Hello Everyone,

I hope all moms had a wonderful Mother's Day and that you felt very appreciated.

Bookshop Santa Cruz Young Writers' Presentations: congratulations to Jona and Sage who will present their essays this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Mountain Parent Survey: Mt. Parent Survey Live Link

Drivers Needed: last field trip of the year to UCSC Arboretum. Please let us know if you are able to join us and help with transportation by emailing me with the number of students you can chaperone and accommodate. Thank you in advance :)

Snacks Needed for testing week: Volunteer Snacks for Testing Week

CAASPP TESTING: It's that time of year. Our testing window begins May 22. It is very important that your child is in school in these coming weeks. We are busy bees in the classroom and review as well as test taking practice and strategies are being modeled and taught. Please be sure your child is present, well fed and rested. This will help ensure success and keep stress at a minimum for your child. We will have a healthy snack sign up sheet for the week of the 22nd. Thank you to those who have signed up already :)

A Few More Snacks Needed: Please let us know what you would like to bring (in the a.m.). Suggestions: trail mix, peanut butter and celery/carrots/apples, protein bars, granola bars, cheese and crackers, fruit, bagels and cream cheese, milk, juice, etc. Volunteer Snacks for Testing Week

Fundraiser June 3 from 12-5 for Seth Danger Wilson-Frey. For those who don't know, Trinity's cousin was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, Medulloblastoma, on March 24th. The family is reaching out to ask for help and donations during this difficult time. For more information about the fundraiser, to donate, and/or bring a meal please click this link. Seth Danger Wilson-Frey

**Important Announcements:

Upcoming Dates:
Book Shop Santa Cruz Young Writer's Presentations: Tuesday May 16 @ 6
CAASPP TESTING: Week of May 22
Open House: Wednesday May 24 from 7-8
Memorial Day: Monday May 29 NO SCHOOL
UCSC Arboretum Field Trip: Thursday June 1
Report Cards: Monday June 5
Talent Show: Tuesday June 6 at 9
6th Grade Graduation: Wednesday June 7 at 5
Last Day of School: 12:35 Thursday June 8

AR Reading goals: 14.5 for this trimester

Sick Days and Absences: When your student misses a day or more of school it is highly recommended that you come in and pick up the homework and missed classwork for the day/week. In a week, we have 7.5 hours of instruction in math alone.

Warmly,

Mrs. Young