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Skate Night-Thursday January 18th

Dear Parents,

I want to let you know about a few of the things we are doing today for MLK Day so that if students come home and tell you the story, you hear it from me as well.  I’ve done this in the past and am doing it today. We have read about and discussed books about Martin Luther King Jr. In an effort to have students feel a little bit of what unfair feels like I’m having the boys do school work while the girls get to have recess because “girls are better than boys”. I heard many great comments coming from the boys, “this is not fair” , “I’m telling my mom/dad” “well boys can skate faster than girls”, “this isn’t think win, win”. I’ve asked the boys how they are feeling and they did a great job expressing themselves. Later today, the boys will get candy or gum and play on the computer while the girls have to take the spelling test because “boys are better than girls”. We will then discuss how they felt and put it onto a graphic organizer. We will also compare and contrast blue and green M and M’s using a Venn Diagram and explore how they are different on the outside but the same on the inside and how this relates to humans.

Later today the girls will have to do the work the boys did and the boys will take the spelling test.

I’m sending home a sheet for students to read on Monday about Martin Luther King Jr. Please take a moment out of the day to honor him and the work he has done for our Country by reading and discussing the article.

Thank You,

Mrs. Kearney

Welcome Back!

Hope you had a great break. Hopefully the cold we had won’t be back this winter! I’d like to say “thank you” for all the nice gifts and kind words. Also thank you parents for hosting another great Holiday Party in our room. We all had fun!

We have started a new math unit and social studies unit (economics).

We will start NWEA testing next Tuesday and Thursday, first thing in the morning-Reading

The week after same days and times-Math.

FYI-

                                     Students First: Inspire- Educate- Celebrate    الطلاب أولا: إلهم،علم، إحتفل                    

Snow Elementary  

NWEA/MAP Assessments Window, January 8 – February 2, 2018

^{January 8, 2018}

Dear Parents/Guardians:

During the weeks of January 8 – February 2, 2018 your child will take the NWEA/ MAP.  This is our fourth year that we have used this test. The results of this test are / and will be used to determine your child’s instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year. Each test will take approximately 40 to 60 minutes to complete and will be administered on different days (Please see teacher blogs for testing schedules).  Measurements of Academic Progress (MAP^®) tests are unique in that they adapt to your child’s appropriate level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward school.

The MAP^® test is administered three times a year; fall, winter and spring.  For more information on resources for parents, download the Parent Toolkit at www.nwea.org

Please talk to your child to take her/his time and do his/her best. On the NWEA/MAP  students will be tested on the following subjects:

• Kindergarten 1^st Grade and 2^nd grade students are tested in Math and Reading
• 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th grade students are tested in Math, Reading, Language, Science

Please remind your child of the following test-taking tips.

Before the Test:

*Develop a positive attitude. Tell yourself, “I will do my best on this test.”

*Get a good night’s sleep the night before the test.

*Get up early enough to avoid rushing to get to school on time.

*Eat a healthy breakfast.

During the Test:

*Relax and Stay calm.

*Listen carefully to the directions the teacher gives.

*Ask questions if you do not understand what to do.

*Read each question carefully. Find the key words. Try to figure out what the question is really asking.

*Read the entire question and look at ALL the answer choices before you make your answer choice.

*Use strategies you learned in class to figure out the answer.

*Take your time!

Please encourage and motivate your child by letting him/her know that the formula for success is: taking your time and doing your best.

Website to practice for NWEA test: www.prepdog.org

Sincerely,

Amal Alcodray

Principal, Snow School

                                     Students First: Inspire- Educate- Celebrate    الطلاب أولا: إلهم،علم، إحتفل                     

اختبار مقياس النمو الأكاديمي (MAP) Measures of Academic Progress^® (MAP^®)

كانون ثاني/ يناير ٢٠١٨ ٨

حضرة أولياء الأمور الكرام,

سيأخذ الطلاب اختبار مقياس النمو الأكاديمي (MAPNWEA/) لبداية العام الدراسي الحالي  (برنامج الامتحان مدرج في أسفل الصفحه(

. يأخذ الطلاب هذا الاختبار لتحديد المستوى العلمي للطالب ولقياس النمو الأكاديمي من سنه إلى أخرى وخلال العام الدراسي. يستغرق مدة الإخبار من ٤٠ إلى ٦٠ دقيقة على مدار أيام مختلفة.

يتميز هذا الاختبار بأنه يتكيف مع المستوى التعليمي للطالب مما يعني أن لدى كل طالب فرصة للنجاح. سيأخذ الطلاب هذا الاختبار ثلاث مرات في السنة: في فصل الخريف والشتاء والربيع.

نحن متحمسين جداً لبدء حقبة جديدة تركز على الإنجاز والنمو الفردي لكل طالب. يمكن لأولياء الأمور والمعلمين التأثير إيجابيا على حياة الأطفال من خلال العمل معاً لمساعدة الطلاب على التعلم.

يرجى تذكير أولادكم  بالنصائح التالية:

قبل الاختبار:

* أن يكونوا إيجابيين من خلال القول: “سوف أبذل قصارى جهدي في هذا الاختبار”.

* النوم جيدا قبل الاختبار.

* الاستيقاظ في وقت مبكر لتجنب الاستعجال للوصول إلى للمدرسة.

* تناول وجبة فطور صحية.  

أثناء الاختبار:

* الاسترخاء والهدوء

* الاستماع بعناية لتوجيهات المعلم

* طرح الأسئلة إذا لم يفهموا ما يجب القيام به.

* قراءة كل سؤال بعناية والبحث عن الكلمات الرئيسية في السؤال لمعرفة ما هو المطلوب.

* قراءة السؤال بأكمله والنظر إلى كل الخيارات الموجودة في الجواب.

* أخذ الوقت واختيار أفضل إجابة

مواد  إمتحانات  NWEA/MAP(جدول الامتحانات مرفق مع هده الرساله):

طلابالرابع والخامس في: اللغه و الرياضيات و العلوم،والقراءة.

طلاب الثالث في: اللغه و الرياضيات و العلوم،والقراءة، شفهي واصغاء .

طلاب الروضه، الأول، والثاني في : الرياضيات،والقراءة، شفهي واصغاء .

الرجاء ثذكير ولدكم باهميه هذا الامتحان وتشجيع ولدكم  بالقول: إذا أخذت وقتك و بذلت قصارى جهدك ستحصل على نتائج ممتازه.

مع فائق الاحترام

مدير مدرسه

جديد NWEA/ MAP  لطلاب:  الروضه،الأول،الثاني والثالث هو إمتحان  شفهي وإصغاء.

الرجاء الاتصال بالمدرسه على رقم                              إذا كان لديكم أسفسارات . لكم جزيل الشكر .

موقع انترنت ليتمرن ولدكم على إمتحانات www.prepdog.org      : (NWEA/MAP)

Hello,

I just want to say thanks for the gifts, I appreciate your generosity 🙂 Also thank you for hosting a Holiday Party for the kids, they LOVE them. I’ve uploaded the spelling words for the next test already. It is a homework free break, they’ve been working hard so they deserve take a break. However, if they want to read or practice math they certainly can.  MyOn for reading and Moby Max is a good site to do both on. Math playground is a free website for math games they can use.

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday,

Mrs. Kearney

Hi,

Just wanted to let you know students will be taking their Unit 4 math test on Wednesday the 20th. I will be sending home a test review on Monday the 18th for homework.

They did really well with this unit…I thing they should all do great on the test!

Reminders

***Tonight is movie night. Doors open at 6:00pm

Polar Express starts at 6:15pm

movie is free but accepting donations that will be put toward the hat and glove drive

accepting donations of canned goods as well

Popcorn and baked goods for sale. You can also donate items for this.

***Holiday shop is this Tuesday the 12th (I hope I got it right this time!) Send them with money on Tuesday if you’d like them to purchase items.

***It’s feeling like winter. Make sure they have a warm coat, hat, and mittens for recess time. Practice zipping if they are unable to do on their own yet. When it snows, they will need boots and snow pants on for recess, if they don’t have them they have to go on the blacktop only .

***Some students do not bring snacks in. I usually have crackers but sometimes run out. If you would like to donate nuts, crackers, cheeze-it’s, pretzels or goldfish for me to have on hand for them just send it in with your child. Thanks in advance:)

Have a Wonderful Weekend

Dear Parents,

Just a reminder…I’m allergic to scented products. Scented products like perfumes, scented lotions, strong shampoos, and especially laundry products make breathing difficult for me and cause headaches. If you could use laundry products that are labeled “free and clear” (detergents, fabric softeners, dryer sheets) on your child’s clothing that would help me out greatly.  Your support with this issue is appreciated.

Thank You,

Mrs. Kearney

I am sending out a hard copy as well, just in case you don’t get a chance to read this and for those who do not subscribe.

First graders will be shopping tomorrow at the PTA Holiday Shop. If you would like them to buy something for themselves or as gifts, send them with money. Also, you may send them with a list of names that they should buy for.

Good Morning,

I just want to let you know the spelling words will be hard for some students this week. If your child has been struggling with his/her spelling tests please have them spend extra time practicing them.

I’m sending home a time quiz the students took on Tuesday. Please look it over with your child and practice time to the half hour or hour with them, depending on which ones gave them trouble. We have been working on time to the half hour for a couple weeks and it’s still proving to be difficult for some. My plan is to give them their unit 3 test on Friday so they will be bringing home a practice test on Wednesday for homework. Check their work when they are done with it and reteach any items that gave them trouble.

Enjoy Your Day!!