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Welcome Back - 2nd Semester 2026

Posted Date: 01/04/26 (05:17 PM)


Welcome Back - 2nd Semester 2026

January 4, 2026

🐊 Welcome Back Gators 🐊

We are excited to welcome our students back to school on Tuesday, January 6th!

πŸ“… Attendance Matters in 2026
Regular school attendance is one of the most important factors in your child’s success. Being at school every day helps students stay on grade level, build strong routines, and feel connected to their teachers and peers.

⏰ School begins at 7:30 AM.
Please make every effort to have students on campus and ready to learn before this time.

πŸ† Awards Assembly & Recognition - Friday, January 16th
We will celebrate our students during our 2nd Nine Weeks Awards Assembly and recognize 2025 MAAP & English Proficiency achievements.
  • Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade: 8:00 AM
  • 3rd & 4th Grade: 9:00 AM
Families are invited and encouraged to attend. Come help us celebrate our Gators’ success!

MLK Day - Monday, January 19th – No School

πŸ“Έ Class Pictures - Tuesday, January 20th
Dress cute and be camera ready!

πŸ’― 100th Day of School Lunch – 1st Grade Only - Thursday, January 22nd
Our 1st grade students will celebrate being 100 Days Smarter with a special lunch.
  • Students are encouraged to dress like they are 100 years old
  • We kindly ask that only one special guest attend with each student

🎭 Masked Teacher - Thursday, January 29th | 6:00 PM
Performing Arts Center – Pascagoula
Join us for a fun evening as our teachers take the stage!

πŸ“Š Second Semester Conferences
Teachers will also be reaching out to schedule 2nd semester conferences to discuss:
  • Diagnostic growth results
  • Behavior
  • Grades
  • Any possible retentions

πŸ“ State Testing Dates – Please Mark Your Calendars - Students Must Attend
State testing is very important. Please help your child do their best by ensuring good attendance, on-time arrival, and plenty of rest on testing days.

English Language Proficiency Tests (ELL Students)
πŸ“† March 9 – March 12

Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA)
πŸ“† April 21 – April 23

3rd & 4th Grade MAAP State Testing
  • πŸ“˜ Tuesday, April 14 – 3rd Grade Reading Gate
  • ✍️ Wednesday, April 15 – 3rd Grade Writing
  • πŸ“˜ Wednesday, April 29 – 4th Grade Reading
  • ✍️ Thursday, April 30 – 4th Grade Writing
  • βž— Tuesday, May 5 – 3rd Grade Math
  • βž— Wednesday, May 6 – 4th Grade Math

Thank you for your continued support. Let’s make 2026 a great year at College Park Elementary!
Chomp Chomp! πŸŠπŸ’™πŸ’›