Victor Falls elementary

Falcon Flyer Newsletter
March 2010

March Happenings

• 5 PTO Bingo Night
• 15-19 Scholastic Book Fair
• 16 Grades K-2 Dental Assembly
• 19 Report Cards come home
• 19 Mountain View Choir to perform
• 25 Grades 4-5 Music Performance at Victor Falls
• 29-Apr 2 Spring Break – No School

Parent Input Forms for 2010/2011
At Victor Falls, we carefully form classes and select teachers to develop the potential of each student. Teachers and specialists will meet to decide the appropriate formation   of classes for next year. The needs of every student will be considered and class placement will be based on the learning strength, social skills and developmental needs of each child. Parents may feel confident their child will receive a quality education with any teacher. We hope parents will place a high level of trust in our process and decisions in the selection of teachers. If a parent feels a need to give input, they will need to complete a “Parent Input Form” available in the front office. This form needs to be returned by April 16, 2010. It is important the input be centered around what characteristics are needed for your child’s teacher. We ask you do not request a specific teacher, as the possibility remains staff changes could occur over the summer. By knowing what characteristics you’re looking for in your child’s teacher, we can make the best possible placement for your child.

Kindergarten Registration is underway
March 1 - 5, 2010

All children enrolling for kindergarten in the fall must be five years old by August 31, 2010

Families may register children entering Sumner School District kindergarten classes. Please register as soon as possible as some programs fill quickly. Registration packets are available in the school office or on the Sumner School District Web site.
When registering a child for school, families should bring:
-Proof of child’s birth date (birth or hospital certificate, passport);
-Immunization information and child’s health history; and
-Names and phone numbers of parents and emergency contact when parent/guardian cannot be reached.

State Testing
Every spring, the state tests all students in grades 3-8 and grade 10 to measure progress towards meeting standards. This spring the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) will be replaced by two new tests: the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) in grades 3-8 and the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE).

High school students will be tested in reading and writing March 16-18, and in science and math April 13 and 15. Student scores will be available to families in mid-June. Elementary and middle school students will participate in state testing during the month of May.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
SPRING BREAK March 29 - April 2
No School

Victor Falls Elementary at #9
13802 Canyon Falls Blvd, Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Phone – 253-891-4700
Fax – 253-891-4722
Attendance – 253-891-4658
Sumner Food Service – 253-891-6450
Transportation – 253-891-6400
Sumner School District – 253-891-6000
1202 Wood Ave., Sumner, WA 98390www.sumner.wednet.edu

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