Back to School

We go back to school in exactly 2 weeks! I can't wait to see all of you on August 2 at 8:00. We have a bigger class this year, which means more friends and more people to work with. Our supply list, handbook, and class list are available on our school's Facebook page: Sylvan Prep Academy.

Wrapping Things Up

It's almost the end of the year, but we still lots of great things planned:
May 14: Authors' Tea at 1:00
May 20: Rocket Launch at TTU
May 20: Skating Party at The Sk8
May 24: Talent Show at 1:00/Tacky Day
May 25: Field Day/PLA Spirit Day
May 26: Swimming Party at TTU/Funky Socks Day
May 27: Classroom Clean-up/Crazy Hair Day
May 28: Award Day

That's not even including the picnics, bonus plays, or creative writing we still have planned! :)

TCAP

TCAP testing will begin on Tuesday. The schedule is as follows:
April 20: Reading/Language Arts
April 21: Math
April 22: Science
April 23: Social Studies

I understand how daunting something like this can be, so we will not have any homework this week other than resting well and eating a good breakfast. I know the kids will do great!

Spring Break Updates

Now that we are in the home stretch of the school year, I wanted to take an opportunity to thank all of you for the support and assistance you have given PLA! Things are only looking up for the future. I sincerely hope to see all of the students returning next year.
TCAP testing for grades 3-8 will begin this Thursday and continue through the latter part of next week. Please make sure your child is sleeping well and getting a good breakfast. Students may bring a water bottle to keep at their desk during the test. I need some volunteers to help provide healthy snacks for the class during this time. Fresh fruit is proven to be the greatest brain food for kids, so I would love to see some oranges, apples, bananas, etc. come in for the class to share. Let me know if you can provide any of these or something similar.
A few copies of the Christmas play DVD are still available. All proceeds from this fundraiser are going toward the greenhouse project. We are also accepting donations of pots, seeds, watering cans, and other supplies. The students are all very excited about learning how to grow their own food next year.
We have a lot to squeeze in to the last grading period, in terms of fun events. The upper elementary class will have the opportunity to go to the NASA center in Huntsville, Cumberland Caverns, Disney's "Oceans" movie, and Cane Creek Park. We will also undertake a rocketry unit during which each student will get to purchase a rocket kit and build their own rocket that will be launched at TTU's Sherlock Park. The PLA talent show and field day are also coming up in late May.
Thank you again for all of your help this year. As a small school, it is imperative that we all work as a family to create the best experience possible for each child. I am confident in saying we have done just that. The students all seem genuinely happy to be at school and to work and grow together. Enjoy this gorgeous weather. We couldn't have ordered up a better spring break, in my opinion. I will see you all on Monday!

PLA Dinner and a Movie

Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed resources and time to student council's spaghetti dinner!! The event is tonight at 6:00pm in the PLA cafeteria. I hope everyone can come! The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Now Taking Orders

I am currently taking pre-orders for a DVD of the Christmas play. DVDs that are $5 each. A note will go home this week with details. Orders are due by 3:00 on Thursday April 1.

A la carte menu

Our a la carte menu will grow throughout the rest of the year. We are starting with granola bars and string cheese. Next on the list will be popsicles and Gogurt. We have gotten requests for beef sticks, which we will look into.