• Happy Juneteenth

    Juneteenth, a blend of “June” and “nineteenth”, is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery and the end of the Civil War in the United States.  It specifically marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce this historical news. The holiday is widely celebrated through family gatherings, parades, educational events, […]

  • Father’s Day

    Happy Father’s Day! 10 things you can do on Father’s Day: (1.)   Fix his favorite breakfast or lunch. (2.)   Treat him to a fantastic spa day. (3.)   Go to the park and fly a kite. (4.)    Volunteer together. (5.)    Create a song together. (6.)    Plan a Father’s Day photo shoot. (7.)    […]

  • 4th Of July

    A Bit Of History: The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, commemorates the historic adoption of the Declaration of Independence in1776, which declared the thirteen colonies free from British rule.  Americans celebrate this national holiday with various traditions such as community parades, grilling out at home or in the park, and beautiful fireworks that light […]

  • First Day Of School

    Welcome Back Teachers and Students! We are looking forward to an AWESOME school year together!

  • Labor Day – No School

    Labor Day, which is traditionally observed  on the first Monday in September, pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. The first Labor Day parade in U.S. history was held on On September 5, 1882.  10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march from City Hall to Union Square in New York City.  […]

  • MAPS Fall Testing

    Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) The MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Fall Test is a baseline, adaptive assessment administered early in the academic year.  It helps teachers track academic growth, personalize instruction, and predict performance on state and college readiness exams. What To Know: (1.)  MAP typically tests reading, language usage, mathematics, and sometimes science. […]