I wanted to send a few updates as well as announce NWEA testing will begin on Monday. As a class we seem to be getting into a routine, we are getting comfortable with our daily/weekly schedule and adjusting to communicating/participating in virtual lessons. Everyone has been able to access the materials they need and students are comfortable completing/turning in work. I am amazed at how far students have come in such a short time and look forward to the bright year ahead!
On Friday I will work with students to make sure their devices are set up for NWEA testing. Testing will begin on Monday and we will follow the schedule posted below. I have posted some student expectations for testing as well as what students can expect to work on after testing. If you have any questions regarding testing please email me.
NWEA Testing Schedule
| Monday September 21 | Reading 9:00-11:45AM |
| Tuesday September 22 | Math 9:00-11:45AM |
| Wednesday September 23 | Language 9:00-11:45AM |
| Thursday September 24 | Additional Time 9:00-11:45AM |
| Friday September 25 | TBA depending on the number of students who need complete tests. |
Student Expectations
| Testing | -Students should find a quiet place to test -I will walk students through how to log on to the NWEA test -Students will be placed in individual break out rooms to begin their test -Students should leave their Zoom open while they are testing so I may assist if a testing issue occurs -If an issue occurs the student should leave their breakout room so I may assist them in the main Zoom -Once the problem is corrected I will place the student back in their break out room -Once the student completes their test they may log off Zoom |
| After Testing | There will be no live Zoom’s other than the test sessions for the week of September 21 with the expectation of Friday if all students have completed their NWEA tests. I will not introduce new content while we are NWEA testing. Students should follow the independent work schedule of review activities in Schoology for the week of September 21. |
Once testing is complete students/parents can expect individualized goal work and small group Zoom instruction throughout the week based on testing data.
Reminder Friday is a 1/2 day & teachers will be in training for the afternoon.
Thank you!