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As we enter the final stretch of the school year, there are many important updates and exciting events to share!

From May 5–9, we will be completing make-up testing for ISASP. Beginning May 12, all grade levels will participate in iReady testing, and throughout the month, classrooms will also be working on district curriculum assessments. Having students present, well-rested, and ready to focus will help them do their very best—thank you for supporting them at home!

Join us on May 20 for our final music performances of the year, directed by the wonderful Mrs. Rathke.

· 1st Grade – 9:15 a.m.

· Kindergarten – 10:00 a.m.

We have several special events planned to wrap up the year, and we welcome families to join us:

· June 2 – 5th Grade Student vs. Teacher Kickball Game at 2:15 p.m.

· June 3 – Reading on the Lawn at 1:00-3:00 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy a hot dog lunch and read with their child. A schedule will be sent out at a later time.

· June 4 – Annual Field Day on the north playground:

o Kindergarten & 1st Grade – 8:40–10:10

o 4th & 5th Grades – 10:10–12:10

o 2nd & 3rd Grades – 1:00–3:00 On this same day, our PTO will provide pizza and drinks in the commons for our graduating 5th graders.

Our last day of school is June 5, with an early dismissal at 1:30 p.m.

We sincerely thank you for your partnership and support throughout the year. It’s been a joy to work with you and your children. We look forward to another great year ahead!

Don’t forget—you can register your child over the summer, saving you time during Back-to-School Night!

Yay we made it to May! As summer is right around the corner, I want to encourage parents and students to finish strong by continuing to attend school regularly. May is a month of testing and end of the year activities like field trips and class parties! We want for every student to have a chance to be a part of these end of the year activities. Let’s finish strong and keep our momentum going through to the very last day!! Thank you again to the parents and staff for all the hard work that you all do to support our students!

• Here are some tips to finish the school year strong
• Help your student stay healthy by getting adequate sleep and eating healthy foods.

• Try to schedule non-urgent medical appointments and extended trips when school is not in session.

• Inquire with our school staff about support available if challenges with attending school arise.
• For support with attendance please contact:

Thank you,

Pablo Quintanilla/ Attendance Specialist

Loess Hills Elementary School

Thank you for all of your support! Don't forget to check out our Facebook page to keep up to date on upcoming events. Loess Hills Elementary PTO

President: Sandy Hagen

Vice President: Amber Kollbaum

Secretary: Katrina Hess

Upcoming PTO dates: 5:00 in the library - May 12

May 12: Kindergarten Registration

May 13: Kindergarten Registration

May 26: Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)

May 30: Weather Make Up Day (NORMAL EARLY OUT)

June 2: Weather Make Up Day

June 3: Weather Make Up Day

June 4: Weather Make Up Day

June 5: Last Day of School

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Bullying and harassment are defined as any electronic, written, verbal, or physical act or conduct toward a student which is based on any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of the student and which creates an objectively hostile school environment that meets one or more of the following conditions:

• Places the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or property.
  
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• Has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.
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