Tyler Elementary School Monthly Newsletter
June 2008

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Dear Tyler Parents,

On May 29th, Tyler Elementary School was recognized for earning the Virginia Index of Performance Excellence Award at the division-wide Classy Awards Ceremony at Hylton High School.  This award is a great honor and is given to schools that meet all state and federal accountability benchmarks in reading, math, science, history for at least 2 consecutive years.  Schools must have also exceeded accreditation standards and met all the requirements of the "No Child Left Behind" (NCLB) Act for at least 2 consecutive years in order to receive this award.  Congratulations to our Tyler students, staff and community for attaining such a high academic standard.

As many of you may know, Ms. Barna and her family will be moving to Pennsylvania this summer.  On behalf of the Tyler Staff and Community I would like to thank Ms. Barna for her dedication and commitment to Tyler Elementary during the last 4 years.  She has passionately been an advocate for students and instrumental in the development of many student centered programs at Tyler.  Best wishes and good luck to Ms. Barna as she embarks on her new endeavors. 

Ms. Julie Chamberlain, currently a School Counselor at Marshall Elementary in Manassas, will be joining our staff as School Counselor for the 2008-2009 school year.  Ms. Chamberlain brings 13 years of school counseling experience and 7 years of classroom teacher experience to our school.  She will bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and expertise to our school including being recognized as Virginia Middle School Counselor of the year (2001-02).  Please welcome her to Tyler Elementary. 

I would like to thank our Tyler parents and students for a tremendous school year.  It has been a pleasure to get to know and work with such a wonderful community.  I look forward to working with you next year as we continue to promote a top quality academic program for all students.  Please review our summer reading list and supply list for next school year on the Tyler website:  http://www.pwcs.edu/tyler/ .   Have a great summer.

Sincerely,

Matthew Phythian
Principal

Spring Into Reading Totals

Tyler students did an amazing job in reaching their goal of reading 500,000 minutes by May 2^nd.  The students exceeded their goal by reading 533,001 minutes.  Congratulations on a job well done!

 
Kindergarten read a total of 52,559 minutes.  Congratulations to Mrs. Moose’s class for reading the most minutes in Kindergarten!

 
First Grade read a total of 64,025 minutes.  Congratulations to Mrs. Irvin’s class for reading the most minutes in First Grade!

 
Second Grade read a total of 70,463 minutes.  Congratulations to Mrs. Robinson’s class for reading the most minutes in Second Grade!

 
Third Grade read a total of 66,097 minutes.  Congratulations to Mrs. Villani’s class for reading the most minutes in Third Grade!

 
Fourth Grade read a total of 106,032 minutes.  Congratulations to Mrs. Mahoney’s class for reading the most minutes in Fourth Grade!

 
Fifth Grade read a total of 75,663 minutes.  Congratulations to Mr. Cerwinske’s class for reading the most minutes in Fifth Grade!

Guidance News

NEWS FROM OUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR!

Thank you to the following parents and community members who will be participating in our annual Career Day!!  Their willingness to give their time to our students to talk about the world of work is greatly appreciated.  We could not have this important program without you!

Linda Garrett                              Jessica Clay
Robert Weir                               John Hull
Denise Glasser                           Michael J. McSellars
Mike Hand                                 Jeff Patton
Vic Doppee                                Gualberto Rosa
Robert Morrison                         Carolyn Harrell
Cecile Richard

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My Lunch Money

The mylunchmoney.com service for prepayments into cafeteria accounts will not be available until after June 12, 2008 for this school year.

Parents using the “Smart Pay” option may want to cancel the smart pay option prior to June 12^th if they do not want a prepayment generated at the end of the school year.

Parents of “seniors” that are graduating in June should contact the cafeteria prior to the end of the school year if a refund is requested.  Also any student(s) leaving Prince William County Schools should contact the cafeteria regarding a refund.

Mylunchmoney.com will be available August 18, 2008 for the 2008-2009 school year.

Tyler SOL Test Dates 

News from the Clinic Kay Hoepker, School Nurse

As the last few days of the school year wind down, it is never too early to start thinking about next year! If your child has any health condition that may require occasional care during the school day, using the summer months to complete a Health Treatment Plan will ease the back-to-school rush. This applies to children with asthma, life threatening allergies, diabetes, seizures, or a host of many other ailments.  Each year a new Health Treatment Plan needs to be completed or updated by the parent and their child’s physician.  Plan early and make your doctor appointments now so that you can avoid being caught short in August. Please stop into the school and ask what paperwork is needed to ensure your child’s best school health management.

All medications that have been kept in the school’s clinic must be picked up on or before the last day of school.   Any medication not picked up before June 13 at 3:30 pm will be discarded.  Nothing will be saved over the summer.  No medication can be sent home on the bus; a parent must pick it up!

Have a safe and happy summer.  Remember to use sunscreen and to protect your eyes with sunglasses. Please do not forget to use bike helmets, wrist, and knee guards for added safety this summer.

 Attention parents of fifth grade students!

 A Tdap booster is mandatory for attendance in the sixth grade. Without proof of this immunization or physician documentation of why your child can not get the shot, your child will not be able to enroll in school for the 2008-09 school year. Immunizations can be obtained at the Prince William County Health Department, physician offices, or military clinics. Documentation of the immunization will be accepted in the Tyler office until June 13.  After that date, please deliver the documentation to your child’s middle school office.

Sincerely,

Kay Hoepker
School Nurse

Spring Into Reading – Reading Incentive Program