As we wrap up the fantastic building addition and renovation, we will need all of next week to allow our construction crews and teachers to set up their classrooms for a welcoming first day of school on Monday, August 19.  Due to this, we will not be hosting Back to School/Curriculum Night next Thursday, August 15.  We are rescheduling Curriculum Night for Wednesday, August 28.  More details about Curriculum Night will follow in next week’s email.

We still want to support all students and families as we begin this school year.  Here are a few things that will happen in place of next week’s event:

• As a way for teachers to introduce themselves, they will send a video greeting to their students next Friday, August 16.
• When lining up outside on the first day of school (Monday, August 19), teachers will spend extra time welcoming students and introducing themselves to parents.
• Since students will not be able to drop off their school supplies before the first day of school, please know that students do not need to bring all of their supplies on the first day of school.  Feel free to have students bring some of their supplies each of the first few days so they do not have to carry too much on the bus.

Back to School Night and Curriculum Night are happening on the same night, August 15th!  Come by anytime from 5:30-6:00PM to visit the classroom, meet your child’s teacher and drop off all of your school supplies.  You can also enjoy food trucks in the parking lot!
Beginning at 6:00PM, teachers will begin a formal presentation about the content and expectations for the school year.  Teachers will repeat their presentations from 6:30-7:00PM.

Join the Link PTA in the Stevenson Elementary School gym on August 7th from 9:00AM-12:00PM or 6:00-8:00PM to gather information about the upcoming school year, including: spirit wear, hot lunch, milk orders, room volunteers, etc.  You can complete all of these tasks through the PTA website if you can not attend (www.linkpta.com).

Field Day is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 4.  Please plan on your child having a full day of outdoor activities.  It is expected to be around 80 degrees tomorrow.  Please send your child in comfortable clothes that will help them stay cool, along with sun screen and/or a hat.  Due to the rain, we anticipated that some of the surfaces may be a bit muddy as well.  If the weather makes it difficult to hold field day outdoors, Mr. Cropper has an entire indoor plan that will allow students to experience fun activities inside.  Thanks to all of the parents who have volunteered to help.  Full-day and morning volunteers should arrive at 8:45AM and afternoon volunteers should arrive at 12:15PM.  After checking in with the main office, volunteers can head to the gym.  We’re looking forward to another great event!

The 4th and 5th grade students have had a wonderful year so far in music class and they are ready to show some things they have been learning!  4th and 5th grade families are invited to this very special “inform-ance” where your child will demonstrate the skills they have been learning in music class.  The music program will take place in the Link gym on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00PM for 4th grade students and 7:00PM for 5th grade students.  We hope to see you then!

Every year we enjoy inviting families to view student work as the school year winds down.  All Link families are invited to join us for Celebrate Learning Night, an evening for students to showcase their hard work from this school year.  Join us starting at 6:00PM on Tuesday, May 7 in your child’s classroom.

We are very excited to announce the Link Talent Show, taking place on Friday, May 3 at Mead Jr. High.  We had 40 acts audition to be part of the show, and each one of them showcased such unique talent!  This year’s talent show will spotlight 14 acts and an epic choir.  Instead of charging admission, the 6th grade committee will be accepting donations for a class gift to Link School.  We hope you can join us at 6:30PM at Mead Jr. High to see the Link talent on display.

The first and second grade students have had a wonderful year so far in music class and they are ready to show some things they have been learning!  First and second grade families are invited to this very special “inform-ance” where your child will demonstrate the skills they have been learning in music class.  The music program will take place in the Link gym tomorrow, Wednesday, April 24 at 6:00PM for First grade students and 7:00PM for Second grade students.

What did you do over your summer?  This fall, through the “Summer of 54” camp opportunities, your answer could be: “I learned how to play lacrosse, used the design process to create and design, and/or created different forms of art using digital and non-digital mediums.  The goal of the “Summer of 54” is to provide students opportunities to be active, while enhancing their creative and innovative spirt.  Camp opportunities offer:

A range of fun camps for a variety of interests for students in 1st through 8th grade
Courses with hands-on, project-based curricula
Instruction by District 54 teachers in a positive environment
An opportunity to conduct experiments using tools, equipment and technology used within the real-world
Registration for the “Summer of 54” camp offerings, including a camp t-shirt, opens on Monday, March 25th and closes on Friday, April 19th.  Digital registration is available within Parent Portal and can be accessed through the following link – Summer Registration.

Have you ever wondered how global warming will affect our planet?  Or how salty different types of water are?  Or even which microwave popcorn pops the best?  Then you’re in luck, because all of these questions and many others will be answered by our Link scientists at this evening’s Science Fair!  You are welcome to join us anytime between 6:00-7:00PM this evening to view the projects and learn from Link students.