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From the Principal

 
 
At GVA-DC, all of our staff and students have a role in CMAS. Our 3rd – 5th-grade students are getting excited about “showing what they know and doing better than before” on their assessments, while our K-2 students are gearing up to maintain a good testing environment and encouraging our older students to do their best work.
 
What can parents do to help their student(s) do their best work on CMAS?
 
  • Encourage students to take their time and put forth their best effort on every test.
  • Ensure that students are getting plenty of rest every night. 
  • Provide a good healthy breakfast for students each morning.
  • Make sure students are present and on time every day.
 
 
 
 
 
What does CMAS stand for?
  • Colorado Measures of Academic Success
 
What are Colorado Measures of Academic Success?
  • The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) are the state's common measurement of students' progress at the end of the school year in English language arts, math, and science.
  • Students in grades three through eight take the CMAS tests in math and English language arts.  Students in fifth, eighth, and 11th grade take the CMAS science assessments
 
When will students, families, and educators receive the scores?         
  • Individual student scores for CMAS tests completed in April 2022 will be provided to all school districts in June 2022 and hard copy student performance reports will be delivered to school districts in July.
 
For more information about CMAS, please click here.
  • If you have any questions about CMAS and/or the testing schedule, please contact Stacy Bush at [email protected]. 
 
Water Bottles, Backpacks, and Coats...Oh My!!
  • The lost and found is overflowing! 
  • Please stop by and check for missing items this week. everything that has not been picked up by Friday afternoon will be donated!
 
International Day-Thailand
  • Volunteers are needed to take down and file art and to hang art for Thailand International Day on Thursday, April 7th in the morning. 
  • Sign up here to help out  
  • Parents are invited to join us in person for International Day on Friday, April 8th. Performances are at 8:30 am and 10:00 am in the cafeteria.
  • International days are half days for students- students are dismissed at 12:00 pm.
  • International Days are also free dress days!
 
Uniform Reminders
All students are required to wear uniforms to school each day. Acceptable uniform attire includes:
 
Shirts:
  • GVA logo T-shirts and polos with short or long sleeves (any color).
Jackets:
  • Students may wear a solid color jacket without a GVA logo (any color) in the classroom. Jackets worn outside are not required to have a GVA logo.
Bottoms:
  • May include pants, shorts and/or skorts
  • Navy blue, black, or khaki only.The uniform bottoms must be dress pant material
  • Denim jeans and sweatpants are unacceptable. 
  • Leggings or tights may not be worn unless worn under a skirt. 
Shoes:
  • Sneakers/closed-toed shoes are required each day.
Hats
  • Hats, caps, beanies, etc…may be worn outside but should be removed upon entering the building.
 
The Week Ahead
 
Tuesday, April 5th                    
  • Coffee with the Principal at 8:30 am via Zoom
 
Friday, April 8th           
  • International Day: Thailand
  •  Early Release Day- Students released at 12:00 pm
                                            
Next Week: CMAS Testing begins!
Thank you for partnering with us to educate and grow our child(ren)! 
 
 
Stacy Bush
Principal, GVA Douglas County