My ELA classes were scheduled to take the NWEA reading test on the new laptops.  Unfortunately, it was discovered that the computers have not had software loaded onto them.  The internet is also not configured with the laptops yet.

As a result, my ELA classes will take the NWEA reading test next Tuesday and Wednesday during our normal class times.  I apologize for the numerous changes.

The DLR post test that had been scheduled for next Tuesday will now be given on Thursday, October 2nd.  Students worked on their study guides today in class.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

10/1~ Late Start: School begins 1 hour later

10/2 ~ DLR1-4 post test

10/3 ~ NO SCHOOL

10/6 ~ NO SCHOOL

10/7 ~ Begin NWEA Reading test during ELA class

10/8 ~ Complete NWEA Reading test during ELA class

10/9 ~ PTA meeting at 6pm

AGENDA: (1) Filled in planners, (2) Turned in any work, (3) Read for SSR+ and wrote log entry, (4) Used DLR pretest to create study guide, (5) Finished reading Names memoir, (6) Used notes and sentence frames to write two inferences about the story

HOMEWORK: Review study guide

DUE DATES:

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

10/1~ Late Start: School begins 1 hour later

10/1 ~ Begin NWEA Reading test during ELA class

10/2 ~ Complete NWEA Reading test during ELA class

10/3 ~ NO SCHOOL

10/6 ~ NO SCHOOL

10/7 ~ DLR1-4 post test

10/9 ~ PTA meeting at 6pm

Our first day of testing was filled with technological challenges.  As a result, the 7th grade testing will need to be moved to Wednesday and Thursday.  Each day, students will use the entire ELA class period for completing the test.

Since this is an untimed test, any student not complete at the end of class on Thursday will be allotted additional time next week.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

10/1~ Late Start: School begins 1 hour later

10/1 ~ NWEA Reading test during ELA class

10/2 ~ NWEA Reading test during ELA class

10/3 ~ NO SCHOOL

10/6 ~ NO SCHOOL

10/7 ~ DLR1-4 post test

Upon completion of each NWEA MAP test, your student will receive a score.  That score correlates to a grade level equivalent.  Follow up with your student after each test about his/her score.  You can use this link to find a reference chart to help you understand the scores for each test.

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Since we are not taking the SRI or Star Math assessments, your student’s NWEA scores will be used to determine reading and math grade level equivalents that appear on your student’s report card.

If you have questions or concerns about your student’s score on any test, please contact the content area teacher for that particular test.

AGENDA: (1) Filled in planner, (2) Turned in any work, (3) Read for SSR+ and wrote next log entry, (4) Reviewed notes about a memoir, (5) Took notes about inferences, (6) Read a second memoir selection and discussed, (7) Began corrections to DLR 4

HOMEWORK: Make corrections on DLR 4

DUE DATES:

9/30 ~ DLR 4 corrections

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

9/30 ~ NWEA Reading test in 1st & 4th hour ELA classes

10/1 ~ NWEA Reading test in 2nd & 5th hour ELA classes

10/1~ Late Start: School begins 1 hour later

10/2 or 3 ~ DLR1-4 post test (dependent upon NWEA test date for each hour)

10/3 ~ NWEA Reading test in 3rd & 6th hour ELA classes

10/3 ~ NO SCHOOL

10/6 ~ NO SCHOOL

AGENDA: (1) Filled in planner, (2) Turned in work & notes, (3) Read for SSR+ and completed log entry, (4) Took notes about a memoir, (5) Read a sample memoir text, (6) Wrote one inference that could be made about the piece

HOMEWORK:

DUE DATES:

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

9/30 ~ NWEA Reading test in 1st & 4th hour ELA classes

10/1 ~ NWEA Reading test in 2nd & 5th hour ELA classes

10/1~ Late Start: School begins 1 hour later

10/1 ~ DLR1-4 post test

10/3 ~ NWEA Reading test in 3rd & 6th hour ELA classes

10/3 ~ NO SCHOOL

10/6 ~ NO SCHOOL

Next week, students will take the NWEA Reading Test during their language arts classes.  1st and 4th hour ELA classes will test on Tuesday, September 30th.  2nd & 5th hour ELA classes will test on Wednesday, October 1st.  3rd and 6th hour ELA classes will test on Thursday, October 2nd.

Students took this test twice last year.  Families received test score information with the March report card.

Since this is an assessment of a student’s reading ability and knowledge up to this point, there really is nothing to study inpreparation for the test.  Testing on a computer and the format of the questions, however, can pose a challenge for some students.  If you’d like your student to practice prior to the actual test, s/he can complete sample items online at

ZAP is an acronym for Zeros Aren’t Permitted.  Students who have a zero for any assignment will be given additional time during lunch to complete the work.  This is not a punishment for the students.  We believe that failure is not an option and would like to provide additional time, support, and resources to ensure that each student has the opportunity to be successful.

Students with a zero will receive a pass from their teacher(s).  At the start of lunch, ZAP students get their food and then bring it, along with the incomplete work, to a classroom.  On Tuesdays, Mrs. Woolley and Mrs. Fayad will be working with students.  Wednesdays are with Mrs. Wiacek and Mr. Serazio.  Fridays are with Mr. Trapp, Ms. Rancilio, and Mr. Liggett.

Students will continue to be ZAPped until all assignments are completed.  Students are encouraged to be proactive and check Student Connect regularly so that missing work can be submitted before a ZAP pass is necessary.

If you have any questions or concerns about our ZAP policy, please contact any of the teachers listed above.

AGENDA: (1) Filled in planners, (2) Turned in work & notes, (3) Created new personal goal, (4) completed DLR, (5) Read for SSR+ and wrote log entry, (6) Finished writing solution letter for bus problems

HOMEWORK: DLR

DUE DATES:

9/26 ~ DLR 4

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

9/26 ~ PTA popcorn sale during lunch

10/1~ Late Start: School begins 1 hour later

10/1 ~ DLR1-4 post test

10/3 ~ NO SCHOOL

10/6 ~ NO SCHOOL

AGENDA: (1) Filled in planners, (2) Turned in work & any notes, (3) Completed Wed. portion of language review, (4) Read for SSR+, (5) Made next SSR+ log entry, (6) Wrote goal reflection, (7) Worked with a partner to write a letter with solutions to the bus problems

HOMEWORK: DLR

DUE DATES:

9/25 ~ Solution letter

9/26 ~ DLR 4

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

9/26 ~ PTA popcorn sale during lunch

10/1~ Late Start: School begins 1 hour later

10/1 ~ DLR1-4 post test

10/3 ~ NO SCHOOL

10/6 ~ NO SCHOOL