“Success through Working with Integrity and Motivation!”
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From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Dolphin Families,
As we move into April, our school continues to be a place filled with learning and growth. Our students are working hard each day, and it is wonderful to see their progress as we move further into the spring.
April is also an exciting month for our school community. You will find information in this newsletter about several important events, including our PTO Family Dance on April 16 and our Multicultural Night on April 24. These events are special opportunities for families to come together, celebrate our community, and create lasting memories.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to sharing a fun and meaningful April with our students and families.
Sincerely,
Ed Stephenson
Principal
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Announcements
Join us April 7th at Round Elementary for Math / STEM Night! Come be a part of the fun! Food, games, and learning are a part of this community event supporting our learners!
Please join us once again for another great Multicultural Night on Friday, April 24, from 5:30 until 7:30! Enjoy an evening of culture, community, and connection. We invite you to watch a video highlighting last year’s Multicultural Night as we celebrate together once again.
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Upcoming Events for April
7 Math / STEM Night at Round Elementary 6:00 - 8:00
8 Early Release for Students
10 Third Quarter Report Cards
16 PTO Spring Fling Family Dance
21 Student Holiday
24 Multicultural Night 5:30 - 7:30
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Family Liaison’s Letter
Your Family Liaison: A Bridge to Resources and Support
Please join us once again for another great Multicultural Night!
📅 Friday, April 24
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
Enjoy an evening of culture, community, and connection. We invite you to watch a video highlighting last year’s Multicultural Night as we celebrate together once again.
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I am here Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. to support you. Please feel free to call me directly at 571-377-6313.. To set up an appointment, please call 571-377-6313 or simply scan the QR code below. We look forward to working with you! |
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Kindergarten
Hello Kindergarten Families!
For the month of April in language arts we will be working on writing and learning the sounds of the letters: K, Y, V, and Q. We will also be learning the high frequency words: look, me, come, here.
In math we will continue to read, write, and represent numbers 1-30 as well as constructing sets of different numbers.
In science we will be discussing and learning about living and nonliving things!
Please review our letters and numbers as well as practice writing and counting daily at home!
Thank you!
-Ms. Jasmine and Ms. Winstead, Ms. Shakes and Ms. Molestina, Ms. Brown and Mr. D, & Ms. Holden and Ms. Galvez.
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First Grade
Math For this month, we will be focusing on Subtraction Strategies, Patterns, and Money
Science and Social Studies In science we will focus on Earth and Sun and the Earth’s Resources
Benchmark/ ELA In reading, we will look at:
Unit 7: Past, Present, & Future
Long O, E, and I Vowel teams
Possessive Nouns
Singular & Plural Nouns with Verbs
Reminders
Please send a change of clothes with your child
Please remember to have your child read every night for 20 minutes and to practice writing at least a sentence about what he/she has done at school.
Support your child in completing other tasks too.
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Second Grade
Math This month, we will be starting subtraction with regrouping and telling time.
Science and Social Studies This month, we will begin a unit on Innovation-how European explorers made contributions to the development of North America and discussing how key events in US history contributed that development. In science, we we will be wrapping up our units on plants and animals and their habitats. Students will be cooperatively working on a habit project.
Benchmark/ ELA This month, we will begin Unit 8 on how wind and water changes the Earth.
Reminders
Please continue to read at home every night with your child and ask them questions about what they have read. Try a writing journal so students can continue to practice their writing. Flash cards in Math are great for basic addition and subtraction review.
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Third Grade
Math The students will be focusing on the following items this month:
Polygons
Area and Perimeter
Equality
Place Value to 999,999
Science and Social Studies In science, we will start our unit on water. In social studies, we will continue our unit on Ancient Greece and then finish the year with Ancient Rome.
Benchmark/ ELA In reading we will continue Unit 7 Communities Then and Now then start Unit 8 Weather and Climate which will focus on cause and effect and main idea
Phonics focus will be on hard and soft /g/ and /c/ as well as diphthongs
Reminders
We are getting closer to our SOL testing. It is VERY IMPORTANT that your child is reading and reviewing math basic math facts. Please reminder your child to take his/her time when completing school work.
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Contact Information
Please make sure you set up your ROOMs/Thrillshare account and reach out on ROOMS! or
Email your child’s teacher or send a note in green Daily Communications Folder! At Home Skill Building Practice-
Reading- Please make sure your child is reading for at least 15 minutes each night. It can be a book of choice or a library book.
Study your” Multiples Chart” for a few minutes each night. Charts are in the back of the green Daily folder.
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Math This month, we will identify, add, compare and order decimals.
Benchmark/ ELA This month, we will focus on Word Recognition, Reading Comprehension Vocabulary and Writing Skills.
Virginia Studies and Science This month, we are studying Reconstruction following the Civil War and our Solar System.
Reminders
If you would like a conference (phone, face-to-face, or online) please contact your child’s teacher to schedule one. Please make sure your contact information is correct in our system. If it is not, please inform the school office. This is needed in case of an emergency!
Please make sure your child is reading for at least 15 minutes each night. It can be a book of choice or a library book.
Study your” Multiples Chart” for a few minutes each night. Charts are in the back of the green Daily folder.
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Digital Citizen Report
If you have any questions or would like assistance with learning about how children can learn more about effective use of AI, please reach out to Sean Coffron, your Instructional Technology Training Specialist, at 571-377-6382 or scoffron@mcpsva.org. |
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Encore Calendar
Our students attend music, library, art, and physical education on a rotating schedule. The schedule is noted as days A through E, and are available here. Encore schedules adjust with days when school is unexpectedly closed, such as snow days. The updated schedule is available here. Contact your student's teacher for more information.
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