TES Paw Print Volume 4 Issue 7

Welcome Spring!

Signs of spring are popping up everywhere! With longer days, warmer weather, and plenty of sunshine, we encourage you to make the most of this beautiful season with your family and friends. Spring is the perfect time for outdoor adventures, whether it’s planting a garden, exploring a nature trail, flying a kite, or simply relaxing in the sunshine with a great book. However you choose to enjoy the season, we hope it brings joy, fresh discoveries, and wonderful memories for your family!

Happy Spring, Bulldog Family!

Mark Your Calendar:

March 31 - April 4 Spring Break!
April 7 - Teacher Planning Day/Student Holiday
April 8 - Students Return to School
April 9 - Special Olympics Chattooga County
April 11 - Autism Awareness Day (wear red and/or blue)
April 16 - Progress Reports
April 20 - Happy Easter!
April 22 - May 1 - Georgia Milestones Assessment (3rd, 4th, 5th grades)
April 25 - Mother/Son Dynamic Duos Event

Character Word of the Month

Optimistic

Optimistic means having a positive or hopeful. outlook. An optimistic person believes that things will generally turn out for the best, even when faced with challenges. Optimists tend to see the positive side of situations and look for solutions rather than dwelling on problems. They believe that they have the skill and ability to make good things happen.

Georgia Milestones

The Georgia Milestones Assessment is an online, criterion referenced, summative assessment created by the Georgia Department of Education. Federal law, specifically the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires annual testing of all students in grades 3 through 5 in the content areas of mathematics, English language arts, and science (grade 5 only) in order to determine how well students have mastered the state adopted content standards, as well as provide students, parents, and teachers information about academic achievement and readiness for the next grade level.

Milestones Dates:

April 22 - ELA (Section 1)
April 23 - ELA (Section 2)
April 24 - ELA (Section 3)
April 29 - Math (Section 1)
April 30 - Math (Section 2)
May 1 - Science (5th grade only)

Life is Better on the Hill

Caring teachers, engaging activities, and sweet friends make all of our days on the hill great!

Learning and growing each day at TES!

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is a former professional wrestler turned actor, producer, and entrepreneur known for his hard work, determination, and positive attitude. He inspires kids by demonstrating perseverance, kindness, and a strong work ethic. Despite facing challenges early in life, he worked tirelessly to achieve success in sports, entertainment, and business. Johnson encourages young people to believe in themselves, work hard, and always help others. Through his motivational messages, charitable work, and dedication to fitness and family, he sets an example of resilience and generosity.

TES Stakeholder's Meeting

Our annual TES Stakeholder's Meeting will be this Thursday, April 17th at 5:00 p.m in the cafeteria. (Kindergarten and First Grade Spring Concert to follow at 6:00.)

Join us to find out more information about our School Improvement Plan, Title 1 Funds, Parent School Compact, and District Family Engagement Plan. Please contact Mrs. Heather Stewart at heather.stewart@trionschools.org for more information. Your input is important to us.

We cannot wait for our Mother Son Decade Dance! Tickets go on sale next week!

TES Mission Statement

Trion Elementary School, in partnership with families and the community, strives to provide a challenging and relevant education that builds a foundation to foster character, integrity, and academic potential in all students.