BUSY OCTOBER COMING UP!

Dear JES family and friends,

September is winding to an end and we are into our routines here at school. I hope that you are feeling back in the swing of things at home.

 

Courage

 October, as always, is shaping up to be a busy one! Our character value for this month is COURAGE defined as being brave enough to do what you should do even when you’re afraid.  We all need some courage!

 CogAT and ITBS

 

On the 4^th, 5th, and 6^th of this month our second and fourth graders will be taking the CogAT. The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) measures students’ learned reasoning abilities in the three areas most linked to academic success in school: Verbal, Quantitative and Nonverbal. On October 18th-21^st both second and fourth grades will be taking the Iowa Test of Basic Skills or ITBS. Although the primary goal of the CogAT is to assess students’ reasoning abilities, it can also provide predicted achievement scores when administered with the ITBS. There is no special preparation you need to do at home for these tests. What can do to help your student? Make sure they are well rested and present at school on time each testing day. Check your calendar and make sure that you have not scheduled doctor appointments which might conflict with testing times during these days. Testing will take place during the morning when the students are at their best!

 

RED RIBBON WEEK-October 24^th-28th 

This is a district wide drug awareness celebration. Each day of this week we will have a fun theme.  Be watching for the daily themes which will be coming soon! Incentives will be given away through a drawing to help emphasize the benefits of making good decisions which include leading a drug free lifestyle. Please take advantage of this opportunity to talk with your children about the dangers of drug abuse. Our emphasis at school will be about making good decisions. It’s never too soon to share this important message.

Thank you to the JES PTO for their support in providing the incentives for Red Ribbon Week and many other activities throughout the year!

 If I can help you or your child in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Kindest regards,

 Ziba Johnston

Counselor
Elizabeth.johnston@southlakecarroll.edu
817 949 4500