1 - NOISE Opera for kids - see info below

2 - Class Picture Day

2 - Family SPARK Night! 5pm-6:30pm (info below)

3 - 8th Grade Career Fair (3-5th Grades) - 9am - 10am

3 - Early Release, Spring Conferences

4 - Early Release, Spring Conferences

**April 7-11 is Spring Break**

14- Late Start Monday, drop off at 9:15am

14-YMCA Wilderness Club Starts - see below to register

15- BurgerMaster Fundraiser Night for PTO

16- 7th Grade to Camp Orkila

16- 5th and 8th grade state science testing begins

21- Late Start Monday, drop off at 9:15am

21- Robotics after school program for K-2 Students (click for info)

21- School Board Meeting, 7pm

25- Conway School Carnival, 6-8pm

28- Late Start Monday, drop off at 9:15am

29- State Math testing begins for grades 3-8

30- First Grade field trip

We are in full swing of all things spring at Conway School! So many exciting things to look forward to including more sunshine. You won't want to miss SPARK Night. This was a huge success last year, Mrs Hunsaker and our PTO did a wonderful job and this year is sure to be even better (and bigger!). Later this month we also have our annual spring carnival. What fun!

Spring also means we start to think about 'showing what we know' on state and local assessments. April officially begins our testing season. Please make sure students are well rested, eat healthy food to power their brains and are coming to school on time. We are proud of our hard work and this is one way of showing off that pride. Click below for the the testing letter for grades 3-8 at Conway.

We know that throughout the school year, families could have changes in their housing situation. If your family is experiencing a sudden loss of housing, we have resources that could support you. Please complete this Housing Questionnaire attached and reach out to our school office.

The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children as "individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence." The act provides examples of children who would fall under this definition:

• Children and youth sharing housing due to loss of housing, economic hardship or a similar reason
• Children and youth living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camp grounds due to lack of alternative accommodations
• Children and youth living in emergency or transitional shelters
• Children and youth abandoned in hospitals
• Children and youth whose primary nighttime residence is not ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation (e.g. park benches, etc)
• Children and youth living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations
• Migratory children and youth living in any of the above situations

Ms. Sallie, school counselor, has started her small social-emotional groups! These small groups are targeting students who could benefit from having more practice with social skills. Students will have been referred by both teachers, staff, and parents. These small groups focus on building skills in friendship skills, emotion regulation, communication skills, positive self-talk, and healthy coping strategies. Groups are kept small (3-6 students), with same aged peers, held once per week for about 15-20 min, and running for six weeks. Students participating in these Peace Groups will be working on SEL Goals throughout the week. Activities are fun, engaging, and promote team building and self-esteem.

This April, we are challenging our Conway Families to Laugh More together. This is not an April Fool's joke! Laughter is so beneficial to your overall mental health! Humor is also a very effective parenting tool! So check out these fun and funny ways to add humor into your family life!

Watch a funny TV show together.

Play with your pets (Pets are hilarious!)

Plan a game night.

Use your imagination!

Listen to a comedy podcast in the car.

Read a funny book together.

Send your family funny memes/GIFs.

Try something new like Karaoke or Pickleball

Be around funny people.

Have a dance party at home.

Do a joke of the day at dinner.

Set up fun pranks on your family.

Be spontaneous

Check out this great resource for helping K-5 students learn skills to be safe and recognize situations that may be dangerous. They have kid friendly videos and a number of free resources for parents.

Kid Smartz

They also have a free Child ID Kit (linked below). You can print it off and use a pencil or stamp pad to create fingerprints. Or order the Safe Kit Below.

Child safety is on our minds more than ever. American Income Life (AIL) has partnered with schools across the U.S. and Canada to provide the NO-COST Child Safe Kit®, proudly endorsed and supported by the International Union of Police Associations.

If the child is ever lost or abducted, vital data can quickly be relayed to authorities. That’s why your child’s school, together with American Income Life Insurance Company, has arranged Child Safe Kits for the children and grandchildren in your family at NO COST to you or the school.

Disclaimer

The Conway School District encourages families to find ways to keep their children safe. This event/activity is not sponsored by or held on school district property, therefore the school district assumes no responsibility for the conduct or safety to and from the event/activity, or at the event/activity.

In consideration for the privilege to distribute these materials, the Conway School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim, or petition filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including all costs, attorney's fees, and judgements or awards.