It is wonderful to have our OWLs back in the building this morning after a much needed break. Below, you will find a list of the upcoming activities and preparations for April and May: 

NYS ELA Testing, Grades 5-8: April 11-18:

  • Grades 6 and 7: April 11-12 
  • Grade 8: April 15-16  
  • Grade 5: April 17-18 

In preparation for testing, all 8th Grade students must have their district-issued laptops and chargers in the building by Friday, April 12th. All Grade 5 students must have their district-issued laptops and chargers in the building by Tuesday, April 16th. The devices will remain in the building until testing has culminated. 

On testing days, please be sure to drop off your child to school on time, by 7:30 a.m. as we will begin promptly at the start of 1st period. Students should eat a healthy breakfast and get ample sleep the previous night. We highly encourage students to participate in state testing as this helps identify additional academic supports that may be needed during next school year. 

NYS Math Testing, Grades 5-8: April 30-May 9:

  • Grade 5: April 30-May 1 
  • Grade 8: May 2-3
  • Grades 6-7: May 8-9 

In preparation for testing, all 8th Grade students must have their district-issued laptops and chargers in the building by Wednesday, May 1. All Grade 5 students must have their district-issued laptops and chargers in the building by Monday, April 29. The devices will remain in the building until testing has culminated. 

On testing days, please be sure to drop off your child to school on time, by 7:30 a.m. as we will begin promptly at the start of 1st period. Students should eat a healthy breakfast and get ample sleep the previous night. We highly encourage students to participate in state testing as this helps identify additional academic supports that may be needed during next school year. 

OTHER EVENTS: 

  • Site-Based Management Team (SBMT) Meeting: April 16th* from 2:40-3:40 p.m. in the LIBRARY (*date changed) 
  • Early Release Day: April 24
  • Spring Musical: April 24 @ 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) 
  • Superintendent’s Conference Day: April 25 (no students in attendance) 
  • Advanced Placement Exams: May 6-17 
  • Site-Based Management Team (SBMT) Meeting: May 14th from 2:40-3:40 p.m. in the LIBRARY 
  • Early Release Day: May 15
  • Superintendent’s Conference Day: May 16 (no students in attendance) 
  • Senior Class Trip: May 17-19
  • National Jr. Honor’s Society Induction Ceremony: May 21 
  • Creativity in Bloom: May 21
  • National Honor’s Society Induction Ceremony: May 22
  • Memorial Day Observed: May 27
  • Welcome to the Nest, 5th Grade Orientation: May 29

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact the school at (716) 816-4330. 

– The Administrative Team