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January 9, 2017
ELAR
- Our middle of the year assessment window opened on Jan. 2 and will close on Jan. 31. Please make sure you have all data input into Aware by Jan. 31.
- Simulation Tests: The ELAR/SLAR Simulation is optional and is now available at the FISD Print Shop located at: Home > Catalog > ELAR > ELAR and SLAR Simulation Tests. *Please note that the writing simulation is for the revising and editing only. Student will write to the prompt, however it will not be a score-able item in Aware.
MATH
Math Simulation Guidelines
- Ont he Math Simulation students are only assessed on what has been taught/learned.
MSTAR/ESTAR Window for all 2nd-5th grade math teachers:
Winter: January 9, 2017 - February 10, 2017
Spring: April 3, 2017 - May 5, 2017
VOCABULARY
At our IC meeting last week, we discussed the importance of vocabulary instruction. The goal is to help students develop a deep understanding of academic vocabulary so they can achieve in school and communicate in the real world. (Seidiltz) It is actually something we can pull in easily. There is a Vocabulary Strategy called Scanning. It is a powerful, quick, & efficient tool used to build academic vocabulary. It teaches students essential words for understanding new content. With this strategy students achievement is increased by 33% as compared to students who did not use this strategy. (Seidlitz) Please let me know if you would like for me to share at planning. You can use this with problem solving or in reading a text.
ONLINE PD OPPORTUNITIES:
Please take a look at the possibilities for you to get hours with online District offered courses. There are 6 hours offered to everyone (Cross-Curricular) and Math is offering 4 hour online pds. Science is also giving credit to 4th-5th grades for attending Collaboratives. These online courses will be offered until April 2, 2017. You will receive a certificate on the completion of the course.
CALENDAR
- January 12th: 5th Grade Science CBA 3 Data Talks
- January 16th: Holiday
- January 17th: Kindergarten Learning Walks
- January 18th: 1st Grade Learning Walks
- January 19th: 2nd Grade Learning Walks