3rd Grade Science/Social Studies Benchmarks will be cancelled

The weather is just NOT cooperating!

So we will NOT be administering our 2nd Quarter Science and Social Studies Benchmarks.  

Report Cards will be distributed on February 13th

Thanks!

Snow Makeup Scenarios

Please note the following scenarios that will be used in the instance of closings or delays this week due to weather conditions. We will continue to send out updates via the Connect 5 messaging system for all closings or delays. Thank you for your continued flexibility and patience during these challenging weather conditions. 

January 29 – 31, 2014 Weather Scenarios

January 29 – Schools Closed (2nd Semester Begins)

• No  make up for anyone because of banked time from make-up days on January 27 & 28

January 30

• Scenario 1 - If schools are closed, April 2 becomes a full day for everyone (currently 90 minute early dismissal) and Elementary Schools ONLY will lose Feb 19 as an early dismissal to make up time.

• Scenario 2 - If there is a 2hr delay, there is no make–up for anyone because of banked time from make-up days on January 27 & 28

January 31 – Schools Closed or 2hr delay

• April 4 becomes a school day for all students with 90-minute early dismissal and exam day
• April 2 & 3 become full days (currently early release for students)
• April 3 & 4 become exam days (Moved from April 2 & 3)

*In the event of make –up day calendar conflicts, IWCS students who attend regional programs will be expected to adhere to their program’s calendar and transportation will be provided for our students to attend if the program is in session.

2nd Semester will begin on first day back to school

• Benchmarks (Elem & MS) – Schools determining own schedule to be completed by Feb 13
• SOL Testing (High School) - Expedited re-take dates move from Feb 18 &19 to Feb 25 & 26
• Final Exams - Schools will set up schedule for students to elect to take optional exams the week of Feb 3-7. 2 testing sessions (one during am + one during pm + one after school will be offered)

All grades finalized and posted by COB, Friday, February 7

Feb 10 – adjustments made to student schedules impacted by grade changes resulting from optional exam grades

Schedule Update

All of this...

has caused issues with the

calendar!

Monday and Tuesday will no longer be student holidays.  Tuesday will be a 2:20 dismissal day.

If you had a preplanned trip, please send in a note with your student and the absences will be excused.

Thanks!

WatchDOGS (Dads of Great Students) Donuts with Dad

Mark your calendars!!!

WatchDOGS (Dads of Great Students)

Friday, January 31st at 8:15 in the CAES Cafeteria.