first day of school. You
can still come and fill
out the other required paperwork on May 3.
Kindergarten Orientation – Thursday, May 10
9:15
– 11:15 AM
Students who will start kindergarten in the fall will have the opportunity to visit a kindergarten classroom, have lunch in the school cafeteria, and ride a school bus. This is a chance for your child to get acquainted with the school day.
The Elementary Student Progression Plan is available on the Citrus County School website at www.citrus.k12.fl.us.
2012-2013 School District Calendar can be found on our school website.
Crystal River Middle School Orientation
Fifth grade students will be attending Middle School Orientation on Wednesday, May 2nd. The students will find out what a typical sixth grade day will be like, what they will be studying, where to find key areas, who to go to for help, and what great sports and activities are available. Introducing our students to this change in their educational life smoothes the way for a successful middle school transition.
SAEC
(School Advisory Enhancement Council)
This group meets about once a month on the third Thursday and does not do any fundraising. The council is made up of elected members who represent our school, parents, and community. The SAEC provides input to the principal on the instructional needs of students. It usually has a small budget, which the council decides how to spend within the school. This year the council used this year’s budget to support McDonald’s Good Behavior Breakfast, 4th Grade Book Publishing, 5th Grade Rocket projects, and Staff Appreciation. Please consider being a member of this council. If you would like to be considered for membership for the 2012-2013 school year, please fill out the following form. Either return the form with your child or bring it to our next meeting on May 17th at 4:00 in the Media Center.
Please consider me as a candidate for the 2012-2013 School Advisory Enhancement Council (SAEC).
I am able to attend monthly meetings.
Name _____________________________________
Phone _____________________________________
My child’s name: __________________________________________
Character Ed
Character First is CRPS’ main resource for the state-required teaching of character education. The character quality (or word of the month) for May is "Cautiousness", which means knowing the importance of right timing in accomplishing right actions.
Yearbooks Are In!
If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please complete the order form you child brought home and return it with payment of $ 12.00 per book.
Only a limited number of yearbooks are available, so it will be first come, first served..
2012-2013
Out of Zone Requests
Special Attendance Request Forms will be used for the 2012-2013 School Year for all grade levels. Out of zone waivers are only valid for the current school year. We are looking very closely at our class size that is regulated by the state. Our school is approved for 641 student stations. The district will consider each request on a case-by-case basis.
Letters and new forms were sent home with every student who is currently attending our school on a special attendance waiver and may want to attend CRPS next year. Please return forms as soon as possible so that we can submit them to district for approval and be processed.
This 2012-2013 Special Attendance Form can be located at the following website: http://www.citrus.k12.fl.us/pgm/OutZone.htm
Important Dates to Remember |
May 2 5th Grade to CRMS |
May
3
Kindergarten Round-Up 4:00-6:00 pm
|
May
8
Night of the Arts & CRPS Talent
Show 6:00 pm
|
May
10
Kindergarten Orientation 9:15-11:15
|
May
14
Pre-K Celebration 9:45, Cafeteria
|
May
16 5th Grade to Islands of
Adventure
|
May 17 SAEC Meeting, 4:00 pm Media Center |
May
22
5th Grade Academic Achiever Ceremony
6:00 pm Cafeteria
|
May 23 3rd and 4th Grade Academic Achiever Ceremony 9:30 am Cafeteria |
May 23 Early Dismissal 12:30 pm |
May 24 Early Dismissal 12:30 pm |
May
24 Report
Cards Go Home
|
May
24 Last
Day of School
|
Night of the Arts
A true sign of our final quarter is the anticipation of our Annual Student Talent/Variety Show on Tuesday, May 8th at 6:00. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Glenn are spearheading our show with the assistance of several other staff members. Students have tried out, been selected, and are now practicing for several special performances. This year we have added our talented Art and Music Departments. Mrs. Ledsome, Mr. Garlock and Mrs. Gregg have been preparing for this special evening. We ask that our parents park at the back of the school and come in through the blue gate to view our parade of art in the hall. This will be an evening that you won’t want to miss.
SUMMER VACATION
MAY 25 – AUGUST 07, 2012
STUDENTS FIRST DAY FOR 2012-2013
AUGUST 8, 2012
Meet Your Teacher/Open House
on Friday, August 5, 2012 from 3:00 to 6:30