Becoming our Best Through our Minds and Hearts!
“Excellence From All, For All”
1825 Popp’s Ferry Road * Biloxi, MS 39532 * 228-435-6166 *
NORTH BAY NEWS FLASH April 16, 2018
2011 National Blue Ribbon School
April 21—Indian Nation 5 K
April 25—Admin Professionals Day
April 26—1st Grade program; 6pm
April 28—National Super Hero Day
May 7—Nurse’s Day
Upcoming Events:
Calm or Chaos. Every day, every moment, we get to choose whether to create calm or chaos; to punish a child or teach a new skill; to notice or to judge.It all begins with you.What will you choose today?
Tip of the Week
Conscious Discipline
Loving and Learning at North Bay
Go to North Bay’s webpage under North Bay News for more on news from this week!
State testing begins this week!Please see the schedule on the back of the NBNF for your child's testing days and helpful hints.
State Testing!
April is designated “Month of the Military Child” in honor of the military children who sacrifice and provide service to America. To show support of our military kids, North Bay Elementary is encouraging all teachers, staff, and students to wear purple on Tuesday, April 17th. This is a very visible way to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Purple symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is a combination of Army Green, Marine Red, and Coast Guard, Navy and Air Force Blue. Help us turn North Bay Elementary purple on Tuesday, April 17th.
Indian Nation 5Kthis, April 21stthe Town Green- We hope to see you there!
Count Down to Kindergarten Readiness Fair
Bring your future Kindergartener to learn about school. Board a School Bus, go through the Cafeteria Line, and visit a Playground. They will participate in fun instructional activities as well.
When: Thursday, April 19 4:30-6:00 pm. Doors close at 5:30
Where: Lopez School, 140 St. John, Biloxi
For more information: Call the Biloxi Family Resource Center at 228-297-6808.
Cash Taylor in Mrs. LeBlanc’s 3rd Grade class achieved the 100 AR Point Club! Way to go Cash!!
STATE TESTING INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) is designed to measure student achievement on the Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards (MS CCRS) for English Language Arts and Mathematics. Obtaining valid and reliable results guide instruction through the use of data.Therefore, it is extremely important to encourage your child to do his/her best on our upcoming testing days.
Students have been taught well and have been prepared to shine as they have worked extremely hard this year.I have told the children that at the end of this year's journey I want them recognized as the best and brightest in the state of Mississippi. I stand confident in their abilities stemming from their hard work and the wonderful job our teachers have done through the excellent instruction they have provided.
To assist with upcoming testing days, your help and support are needed to maximize what we can achieve together!
TIPS TO HELP PREPARE YOUR STUDENT
The night before:
Help your child get to bed on time.
Keep your routine as normal as possible.
Plan ahead to avoid conflicts on the morning of the test.
The morning of the test:
Get up early to avoid rushing.
Be sure to have your child at school and on time.
Have your child eat a good breakfast. Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria.
Be positive about the test.Help your child to feel comfortable and confident.
Testing Schedule
Kindergarten state MKAS testApril 17th and 18th
3rd grade MAAP ELAApril 19th/20th and April 24th/25th
4th grade MAAP ELAApril 26th/27th and May 1st/2nd
3rd grade MAAP MathMay 3rd/4th and May 8th/9th
4th grade MAAP MathMay 10th/11th and May 15th/16th
Your partnership in preparing our students is most appreciated.
Dr. Pitre