2022 April Newsletter

March 7, 2022 by clbaker

April Calendar

April 1 – No School (No Foolin’) Friday School
April 6 – After School Band/Color Guard
April 7 – 6th Grade Immunizations
April 8 – No School
April 11 – 15 – Spring Break
April 18 – Start of WYTOPP Testing
April 22 – Mustang Roundup/Spirit Day
April 29 – No School (Friday School)

Principals Message

This time of year, I reflect on the many blessings we all enjoy. The children that we share are one of the greatest joys in my life. Parents who support our efforts are another blessing. I believe we are here to serve you and I value the partnership we have. Our turnout for parent teacher conferences was nearly 100%. There are many data points that indicate what we are doing together makes us a GREAT SCHOOL in terms of growth. However, in terms of achievement, the learning loss due to our COVID situation has impacted many students readiness for the next level. Everything you can do to help in terms of basic skills in reading and math will serve your child well for the future.

I believe we can always be better tomorrow than we are today. We are always examining areas for improvement. We analyze data to identify who needs more help to be prepared for “Success at the Next Level.” Our teachers are constantly working to meet the needs of all students as they collaborate about challenges to overcome. As stated in previous newsletters, anything you can do to help students understand and work with fractions is invaluable. In addition, reading and math fact fluency are very important for students’ success.

Our counselor, Mrs. Kurt-Mason, also seeks to help students in a variety of ways as they develop socially and emotionally. From mindfulness, to conflict resolution, to cognitive assessments she is a phenomenal asset and support.

If you ever have feedback that will help us grow and improve in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me or another appropriate staff member. Finally, if you ever have questions about our practices or programs, please feel free to give me a call at 307-885-2472.

Mr. Klein

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March Mustang Mentors

Mustang Mentors are students selected by their teachers for demonstrating strength in one or all of our 8 Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills: Name It to Tame It, Body Awareness, Focused Attention, Self-Awareness, Golden Rule, Growth Mindset, Mindfulness, & Leadership.

Mustang Mentors are announced once a month at our Mustang School Spirit Day and will be honored for one month. Their photos will be posted on the Mustang Mentor Wall. If you would like more information about each of our 8 skills, please email gro.2dscl@nosamtrukba.

Back Row (l-r): Cameron Trefren, Samuel Larsen, Alex Montiel-Ramos, Yaretzi Vazquez, Denali Sanchez, Kellsi Dunne, Sanoe Sale, Kayla Hubbard
Middle Row (l-r): Myla Simpson, Derek Crowther, Oliver Visser, Ian Mattson, Adeline Miles, Bridger DeMello, Chloe Richmond, Serenity Estrada
Front Row (l-r): Mr. Crowther, Nathan Naef, Matthew Clark, Delaney Judd, Abigail Bentlage, Gray Olenslager, Cylas Grant, Isabelle Jaques, Tanner Grubbs, Sophie Fuller, Scarlet Coombes, Mrs. Kennedy

OUR AMAZING READERS

AR HONORS READERS

Hayden Kennedy and McKinley Frye

For earning 100 AR points in one school year from recommended books on the Honors List.

INDIAN PAINTBRUSH AWARD

Earned by

Back: Rachel Smith, Emmaline Crook, Cayson Haderlie, Levi Kilpatrick. Front: Dawson Probst, Emily Kilpatrick, Sawyer Crook

For reading all ten titles nominated for this years Wyoming Children’s Book Award

Congratulations to Taylie White and Cayson Haderlie for Earning the Great American Citizenship Challenge! They worked hard to accomplish this award. You Rock!

As you can see, things are never dull at Etna Elementary!

Our Curiosity Cure Enrichment class was a Creative success.
Our orchestra students love performing impromptu concerts.
Literacy Week concluded with a fun assembly learning about “Oh, The Places You Go.”
Our 4th grade had an afternoon of reading with gummy worms. “Book Worms”.
Our Mustang Spirit Assembly is always loud and fun.
And to end March, the tech students competed in March Madness Typing Competition.
Finally – Each class in PE completed for the most laps in 3 minutes. See bottom pictures for grade level winners!