Dear Kildeer Families,
Just like that, it's March already! Did you get to head outdoors and enjoy the sunny weather? I took a little time to have some fun with our 5th graders at recess the other day. I think we all sighed a little when it was time to go back indoors. Spring is right around the corner and we are all getting very excited!
It's been quite a couple of weeks for our 4th graders! Last week they had the Ellis Island experience (ELLIS ISLAND IMMIGRATION PHOTO GALLERY) and this week they had a fantastic musical. I loved the message that we are ALL heroes! Way to go again to our 4th graders and Mr. Tatar for such an incredible performance. We sure have some outstanding talent, that is for sure!
Want a sneak peek at Crazy Hair and Hat Day? What a fun day for all! TAKE A LOOK
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An Important Note About Student Progress Reports
Your student’s progress report will be available for you to access online on Friday, Mar. 2, after 3 p.m. If you need assistance, please CLICK HERE for instructions to view your student’s progress report, to switch between your children’s progress reports, and more.
An important note for parents
When standards repeat in more than one trimester we do not expect that students will master the knowledge and skills indicated until the last trimester in which the standard is reported. It is likely that many students will earn a score of Developing (D for elementary) or 2 for middle school until the final trimester in which the standard is addressed.
For standards in literacy courses that repeat in more than one trimester, we report based on progress toward end-of-year expectations. Your child's score for each trimester indicates his or her progress toward end-of-year expectations, so you have consistent information regarding your child’s current progress, compared to where he or she should be later in the school or at the end of the school year.
We assess students using text we expect they will be able to master by the end of the school year, so the progress report indicates your child's progress toward that expectation. A steady progression toward mastery is what you should expect. For example, an expected progression on the report card for a standard that repeats in more than one trimester could be Not Mastering (1) or Developing (2) in Trimester 1, Developing (2) in Trimester 2, and Mastering (3) in Trimester 3.
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FOCUS ON THE PRESENT
Parent/teacher conferences are meaningful minutes for all. Our teachers truly look forward to celebrating with parents their student’s effort, improvement, diligence, and opportunities for growth.
Parents of current 5th graders, in particular, have a milestone to mark–their child’s last elementary parent/teacher conference.
As you anticipate that conference on March 8 or 9, I ask that at the conference you keep the focus of your questions and conversation with his or her teacher on your son’s or daughter’s growth in that 5th-grade classroom and our elementary school.
Be assured that in the weeks ahead you’ll be given lots of information about MIDDLE SCHOOL PLACEMENT. Please find placement information for 6th-grade placement for the 2018–19 school year HERE. You’ll also have an opportunity to learn and ask questions of both District 96 middle school principals and a student panel at the district-wide Transition to Middle School program for all District 96 parents of current 5th graders on Mon., Apr. 16, at Woodlawn Middle School, at 7 p.m.
As adults, experience teaches us that every step of a learning journey has value, so at the March conference with your 5th-grader’s teacher, please be sure to keep your focus on this current school year. Thank you!
From the Band & Orchestra Boosters:
Find the latest information from the District 96 Band & Orchestra Boosters in their BLOG.
Click HERE to catch up on very important information from our PTO!
New Topics:
- BINGO BLAST THANK YOUS
- COMMITTEE CHAIRS SIGNUP FOR 2018/2019 SCHOOL YEAR
- SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS FOR 2018/2019 SCHOOL YEAR
- 5TH GRADE VARIETY SHOW
- GIRLS NIGHT OUT/BOYS NIGHT OUT
Thank you to all of the families that attended our Bingo Blast last week. Our PTO always does such a phenomenal job of organizing and implementing the event. It comes with a great deal of thought and time to make it happen, so thanks PTO!
My son Colton was my date that evening and he had a ton of fun, too. He was able to meet C.J., get some "oohs" and "aahs" from all of you, and he even got a special picture with mom. I want to thank each and every one of you for just how soundly he slept that evening!
Wishing you a great weekend ahead and we look forward to sharing the celebrations about student learning at your child's conference next week!
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Vail Kieser
Principal