The Compass
"Unlock the Treasure in Every Child" - January 14, 2018
Positivity Project - Hope/Optimism!
Hope and optimism represent a state of hopefulness and confidence about the future (both short and long term). People with this strength are future oriented. They have a positive vision of what the future holds and maintain confidence that they will get there. They keep a positive attitude despite setbacks – and often find ways to convert what seems like an obstacle into a stepping-stone to achieve their goals.
The parent virtue for perseverance is Transcendence. These strengths allow people to rise above their troubles and find meaning in the larger universe. Strengths of transcendence are appreciation of beauty and excellence, connection/purpose, gratitude, hope/optimism, and humor.
Use the quotes and videos below to host discussion with your child.
"Your positive action combined with your positive thinking results in success." ~Shiv Khera
"Hope transforms pessimism and optimism. Hope in invincible" ~Daisaku Ikeda
NC Check-Ins!!
NC Check-Ins are interim assessments developed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) that are aligned to North Carolina grade level content standards in English Language Arts (ELA)/ reading for grades 4-8 and in mathematics for grades 3-8. Our school will be participating in the NC Check Ins for mathematics during the 2nd and 3rd administration windows. For mathematics, each NC Check-In focuses on a selected subset of grade-level content standards.
The main purpose of NC Check-Ins is to provide students, teachers, parents, and stakeholders with immediate in-depth action data and a reliable estimate of students’ current performance on the selected subset of content standards. Both the EOGs and NC Check-Ins share a common item bank, and performance on the NC Check-Ins may also serve as an early indicator of a student’s level of preparedness for the EOG summative assessment.
Check-In Administration Window
NC Check-In 2- January 2-February 8, 2019
**We will be doing Check-In 2:
-4th & 5th - January 23
-3rd - January 24
NC Check-In 3 - March 4-April 12, 2019
Additional information about the NC Check-Ins may be accessed at http://www.dpi.state.c.us/accountability/testing/nccheckins.
mClass Testing!!
**Please note the document contains a TRC Benchmark Goals chart at the bottom-these goals have shifted a bit with the new texts this year. The Home Connect letter will show the correct goals aligned with the new text for all students
Holly Grove Middle School Expo
5th Grade Parents - Check out the links below for information on the Holly Grove Middle School Expo! Join them for an evening of excitement as they showcase their outstanding academic and extra curricular programs. The evening is designed for families of students who will be NEW to Holly Grove for the 2019-20 school year.
Holly Grove Expo Flyer - English
Holly Grove Expo Flyer - Spanish
SAVE THE DATE: 6th grade orientation is set for Monday, July 8, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Students Only)
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 (Parent Info Meeting)
You can register through this link
Save the Date - Grandparents Day!!
Wednesday, February 6th! Grandparents will be invited in to have lunch with our students during their scheduled lunch time in the cafeteria. There will be activities/crafts for them to complete and a book fair to tour. Save the date...more info to come!!
Up Coming Dates!!
Jan 14 - PTA meeting
Jan 18 - Spirit Day - Favorite Sports Team
Jan 21 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 1 - Quarter 2 Report Card sent home
About Us.
Email: dsimons@wcpss.net
Website: www.wcpss.net/BuckhornCreekES
Location: 5651 Honeycutt Road, Holly Springs, NC, USA
Phone: (919) 694-8970
Twitter: @BuckhornCreekES