Dear Great Falls Families,
As the school year begins, here are some important updates:
NWEA Testing:
NWEA testing starts this week for grades 3-5.
K-2 students will take NWEA-MAP assessments (Kindergarten will not be tested in the fall).
These tests adjust in difficulty to accurately measure progress and are used to assess student learning.
Volunteering:
Register HERE each school year to volunteer.
Forms are on our website, and an annual online orientation is required.
Register early to ensure timely processing of background checks for volunteering in the classroom or on field trips.
Attendance:
Regular attendance is crucial for success.
Planned absences can be excused with pre-approval using this designated form.
Upcoming Events:
Back to School Picnic: Thursday, September 26th, 5:30-6:30 pm. Enjoy food trucks, live music, and face painting.
Photo Day: Friday, September 27th.
Parent/Guardian, Student, and Teacher Conferences: Conferences will be held over two weeks. We have allocated the evening of Wednesday, October 23rd, and the day of Friday, October 25th for K-5 conferences. You can schedule your conference via the PTCFast online scheduler starting Wednesday, October 9th at 8:00 am. All conferences will be in person unless otherwise requested.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Warm regards,
Becky Fortier and Deanna Etienne
Great Falls Administrators
