Crusading with the Principal
#19
2.2.18
Let’s stay focused on attendance! Students aren’t learning if they aren’t in school. Please make sure that if everyone is in good health, even if the weather is awful, that every effort is made to get your student into school….even if they are late. Every day they miss of school sets them further behind their classmates. At Casas, we focus on providing students every opportunity to be successful. Thank you for supporting us!
Quarter 2 report cards are going home on Monday, February 5th. If you have any questions or concerns, please make sure to set up an appointment with your classroom teachers.
As a reminder- keep in mind that although the letter grade may not seem important, it is the letter grades that largely determine opportunities students will have in the future. If you are ever curious about a grade on Progress Reports, tests, or even projects, make sure to contact the classroom teacher and schedule a meeting. Every member of the Dream Team at Casas is dedicated to our student’s success.
Please remember that PE is on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
ACCESS Testing continues through February. Students who participate in the ACCESS testing are students who have indicated they speak a language other than English at home. This assessment measures student mastery of the English language. Students are tested in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Please encourage your student to try their best when taking this assessment so it can accurately reflect their mastery of the English language.
Crusading POMs will be meeting on Tuesday, February 6th, at El Mezquite on 18th St. All details are located on the website. In the upcoming meeting we will be discussing plans NJHS has proposed for the Valentine’s Day Dance and partnerships for Dia de los Ninos.
FUTURE Parents will have a session on Thursday, February 8th at 5:00 PM (to accommodate for families who work through the day). The topic of this meeting will be about how to ask the right questions to support your student’s success. This session was approved by the FUTURE Parents and will be led by Ms. Mix. Child care will be provided.
Theresa Herring (MS, LMFT) is a family therapist and she is coming on Monday, February 12th, at 5:00 pm to provide a session about “Disciplining without the Drama.” The session is recommended for families in grades 4-8, however, all are welcome!! This session is being provided through the use of Title 1 Funds, as was recommended by the FUTURE Parents team. Child care will be provided.
NJHS will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Party on Wednesday, February 14th from 1:00-2:15. More details to follow! Please make sure to call the Main Office if you are interested in volunteering.
DENTAL FORMS are due! Please make sure to send your students with the most paperwork from the most recent check-ups! These can be submitted to Ms. Ramirez in the Main Office.
Civic Trip Scholarship Applications were sent home with students today. These applications are due on Wednesday, February 7th, to Ms. Mix.
As always, please call the Main Office with any updates to contact information or pick-up, drop-off routines:312-432-3224.
We are the Casas Crusaders-small, but MIGHTY!