May 1st - May 5th

Communication

Last Day of YLearning is Thursday, May 11.

Transportation information in Home Base Student Information System: 

We are excited to announce that student transportation information can now be found in one single location, Home Base, also known as Powerschool. In order to provide the highest level of customer service to our families we are asking those of you who do not yet have a Powerschool account to stop by the school office to complete the necessary form.  You can find more information at www.wcpss.net/student-information.  

Volunteer Luncheon - Volunteer Luncheon to thank all of our wonderful volunteers is Friday May 5th. 

Critical Thinking

Jump Rope for Heart - Timeline: Friday, April 28th- Friday, May 12th (due date)

There is no "Event Date" we celebrate during specials, electives & Field Day!

• Please share info/links with parents on your Grade Level Website etc: It will be posted on our next Weekly Specialist Update in the Hub too.
• Learn More: Information about Jump Rope for Heart Program
• Donate Here: Donation Link for Underwood   (online donations only)
• Help save lives! Last year, we raised $4,000. This year goal is $4,300.
• Now, students can receive up to three Thank you Lanyard Zoo Crew Animals. All other Thank you gifts will be shipped from headquarters after the fundraiser period.

Class lists - Please email Mr. Shillings if you have a request for a type of teacher and/or classroom environment that your child would thrive in for next school year. This recommendations will be considered when assigning teachers to class lists. 

Collaboration

Kindergarten Orientation will be taking place on May 2 and May 4 from 10-11am.  There will be many parents touring the building.

Creativity

Science Olympiads 3rd-5th grade Science Olympiads will be competing on Saturday May 6th at Leesville Middle School starting at 8:30. The event is free to watch and the students would love to see staff there. We will have an applause parade for the participating students on Monday the 8th at 9:30.

Vocabulary Video created by Jennifer Williams - https://animoto.com/play/xpWjA5dZEeLd0kWO00e68g