SIS March Newsletter

It's March!!! Not only is it March, but March came in like a lamb! I'll take this beautiful sunshine and spring-like feel any day!!

As we enter into the month we also enter another busy season! There are lots of things happening in the coming weeks that we can be excited about! There's spring break, Easter weekend, the return of spring softball/baseball season, and more sunny days!! We'll complete our ISASP tests, 4th grade is going to Herbert Hoover for a field trip, and the book fair comes to town! Keep an eye on our social media pages, check your email often, and stay up to date so you don't miss a minute of the fun!

Happy <almost> Spring!

Mrs. Holtz

All information related to the bond can be found HERE. Exercise your right to vote!

This year registration for the Spartan Dash will be done online. This includes the online registration, consent forms, and payment. Please click on the link: https://spartan-dash-23.cheddarup.com to access.

Since this is the first year doing this, if anyone has questions please have them email Jill Schmidt at Spartandash2019@gmail.com.

Again, the online registration MUST be done before Monday, March 27th to guarantee a t-shirt. Online registration will be CLOSED after Thursday, April 20th. Anyone wanting to register after that time will need to fill out a paper registration and consent form and bring it to the Spartan Dash.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Spartan Dash is seeking more volunteers to be stationed at obstacles this year! Work 1, 2 or more hours to provide directions to families through the obstacles! Have a group and want to volunteer together, even better! Reach out to spartandash2019@gmail.com if interested!

Our 22-23 Yearbooks are ready to be ordered! Orders can be made online or by filling an order form. All orders are due by Thursday, June 1, 2023. To order online, use the online order code below.

Check out the Fun Times ahead!!

WIN with Reading!

SIS and LV students will have fun all March long as they win with reading! Encourage your child to keep reading, even over spring break and log their reading. Students who fill the Win With Reading Book Log between now and the last week of March will be rewarded for their dedication to win with reading, simply bring your completed log sheet to the Book Fair and pick your prize!!

Book Fair!

The Book Fair is coming Mar. 27-31! Students will have a chance to browse and shop sometime during the week. Plan to come check out it out the evening of Tuesday, Mar. 28 when we'll be giving out our Win with Reading winners! The book fair will be open at both buildings until 7:00 pm. Bring your Win with Reading log and collect your prize!!

ISASP Testing:

The District has identified Mar. 27 - Apr. 4 as our ISASP testing dates. Students will complete these tests online. Teachers have been preparing for these tests by taking a few short practice tests to help students familiarize themselves with the testing platform and navigation features. Please talk to your child about the importance of a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast! It's the little things that make a big difference!

SIS/LV Book Fair will be open for shopping on:

• Tuesday, WIN WITH READING NIGHT, 3/28 from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm at both LV and SIS
• Wednesday, 3/29 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm at LV Only
• Thursday, 3/30 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at SIS
• Friday 3/31 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at SIS and from 12:00 - 3:00 pm at LV

We encourage younger shoppers to use Tuesday or Wednesday eventing with a parent to shop but will be able to accommodate independent shoppers, as well as teachers with classes, during the other open times. Older students are encouraged to use the ewallet accounts. More information on ewallet can be found here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/bookfairs/en/misc/bfc-ewallet.html

SIS students can shop Tuesday evenings with parents at WIN WITH READING but can also shop with their class, as usual, during the day on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday.

PLEASE SIGN UP to help cover these shopping hours using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094CA5AA2FA4FF2-bookfair2

Mar. 4: 7:00 pm: Frozen Jr. (at HS Center for the Arts)

Mar. 5: 2:00 pm: Frozen Jr. (at HS Center for the Arts)

Mar. 7: Election Day -- Go Vote!

Mar. 10-17: No School - Spring Break

Mar. 27: 5th Grade ISASP Science Test

Mar. 28: 4th Grade ISASP Math Test

Mar. 29: 5th Grade ISASP Math Test

Apr. 3: 5th Grade ISASP Writing Test

Apr. 4: 4th Grade ISASP Language Test

Apr. 6: 4th Grade ISASP Language Test

Apr. 7: 5th Grade ISASP Writing Test

Apr. 10: 5th Grade ISASP Reading Test

Apr. 11: 4th Grade ISASP Reading Test

Email: mholtz@solon.k12.ia.us
Website: www.solon.k12.ia.us
Location: 200 West 5th Street, Solon, IA, USA
Phone: (319) 624 - 3401
Twitter: @theholtzfamily4