Tales From the 'Dale 4.21.2023

• Saturday, 4/22 - PTA Event -Tomorrow! 10:00-12:00
• 5/1 - 5/5 - Teacher Appreciation Week!
• 5/16 - School District Budget Vote!

This Monday, April 24 is the last day to order keepsakes with your child's artwork on it! Shop online at http://www.square1art.com/shop

You can find your child's artwork by entering the code that is on the back of their catalog, or by looking up their name.

This is the time of year where our Lancers are most excited about the future (summer!) and that can often mean different feelings as we head into our last days together.

A LOT can happen in 41 school days (yes, 41!), including significant growth in academic, behavior or social areas. It's still our time to THRIVE! PLEASE help us by keeping your child's attendance regular as well as your normal routines as much as possible. Let's instill that school is not "OVER" yet. We will do our part to have a very fun, safe, and rigorous 41 days, but we need your help!

Thank you for your support and please reach out with any questions. As my Mee-Maw would say - "It's not just how you start, but how you finish!"

• 5/15 - 5/26 - Joining Hearts and Hands - Fundraiser for schools in Kenya and Tanzania
• 5/16 - 1:30 PM - Second Grade Concert, @ Eastridge High School
• 5/22 - 5/26 - Helendale Spirit Week
• 5/29 - No School in Honor of Memorial Day
• 6/13 - 10:00 AM - Kindergarten Completion Ceremony
• 6/13 - 2nd Grade YMCA Field Trip
• 6/15 - 10:00 AM - UPK Completion Ceremony, both classes
• 6/19 - No School, Juneteenth
• 6/20 - Hodge Podge/Field Day - Sign ups to volunteer will happen in late May.
• 6/21 - Last day of School

The AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) framework is an educational program that is designed to help students, develop the skills they need to be successful in college and careers. Students in Grades 6-12 have been engaged in the AVID work in our district for several years now.

The framework focuses on teaching skills such as organization, time management, note-taking, and critical thinking. The goal is to help students develop a growth mindset and the ability to overcome challenges and obstacles, while also building a sense of community and support.

More information can be found here: What AVID Is / College & Career Readiness - Explore AVID Students by Grade Level

A reminder to families and students: the district has a 24-hour safe school helpline available to report any concerns about unsafe or potentially disruptive activities or situations including drug or alcohol abuse, weapons, harassment, bullying or threats. All calls are completely confidential. You can call 800-418-6423 (800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359); text 66746, enter TIPS into the message; use the website www.safeschoolhelpline.com; or download the Safe School Helpline app in the App Store or Google Play.

Email: sdabreu@eastiron.monroe.edu
Website: https://www.eastiron.org/o/hrp
Location: 220 Helendale Road, Rochester, NY, USA
Phone: 5853391330
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Twitter: @helendaleschool