The Big Cross Connection

It is safe to state, it is cold outside! We had an exciting week for Big Cross due to all the hard work from our faculty, staff and students. We were on the Channel 6 news last week for our Banking Program with local HRCCU. They conducted a news segment, but here is the link to the online article:

https://search.app/G7BWSDJZvGuAbVWT9

We were also selected to present on our Character Education, school attendance and Reset Room at BOCES, some members of the other 31 component school districts were there to hear about Big Cross.

Grade 4 Band Students Only: After School Rehearsal's are on January 30th & February 3rd from 3:15-4 PM in the High School Auditorium.

Be on the lookout for an Attendance Progress Report on your child coming home next week!

Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great weekend!

Respectfully,

Paul

-K-4 students will be taking their second administration of the iReady Reading and Math assessments. PLEASE encourage your child(ren) to do their best as the window opens on the 21st. Here is a link for families: https://i-readycentral.com/familycenter/what-is-i-ready/

-Tuesday, January 28: Grades 3 and 4 Testing Simulation in the a.m.

-Wednesday, January 29: No School Lunar New Year

-Friday, January 31: BC Character Strong Ceremony

Month of February:

-3-7: Penny Wars for Project Cameron's Story

-3: Fidelis Art Contest opens (info will come home)

-4: Grades 4 and 5 Band Concert at 7 p.m.

-5: Hudson Headwaters Dental Presentations to all students.

-11: PTA Meeting at 6 p.m. and BC Parent Partnership Meeting session 2 directly following.

-12: Grade 4 Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m.

-17-21: Winter Break (No School)

-26: PTA Skyzone Fundraiser 3:30-7:30 p.m.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H8vIdZcnO7jDnqVREiJHDEk_w2hltXHH/view?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GKNKFIrHWIxyNJ5wvtbizwciOZm1Kb-P/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115980673078030436419&rtpof=true&sd=true

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ylj6yvITU3-048Ok030tnatVMiKQhFc0/view?usp=sharing

Penny Wars will take place between grade classes the week of February 3-7. A few selected winners will be able to "pie Mr. Morcone!"

BIG NEWS! Your child in grades 1-4 can join our FREE swim lesson program in the month of March! Glens Falls City School District is offering a learn-to-swim program for all first through fourth grade students at Abe Wing, Big Cross, Jackson Heights, and Kensington. Lessons will be held at the Glens Falls High School Pool on Wednesdays and Thursdays during March, and there is NO COST to attend! Swimsuits and towels can be provided, and plenty of approved instructors and lifeguards will be on hand to make this a great experience for your child. Sign up today using this form: https://forms.gle/gMpd1pZWK61mNUjJ8

This year's NYS ELA and Math Assessments will be taken during a testing window from April/May for all grade 3 and 4 students. Specific dates will be coming.

Students will also be taking a very brief Simulation test, mandated by NYS, on January 28 to become more aware of the tools and formats. Below, I am resharing the same video that was sent out at the beginning of the year to be helpful for you in assisting your child at home. Please take a look and feel free to practice some of these items.
Practice Test Information (about 5 min.)
As always, please feel free to reach out to myself or your child's teacher with testing questions. Thank you for what you all do each day!

-A reminder that there is not any supervision before 8:20 a.m. outside in the morning.

-Please dress warm for the weather as we do go outside, when conditions are safe, for recess daily.

-Please be patient when traveling around the building at arrival and dismissal as everyone navigates the elements this winter.

Mission: GFSD educates, supports, and inspires all students as they learn to become productive and engaged members of their community.

Vision: At GFSD, we are a dynamic and inclusive school community focused on the success of all students in achieving graduation by fostering diverse pathways and providing a multitude of engaging experiences.

Core Values: We believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if in all of our work we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core beliefs.

Email: pmorcone@gfsd.org
Website: https://www.gfsd.org/big-cross-elementary/
Location: 15 Big Cross Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801
Phone: (518)792-2619
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlensFallsCSD/
X: @BCMorcone

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