May 2010 Newsletter

May Events

4 – Joint SLE/SLHS PTO meeting 6 p.m. at SLHS
3 – 7 Teacher Appreciation Week (National Teacher Appreciation Day – May 4; SLE Teacher Appreciation Breakfast will be sponsored by the SLE cafeteria May 19; Lunch for the staff will be sponsored by the Thursday Club on May 19)
11 - MCT 2 Reading
12 - MCT 2 Writing (dismiss at 3 p.m.)
13 - MCT 2 Math
14 - 3rd Grade Field trip to Golden Memorial Park
14 - SLHS Graduation 7 p.m.
17 - SLE Basketball Game
18- SLE Awards Day (grades 1-5 at 12:30 p.m.)
18- Kindergarten Awards Program 9 a.m. at Truelight Church
19- 9 Weeks Test Math
20- 9 Weeks Test Reading/Language Arts
20- 6th Grade Awards Ceremony
21- 9 Weeks Test Science/Social Studies/make ups
21 – 6th Grade Field Trip
21 – Students’ Last Day
23 - Gospel Singing at SLE sponsored by SL Boosters

SL Schools Transformation Forum
South Leake Elementary School and South Leake High School are working together to accomplish great things! The first collaborative effort will be to host the School Transformation Community Forum Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the South Leake High School library. During this informational session the Leake County School District Administrative Personnel will explain and discuss the school transformation process. All parents, community members, and other interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Dr. Shirley H. Nichols, Assistant Superintendent of Education, at 601-267-4579.

Students to Take MCT2 Tests
Students in grades 3 through 8 will take the all-important MCT2 assessments May 11, 12, and 13. Please make certain that your child does his or her best by doing the following:
• Make sure students are at school by 7:40 a.m. so they can have breakfast and prepare for the tests;
• Make sure students get plenty of sleep;
• Bring two number 2 pencils daily;
• And talk about the importance of doing his or her best!

Awards Day(s) Programs Scheduled
Please plan to attend your child’s awards day program(s).

 May 18 – Grades 1-5 at 12:30 p.m.
 May 18 – Kindergarten at 9 a.m.
 May 20 – 6th Grade at 7 p.m.

Last 9 Weeks Tests Schedule
Teachers will announce on May 18 which student will be exempted from 9 weeks tests. The schedule is:
Wednesday, May 19 – Math and Science
Thursday, May 20 – Reading and Language Arts
Friday, May 21 – Social Studies and Make Ups

Parents may pick up students when tests are finished.
Note: School dismisses May 12 at 3 p.m.