PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

2/5 Progress reports distributed	3/1 ISAT Testing through 3/12
2/8 ISAT parent meeting 2:00 or 3:30	3/5 End of 2^nd trimester
2/12 Lincoln’s birthday, school in session	3/7 Daylight Savings Time begins Set clocks ahead one hour
2/15 No School-President’s Day	3/12 Report cards go home
2/19 District Spelling Bee	3/18 Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:15-4:15 & 5:00-7:15)
2/22 Washington’s Birthday, school in session Staff vs. Students Athletic Night	3/22 Career Night
2/24 Board Meeting @ FMS	3/24 Board Mtg @ Komensky
	4/2-4/9 Spring Break

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Arrival of March springs us into our third and final trimester. This means it is a time for students to really kick it in to high speed and do their best academically and end the year on a very positive note. All of us here at Komensky are happy to assist your child in reaching these goals. Our goal is to demonstrate progress throughout the year. As parents you can help your child by making sure they come to school regularly and equally important to help them be on time, have their homework completed as well as receive the proper rest and nutrition

ISATS, We will be giving your child state-required achievement tests starting on Tuesday, March 2 through Friday, March 13. Students in grades three, four and five will be tested in Reading and Mathematics. Students in grade four will also be tested in Science. Students in grades three and five will also be tested in Writing. The tests are a part of the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) program, and are being given to all students. The results of state tests will be reported to you on the School Report Card by the end of October. We will review state test results along with other information to help us improve our school program. In addition, you will receive information about your child’s performance on the state tests he or she took.

1) making sure, if possible, that your child attends school on the days of testing;

4) reminding your child to ask the teacher questions if he or she does not understand the test directions;

5) letting your child know that you have confidence in his or her ability to do his or her best; and

6) advising your child not to worry about the test- just do the best he or she can.

Monday, February 1, we began making significant changes to our early morning (7:50-8:20 am) time and breakfast program. Many of our students are not eating a healthy meal before school starts each day, despite our current breakfast program. We have worked out a plan with Aramark, our food service provider, to serve our students a healthy breakfast in the classroom. On the first day, 277 or 63% of our students ate a healthy meal

Kindergarten Registration is coming soon! Make the best choice for your child’s future by visiting our school. Please contact Principal La Salle for a tour of the school. You will be pleased by our students’ behavior, staff professionalism and academic rigor. Registration will be on Wednesday, April 22.

PTA, A great way to stay actively involved in our school and your child’s education is to join the PTA. Please sign up to be a member if you haven’t already done so. Most recently our PTA partnered with staff members to provide our students with an evening of fun and learning about character development.

School Improvement Plan, Komensky’s plan is being revised. Please read our current plan when you have an extra moment and offer your suggestions for improvement. You can view it on the district website or look at a hard copy located in the foyer parent information center or in the office. We are proud of our accomplishments and goals for the future. I am confident you will be too!

As always, feel free to contact me at any time with questions, concerns or positive comments regarding your child’s schooling. I can be reached by phone or email.