March 2025
Dear Atlantis Families,
It is hard to believe but MCAS testing is here! Please take a moment to read through this important letter with information regarding your child’s MCAS assessment.
See the testing schedule below!
| GRADE | TEST | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | English Language Arts | Monday, March 24th & Thursday, March 27th |
| 3 | Math | Tuesday, April 29th & Thursday, May 1st |
| 4 | English Language Arts | Monday, March 24th & Thursday, March 27th |
| 4 | Math | Tuesday, April 29th & Thursday, May 1st |
| 5 | English Language Arts | Tuesday, April 1st & Thursday, April 3rd |
| 5 | Math | Wednesday, April 30th & Friday, May 2nd |
| 5 | Science | Monday, May 12th & Tuesday, May 13th |
| 6 | English Language Arts | Monday, March 31st & Wednesday, April 2nd |
| 6 | Math | Monday, May 5th & Wednesday, May 7th |
We are so excited to continue to offer the MCAS “Picnic in the Park” incentive for students in grades 3-6. Students who meet expectations will have an extended lunch in the park at the conclusion of testing! Check out this flyer for more details:
Additionally, we will be holding a pep rally for our grade 3-6 students to get them excited and energized before their first MCAS Test session! Please continue to cheer them on and remind them about the importance of this assessment. While it is no longer a graduation requirement, the state will continue to use it as a measure of our school’s progress!
Sincerely,
Corrie Marchand
K-6 Lower School Principal
Upcoming Events/Important Dates:
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March 26th:
Kindergarten Field Trip
- April 5th: Triton Family Dance
- April 11th-April 17th: Book Fair (BOGO)
- April 11th: Grade 1 Field Trip
- April 15th: Kindergarten Fairy Tale Night
- April 16th: District Wide Parent Group Meeting and Resource Fair/Book Fair Family Night (4pm)
- April 18th: No School, Good Friday
- April 21st-25th: No School, Spring Recess
- May 15th: ACS Fun Run
- May 23rd: LS Dress Down Day: Memorial Day- Wear Read, White, and Blue
Atlantis Charter School March Events and Holiday Updates
From the Dean of Students:
March is a great time to reflect on how much our students have grown this year! We are proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see their continued success. Thank you for being our partners in their learning journey! Here are some fun and educational activities for families to do from March–April:
- Spring Nature Walk & Scavenger Hunt – Take a walk in a park or around the neighborhood and look for signs of spring (flowers blooming, birds building nests, etc.). Create a simple checklist for kids to find different items! (Printable PDF Below)
- Backyard or Park Picnic – Pack a lunch, bring a blanket, and enjoy some family time outdoors. Bonus: Bring a book and have a “story picnic.”
- Start a Small Garden – Let kids plant easy-to-grow vegetables, flowers, or herbs. Watching their plants grow teaches patience and responsibility!
- Sidewalk Chalk Art & Games – Create a colorful masterpiece, practice spelling words, or play hopscotch together outside.
- DIY Bird Feeder – Use a pinecone, peanut butter, and birdseed to make a simple bird feeder. Hang it outside and observe the different birds that visit.
Spring Scavenger Hunt – Fall River, MA
Instructions:
Take a walk in your neighborhood, a park, or by the water and see how many of these springtime sights you can find! Check off each item as you go.
- A bird building a nest
- A budding tree or flower
- A squirrel or bunny
- A puddle from April showers
- A robin (a sign of spring!)
- A butterfly or bee
- A boat on the Taunton River
- Someone riding a bike
- A seashell or smooth stone near the waterfront
- A street or park sign with the word “Fall” (for Fall River!)
- A cloud shaped like an animal
- A bridge (Try spotting the Braga Bridge!)
- A person walking a dog
- A fisherman by the water
- A seagull flying overhead
Bonus Challenge: Take a picture of your favorite spring discovery and share it with your family!
Enjoy the fresh air and have fun exploring the beauty of spring in Fall River!
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