{"id":4174,"date":"2025-05-02T08:22:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T12:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/?p=4174"},"modified":"2025-05-02T08:22:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T12:22:32","slug":"april-28-may-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/2025\/05\/02\/april-28-may-1\/","title":{"rendered":"April 28 &#8211; May 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;color: #0000ff\"><strong>These kids are PUZZLE MASTERS!\u00a0 Another 1,000 piece puzzle completed in our class!\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/files\/2025\/05\/puzzle-scaled-e1746100241366.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4181\" src=\"http:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/files\/2025\/05\/puzzle-scaled-e1746100241366-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/files\/2025\/05\/puzzle-scaled-e1746100241366-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/files\/2025\/05\/puzzle-scaled-e1746100241366-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/files\/2025\/05\/puzzle-scaled-e1746100241366-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/files\/2025\/05\/puzzle-scaled-e1746100241366-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/files\/2025\/05\/puzzle-scaled-e1746100241366-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/woottoncommonsense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5ARqUqxRPkwCjUjPrRGEaXNbxmHgJzMBPBB2RVhT-e1647650232286.jpg\" alt=\"Dylan's Piece of the Puzzle: The brain \u2013 Common Sense\" width=\"277\" height=\"201\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of puzzles and the brain<\/strong>:\u00a0 <span class=\"oXzekf\" data-huuid=\"1930338674522867895\">Puzzles engage both the left and right sides of the brain, activating areas related to\u00a0<mark class=\"QVRyCf\">analytical and logical thinking on the left, and creativity, holistic thinking, and visual-spatial reasoning on the right<\/mark>.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"oXzekf\" data-huuid=\"1930338674522868938\">They also benefit the frontal lobe, which is responsible for concentration, judgement, and emotional regulation.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"6a13dae8-f08e-43de-8888-7c4baf8734e8\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/rocket-league.com\/content\/media\/items\/avatar\/220px\/0797798e431680528685.png\" alt=\"We Got This Sticker | Rocket League Garage\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Next Tuesday we will take the ELA F.A.S.T test and Thursday will be Math.\u00a0 Your child is prepared academically and are ready to &#8220;show what they know!&#8221;\u00a0 I am already proud of every single student &#8211; regardless of scores.\u00a0\u00a0However, I have a few requests from you prior to testing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Make sure your child gets a good night sleep the night before.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Have a POSITIVE morning!\u00a0 Encouragement is key!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Eat a delicious breakfast.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Remind them to take their time and double-check their work.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Arrive to school on time.\u00a0 Testing begins PROMPTLY at 8:30.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/736x\/15\/84\/b1\/1584b18f649b3a1359a8818ddee06d10.jpg\" alt=\"Love Envelope PNG Transparent, Cartoon Lovely Love Envelope, Cartoon Vector, Love Vector, Envelope Vector PNG Image For Free Download\" width=\"198\" height=\"177\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>A blank envelope with information was sent home with your child Tuesday.\u00a0 Please write a note encourging them to try their best and work hard.\u00a0 I will place these notes on student desks before they have F.A.S.T testing on Tuesday and Thursday.\u00a0 Thank you for you support in making these students feel loved!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS0H4xsXsNZ_0y2yT9mT9iCsvoYox_HkQbYOBAqvFbJbkGsM1hcWPHEQNAu9Jav5Q3BXFw:https:\/\/t4.ftcdn.net\/jpg\/03\/20\/56\/01\/360_F_320560139_WkM4kLybERxOMaXLTgndER973gYbKfoh.jpg&amp;usqp=CAU\" alt=\"Swim Cartoon Images \u2013 Browse 160,162 Stock Photos, Vectors, and Video | Adobe Stock\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Swim week is the week AFTER testing!\u00a0 Here are some reminders for that week:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Please send children to school <u>IN their bathing suits<\/u> with a school appropriate cover-up<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Sun block applied at home<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Pack a swim bag with a plastic bag for wet bathing suits, a towel, water bottle, and change of clothing (including underwear!)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Goggles are permitted<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>A quality, nutritional snack for the afternoon \u2013 they are always STARVING!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"business-leaderboard-pledges\" class=\"widget\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSPODd95vmBHu_b--dvZ7tcDsR7MEwfw0cJH-NZA_dsujHw5QNY\" alt=\"Image result for academic images\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Academics:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>ELA:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Review<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Math:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>F.A.S.T Boot Camp<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Science:\u00a0 <\/b>Review<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Social Studies<\/strong>: Review<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/bolly923fm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/22687622_1516075335153695_4367446661446285779_n.jpg\" width=\"536\" height=\"178\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><b>Harrison<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/files\/2024\/11\/Harrison-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4055\" src=\"http:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/files\/2024\/11\/Harrison-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/files\/2024\/11\/Harrison-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/files\/2024\/11\/Harrison-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/files\/2024\/11\/Harrison-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/files\/2024\/11\/Harrison-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/teachers.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/saxon-m\/files\/2024\/11\/Harrison-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"business-leaderboard-pledges\" class=\"widget\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><b style=\"color: #ff0000\">Thank you being engaged and thoughtful this week!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"irc_mut iqWs1mZgD_mM-HwpH6ZlgJaI\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTZJqg0MfcKtHtYwC8W00OHT08YHT9tg8SfAyqLsxeptM4apMXf\" alt=\"Image result for calendar\" width=\"265\" height=\"190\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Important Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>5\/6:\u00a0 F.A.S.T testing (important!!!)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>5\/8:\u00a0 F.A.S.T testing (important!!!)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\">5\/12-15:\u00a0 Swim Week<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\"><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\">5\/16:\u00a0 Million Word Party; Islander High School Senior Clap out<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\">5\/22 or 23:\u00a0 S.H.I.N.E Bowling &#8211; IF your child purchased this with S.H.I.N.E points.\u00a0 This is not a class field trip<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\">5\/26:\u00a0 No school<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\">5\/27:\u00a0 Book and Beach Towels!\u00a0 Bring your favorite book and beach towel to read outside!<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\">5\/28:\u00a0 Islander Talent Show and Class Party<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\">5\/29:\u00a0 Game Day and Mega Party &#8211; bring your favorite board game from home and don&#8217;t forget to wear socks for Mega Party!<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: center\">5\/30:\u00a0 Last day of school &#8211; Movie Day; Students dismissed at 1:50.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"irc_ilrp_mut\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQU0NWraLY-TQns71KcmAANrom4q75cwM1S56SoGDZBSUnWIno5dRkRyYA\" width=\"380\" height=\"171\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Reminders:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">*PLEASE encourage\u00a0 your child to read nightly.\u00a0 End 4th quarter STRONG! <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"business-leaderboard-pledges\" class=\"widget\">\n<div id=\"business-leaderboard-pledges\" class=\"widget\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Check H.A.C\u00a0 weekly!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">We wear RED on Friday!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">We are more than halfway through 4th quarter!\u00a0 Is your child 50% or more toward their A.R. goal?!\u00a0 Please make sure your child is reading daily.\u00a0 This makes a significant difference in their academic success.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These kids are PUZZLE MASTERS!\u00a0 Another 1,000 piece puzzle completed in our class!\u00a0\u00a0 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