More than a test score!

We wrapped up two weeks of MAP testing - whoohoo!!  (and... the data looks pretty amazing in our early review).  The work continues for our 3rd-5th grade students next week with EOGs.  We are fully confident our students will continue to shine.  While everyday at the end of the year feels like there's another test around the corner, we also remind ourselves that our students are more than a test score - they are set apart by qualities like curiosity, enthusiasm, courage, leadership, creativity, resourcefulness, compassion, humor, motivation, empathy, and humility.  Despite the imperfections of assessment, we also understand assessment can help design academic goals for what our students are capable of achieving in the classroom.  We delicately balance the value of assessment along with the reminder a test cannot measure all of the strengths our students bring into the classroom.  As you review your students' results, rest in the truth that what you do matters - more than any test can measure.  

STINGER STORIES

Read the latest edition of Stinger Stories here.

*Sorry for the WS parents who received it FOUR times!  User error!

EOGs BEGIN!

We will begin EOGs next week!  Our students are more than prepared to shine, due to your AMAZING instruction since August.  I know your preparations will lead to celebrations for each of our students.  Let's make it a smooth testing session by ensuring we are prepared as test examiners.  If you have ANY questions about test administration - ASK!  If you need support with test administration in any way - ASK!  We are here to make the weeks seamless for you and your students.

You can reference the training presentation HERE.

All material/content should be removed from the classroom walls by end of day today.

EOG Accommodation Verification is DUE TODAY to KRAUS (all EOG Examiners & Case Managers).

HALLWAY TRANSITIONS!, NEXT WEEK

KINDER-2ND GRADE GRADE:  Weather permitting, please use outdoor paths for traveling to Art & Music next week, due to 3rd-5th Grade EOG testing (entering through the cafeteria).

ADJUSTED SPECIALS, BEGINS 4/29 & ENDS 5/8

Due to EOG Testing Schedule, we will begin the adjusted SPECIALS schedule on April 29.  This schedule will run through May 8.

LUNCH (ONLY MINOR ADJUSTMENTS), 4/29-5/8

MAP WRAP-UP

  • Turn in your MAP testing folder to Kraus TODAY
  • Turn in your Signed MAP Certification of Adherence to Kraus TODAY (located in your MAP Testing Folder)

READING SMALL GROUPS CONTINUE UNTIL 5/10 FOR K-2ND GRADE!

  • K-2nd Grade:  All reading/math small groups should continue until May 10.  This includes small group in the classroom.
  • READING SMALL GROUP SCHEDULE:  All K-2nd grade schedules should be adjusted to allow for reading small groups to occur during these times.  Mary Claire worked with team leaders to select the best time to allow small groups to continue for all K-2nd grade.

  • 1st

    8:30-10:30

    K

    10:30-11:00

    2nd

    11:30-12:30

HONORS DAY PREPARATIONS

Team Leaders:

  • By 4/26:  Please email your Honors Day program to Christina

All Teachers:

  •        By 4/26:  Return Honors Day folder to Kraus with Citizenship & Greatest Gains noted (DO NOT send folder with a student)

GKIDS, DUE TO KRAUS 5/3

Kinder teachers - GKIDS DUE soon.  Reach out if you have any questions regarding completion of GKIDS.

LAST PLCs OF YEAR!

  • 4/30:  NO PLCs (EOG)
  • 5/7 (K-2nd Grade ONLY):  Class Placement; 3rd-5th NO PLCs (EOG)
  • 5/16 (3rd-4th ONLY):  Class Placement 

LAST TEAM MTSS MEETINGS OF THE YEAR

  • 5/17:  EOY MTSS Forms due to Compton (one form per student on MTSS)

NEXT WEEK IN STINGER STATS LOOK FOR...

  • Field Day Reminders
  • Honors Day Specials Interruptions
  • Last Week Reminders (8th Grade Walk, Senior Walk, recess interruptions)

ITEMS BELOW ARE REPEATED FROM LAST WEEK

DATES & DEETS

With many events & activities after Spring Break, this handy Dates & Deets calendar is a handy guide.  Dates are also included in the WS Master calendar on Outlook.

WIT & WISDOM UNPACKING DATES

Sara & Katy will lead W&W unpacking in the auditorium. Sub coverage has been arranged.  Please be sure to complete sub plans.

  • Kinder - April 29 (8:00-11:00)
  • 1st Grade - April 29 (11:30-3:30)
  • 3rd Grade - May 15 (11:30-3:30
  • 4th Grade - May 13 (8:00-11:00)
  • 5th Grade - May 13 (11:30-3:30)

MOVIES

Please be mindful movies should ONLY be used during the school day when their purpose supports a learning goal (Ex:  at the end of a novel study; apart of teaching sci/SS content).  Their use during the school day should be limited, unless used during a lunchtime reward or after the final bell @ 3:05 PM.  Even at this time of year, learning still can happen.  Following testing, our focus is on ways to preview content for the next grade level.

CLASS PLACEMENT PREPARATION, PINK/BLUES DUE 5/3

Please continue to work on pink/blue cards to have them completed by class placement meetings.

MARIETTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ENRICHMENT CLUBS, LAST DAY 5/3

Anticipate dismissal changes beginning the week of 5/6 for students who attended Spring Enrichment Clubs.

EOY CHECKLISTS, DUE 5/30

EOY Checklists were placed in mailboxes today.  These are due May 30th.

TALENT DEVELOPMENT DATES

  • 3/25-5/10 - TD Session 3 (K-2 ONLY)


UPCOMING DATES (Dates added since last week)

  • 4/30 – EOGs Begin
  • 4/30 – NO PLCs
  • 5/1 – Leadership Meeting
  • 5/3 – Kinder FT
  • 5/3 - 2nd Grade 50's Diner
  • 5/7 – Class Placement Meetings TENTATIVE
  • 5/8 – Faculty Meeting
  • 5/9 – EOGs End
  • 5/9 – Last Day for Reading Small Groups (1st & 2nd Grade)
  • 5/10 – 1st Grade FT
  • 5/10 – 2nd Grade FT
  • 5/10 - 5th Grade FT (Blue Devil Day)
  • 5/10 - Last Day for MILE & TD (K-2nd Grade)
  • 5/10-5/16 – EOY LDAs administered
  • 5/13 – K-2nd Grade Field Day
  • 5/14 – 3rd-5th Grade Field Day
  • 5/15-5/17 – 5th Grade FT (Blue Ridge)
  • 5/17 – LDA data DUE
  • 5/17 - Senior Walk @ 9:00ish (look for more specific details)
  • 5/20 - 1st Honors Day @ 9:30
  • 5/20 - 2nd Honors Day @ 12:30
  • 5/21 - 3rd Honors Day @ 9:30
  • 5/21 - 4th Honors Day @ 12:30
  • 5/22 - Kinder Honors @ 9:00 (look for more specific details)
  • 5/22 - 8th Grade Walk @ 9:45 
  • 5/22 - 5th Honors @ 12:30
  • 5/22 - 5th Grade Walk @ 2:30ish (look for more specific details)
  • 5/23 - 5th Grade Picnic
  • 5/23 - Last Day of School!

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