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Tyler Elementary School Monthly Newsletter
May 2008
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Dear Tyler Parents,
On April 24th, Tyler
Elementary held our 2nd Annual Diabetes walk. Tyler students
raised money to promote research and education to help children with
diabetes. The diabetes fundraiser and walk was a huge
success. It was exciting to see the students participating in an
event that promotes qualities of kindness and giving back to the
community. A special thank you goes out to Nurse Kay Hoepker,
Debbie James, and Coach Rekich for coordinating the event and to the
Bull Run Middle School Chamber Band and Orchestra for providing
encouraging and upbeat music for the students. I would like to
also thank all of our Tyler parents who volunteered and participated in
the walk.
Our students are well on their way to reaching our “Spring Into
Reading” Challenge of reading a school total of 500,000 minutes
by May 2nd. Our plan for celebrating reaching this goal will be
to host a DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time on May 9 for 1 hour
outside. Students can bring a blanket, hat, sunglasses and relax
with a good book outside (weather permitting). We will also have
popsicles as part of the celebration for the students.
May 5th-9th is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Please let
your child's teacher know how much you appreciate the time and
dedication they put into their craft and profession. A thoughtful
card from you and your child is a great way to show your
appreciation. May 6th is National Teacher Day.
Finally, SOL Testing in grades 3-5 takes place starting May 19th and
ending June 6. Please review the SOL testing schedule for
specific dates and SOL tests being administered at each grade level.
As we approach the final month and a half of school, I want to thank
each parent for your support and commitment to Tyler Elementary and
your child's education. It is the continuous collaborative
efforts between teacher, parent and student that yield positive
academic results. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any
questions, concerns, or comments.
Sincerely,
Matthew Phythian,
Principal |
Attendance
Totals
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Grade
Level
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January
Total % Students Present
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February
Total % Students Present
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March
Total % Students Present
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April
Total % Students Present
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Kindergarten
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96% |
94%
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94%
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97%
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1st
Grade
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96% |
94%
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93%
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97%
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2nd
Grade
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95% |
94%
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94%
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97%
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3rd
Grade
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97% |
95%
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95%
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97%
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4th
Grade
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94% |
95%
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94%
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96%
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5th
Grade
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93% |
95%
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96%
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96%
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“No Child Left Behind” requires schools to maintain a 95%
attendance rate. Congratulations to every grade level for meeting
this goal for the month of April! Keep up the good work!
End of the Year Grade Level Celebrations
| June 2 |
2:30pm 5th grade Spelling Bee |
| June 5 |
12:45 - 1:45pm 1st Grade Party |
| June 10 |
7:00 p.m. 5th Grade Awards
Assembly and Music Program |
| June 11 |
12:30-2:00 3rd Grade Party |
| June 11 |
2:00-3:00 Kindergarten Party |
| June 12 |
11:30-12:30 2nd Grade Party |
| June 12 |
1:30-3:00 5th Grade Party |
| June 12 |
2:00-3:00 4th Grade Party |
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Thank you!
Thank
you to China Inn for providing chopsticks, egg rolls and fortune cookies for
the 2nd Grade Social Studies segment on China. |
Congratulations to the February, 2008
Good Citizens Character Trait – Trustworthiness
Skill - Friendship
| Teacher |
Girls |
Boys |
| Moose |
Hana Kalid |
Colby Vollmer |
| Price |
Summer Doppee |
Abhishek Khan |
| Y. Rodgers |
Grace Oszust |
Donovan Vera |
| K. Taylor |
Faith Gales |
Tuscan Barshow |
| J. Rodgers |
Katallyn Bianchi |
Isaiah Cole |
| Irvin |
Morgan Short |
James Doppee |
| McQuillan |
Ashlee Eaton |
Blake Fisher |
| Murschell |
Briana Edwards |
Jeffrey Villatoro |
| Takata |
Jordan Elkins |
Dennys Mejia |
| Umberger |
Zia Sampson |
Axel Salazar |
| Schuster |
April Ehardt |
Zachary Hartung |
| Foulk-Libby |
Jessica Capayachi |
Nick Gomez |
| C. Taylor |
Kaylee Nabors |
Daniel Thompson |
| Ziobro |
Reece Gordon |
Oscar Delao-Alvarez |
| Robinson |
Lauren Candland |
Michael London |
| Lee |
Mariah Herring |
Chris Flores |
| Gordon |
Brittany Miller |
Hashmat Rafiqzad |
| Sherry |
Lauren Havill |
Deandre Eleazer |
| Villani |
Laurel Reed |
Tyrese Dicks |
| Mahoney |
Hailey Comer |
Christian Molina |
| O'Connor |
Jinny Han |
Bryan Taborga |
| Romeo |
Briana Delaney |
Kevin Maldonado |
| Womack |
Kaleigh Patton |
Levon Minasyan |
| Cerwinske |
Caroline Guy |
Alex Medovar |
| Twentey |
Samania Abbasi |
John Becerra |
| Wozniak |
Sedra Sediqi |
Edward Marney |
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Important
Dates
| May 1 |
8:05 a.m. Volunteer Breakfast (in the Library) |
| May 1 |
7:00 p.m. 5th Grade Strings and Chorus Concert
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| May 1 |
10:00 a.m. Rescheduled 5th Grade Panoramic Picture |
| May 1 |
Last day to turn in Smencil Orders |
| May 1 |
4:30 p.m. PTO Meeting |
| May 2 |
Pennies for Patients Ends
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| May 2 |
Spring into Reading Incentive Program Ends
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| May 2 |
Kenneth Hicks Magnet Presentation to 2nd and 3rd Grades |
| May 5 |
Last Day to turn in Cookie Dough Orders |
| May 5 |
Theatre IV presents Stone Soup assembly for K-2nd Grades |
| May 8 |
1st Grade (Takata, Murschell and McQuillan) field trip to Skyline Caverns
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| May 8 |
3rd Grade field trip to Planetarium at Hylton High School |
| May 8 |
Items Due for Class Silent Auction Baskets |
| May 9 |
1st Grade (Irvin and Umberger) field trip to Skyline Caverns |
| May 9 |
Backwards Day
(Use your imagination….) |
| May 10 |
4:00-8:00 p.m. Spring Fling and Silent Auction |
| May 13 |
Kenneth Hicks Earth-Moon-Sun Science Presentation to 3rd Grade |
| May 13 |
5:00 p.m. Advisory Council Meeting |
| May 15 |
3rd Grade Science Circus |
| May 20 |
SOL’s 3rd Grade |
| May 20 |
Cold Stone Fundraiser – Benefits Kindergarten Department |
| May 21 |
SOL’s 3rd Grade |
| May 23 |
SOL Make up date 3rd Grade |
| May 22 |
7:00 p.m. 1st Grade Music Program |
| May 23 |
80’s Day (Dress like the 1980’s) |
| May 26 |
Memorial Day NO SCHOOL |
| May 28 |
SOL’s 4th and 5th Grade |
| May 29 |
SOL’s 4th and 5th Grade |
| May 30 |
SOL Make up date 4th and 5th Grade |
Tyler
SOL Test Dates in March
| Third Grade Test Dates |
| May 20 |
Social Studies |
| May 21 |
Science |
| May 22 |
Language Arts |
| May 23 |
Make Up Date |
| June 3 |
Math |
| June 5 & 6 |
Make Up dates |
| Fourth Grade Test Dates |
| May 28 |
Language Arts |
| May 29 |
Social Studies |
| May 30 |
Make Up Date |
| June 4 |
Math |
| June 5 & 6 |
Make Up Dates |
| Fifth Grade Test Dates |
| May 28 |
Language Arts |
| May 29 |
Math |
| May 30 |
Make Up Date |
| June 3 |
Science |
| June 4 |
Social Studies |
| June 5 & 6 |
Make Up Dates |
Please make sure
your children are well
fed
and well rested.
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News from the Clinic
Kay
Hoepker,
School Nurse |
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School Walk for Diabetes at Tyler Elementary School |
On a warm and sunny Thursday, April 24th, Tyler Tomcats took to the
school athletic fields for a one hour walk-a-thon. Students walked with
excitement and high energy while the Bull Run Middle School Chamber
Band and Orchestra entertained, all in honor of diabetes. The
school walk was not only an activity to promote the building of a
healthy body, but it also marked the end of our fundraiser for the
American Diabetes Association (ADA).
Our fundraiser began with an assembly on April 15. During the assembly
students were introduced to the general principles of both Type 1 and
Type 2 diabetes. Students learned that eating right and staying active
are important ways to prevent Type 2 diabetes. They also learned that
although there is no way to prevent Type 1 diabetes, important research
is improving the treatment and care of diabetes. One day we hope
for a cure.
Tyler students and families provided an amazing response to the
fundraiser. Many students bought red ADA wrist bands. Some
students honored a relative or friend by posting a name on our Walk
with Me Wall of Support, while others collected donations totaling
nearly $8,000.00. We are overwhelmed and thankful for the generosity of the Tyler community.
Attendance in Sixth Grade Requires Tdap Booster
Students enrolling in sixth grade in PWCS must present proof that they
have had a tetanus, diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) booster shot
within the past five years. All fifth grade students must present proof
of this booster before they will be permitted attendance in middle
school. Shots may be obtained from a doctor, military clinic, or the
Prince William County Health Department. Please bring
documentation of immunizations received to the Tyler school
office. Immunization records will be forwarded to the middle
school with other student records in late June.
Save the Date!!
Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure
August 23, 2008
The Food Allergy &
Anaphylaxis Network, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise
public awareness, to provide advocacy and education, and to advance
research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies and
anaphylaxis, will host the 2008 Walk for Food Allergy at Bull Run
Regional Park on August 23, 2008. If you are interested in
volunteering please contact Amy Hodges AT amy_hodges@comcast.net and/or 703-753-0650.
Sincerely,
Kay Hoepker
School Nurse
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