Conway Catch-Up
May 2
Hi Conway #OneFamily!
Welcome back to another Monday in Cougarland! That was a fast weekend! Eid Mubarak to our Muslim families today and this week as you celebrate the end of Ramadan.
To all of our entire Conway Staff, HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! At Conway, we celebrate every single person this week....custodians, cafeteria employees, teachers, paraprofessionals, front office staff....everyone teaches children here. Please take a moment to send a thank you note or email to as many of these people as you can to say thanks for making Conway such a great place to be. People are what makes the magic happen in a school. Our people are truly the best I have ever worked with! Please encourage your kiddos to take time this week to say thanks :)
Information for the week:
- Parent Feedback: Your input about how you feel this year went is really important to us! We want to continue to get better and after these two crazy years, we know we have to refocus on some areas already. But, we would love your feedback about how we did and what you would like to see with your school in the future. Please take 5 minutes to let us know your thoughts by doing this quick Google Form. Click HERE for the form. Thank you so very much in advance for helping us!
CougarPalooza: This is our HUGE carnival event that we are going to bring back to Conway in just a few weeks. To pull this off, we need some MAJOR help.
It is scheduled for Saturday May 14th. This is an amazing fundraiser for our school and would not be possible, without your help.
This year, each Classroom has been assigned a Game/Station. Please consider helping out your kiddos class by volunteering to help man their station. We would like for you to sign up by grade and please NOTE your child's teacher in the comment section.
Thanks so much for your support!"
- Last Day of School: On May 25th, all of SCPS will release two hours early. We will begin dismissal at 12:20. Buses will arrive home 2 hours earlier than usual.
- Graduation Walk: Calling all Conway Alumni! If you have a child graduating from high school or college this year, we would like to invite them back for our graduation walk on May 20th at 8:20 AM here at Conway! Parents are welcome to join their graduates for pictures during this incredible momentous occasion. Click HERE for the invitation.
- May 5 - Math SOL Assessment for 3rd - 5th Graders.
- Positions Next Year: We are almost hired and ready to go for next year, which is incredible! We are always on the hunt to find the best of the best people for our school. Right now, we are on the hunt for great people to work with our kiddos during lunch. If you would like to work at Conway to support children during lunch as a lunch hostess, please email or call me so we can talk about plans for next year.
- Eid Celebration: We would like to invite all of our families that celebrate Eid to a little gathering here for some treats at 5:00 - 6:00 PM this Thursday. Please click here to RSVP.
Have a great week #OneFamily!
JR :)
Upcoming Events
- May 2nd - May 6th: Teacher Appreciation Week. We would be honored if you sent your teachers a thank you email or card. If you can, please CC me on it so I can also thank them for being worthy of such awesome things from their families. We celebrate every single person at Conway this week - custodians, cafeteria team, paraprofessionals, car rider helpers, bus drivers, specialists, teachers. Everyone is a teacher at Conway! Help us thank them for choosing to be Conway teachers with a simple note, email, or card! It makes a huge difference.
May 3rd and 4th: Spring Pictures. More info to come home soon.
May 5th: Math SOL Assessments for 3rd - 5th graders
May 10th: Science and VA History SOL assessment for 4th and 5th graders.
May 12th at 6:00 PM - Science Night (virtual
May 14th. CougarPalooza is a full go this year! Save the date. Think Spring Carnival, but bigger :)
May 18th: 5th Grade Moving On Celebration (information coming home soon)
May 20th at 8:30 AM - All Conway Alumni are welcome back to do a senior walk around Conway.
May 23rd - Kindergarten Celebration (specific times will be sent home)
May 25: Last Day of School. Cougar Dash, Ice Cream and Dance Party.
Additional Information
- Field Day on May 19th: Field Day is a full go this year. Click here for information about this great event. Click here to register: Field Day 2022 Volunteer Registration.
- Class Placements: We love to consider parent input for when we are placing our kiddos into their new classes for the next year. Please click here if you wish to give us your thoughts for a teacher for the 2022-2023 school year for your kiddo
Family University
Here are some topics that we shared at Family University (we will have a new one each week)
Zones of Regulation: Every week, I am going to share a different session from our Family University for those who could not attend. This week, we have information on the email I sent this on about the Zones of Regulation. The zones help kiddos identify their emotions at that moment and then help them learn ways to help them through big emotions.
SOL Assessment Schedule for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade
Other Information
Career Switcher Program
The VCU School of Education's Career Switcher Program, is holding a virtual informational session on April 12 at 6 p.m. for anyone interested in becoming a teacher. Register today!- Crossing Guard Sub: If you would like to help make a difference in your community, help people get to work on time and safely, AND want to help people smile out in front of our school for an hour in the AM and the PM WHILE GETTING PAID :), please email JR. We are looking for a crossing guard /traffic patrol sub to help us in the AM and PM when Ms. Nancy cannot be here. Thanks in advance!
- Family Support: If you would like further information on how you can support your child at home, we have created two different sites to support your family.
Click HERE for math, reading, and tech help from our coaches. They are also always available to meet with you to support your family as well.
Click HERE for any mental health support and resources from our counselors and social worker.
PTA News
CougarPalooza News: See above as well.
Cougarpalooza is right around the corner. Please help support your kiddos by donating an item to their classroom basket- that will be raffled off at this years Cougarpalooza on May 14th. You can view your child's sign up by going to the links attached to the email this was sent on and locating your child's teacher. Thanks to all those that have signed up and donated. Please send donations to Conway by Wednesday, May 11th.
Meal Services
Breakfast and Lunch: Breakfast and lunch will be free for every child every day for the entire school year. Click HERE for the menu.
Other Information for SCPS Nutrition: https://www.schoolcafe.com/SCPS-Nutrition.
How to Translate Smore
- How to Translate Smore newsletters: If you would like to translate this newsletter into another language, please click on these links for directions on how to do that. Directions in English click here. Directions in Espanol click here. Directions in Pashto click here . Directions in Dari click here.
Community Resources
Need Help with Transportation: Click here for free help: https://www.rappahannockunitedway.org/get-help/transportation/
Food Pantry: Every Tuesday behind St. George's Church (downtown Fredericksburg) from 12-2 pm they provide free fresh produce donated from local farms. In addition, families/individuals can obtain dairy products, bread, and meats - all for free. But you must arrive early to get these limited items. The Fred bus stops at the church. Click Here for more details:
https://www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/outreach-and-mission/the-table-at-st-georges/The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank (FRFB) is excited to open their newest program, OrderAhead, to anyone in need of food assistance. OrderAhead allows the convenience of online supplemental grocery ordering and scheduled pickup at the FRFB warehouse or Love Thy Neighbor pantry in King George. For more information on OrderAhead, call (540) 621-5155.
FredFoodVA: Download this App to locate all of the food resources in the area.
- Family Resource Access Line - This free communication tool helps provide equitable access to SCPS resources. Families may leave a message for translators in seven native languages: Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Pashto, Spanish, and Urdu. Translators will return your call in 2 business days. To access this service, please call (571) 492-9270.
The Conway Elementary
Email: rayboldws@staffordschools.net
Website: https://www.staffordschools.net/ces
Location: 105 Primmer House Road, Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Phone: 5403611455
Facebook: facebook.com/Conwayelemsch
Twitter: @conwayelemsch