Tentative School Events 2015-2016 School Year

September

September 8th - First day of school
Letter of the week begins
Music Enrichment begins & will be scheduled approx. twice a month
“Bee Day” – Wear yellow/black - "I Can"
“Getting to Know You” Assembly/Connie’s Collection
Spanish Classes Begin - Weekly or Bi-weekly

October

Parent conferences to be scheduled and conducted
Fire Prevention Assembly
Back to School Event
Barksdale School Portraits E1/E2/P2/P3
Christopher Columbus Presentation
Trip to Linvilla Orchards (Primary Classes Only)
Music Enrichment with Miss Rose
Fall Fun Assembly - "I Can"
Halloween Fun Assembly

November

Veterans’ Day Assembly
Harvest Celebration with Miss Rose
Thanksgiving Play
Thanksgiving Feast
Thursday, November 26th  – School Closed
Friday, November 27th  – School Closed

December

Music Enrichment with Miss Rose
Parents’ Day – visiting only Primary class
Dedication of Giving Tree
Sing to neighbor or shut in Visits (Group of Primary Students)
“Customs Around the World” Assembly
Christmas Sing-A-Long and Santa Visit
Thursday, December 24th – Friday, January 1st  – School Closed for Holidays

January

Monday, January 4th – School Re-opens – “Hibernation” Unit in all classes
Music Enrichment with Ms. Rose
Special Person Assembly including Dr. Martin Luther Kind and other Black Individuals & “I Can”
Monday, January 18th   – Martin Luther King Day – School Closed
Music Enrichment with Miss Rose
Pajama Day

February

100th Day of School
Music Enrichment with Miss Rose
Valentine Day Visits (Primary Classes Only)
Classroom Valentine's Parties
Monday, February 15th – Presidents’ Day – School Closed
Valentine’s Day & Presidents’ Day Assembly
Music Enrichment 
Grandparent’s Day (Primary Classes Only)
Receive Mid-Year Conferences

March

Dr. Seuss Week 
Wacky Wednesday
Cat in the Hat Visit
St. Patrick’s Day Assembly and “I Can” (wear green)
Music Enrichment with Miss Rose
Spring Holiday Party Classroom
Friday, March 25 - Spring Break - School Closed
Safety Kid Assembly
Parent Conferences (During this Month)

April

Year End Show Practice
Hobby & Collection Week
Spring Assembly and “I Can”
Music Enrichment with Miss Rose

May

Year End Show Practice
Cinco de Mayo
Talent Time Assembly
Monday, May 30th – Memorial Day - School Closed

June

Year End Show
Across USA Day
Field Day
Friday, June 24th   – Last day of school
Monday, June 27th - Summer Camp Begins