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April Newsletter

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Dear Families,

As we head into April, our campus is buzzing with energy. This is a big month for our students, particularly as we begin our STAAR testing season. We are so proud of the hard work our students and teachers have put in this year, and we know our stars are ready to shine!

📝 STAAR Testing Schedule

To ensure a quiet and focused testing environment, please take note of the following dates for each grade level:

Date

Assessment


Tuesday, April 14 :3rd & 4th Grade Reading


Wednesday, April 15: 5th Grade Reading


Tuesday, April 21: 5th Grade Science


Tuesday, April 28:3rd & 4th Grade Math


Wednesday, April 29:5th Grade Math



How you can help:

To give our students the best possible advantage, please ensure they:

  • Get a good night’s sleep before testing days.

  • Eat a healthy, filling breakfast to stay energized.

  • Arrive on time with a positive attitude.

  • Do their best! Remind them that they are prepared and capable.


🗓️ Important Upcoming Dates

Beyond testing, we have some wonderful celebrations and events on the horizon:

  • Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4th–8th): Help us celebrate our amazing educators! Be on the lookout for a flyer soon with details on how you can show your appreciation.

  • Field Day (May 15th): A full day of outdoor fun!

    • Volunteers: We would love to have you! You must fill out a Pflugerville ISD volunteer form to participate. Please call the front office if you have questions about the application process.

🎓 End of Year Ceremonies

Mark your calendars to celebrate our students' achievements!

  • May 14: Pre-K Ceremony (8:30 AM – 9:30 AM)

  • May 18: 1st Grade (8:30 AM – 9:30 AM) & 3rd Grade (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)

  • May 19: 2nd Grade (8:30 AM – 9:30 AM) & 4th Grade (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)

  • May 20: Kindergarten (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)

  • May 20: 5th Grade Graduation (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

Thank you for everything you do to support our school community. We truly value your partnership in your child's education. If you have any questions regarding testing or upcoming events, please reach out to our front office at 512-594-6200.

Warmly,

Henry Castellanos

Principal

Estimadas familias:

Al iniciar el mes de abril, nuestra escuela está llena de energía. Este es un mes muy importante para nuestros estudiantes, particularmente al comenzar la temporada de exámenes STAAR. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos del arduo trabajo que nuestros alumnos y maestros han realizado este año y sabemos que nuestras estrellas están listas para brillar!

📝 Calendario de Exámenes STAAR

Para garantizar un ambiente de evaluaciĂłn tranquilo y enfocado, por favor tome nota de las siguientes fechas:

Fecha

EvaluaciĂłn


Martes, 14 de abril :Lectura (3.Âş y 4.Âş grado)


Miércoles, 15 de abril: Lectura (5.º grado)


Martes, 21 de abril: Ciencias (5.Âş grado)


Martes, 28 de abril : Matemáticas (3.º y 4.º grado)


Miércoles, 29 de abril: Matemáticas (5.º grado)



CĂłmo pueden ayudar:

Para que nuestros estudiantes tengan la mejor ventaja posible, asegĂşrense de que:

  • Duerman bien la noche anterior a los exámenes.

  • Consuman un desayuno saludable y nutritivo para mantenerse con energĂ­a.

  • Lleguen a tiempo con una actitud positiva.

  • ¡Den lo mejor de sĂ­ mismos! RecuĂ©rdenles que están preparados y son muy capaces.

🗓️ Fechas Importantes a Seguir

Además de los exámenes, tenemos celebraciones y eventos maravillosos en el horizonte:

  • Semana de ApreciaciĂłn a los Maestros (4 al 8 de mayo): ¡AyĂşdenos a celebrar a nuestros increĂ­bles educadores! EstĂ©n atentos a un volante con detalles sobre cĂłmo pueden mostrar su agradecimiento.

  • DĂ­a de Campo / Field Day (15 de mayo): ¡Todo un dĂ­a de diversiĂłn al aire libre!

    • Voluntarios: ¡Nos encantarĂ­a contar con su apoyo! Es obligatorio completar el formulario de voluntarios de Pflugerville ISD para participar. Llame a la oficina principal si tiene preguntas sobre el proceso de solicitud.


🎓 Ceremonias de Fin de Año

¡Marquen sus calendarios para celebrar los logros de nuestros estudiantes!

  • 14 de mayo: Ceremonia de Pre-K (8:30 AM – 9:30 AM)

  • 18 de mayo: 1.er grado (8:30 AM – 9:30 AM) y 3.er grado (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)

  • 19 de mayo: 2.Âş grado (8:30 AM – 9:30 AM) y 4.Âş grado (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)

  • 20 de mayo: Kindergarten (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)

  • 20 de mayo: Ceremonia de GraduaciĂłn de 5.Âş grado (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

Gracias por todo lo que hacen para apoyar a nuestra comunidad escolar. Valoramos sinceramente su colaboración en la educación de sus hijos. Si tienen alguna pregunta sobre los exámenes o los próximos eventos, comuníquense con la oficina principal al 512-594-6200.

Atentamente,

Henry Castellanos

Director

Character of Trait for April Character of Trait for April

April Character Trait: Empathy

Empathy means the ability to understand and share how another person is feeling. Empathy means putting yourself in someone else’s shoes and understanding their feelings.

  • A student comforts a classmate who is upset.

  • A child includes someone who is left out.

  • Listening carefully when a friend is talking about a problem.

Attendance Reminders! Attendance Reminders!

Important Attendance Reminder

Regular and timely attendance is essential to student achievement and is required under state attendance laws. Please review the information below regarding attendance expectations and procedures.

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