Dear Parents and Caregivers,
I hope this newsletter finds everyone enjoying the mild spring weather.
The last few months of the year become very busy with school and class events. Please be sure to check ParentSquare each day so you know what is going on in your child’s class and at school!
Report Cards
Report cards were sent home on April 19. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s grades, please reach out to the child’s classroom teacher.
Testing
Students in grades 3-5 will be taking the New York State ELA exam on May 1 and 2 and the New York State Math exam on May 13 and 14.
These exams are among the many required mandates in the education process. Results are used as an educational tool for our teachers to help celebrate our students’ successes and strengthen areas of weakness. This is just one of many formal and informal assessments the school uses to ensure students are well-rounded.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PTA is sponsoring the Herkimer Elementary School Spring Carnival on May 18 from 11 AM-2 PM.
It will be a fun day filled with games, prizes and food. We are collecting items for our basket raffles. Your child should be bringing a flyer home with the child’s assigned theme.
Clothing
As the weather begins to get warmer, please have your child practice good hygiene and dress in an appropriate manner. Brushing your teeth and showering daily helps promote healthy habits for children. Student clothing should promote thoughtful and modest choices. Have your child dress in layers because often times it is cool in the morning, but becomes very warm and humid in the afternoon.
DATES TO REMEMBER
May 14
Early release (for both the Herkimer Elementary School and the Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School)
May 24
No school
May 27
Memorial Day (no school)
May 28
No school
Educationally yours,
Mrs. Renee Vogt,
Building Principal
Please see the rest of the newsletter in the PDF on the right.