We have had such a great start to the year. Thank you for your support at home and please continue to reach out if you need anything. I will continue to send updates throughout the month and a monthly newsletter through our Pataskala Listserv.
Our 3rd Graders will be completing theFall AIR Test on October 24th and 25th. There are tips below for your children to prepare them for this test. They will take two parts to the Reading test that will be taken on separate days.
Our PTO will be hosting our1st Annual "Fall Festival" on October 28th. It will be from 11-2 pm (before the Bucks/PSU game and trick-or-treating). It will be a fun time filled with games and prizes for the kids, a bounce house, food and other fun events for kids of all ages. Our doors are open to everyone on Saturday, October 28th.
The Southwest Licking Local School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.
Upcoming Events for the month
October 4th- Mumkin Sale pickup @Pat 4-6
October 19th- Student of the Quarter/Board Meeting
October 24th-3rd grade ELA Fall AIR Test
October 25th-3rd grade Math Fall AIR Test
October 27th- Halloween Classroom Parties
October 28th (Saturday)- FALL HARVEST PARTY @ PAT 12-3
October 30th- Report Cards go home
October 30th-November 9th- Pennies for Patients
How to help your student learn
Tips for Success!
Tips for Students:
October signals the end of the first quarter, which means it is time for some final assessments to see what students have learned. Testing can bring a wide range of emotions to all students, so what are some things students can do in order to show what they really know?
Have a positive attitude: assessments might be tough, but you can it!
Get to bed early: student's brains and bodies need sleep to function well
Don't skip breakfast: eating a solid breakfast will be fuel for the test
Take your time: tests are not a race, every question matters
Teacher Spotlight
What a team!!
Teacher/Staff Spotlight:
Dedicated, hard working, compassionate, caring, a dependable teammate, colleague, and friend. These are just a few of the many amazing qualities DeeDee Jimision delivers to her students and our Pataskala family on a daily basis. Mrs. Jimison went to multiple professional development opportunities over summer break both here at Pataskala and outside of our district. When teachers needed a hand moving into their classrooms, Mrs. Jimison was always there to assist. New staff members have sung her praises for the time she has dedicated to their support. Walk into her classroom, and you will hear her singing new Math lessons with her students. The commitment to her students and our school building is incredible. Mrs. Jimison's students are lucky to have her and we are grateful for all she does at Pataskala Elementary!
