Friday, April 26, 2013

May 3rd - Spring Fling!


This is our BIG day time event for Campus School students, parents and teachers. A wide variety of games and refreshments are offered. Many volunteers are needed to help with the set up, food distribution, games, activities and the clean up. Dads we really need you at this one! To sign up please click the link below:




May 4th - Campus Beautification Day

This is a unique SATURDAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT CAMPUS SCHOOL. We are partnering with the Bellevue Loves Memphis team to have another Campus School Beautification Day on Saturday, May 4th from 8:30 am to 12:30, or 1:30 pm depending on the number of volunteers that come.

Parents, your children are welcome to come, but should work along side you so that they can be supervised.

Questions: Contact Corrie Metcalf at ncmetcalf@gmail.com.




May 15th - Thinkshow

Formerly called the Exhibition of Student Work, the 3rd Grade ThinkShow will be on display at our school May 15th. We are in need of volunteer jurors who can give feedback to students based upon their projects. Please click the link below for detailed information:






May 17th - The Parent Appreciation Breakfast - 7:30 - 8:30

The teachers would like to show their appreciation to all of the wonderful Campus School parents by hosting a parent appreciation breakfast. Come relax and enjoy a special thank you breakfast hosted by all of the teachers and staff at Campus School.




May 17th - Skate Night - 5:15 to 7:15, Cordova Skate Center

Nothing to sign up for, just come and hang out! Come enjoy some good times, good company and great memories at the last Campus School Skate Night for this school year.

Sunday, April 21, 2013

TCAP TIME


TCAP TIPS

PROVIDE LOTS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR REST 
* Have a set bedtime and wake-time. 
*Sleep+Sleep+Sleep = A Healthy Brain
PROVIDE A HEALTHY BREAKFAST
*Less sugar and high fiber is best.
*Protein= long term energy
PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT
*Encourage your child to do their personal best.
*Remind them that this test is only one measure of their academic performance and does not determine self worth.
MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS ON TIME
*If your child is showing obvious signs of illness, do not send them to school. 
TRY NOT TO PANIC
*Remind your child not to get scared
*Remind your child not to get frustrated
*Remind them relaxed = better performance
DISCUSS TEST ANXIETY
A certain degree of test anxiety is normal and may help student's prepare, work more effectively, and  remain focused during testing.
*Share and discuss feelings of anxiety
*Talk about the test in a positive way
*Have realistic expectations
*Ecnourage his/her personal best

Sunday, April 14, 2013

TCAP Snacks

Visit the wiki link below sign up to bring TCAP snacks next week.

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Spring is in the air....

Last week, our butterfly kits arrived! I am thrilled to watch the students experience the metamorphosis from larva to and adult butterly first hand!

Permission slips and money for the Redbirds field trip are due MONDAY. If possible, please send in the exact amount for your child.