School Board Lynn L. Gray, Chair Stacy A. Hahn, Ph.D., Vice Chair Nadia T. Combs Karen Perez Melissa Snively Jessica Vaughn Henry “Shake” Washington

Superintendent of Schools Addison G. Davis

Sessums Elementary School

Principal Allison Norgard

Assistant Principals Laura V. Edwards

Jesha Womack

Important Dates:

Tropicana Speeches Semi Finals…….….……Thursday, 4/15 Congratulations to Fifth Grade Winner Hailey Keyes and Fourth Grade Winner Sophia Collazo-Pineda

Report Card Viewing………………………………..Monday, 4/19 Parents will be able access elementary report cards on line for the third quarter. The District will send an email when ready.

Earth Day…….…………………………………………..Thursday, 4/22

Scouting Day & Sessums Spirit Shirt ……..…….Friday, 4/30 The last Friday of the month, girl & boy scouts may wear their scouting uniforms. Also, any student is welcome to wear their Sessums Stallion t-shirt to show your school spirit. Our school color are green & yellow if you don’t own any spirit wear.

Teacher Appreciate Week………………………...May 3– May 7

4th & 5th Grade Reading FSA Assessment.……..5/4 & 5/5

3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Math FSA Assessment 5/11 & 5/12

PTA Restaurant Night @Beef O’ Brady’s……….…...May 12 Order between 6-8pm and tell them you are supporting the Sesssums Elementary PTA and a portion of the sale will come back to the school.

5th State Science Assessment……………………. 5/11 & 5/12

Grading Periods: Report Cards Available for online viewing: April 19, 2021 Quarter 4: March 29– May 28 Report Cards Available for online viewing: June 4, 2021 Upcoming Assessments: Achieve 3000: Grades 4 & 5 iReady week of April 13th Grade 3 iReady week of April 20th Achieve 3000: Grade 4 on 4/22; Grade 5 on 4/23 and Grade 3 on 4/27 Kindgergarten iReady week of May 3 First Grade iReady week of May 10 Second Grade iReady week of May 17

The Stallion Way

As a Sessums Leader I…

Respect myself, others and my school.

Take responsibility for my words and actions.

I have the right to learn and feel safe.

Today I will take initiative to unlock my potential and show pride in all I do!

http://sessums.mysdhc.org Follow us on Twitter: April 14, 2021 A Hillsborough County Public School @SessumsPride Volume 6, Issue 29

Sessums News:

Autism Awareness Week at Sessums: Thank you students and staff for

participating last week in Autism Awareness. Our goal is for students and

staff to learn more about specific disabilities and grow in our knowledge

and understanding about Autism. Here is a brief timeline of laws created

to support exceptional students: In 1975, The Education for All Handi-

capped Children Act is passed, providing for free and appropriate public

education, individualized education plans, due process hearings, and edu-

cation in the least restrictive environment possible. In 1997, The Individu-

als with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) includes individuals with brain

injury and autism with procedural safeguards, early intervention, pre-

school services, and teacher training. Florida legislators enact Disability

History and Awareness Weeks, beginning in October 2008. April became

Autism Awareness Month. Most recently in 2008, The Higher Education

Opportunity Act expands eligibility for Pell Grants and other need-based

aid for students with intellectual disabilities to pursue postsecondary edu-

cation.

Please contact us if you need anything or have questions. Principal: Allison.norgard@sdhc.k12.fl.us Assistant Principals: laura.edwards@sdhc.k12.fl.us or jesha.womack@sdhc.k12fl.us Student Nutrition: philomena.coyne@sdhc.k12.fl.us Guidnce: indirah.persaud@sdhc.k12.fl.us or erica.davisdon@sdhc.k12.fl.us Social Worker: Teresa.schlesinger@sdhc.k12.fl.us Registration: sallie.greene@sdhc.k12.fl.us

We are here to serve you & your children! Office hours are Monday-Friday 7:10am— 3:30 pm.

I CHOOSE TO LIVE BY THE GOLDEN RULE – I choose to treat others as I would wish to be treated in the same situation. I choose to be honorable and respectful of myself & others.

Weekly Jokes!

Question: What goes up but stands still?

Answer: Stairs!

Question: How do you make fruit punch?

Answer: Give it boxing lessons!

Question: What’s the best season to jump on a trampoline?

Answer: Spring!