Shout out to Mr. Wade Sloan, our amazing assistant principal! The students and staff of Portlock are lucky to have you as one of our leaders. Thank you for all you do for our Tiny Tigers!
Tomorrow is the final Read My Shirt Day. Don't forget, our Literacy Night is on Thursday, 5:30-7:30. Lots of fun planned, plus a chance to shop at the Book Fair.
🎉 National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated nationally the week of April 1–5, 2024. Since this coincides with our district's spring break holiday, we are observing and celebrating our district's assistant principals the week of March 25-29, 2024. #APWeek24 In collaboration with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators join us in honoring the positive impact our assistant principals have on the success of our schools. Thank you to all of our assistant principals for your countless contributions and commitment to our schools and community! 🌟 #CPSCelebrates #ElevateEducators
This Week:
Book Fair;
Monday is the last day for Read-a-thon;
Last week to donate shoes for Souls4Soles;
Thursday is our Literacy Night: 5:30-7:30;
No School Friday - Happy Spring Break!
We are thrilled to share that we had 15 Portlock Peeps hatch. They are adjusting well and our live Chick Cam has now been moved into their condo. Take a look!
https://www.youtube.com/@cpsport2658/streams
Tomorrow is GLOW DAY!!! Wear anything that lights up or glows. Also wear neon colors or just white works great too. We can't wait for you to see our Glow Flip!
Friday also kicks off our Spring Book Fair. Students will have the opportunity to shop Friday-Thursday. Don't want to send in cash? Set up an e-wallet for them.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/portlockprimaryschool
Tomorrow is Read My Shirt Day. Also, start gathering all the light up and neon you have, because GLOW DAY is Friday!!
Do you or someone you know in the Portlock area have a rising Kindergartner? Save the date and help us spread the word!
Tomorrow is our Word Parade. Students are asked to choose a word and display it on a sign, poster, around their neck, etc. and to dress the part. It could be as simple as a color and dress all in that color. Here are some examples to help. Can't wait to see what our Tiny Tigers come up with!
Literacy Night 3/28 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Want to enjoy a pizza dinner for free?
Need childcare for younger siblings, so you can participate with your student?
Need transportation for the event?
Thursday is the last day to RSVP for any of these services!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lknY3Fxa2PPlSgZz-N9FrUZD5JPFGXsbpEKJcPp3lwo/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR32_NezKPDrLzI09kaissaReDQZwdcIp1UUlsVrpKIHb0SHYNLI_kz_Orw
🔊 New Podcast Episode Alert!🎧 https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified 🛡️ Safety within our schools takes center stage as we sit down with Dr. Penny Schultz, Assistant Director of Safety and Security, and Matt Hamel, Commonwealth's Attorney, to discuss the strategies and dedication driving our local School Safety Task Force. Discover how collaborative efforts across city departments are creating a safe and secure environment for our schools. Gain insight into proactive school security measures and the role you help play in school safety. Your voice matters, and we extend an invitation to contribute your perspective at the upcoming School Safety Forums! 👉 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/safety-and-security for more information regarding the upcoming forums. 🗣️ Join us in this pivotal conversation, because when it comes to our children's future, every voice can make a world of difference.
We are on Week 2 of celebrating Reading Month. If you haven't already, please register with our Read-a-thon. Our school has logged almost 8,000 minutes already!
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/tool/323331383039/2
We are also collecting new/gently used shoes as part of the Soles4Souls program.
Thursday is the last day to RSVP for our Literacy Night on 3/28. If you would like to participate in a pizza dinner, childcare for younger siblings, or need transportation to the event, you must RSVP! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lknY3Fxa2PPlSgZz-N9FrUZD5JPFGXsbpEKJcPp3lwo/viewform?edit_requested=true
Reminder: No school today for PK-5th grade only
🎨 March is VAEA Youth Art Month! Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts and recognizes art education as a viable factor in the total education curriculum that develops citizens of a global society. This year’s theme is “Dream in Art.” #VAartedYAM24 #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
To learn more about Youth Art Month and ways to celebrate, visit https://councilforarteducation.org/youth-art-month/ and http://www.vaea.org/youth-art-month.html. 🎉
The School Safety Taskforce will host the first of two public forums on March 20th at Indian River High School to provide an update on school safety policies and procedures. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session for attendees. Learn more: http://cpschools.com/safety
Save the Date! We are partnering with FACE to provide a Literacy Night on March 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. FACE will be providing a pizza dinner, childcare for younger siblings, and transportation if you need it, but you must RSVP for the event by 3/14! RSVP now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lknY3Fxa2PPlSgZz-N9FrUZD5JPFGXsbpEKJcPp3lwo/viewform?edit_requested=true
Join us on March 14th at 6:30 p.m. for a webinar about Financial Planning for children with disabilities. Learn about guardianship and alternatives, ABLE accounts, and special needs trusts. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSFinancial2024
Just a reminder that Friday, March 8, 2024, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
March kicks off Reading Month. We have several things planned throughout the month. This week we kick off our Read-a-thon fundraiser and our Soles4Souls shoe collection. Both will be ongoing all month long. Haven't set up your Read-a-thon account yet? Go to: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323331383039
🎉 March marks the commencement of Women's History Month! Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding contributions women have made to history, culture, and society. Explore the impactful insights into Women's History Month at https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ to learn about the diverse ways women have significantly influenced American history. #CPSCelebrates
