Ruediger Elementary List Serv
January 30-February 3
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
The secret of success is constancy of purpose (Disraeli).
February a busy month . . .
February is a very busy month at Ruediger Elementary. FCAT Writing and
Writing Plus is coming up on February 7th and 8th and we are sure our
fourth graders will do a great job. They seemed confident as they
prepare. FCAT reading, mathematics, and science will be administered
February 27 – March 10 for grades 3-5. Third and fourth grade students
will take the reading and mathematics portions of the FCAT, while fifth
grade students will take the reading, mathematics, and science portions of
FCAT. The test assesses how much students have learned throughout the
year. The students are well prepared and we are confident they will do
well.
Our teachers have worked hard preparing students for this important test.
Parents can help too
by:
- Making sure your child eats a healthy breakfast each morning of testing.
- Making sure your child gets enough rest the night
before.
- Helping you child prepare practicing FCAT Explorer and doing homework
activities that are sent home.
- Reminding your child to pay attention, stay focused, and do their best.
TESTING DATES
Thank you for keeping these dates in mind as you plan activities and
trips.
2/7 and
2/8
FCAT Writing FCAT Writing Plus grade 4
2/27 through
3/10
FCAT Reading, Math, & Science grades 3-5
4/4 through
4/7
SAT / 10 grades 1 & 2
PRE-K INFORMATION Developmental screenings (for possible placement in a PK
program) for three and four year olds will be conducted Feb. 14, 15, 17,
21, 22, 24, 28 and March 1,3,7,8,10,14,15,28,29,31. Please call 922-2099
or 921-5407 to make an appointment with the Pre-K Office.
MARCH 1 DEADLINE FOR SCHOOL CHOICE
March 1st is the application deadline for School Choice. The School Choice
Program provides options for students to attend a school that best meets
their specific needs and maximizes their opportunity to learn.
Options for the 2006-07 school year have changed. If you are interesting
in knowing more about the Leon County School Choice Program, call the
School Choice Office (487-7546 or 414-5160) or visit us on the web at:
www.planning.leon.k12.fl.us.
CONTEST
Hazardous Weather Awareness Week is Feb. 12-18. Prior to that there is an
opportunity for students to participate in an essay and/or poster contest.
Information about the essay contest is attached and here’s the scoop on the
poster contest:
For the fifth year Florida's disaster preparedness, response and recovery
organizations have come together to sponsor the "Hazardous Weather
Awareness Week Poster Contest" as part of the 2006 Hazardous Weather
Awareness Week activities. Prizes for teachers and students include Office
Depot Gift Certificates, U.S. Savings Bonds, and NOAA Weather Radios. For
information on this contest please visit the following web site:
http://www.tallytown.com/redcross/hwaw.html
AWARDS
In January, we were honor at the national Title I Conference as the
Distinguished Title I School in Florida, as well as, received an A+ rating
by the Florida Department of Education. These awards would not be possible
without the parent involvement and support you provide.
FIFTH GRADE GRADUATION NEWS
This year’s Fifth grade end of the year celebration program will be held at
Tallahassee Community College on May 23 at 10:00. Dr. Bill Law will be the
keynote speaker. He will present each student with a TCC T-shirt and
invite students and parents to eat lunch and tour the TCC campus. Plan now
to join us for this exciting event on the Tallahassee Community College
Campus.
Happenings This Week
2/6 MONDAY
2/6 – 2/17 Progress Alerts
2/7 TUESDAY
FCAT Writing Grade 4
2/8 WEDNESDAY
FCAT Writing Grade 4
2/8 WUR Grades K, 1,2,3,&5
2/9 THURSDAY
10:30 FSU Opera visits Kindergarten Music Class
2/10 FRIDAY
UP COMING DATES TO REMEMBER
2/13 SAC Meeting
2/14 PTO / Program / Dinner
2/15 Class group and Individual Pictures
2/16 African / American Fashion Show in the Cafeteria
CiCi Pizza Night
2/20 Presidents’ Day Holiday
2/22 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon (10:45-1:00) Please join us for lunch
in Echo Canyon
2/24 Newsletter goes home
2/27-3/10 FCAT Grades 3-5
2/28 GED Family Fun Night for GED students Rm. 17
3/1 3rd Grade Laptop Workshop
3/13 SAC Meeting 6:00 in the Conference Room
3/14 PTO Meeting 6:00 in the Conference Room; 6:30 Program and Dinner
3/16 CiCi Pizza Night
3/17 Teacher planning Day
3/20-3/24 SPRING BREAK
3/28 5:30 GED Family Fun Night for GED participants
3/31 Newsletter goes home
4/3-4/7 SAT/10 Gardes 1 & 2
4/5 Report Cards go home
4/6 3rd Grade Laptop Workshop
4/7 Ruediger Climate Surveys sent home. Surveys due back by 4/14
4/7 Awards Assembly
4/10 SAC Meeting 6:00 in the Conference Room
4/11 PTO Meeting 6:00 in the Conference Room
6:30 Program and Dinner
4/14 Climate Surveys due back to the school
4/22 Roadrunner Rally 10:00-2:00
4/24 Science fair Set Up
Fifth Grade Middle School Orientation
4/25 Science Fair Viewing 5:30-7:00
5:30 GED Family Fun Night for GED participants
4/26 Secretary Day
REMINDERS
2006-2007 TEACH REQUESTS
Due to the rising requirements and the need to balance classes; requests
must be in writing and turned into Ms. Spooner by the last day of school.
Please to describe a personality type that works best with their child,
rather than a specific teacher’s name.
SAFETY
UPDATE
Ruediger has installed a new system to help protect your children called V-
soft. V-soft helps track visitors, students, faculty, contractors,
volunteers at the school; providing a safer more monitored environment.
All visitors on campus check-in at the front office where they will be
asked to present their valid driver’s license.
For added safety, the school’s gates Tharpe Street and side gates will be
locked during the school day 7:50-2:10. All visitors are asked to check in
at the front office when they come on campus.
CAMP OASIS
The Ruediger Camp Oasis Program was highlighted in the Leon County Schools
21st Century September Audit for the excellent variety of activities; with
an emphasis on character development and behavioral improvement.
Congratulations to Phyllis Tessel and the Camp Oasis staff” for the
excellent review; we are so proud of you.
Camp Oasis will begin second semester January 9.
Before School Mon – Fri. 7:15-7:50 Media Center and Technology
Lab
After School Mon.-Thurs. 2:10-5:00 Media Center
BE SURE TO VISIT the following
websites:
Ruediger Homepage:
http://www.Ruediger.leon.k12.fl.us/school/index.html
The Parent Guide. address is:
http://www.leon.k12.fl.us/public/news/20042005%20Parent%20Guide.htm
Reading Tips
Website
Parents for great ideas, suggestions and tips on helping your child with
reading go www.justreadfamilies.org
Volunteer / Mentor
Program
If you
would like to make a difference in a child's life, sign-up as a mentor or
classroom volunteer. Mrs. Long, our guidance counselor, will help you
match your time and interest with a placement need. Just call 488-1074 and
ask for Mrs. Long.
Box Top
Collection
Please help our school collect Box Tops. For every Box Top that is brought
in, we earn ten cents from General Mills. Last year, the school raised over
$1,400, and this year our goal is $1,500. If you have any Box Tops at home,
please cut them out and send them in with your child. The school and the
class will appreciate it.
Visits on Campus You will need to sign in and get a Visitor Badge any time
you are on campus. This is a safety precaution and we appreciate your help
with this procedure.
We have a NO Drop-in policy at Ruediger, please check with the classroom
teacher BEFORE stopping by to visit the classroom. We are trying hard to
have as few interruptions to the instructional program, as possible. A
teacher stopping a lesson even for a few minutes to assist or answer a
parent’s question, disrupts the lesson and takes away precious learning
time.
If you would like to observe or volunteer in the class, just let the
teacher know to expect you. This will help the teacher plan and keep those
interruptions down.
Medication Students are not allowed to carry any type of medication
(prescription or non-prescription) in back packs. Parents should come in
and complete proper paperwork to ensure that your child will receive
medication properly and on time.
Transportation If you change how your children goes home, PLEASE send the
teacher a note! Remember, if an emergency occurs
or plans change, call the school office BEFORE 1:45 PM and a message will
be given to your child about the change. We can not get messages to
students after 1:45 PM. So, please call as soon as you know your plans have
changed.
Dismissal Procedures Dismissal begins at 2:10. We need parents to meet
students by the cafeteria. We have approximately 100 additional students
this year and the hallways are jammed. Please help us by waiting at the
Tenth Avenue entrance by the cafeteria.
Arrival Supervision begins at the Tharpe Street entrance at 7:05. Please
do not drop off students before that time. At 7:15 Students may go to the
cafeteria for breakfast, playground, technology lab or the media
center.
Car dropped off or picked up is done at the Tharpe Street entrance.
Walkers should enter and exit on Tenth Street entrance using the crosswalk.
If you would like to walk your child to class, please park in the Tenth
Avenue lot and walk your child across the parking lot.
For safety there is NO drop off in the parking lot.
Bus If your child rides the bus, please make sure you speak to your child
about following all rules on the bus.
Thank you for your help and support. You make a difference
Looking forward to seeing you on RES campus this week.
Your Partner in Education,
Carolyn Spooner, Principal
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