Grove Parents & Stakeholders,
I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful Spring weather. We are quickly approaching the end of the 2023-2024 school year. It is a very busy time of the school year with EOC State Testing approaching in a couple of weeks. Here are some important dates and events for April:
Solar Eclipse Day
On Monday April 8, 2024, the moon will pass between the earth and the sun for the first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse of 2024. Classroom instruction concerning the scientific relevance of the occurrence have been prepared and the students will be invited to participate in a supervised viewing experience of the event. The Henry County School System has purchased solar eclipse viewing glasses to allow the students to participate safely. Additionally, the curriculum has been designed to include instructions on methods of safe viewing of an eclipse complete with warnings regarding attempts to watch this event without protecting one's eyes.
On Friday, March 22nd, a parent letter and a Release for Participation in Solar Eclipse Activities form was sent home with all students who were present. The release contains two provisions: 1) a general release for student participation, and 2) a release of liability covering the Henry County School System. If your student(s) wishes to participate in the solar eclipse activities, we MUST have this signed release by this Wednesday, April 3rd (today).
Spring End of Course (EOC) Testing
The Spring EOC State Testing window opens next week. Students will testing in the following subjects:
English I - Tuesday, April 16th - Thursday, April 18th
Algebra I, Honors Algebra I & Honors Geometry - Tuesday, April 23rd - Thursday, April 25th
Biology I & Honors Biology I - Tuesday, April 30th
Remember that these tests count for a percentage of the final grade in each of these classes. Please encourage your students to do their very best on these crucial state tests.
MQ7 Grading Period
The MQ7 grading period will end on Thursday, April 18th. The next report card will go home with students on Tuesday, April 30th.
Fish Fry
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 26th for Fish Fry.
Please let us know if you have questions.
Thank you for your continued support!
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Tim Mason
Principal
E.W. Grove School / Alternative Learning Center
Paris, TN 38242
731-642-4586