Thursday Flyer, May 2, 2024
Thursday Flyer 5/2/24
Upcoming Events:
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Teen CERT/Mock Disaster Event
Today’s event was a success! Seeing the culmination of all the hard work from our 7th and 8th grade students, under the guidance of our outstanding teacher, Mrs. Laura Crouch, is always a special day for our school. Our students in 2nd- 6th grade also learn important skills during this annual event. Thank you to all of the parents/guardians/staff who volunteered to help the morning go smooth.
Exciting News: The Governor's Office of Emergency Services sent the head of "California Volunteers". All the disaster/preparedness volunteer programs like CERT and LISTOS throughout the state are under his purview. He's also the point person for the National CERT Association. He's meeting with Homeland Security and FEMA soon and is presenting our program to them as a potential model program for their youth programs departments.
Way to Go Teen CERT!
Big Day of Giving - MAY 2nd!
Is TODAY!
In addition to helping fund needed items for our Garden, there are also opportunities to win prizes based upon the timing of your donations! Mark your calendars and set your timers now to increase your chances of winning an awesome prize (or more!) donated by our generous community sponsors. Prize baskets can be viewed in the front office! The donation window closes tonight at midnight!
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week Next Week Organized by Our PTA!
Dear Students & Parents,
We will be celebrating our annual teacher and staff appreciation week May 6- May 10th. This year the theme is Totally 90's! Below is an itinerary of weekly events along with a suggestion of ways you can contribute to the fun of showering our teachers and staff with the appreciation they deserve!
*** The Tuesday-Thursday ideas are all optional suggestions to participate in the daily activities.
If you have other ideas or would like to show your appreciation to teachers and staff in different ways - please feel free!
We can't wait for all the fun to begin!
Our Teacher's and Staff are All That, Radical, Awesome and of course Totally Fly!
State CAASPP Testing
We are starting the annual State Testing (CAASPP) next week.
Week of May 6th: Blue & Red (3rd grade only)
Week of May 13th: Coral, Aqua, & Green
Week of May 20th: Orange, and 5th and 8th grade Science (CAST)
A good test can identify a child's strengths and weaknesses and show where he or she needs extra help. At school, we talk about the purpose and importance of testing. And we practice various test-taking skills such as following directions and using time wisely. There are also some things parents/guardians can do to help your child do better on tests.
Before a Test, Children Need:
a full night's sleep
a good breakfast
comfortable school clothing
a little understanding if they're anxious or upset.
Helpful Tips and Reminders on How to Talk With Your Child About Tests:
Mention that you value tests because they are designed to help children learn better.
Encourage your child to take the test seriously and do as well as possible, but reassure your child that he or she will not be in trouble for items missed.
Never add pressure in the form of threats or rewards attached to test results. Do not make comparisons to siblings.
Emphasize that every child is unique in terms of strengths and learning styles and deserves to be loved for that uniqueness.
Summer Camp
Discounted early registration rate ends May 10th! We will be offering Summer Camp again this year for students in current grades Pre-K thru 4th Grade! Camp hours will be 9:00a - 1:00p; before and after care will be available from 7:30a - 9:00a and 1:00p - 5:30p.
More information about the program, including online registration, is now open on our website: https://www.mmcharter.org/summer-camp. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Register today!
Snowie King - May 6th (rescheduled May 6th!)
MMCA Families,
Snowie King felt so bad about the mix-up this last Monday and wanted to make it up to the kids, so they will be coming out this coming Monday.
We are so sorry if your kiddos were a little bummed on Monday.
~ MMCA PTA
