April Newsletter

Kindergarten Registration

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 5th. Kindergarten registration will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at all Springville and Mapleton elementary schools. This registration is for all students who will be entering kindergarten in August 2011.

Please register at the school and bring a birth certificate, current immunization record, and proof of address with you. Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2011 to be enrolled for the fall.


Requests

Art City Elementary does not accept teacher requests from parents for the upcoming year. Instead, Mrs. Nielsen works closely with teachers when preparing class lists to ensure the best experience for each child and to keep classes balanced. However, if you have legitimate concerns, Mrs. Nielsen encourages you to put them in writing and schedule an appointment to discuss the best fit for your child before May 13, 2011. Mrs. Nielsen will not make any class changes for the next year after that date.


Testing

The state year-end testing window opens on April 18th and closes on May 18th. Please avoid planning things such as appointments, vacations, or anything that would take the student away from school during those dates. Thank you for your help in this matter.


Talent Shows

The annual talent shows will be held on May 16th at 1:00 p.m. and May 18th at 9:00 a.m. More information will be sent home the first part of May. Start preparing!


Volunteers

We want to extend a big thank you to all of you wonderful volunteers who take time out of your days to make a difference at our school.


Sonic Fundraiser

Introducing the Sonic Value Card Fundraiser for Art City Elementary. Each Value Card is $5 and offers a savings of up to $20 at any Sonic Restaurant. This is the first fundraiser that will earn Art City 100% of all proceeds! With these funds, Art City will be able to install speakers and audio enhancement equipment in the gym.

The sale begins on Monday, March 28th, and runs through Friday, April 1st. The cards will be delivered on Friday, April 8th.


Healthy Lifestyles Campaign

The Healthy Lifestyle Campaign for April is to “Eat Breakfast Every School Day.”
We are challenging all of our students to eat a healthy breakfast for 20 school days during April. Breakfast helps children pay attention, perform problem-solving tasks, and improves memory.

Parents, please partner with our school and have your students eat a good breakfast every day! This will help your students do their very best throughout their school day!!!


PTA News

Thanks to:

* Kim Kelley and volunteers for serving dinner to our teachers in March
* Deanna Lindsey, Kim Droubay and Julie Wilson and her committee for their work to make the Book Fair a big success.

Field Day will be held May 25th. We are in need of more volunteers to help with this fun event. Contact Amy Peterson at 801-489-3555 or 801-368-6261 to offer your assistance.

Teacher Appreciation Week will be Apr. 25-29. If you would like to participate, call Jen Follette at 801-489-7036 or email at jenfollette@gmail.com


Calendar

Apr 1 Sonic Value Card Orders Due

6th Grade Picture Day


School Play Performance
7:00 p.m. for parents


Apr 4 Last Week of Chess Club

2nd Grade RadKids Simulation for Kendrick & Kunzler

Apr 5 Kindergarten Registration 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Apr 6 6th Grade Field Trip to UVU

2nd Grade Field Trip to Harward Farms 9:15 a.m. - Noon

School Community Council 3:15 p.m.

Apr 7 5th Grade Program
1:30 p.m. for School
7:00 p.m. for Parents

Apr 8 2nd Grade RadKids Simulation for Roylance, Sutton, & Winkel

Sonic Value Cards Distributed

Apr 11-15 No School, Spring Break

Apr 18 End of Year Testing Begins


Apr 20 3rd Grade Hershey Track Meet

Apr 21 Kindergarten Field Trip to Bean Museum 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Apr 25-29 Teacher Appreciation Week

Apr 25 6th Grade Planetarium Field Trip

Apr 27 4th Grade Hershey Track Meet

Apr 28 Britt’s Bookshelf 2:45-3:15 p.m.

Apr 29 5th Grade Maturation Program 12:30-1:30 p.m.

6th Grade Maturation Program 1:45-2:45 p.m.



May 4 5th Grade Hershey Track Meet


May 11 Orchestra Performance
12:45 p.m. for School
7:00 p.m. for Parents

May 12 6th Grade Hershey Track Meet

Kindergarten Field Trip-Discovery Park 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

May 13 5th Grade State Fair and Float Parade

May 16 Talent Show 1:00 p.m.

May 17 5th Grade Orem Rec Center Field Trip

May 18 Talent Show 9:00 a.m.

May 19 Last Day of Kindergarten

6th Grade Program
12:45 p.m. for School
7:00 p.m. for Parents

May 20 School Carnival

May 24 Awards Assembly

May 25 Field Day

May 26 Last Day of School - Dismiss at Noon