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Spring Break, YES!!

Spring Break, YES!!  You made it!  Thank you for your hard work this week as we administered Spring MAP assessments to students.  Our testing sessions ran smoothly due to your preparation and supervision during test administration.  We are pleased with the strong progress our students have made, and we still have SIX weeks of instruction remaining.   Kinder - 2nd Grade:  As we move into the final six weeks, intentional use of MAP data determine how you can support preparation for the next grade level, previewing priority standards for the following year.  Collaborate with Katy if you need ideas, resources, or suggestions for this!  The expectation for daily reading and math small group remains until our last day for small group!  (Math:  5/8 & Reading:  5/13) 3rd-5th Grade:  Three weeks until EOGs begin.  Our students and you have worked incredibly hard this school year!  When we return from Spring Break keep...

Almost to Spring Break!

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We are almost to Spring Break, which means a much needed break before the final stretch of this school year & LOTS to accomplish over the next seven weeks!  Next week, will be busy with Spring MAP testing and visitors in the building.  Maintaining regular routines, structure, and consistent expectations will make it a smooth week for students (and staff!).  Please reach out if we can support in any way.  Our students have worked hard this year, and I know your intentional instruction has helped them to bloom!  We look forward to reviewing the growth and progress our students have made this year, so we can set actionable goals for the remainder of the year! STINGER STORIES Read the latest edition of Stinger Stories at the link below! https://app.smore.com/n/x6b4d UPCOMING FACULTY MEETING, 4/1 Quarterly Safety Briefing (ALL) Summative Conference Preparation (ALL) Class Placement Preparation (K-5 ONLY) UPCOMING PLCs Our upcoming PLC calendar does not follow ou...

Yay for Sunshine!

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Just two weeks until spring break.  Students and staff are feeling the excitement of a little break around the corner.  Let's not lose our focus as we inch closer to the break - and Spring MAP just before the break arrives.  Your intentional instruction and commitment to every student will result in HUGE progress for students.  New Q3 math data will become available to support small group planning, ensuring every student is provided opportunities for mastery of the grade level standard - OR extension when ready!  In reading, your daily small group instruction should be focused on the need of individual groups as students move through stages of reading development (decoding/encoding - fluency - morphology/vocabulary - text comprehension - & written expression).  If you need support in any area, or simply want a thought partner as you consider how to ensure mastery of a skill or extend instruction, reach out to any person on our support team - we are here...