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Order your Normalpalooza Commemorative T-Shirts
This year's t-shirt was designed by one of our very own 8th grade students
from Mrs. Myers Digital Art Class! Don't miss your chance to order t-shirts
for the whole family. Orders must be in by TODAY Monday, April 10.
Sizes: Shirts are available in Youth XS-L and Adult XS - XXL
Payment: Venmo @normalpark-museummagnet
Check made payable to Normal Park Spark
Online at normalpalooza2023.eventbrite.com
Delivery: Shirts will be sent home with your student the week of April 24
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We hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break. We are excited to welcome our students back on Monday. As a reminder, the tardy bell rings at 8:00 at the Upper School and 8:10 at the Lower School. Help students start the day right, by being on time to school.
Over the next few weeks, our students in grades 3-8 will be taking the state test known as the TCAP. This assessment gives us valuable information to see what students learned this year in regard to our state standards. Students will test in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies (grades 6-8 only). Here is our daily testing schedule:
Tuesday, April 18 ELA part 1
Wednesday, April 19 ELA part 2
Thursday, April 20 ELA part 3
Friday, April 21 ELA part 4
Monday, April 24 Science
Tuesday, April 25 Math part 1
Wednesday, April 26 Math part 2
Thursday, April 27 Math part 3
Friday, April 28 Social Studies (grades 6-8)
We have broken the test up over several days so on some days students will only test for 30 minutes while on others they may test for 80 minutes. The total testing times can be found here. All testing at the Upper School will begin around 8:15 and all testing at the Lower School will begin around 8:30. Please ensure your child is on time to school and that they have time to eat breakfast. Please attempt to have your child at school for testing and avoid scheduling appointments on these mornings. Most testing will be completed first thing in the morning each day. Thank you for helping to set the students up for success on these assessments. Scores will be reflected in student fourth quarter grades and families will get a report in the fall to show how the student has done.
On a different note, as you may be aware, Hamilton County Schools and schools across the country are continuing to experience student threats in our schools. As a district we remain committed to ensuring that our schools remain safe, and we recognize that all stakeholders play a part. At Normal Park, we will be working with students to understand the importance of their words and actions and how they may be perceived to be threatening. We want to protect our students while also teaching them responsible ways to say or post their feelings. It is important that students understand the expectations and potential consequences of such threats. Over the next few days, teachers will present the Hamilton County video known as HCS Real Talk with students in grades 3-8. Students in grades k-2 will have some form of the discussion about their words and actions but it will be in a more age-appropriate way. Here is a video called HCS Real Talk for Families that can help you to know more about what is being discussed. If you have questions, please reach out to your child's teacher or me.
As always, thank you for your continued support of our students and our school.
Jamelie Johns
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Apr 14 SPARK Trivia Night
Apr 17-21 Upper School Book Fair
Apr 18-May 5 TNReady window
Apr 21 Progress Reports
Apr 25 Young Southern Writers Award Ceremony 6:00 and 7:30 Abbas House
Apr 27 US dance concert 6:00
Apr 29 Normalpalooza
May 8-12 Teacher Appreciation
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7th Grade Regatta: It's that time of year again! 7th grade needs massive amounts of cardboard and duct tape. We are working towards building 8 boats that can carry students in the TN River. Parent can earn 1 volunteer hour for every 3 rolls of duct tape donated (please send us the good stuff 🙂). Limited to 5 hours per family.
Teacher Appreciation: Lower and Upper School May 8-May 12.Coming Soon
Field Day: Coming Soon
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Normalpalooza 2023 Tickets ON SALE NOW!
Get your tickets now for Normalpalooza 2023, Saturday, April 29 from 10am-4pm at Normal Park Lower School. We're back with over 20 carnival games and inflatables, interactive art projects, food trucks, local artisans and business in our Vendor Marketplace, and non-stop entertainment from our Normalpalooza stage. Make plans to attend this event in celebration of our amazing school! Tickets, commemorative t-shirts and cabanas can all be purchased via our event website at NORMALPALOOZA
Want to get involved? Grab a booth at our Vendor Marketplace? Questions?
Email us at normalpalooza@gmail.com. Volunteer sign up will be posted soon!
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Grade Level Memos and Updates
Click here to make School, Learning Expedition, Athletic, or Pre-K payments. Pre-K payments are due at the first of month and can be paid at the link above.
Add money to your child's lunch account here.
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| | Grade Level Memos and Updates
Click here to make School, Learning Expedition, Athletic, or Pre-K payments. Pre-K payments are due at the first of month and can be paid at the link above.
Add money to your child's lunch account here.
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Upper School Book Fair. Sign up for an ewallet today and start shopping.
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Middle School Baseball: Schedule is subject to change
Tues 4/11: vs. Howard Connect 5:30pm
Thurs 4/13: @ CSLA Time TBD
Tues 4/18: vs. Chattanooga Charter 5:30pm
Thurs 4/20: @ Soddy Daisy 5:30pm
Tues 4/25: vs. Orchard Knob 5:30pm
Thurs 4/27: vs. Lookout Valley 5:30pm
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Middle School Lacrosse:
Coach Jason McKinney jmckinney@chattanooga.gov
Practice Schedule: M, T, W, TH, 5:00pm – 6:30 pm, Friday (announced on a weekly basis) optional practices might be announced. Students are not allowed to stay on campus between school and lacrosse unless they are with a teacher and administration is aware.
Lacrosse Remind: www.remind.com/join/2023lig
Game Schedule: (Actual times will be given closer to game day)
April 11 @ NP vs. Dalton
April 13 @ Soddy
April 18 @ NP vs. Signal
April 20 @ Baylor
April 29 – South Region Tournament - @ McCallie
May 13 – ETYLA Tournament/AllStars
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Lightning Track:
Track Meets: 4/17 Bright, 4/24 St. Peters, Rain Makeup date 5/1. Championship at CCS 5/5.
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2022-23 Lightning Athletic Club Board Members
Emily Goolsby: Director
Joe Winland, Tiffany and Matt Phillips, Alison and John Dorough, Tammi and Eston Mayberry, Caroline and Blake Kaylor, Danielle Farmer, Yasmine Key, Brittany Griffin, Brandi and Eric Engle, Jimmy Gaines, Paul Hoeswicher, and Heather Cockerham.
Join Lightning Athletic Club via Facebook or contact lightningathelticclub@gmail.com.
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Summer Reach Enrollment Now Open
Enroll your child for four weeks of fun and learning. The Reach program operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 - 2:00 for elementary school and 9:00 am - 1:00 pm for middle school. The program is entirely free. Students will receive a free lunch every day and transportation will be provided. Each day students will have instruction in reading and math, time for physical activity, and innovation, and hands-on activities. All students will attend at least one field trip as an attendance incentive.
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