Venetia Elementary

Good afternoon Families!
You will soon receive your child's scores for the PM 1 FAST State Test along with an explanation of what the scores mean. Please keep in mind that this is the first assessment of the new grade level. Our goal is to review the results and with you and ensure you have the tools to support your child's learning at home.

Achievement Levels:
Level 1: Well Below Grade Level
Leve 2: Below Grade Level
Level 3: On Grade Level
Level 4: Proficient Success
Level 5: Exemplary Success

How can you support at home?
*Establish a routine: Set aside a regular time and quiet space for reading, homework and review.
*Attendance: Ensure students are present each day, on time to school, and stay the entire school day.
*Completion of homework: Homework is an extension of what students are working on in class.
*Fluency Practice: Ensure students are reading independently daily( K-2: 10-20 minutes & 3rd-5th 20-30 minutes each night); have students practice their math facts (addition, subtraction and multiplication).
*Ask Questions: Talk about what they learned at school and encourage them to explain ideas in their own words.
*Encourage writing: Have them keep a journal, write letters, create stories, or write in response to what they read.
*Stay connected: Communicate with teachers and attend school events to stay informed about your child's progress. Are you connected to Focus to check your student's grade? Check Rooms for updates from the school and teachers.
*Celebrate effort: Praise persistence and progress, not just results.

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring your child's success!

Good Evening Venetia Families!
I cannot believe we are approaching October. Nearing the end of the first quarter. It is imperative for students to attend school daily, be on time and stay the entire day.

Tomorrow is World Heart Day. Wear red or heart attire. This week is B Week for resources. Students will have Art & Music for resource.

Week of Sept 29th:
*Monday, Sept 29: SAC Meeting, 4 PM, Media Center
*Tuesday, Sept 30: Victorious Vikings, 9:30 AM (select students)
*Wednesday, Oct 1: Sights in Schools (Day 1)
*Thursday, Oct 2: Sights in Schools (Day 2)
*Friday, Oct 3: Book Fair Preview

Upcoming Events:
*Oct 6-10: Book Fair
*Thursday, Oct 9: Book Fair Family Night, 4-6 PM
*Friday, Oct 10: End of Grading Period (Quarter 1); Book Character Parade
*Monday, Oct 13: Teacher Planning Day (No School for Students)
*Tuesday, Oct 14: Teacher Inservice Day (No School for Students)

Have a wonderful week! #TimetoShine #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited

We are celebrating World Heart Day by wearing red or heart attire.

World Heart Day, held annually on 29 September, is a global campaign led by the World Heart Federation (WHF) to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD)—the world’s leading cause of death. The idea was first introduced by WHF President Dr. Antoni Bayés de Luna during his tenure and launched in 1999 with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNESCO. The first official World Heart Day was celebrated in 2000, coinciding with the Sydney Olympic Games, with the inaugural slogan “Let it Beat,” emphasizing the importance of physical activity in preventing heart disease and stroke.

Good Evening Venetia Families!
We will Celebrate Freedom Week with themed days each day. Flyers were sent last week in the Tuesday Folder. We kick off the week wearing red, white & blue: Proud to be an American!

We have a change to our resource schedule. Due to lower enrollment, we are going to itinerant resource for Music, Art & PE. This means that students will receive Music, Art, & PE every other week similar to our Media schedule. We will operate on an A Week/B Week schedule. This week students will have Media & PE (A-week). Next week, students will have Art & Music (B-week).

Week of September 22nd:
*Wednesday, Sept 24: Kona Ice Day (Price Range $3-$6)
*Thursday, Sept 25: New Worlds Reading Family Fun Night, 5:30 PM-7 PM (Dinner will be served!)
RSVP: Below is the link for the event:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvoM1Mp7k0bdlvD2GI9ph1zBUOvsxc43hUd1gp8WwZd4dDYw/viewform?usp=header
*Friday, Sept 26: Distinguished Gentlemen's Club meets, 3:30 PM-4:30 PM (Select Students)

Upcoming Events:
*Monday, Sept 29: SAC Meeting, 4 PM, Media Center; World Heart Day-Wear red, heart attire!
*Tuesday, Sept 30: Victorious Vikings, 9:30 AM (select students)
*Friday, Oct 3: Book Fair Preview

Have a wonderful week! #ItsTimetoShine #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited

T-Shirt Orders are due on Friday, September 19th by noon. #ItsTimetoSHINE

Good evening Venetia Families!
It was great to see so many families last week at Open House. Please see updates for this week.

Week of September 8th:
*Tues. Sept 9: Cub Scouts Sign Up, 5:30 PM, Media Center
*Thurs. Sept 11: Patriot Day-Wear USA or red, white & blue attire.
*Friday, Sept 12: Quarter 1 Progress Reports Posted on Focus (Must have a linked Parent Focus Account to view grades)

Upcoming Events:
*Tues. Sept 16: PTA Interest Meeting, 5:30 PM, Media Center (A virtual option will be available).
*Sept 22-Sept 26: Celebrate Freedom Week
*Wed. Sept 24: Kona Ice Day (prices $3-$6)

Thurs. Sept 25: New Worlds Reading Family Fun Night: We would love for you to join in a night of learning. Dinner will be served.
RSVP at the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvoM1Mp7k0bdlvD2GI9ph1zBUOvsxc43hUd1gp8WwZd4dDYw/viewform?usp=header

Have a great evening! #TimetoShine #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited

Good evening Venetia Families!
We are ready for week 4. Students are settling into their routines. It is important that students are in school every day unless they are sick. Attendance Matters!

Reminders:
*Red Folders Go Home on Tuesdays. Please sign and return on Wednesday.
*You MUST present a physical ID when being buzzed into the school for any school visits.
*You MUST present a physical ID for student checks out. Physical IDs include license, Military ID, or Passport.

Week of Sept 1st:
*Thursday, August 4: Open House, 6-7 PM

Looking forward to a great week full of opportunities to SHINE! #TimetoShine #LeadLikeaViking #BoldBraveUnited

Tomorrow is picture day! You can send in our order form or order online.

You can place your order at www.leonards.com/photoprepay and the access code is C708466.

🍎 Breakfast at School 🍎

Please pay close attention to breakfast times to ensure your child arrives in time to eat:

*2nd–4th Grade: Breakfast in the cafeteria from 8:30–8:55 AM.
⏰ Best arrival time: by 8:45 AM. The cafeteria closes at 8:55 AM.

*Kindergarten & 1st Grade: Breakfast served in the classroom from 8:55–9:15 AM.

*5th Grade: Breakfast served in the classroom from 8:45–9:05 AM.

Thank you for helping us make sure every student starts the day with a healthy meal! 🌟