Spirit Day Parent Volunteers Needed!

Please click on the link below to sign-up as a volunteer for Spirit Day!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054daaa622aaf94-spirit

Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge

Please see the letter below around our Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge!

Dear Parent,

Did you know that when kids read over the summer they are likely to leap ahead when they head back to school? It’s called the “Summer Leap,” and our school has made it a priority to keep our students’ skills sharp by encouraging them to read all summer long.

Our class has signed up to participate in the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge, a free online reading program that invites children to log their reading minutes all summer. The goal is for the students in our school to read the most minutes possible in an effort to win “Best in State” recognition and a mention in the Scholastic Book of World Records. With your help, we can do it. We can WIN!

The fun begins on May 9, 2016, and ends on September 9, 2016!

I invite you to learn more about the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge at www.scholastic.com/summer

If your child forgot his or her summer reading username, please contact:

Heidi Green hgreen@hilton.k12.ny.us

Cheryl Pellechia cpellechia@hilton.k12.ny.us

Have a wonderful summer!

Spring Picture Forms

Spring picture order forms are due on Tuesday, April 19th! There may be a late fee for any forms turned in after this date.

NYS State Testing Changes

The New York State ELA and Math Tests are quickly approaching! They will be held on the following dates:

ELA: Tuesday, April 5th-Thursday, April 7th
Math: Wednesday, April 13th-Friday, April 15th

Please see the attached document which outlines this year's changes including unlimited time for students to complete the tests.

Changes to the 2016 Grade 3-8 Assessments: What Parents Need to Know--http://www.bmcsd.org/images/TestChanges2016.pdf 

6th Grade Parent Night!

Where: Merton Williams Middle School
When: Wednesday, March 9th, 2016
Time: 6:30 pm-8 pm

*Learn about curriculum, assessments, expectations and teaming
*Meet some staff members

This letter about our Darien Lake field trip was on the back of our weekly news before break. A purple copy is also being sent home today!

Dear Families,

Your child deserves to be celebrated. The educational journey that they have been on as students at Village has demanded them to be internationally-minded, reflective, and responsible learners. Aside from that, they “made” it! The end is in sight, and with that comes our annual trip to Darien Lake. This year’s trip is set to take place on Monday June 20, 2016.

With this comes the expectation that all students have EARNED the trip. Please refer to the chart below to see specific criteria that we use to determine if your child is eligible to go.

What do I need to do to go to Darien Lake with my classmates?

ü  You need to have earned 80% of classroom points by being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn! This includes: behavior, homework completion and overall effort.

ü  You need to have less than three referrals to the office.

ü  You need to have performed an act of service to our school such as being a reading buddy, being on student council, being an ambassador of kindness announcer or safety or another act of kindness that has provided a service to our school.

There is no doubt that all students in this class have the tools needed to be successful with the mentioned criteria, so please join us in encouraging their very best until June—they can do this!

We will communicate their progress via weekly news; however, please expect additional communication if needed. As always, don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

The Sixth Grade Team

Just in case your child did not share the letter that was recently sent home, here it is. Please let me know if you have any questions.

-Mr. Warren

November 12, 2015

Dear Families,

It is with mixed emotions that I write to inform you that beginning in January I will no longer be your child’s math and science teacher. Although stepping away from two classrooms filled with incredible kids is tremendously difficult, the district has afforded me an opportunity to serve as an administrative intern for Dr. Rudd and Ms. Czebatol from January through June.

With any transition comes many questions. Please know that I will be part of hiring process for the new teacher, and will work with Dr. Rudd to identify the best individual to take over the classroom. Furthermore, your child will continue to work with Mrs. Wallace and Miss Unterborn, which for them will support a smooth transition.

I understand how difficult transitions can be, and each of your children will handle it differently. As we inch closer to 2016, please feel free to communicate any concerns or questions you might have. Or, if you prefer, feel free to bring it up at your conference at the end of the month. My job from now until then is to push your child academically, emotionally, and socially, so please don’t hesitate to share any questions or concerns you or your child may have.

Thank you for your support and flexibility as we begin the transition, but above all thanks for sending me such great children each and every day—it’s been my privilege to serve them.

Win the day,

Mr. Warren