Red Shirt Friday!

Red Shirt Friday

We understand that there will be a deployment of local troops in the next few weeks. To support our armed services and their families Sibley students and staff are asking for everyone to wear a red shirt this Friday, April 29th. We know deployments of loved ones have a large impact on children, so please consider supporting this effort.

We learned about red shirt fridays through their website. For more information, please check out their site at redshirtfridays.org. Their mission is to show support for our servicemen and women. They are not a political organization and do not discriminate whether or not one supports or does not support the war. They care only about making their support of our servicemen and women known to our fellow Americans and the world. 

Wear red on Friday!

Have a Great Break!

Remember no school Thursday, April 21st through Monday, April 25th. You have been working so hard. Take some time to relax and spend with your family and friends. Be safe and have fun! Your only homework is to read a bit in your book. AR goals are due Friday, April 29th.

See you on Tuesday!

Morning Muffins!

On Wednesday, April 20^th Sibley PTO is sponsoring Morning Muffins.  We will serve muffins, bananas, and juice in the gym from 7:30 a.m. to 8:10 a.m.  We hope your family is able to join us for breakfast at school to start the day together!

Time for the MCA's

The following note is going home today regarding the upcoming MCA tests. Please ask your student about it, if they do not show it to you. Thank you!!

April 6, 2011

Dear Families,

During the next few weeks students will be taking the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments known as the MCAs.  You will receive your child’s score (usually before school starts next fall), which compares him or her to other children in the same grade level throughout the state of Minnesota.

We will be testing in our Reading and Math groups.

Reading Tests:  Tuesday, April 12^th & Wednesday, April 13th

Math Tests:     Eaton: Wednesday, May 4^th and Thursday, May 5th

                           Schaefer: Monday, May 2^nd and Wednesday, May 4th

                           Sorlie: Monday, May 2^nd and Thursday, May 5th

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT EVERY STUDENT

IS HERE ON THE DAY OF THE TEST!

Brain research shows that in order for a student’s brain to operate at it optimum, it needs plenty of rest and good nutrition.

Looking for some ways to help your child be prepared?

·        Encourage your child to work hard everyday.

·        Start the day off right the morning of each test:

1.     Get a good night’s sleep

2.    Eat a nutritious breakfast

3.    Keep a positive attitude

·        Help your child to arrive at school on time.

·        Ask your child how the test went after each testing date.

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We want to make sure this important information gets home.

Please sign and return the bottom part once you have read this letter.

Please feel free to call us with any questions/concerns.

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