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Dear Mayfair friends and family,
It is hard to believe that we have entered the last marking period of the 2017-18 school year. As many of you know, state testing begins in third grade, but it continues each year and eventually leads to college-ready tests like the ACT and SAT. These testing skills will later be critical to professional tests given in various fields within our workforce. At this young age, our responsibility as the adults is to provide children the foundation for a positive attitude and the appropriate support for test skill building.
 
Whether we agree with the tests or not, we should be very careful about the impression we create for children. Positive attitudes foster positive results. The opposite may also be true if we put too much pressure and stress on students or talk negatively about testing.
 
Our students have already worked very hard this year preparing for the next grade level with their Teachers. Test dates for spring 2018 can be found on the April calendar and will be posted on the school’s website.
 
What is my role as a parent:
• Encouragement
• Ensure proper rest and nutrition
• Encouragement
 
Your partnership is critical. Please make attendance on testing dates a priority. Thank you for all you do. If you have any questions, please call or email.
 
Respectfully,
All Mayfair Lab Teachers and Staff

Dates to Remember
 
April 9-13, 2018           Teacher Appreciation Week
April 11, 2018               7th Grade Selling Popsicles for $1 during all recesses!
April 19, 2018               Progress Reports Go Home!
April 23-25, 2018        Sixth/Seventh Grade ELA/Math Testing
April 10, 2018              Third Grade LASM Field Trip
April 13, 2018              Course Requests Due for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students
April 17, 2018               Second Grade AG Magic Field Trip
April 20, 2018              First Grade Strawberry Farm Field Trip
                                        Middle School Testing Fun Day (afternoon)
April 23, 2018              Kids Orchestra Concert (evening)
                                        Grades 6 and 7 ELA/Math Testing
April 24, 2018              Grades 6 and 7 ELA/Math Testing
April 25, 2018              Grades 6 and 7 ELA/Math Testing
April 27, 2018              Kindergarten Cap and Gown Pictures
Apr. 30-May 4, 2018   Schoolwide Testing Week
May 4, 2018                  Mayfair May Fair!! 5:30 pm NO AFTER CARE
 
Upcoming Events! (subject to change)
May 7, 2018                  Third Grade Laser Tag Field Trip
May 9, 2018                  Field Day!
May 18, 21, 22               Early Dismissal Days NO AFTERCARE!!!!
May 22, 2018                  Last Day of School!

Mayfair in Action!

On March 23, 2018 the Mayfair GREAUXbots were invited to the FIRST Bayou Regional Robotics Competition in Kenner to showcase FIRST LEGO League and to talk about what they learned this year. The students had a blast at the Pontchartrain Center, watching the high school robotics teams compete, controlling the Air Force robots, visiting the Robot pits, and showing off their coding skills at the FLL Booth. 

State Testing
It's that time of year! Students and teachers are preparing to take state tests. These tests are very important for not only the school's future but your student's as well. Check out some test taking tips at the document below. 

Testing Tips

Mayfair Testing Time
Testing is spread out over two weeks. See the schedule broken down below. 
 
During those testing days, special rules MUST be followed so that we are in line with both the district and state testing guidelines.
 
April  23, 2018         6/7 testing
April 24, 2018          6/7 testing
April 25, 2018          6/7 testing
 
April 30, 2018         3-7 testing
May 1, 2018             3-7 testing
May 2, 2018            3-7 testing
May 3, 2018            3-7 testing
May 4, 2018            3-7 testing

Mayfair Testing Rules
- There will be no early checkouts
- Please have your child at school on time
- Parents cannot visit campus these days
- Cell phones should be kept at home. IF a phone is brought to school, it will be sent to the office until dismissal
- NO Apple/Smart Watches are allowed
- No booksacks for students in grades 3-7 ONLY. Students in grades K-2 may bring their booksacks. 
- Parents/ grandparents/ guardians cannot eat lunch with their child these days
- do not schedule doctor appointments any of these days

Teacher Appreciation Week
The rest of this week is to celebrate teachers! 
Tuesday - Favorite Sweet Treat Day
Wednesday - Favorite Color Day
Thursday - Favorite School Supply Day
Friday - Card Day!

Teacher's Favorite Things

Course Requests
All rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students need to fill out a course request by Friday, April 13, 2018. 
 
bit.ly/courserequest6
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bit.ly/courserequest8

MLS Middle School Program of Studies

Fundraiser!
Enivronmental Science is selling Smencils for $1 and Backpack Buddies for $5. You will be able to purchase these items the rest of the school year!

May the Fourth Be With You!
The annual May Fair will be on May 4, 2018 from 5:30-7 pm in the evening. Come out for an evening of fun, family, and friends! There will be booths and food trucks. A fan favorite, the dunking booth, will be back this year! The cake walk is always a huge crowd draw and we are excited to showcase some of our student's artwork. Can't wait to see you!

8th Grade is going on a Disney YES program trip next March. They are raising funds now. You can purchase a drawstring bag for only $10 to help support this trip! 
 
Find the order form at the link below, or in your child's backpack. 

Mayfair Bag

Campus Life
2018-2019 District Calendar
Click here for the district calendar for 2018-2019.
 
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