Home-School Connection – April 2019

NYS testing

Our 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade students will be participating in the New York State English Language Arts and Math assessments along with students across the state. The test will take place at Schoharie Elementary on the following dates:

ELA – April 1st & 2nd – Grade 5 Computer-based
ELA – April 2nd & 3rd – Grade 3, 4 & 6
Math – April 30th & May 1st  – Gr. 5 Computer-based
Math – May 1st & 2nd – Gr. 3, 4 & 6

NYS TESTING … it’s important to: 
Get a good night’s rest
Eat a good breakfast
Think positive thoughts … I can work hard & show what I know
Approach the test in a calm, confident state of mind

Please note these changes NYSED has made to the NYS Assessments to improve the testing experience for students:
Fewer test sessions
Untimed tests
The test questions are written and reviewed by NYS teachers.
We can use the test as a teaching tool.

US Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus

April 2nd- 7PM US Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus in the HS Gym. Attendees must have a ticket to go. Please contact Carrie Styles at cstyles@schoharieschools.org to reserve yours today.

School Messenger

On March 18, Schoharie Central School District began using an automated call, text and email system called School Messenger to strengthen communications with all families. School Messenger will be used for routine calls and reminders, such as attendance and school meal balances; to share district and school news; and to inform about emergencies including as school closings, cancellations and delays.

EPTSO Corner

Happy Spring! We are looking forward to the green grass, open windows, and warm sun!   We appreciate your continued support thru Artwork purchases last month!  We also wanted to thank everyone who participated in our dress swap in preparation for our Father Daughter Dance!   The dance is scheduled for April 12th from 7:00-9:00 and we are looking forward to an enchanted evening.  Be on the lookout for additional details very soon!    We will also be having an online Flash Spring Spirit wear sale – we’ll be sending a link to our catalog out this month.  We welcome anyone to join us at our next meeting on Monday April 1st at 6:30 in the Schoharie Library.  
Like us on Facebook for additional information regarding upcoming events or volunteering with the EPTSO.

Dates to Remember

April 1 
Gr. 5 NYS ELA Exams – CBT
EPTSO Meeting – Schoharie Free Library 6:30 p.m.
April 2
Gr. 5 NYS ELA Exams – CBT
Gr. 3, 4 & 6 NYS ELA Exams
April 3 
Gr. 3, 4 & 6 NYS ELA Exams
April 3-11
Gr. 5 ELA Make up day
April 4-9
Gr. 3, 4 & 6 ELA Make up day
April 5
Gr. 1 Field Trip to Proctor’s – 8:35-12:45 p.m.
April 12
Father Daughter Dance – 7-9 p.m. H.S. gymnasium
All-Star Music Festival Rehearsal, Gr. 5 & 6, 11:30 a.m., Duanesburg High School
April 13
All-Star Music Festival, Gr. 5 & 6, 3:00 p.m ., Duanesburg High School
April 16-17
Kindergarten Screening
April 17
Gr. 6 Field Trip to SUNY Cobleskill, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m .
Schoharie Little League Picture Night, 4:30 – 9 p.m. , ‘76 gym, elementary cafeteria and gym lobby
BOE meeting – 7 p.m., H.S. cafeteria
April 18-26
NO SCHOOL – Spring Recess
April 30
Gr. 5 NYS Math Exam – CBT
UPK Information Night, 6:00-8 p.m., elementary cafeteria