Happy New Year! And Welcome Back!

As we embark upon the second half of our school year we will remain consistent in our efforts to increase the number of students performing at higher levels, become better at our craft, and grow the Payne community.

School goals were shared with parents at the December PTA meeting (See PowerPoint file linked here: e89b4ee0-588a-445b-913d-d00271a34055).

Good News

2^nd Grade has two new leveled classroom libraries, thanks to parents

Check it Out

School data and our school calendar (includes birthdays) are on display along the corridor between the cafeteria and main office.

Happening this Week

Coffee with the Principal – We will take a look at and discuss kindergarten and 1^st grade

Friday, January 6^th at 9am

In the case of a school delay, this will be moved to the following Friday

Temporary Change

2^nd grade teacher Mrs. Walker will be out for several weeks due to a personal emergency.  We are doing everything we can to provide the best and most qualified coverage possible.  As plans are solidified parents will be updated.

 

Stephanie Byrd

Principal

Good Afternoon,

Small group instruction allows teachers the opportunity to work with students on the skills and concepts they meet each child’s specific need.  This is where the magic happens.  Everyday students grades K-5^th are provided an individualized experience via small groups.

Students in grades 4 and 5 are participating in the Payne Book Battle, thanks to 5^th grade teacher Ms. Johnson. Students have a Daily Reading Log; to track their reading, students with 140 minutes read earn a sticker.

Cheerleading, robotics and student government.

• Cheerleading tryouts have begun
• Our robotics team will participate in a robotics competition on Saturday, December 10^th
• Student Government officers will be elected next week. Students will campaign through the week

Today we ended the day with a wonderful Holiday Celebration, where we encouraged to spread love and enjoy the season.

Next week we are in school all week.  Winter Break begins on Thursday, December 22nd. 

 

Happy Thanksgiving,

Please be reminded that tomorrow, Wednesday, November 23^rd is a school day. All students are expected to attend.

But there is NO After School.

Over the following days we will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy family and friends. We can spend time reflecting on the start of a new school year and give thanks for our many blessings.  Below are a few of the things I am thankful for:

• 301 beautiful wildcats. If you were not aware, we have grown a bit, our enrollment is up and our students are awesome.
• Teachers, paraprofessionals, social workers, psychologists, custodians, behavior techs, office staff, kitchen workers, security guards, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, substitute teachers, volunteer grandparents’ math coach and assistant principal all deeply committed to educating each student.
• An awesome cadre of parents who have welcomed and supported me as I transitioned into this new role.
• The opportunity to serve in this capacity.

Thanks to all who came out and enjoyed Literacy Night. Our next big event will be the Holiday Celebration in December.

Thanks to all who helped with our library.

Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Our ECE classes are under construction. We are moving into a new unit: Grocery Store. Centers are being transformed and students will don new personas like the shopper, the clerk who is checking out the groceries, the baker, produce manager or truck driver.

Check Us Out

Paynedc.org is up and running!

Cool Stuff

• Our robotics team will compete against other teams here on Saturday, December 10^th.
• At Literacy Night we kicked off our writing contest for students 1^st grade through 5^th grade.
• Our Math Club is taking form.
• We will announce our student government officers soon.

Reminder

The building opens to students at 8:15am. There is a parent operated Before Care in the Library. Students should arriving prior to 8:15 will remain on the playground and will not be supervised by Payne staff.

Up Coming

Nov 29                 1^st Grade to Air and Space Museum

Nov 30                 PreK Parent Cafe

Dec 1                    Coffee with the Principal

Dec 2                    Professional Development Day – No School for Students

Dec 8                    Holiday Celebration

Dec 10                  EdFest (Volunteers needed to represent Payne at the DC Armory)