The Weekly Buzz
The Weekly Parent Newsletter for Van Wert Elementary School
Week at a Glance:
- Tuesday, 4/28: GMAS ELA 1; LifeWise EOY Ceremony at Victory, 6 pm
- Wednesday, 4/29: GMAS ELA 2
- Thursday, 4/30: GMAS ELA 3
- Friday, 5/1: GMAS Make-Ups
Upcoming Events:
- 5/4: Teacher Appreciation Week begins
- 5/5: GMAS Math 1
- 5/6: GMAS Math 2; *FCA at 3 pm
- 5/7: GMAS Science 1 & 2 , fifth-grade only
- 5/8: Penny Wars begin; Yearbook signing; Help-A-Child Smile dental van
- 5/12: Field Day, 3rd - 5th
- 5/13: Field Day, 1st - 2nd; *Kona Ice
- 5/14: Field Day, PK-K; *Kona Ice
- 5/15: 5th Grade CookOut; Senior Walk; Help-A-Child Smile Dental Van-click here to register
- 5/19: Renaissance Celebrations, 1st - 4th grades
- 5/20: Renaissance Celebrations, PK-K
- 5/21: Renaissance Celebrations, 5th
Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS)
Please click the link for The GMAS Resource for Students & Parents.
Principal's Message
Dear Van Wert Families,
This week, our students will begin the Georgia Milestones Assessment with English Language Arts (ELA) testing over three days. We are proud of the preparation and effort our students have shown, and we are confident they are ready to do their very best.
The Georgia Milestones Assessment is an opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned throughout the year. While this is an important assessment, we encourage students to approach it with confidence and simply do their best.
You can support your child during testing week by:
- Ensuring they get a good night’s sleep each evening
- Making sure they arrive at school on time each day
- Providing a healthy breakfast each morning
- Encouraging a positive mindset and reducing stress
- Avoiding scheduling appointments during testing times if possible
We will work to provide a calm, structured, and supportive testing environment so that all students can be successful. Your encouragement at home plays an important role in helping students feel confident and prepared.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to a smooth and successful start to testing this week.
Warm regards,
Will Zwingmann, Ed.S.
Principal
Announcement Flyers:
Continue Learning at Home
Schoolwide Expectations - Buzz's B.E.S.T.
Fab Friday Criteria
Criteria for Fab Friday are as follows:
Referral/Pink Slip (school or bus)
Notice of Concern
90 or above conduct grade