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STAFF To be successful, staff will:
| STUDENTS To be successful, students will:
| FAMILIES To be successful, families will:
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STAFF
To be successful, staff will:
- Implement approved curriculum aligned to AK State Standards
- Use strategies to reach every learner; challenge students with high standards for success
- Communicate early & often through apps, phone calls, notes home and email
- Treat everyone with respect & use CHAMPS to teach expectations
- Foster positive social skills through Positive Action/Social Express, Y tickets, the Responsibility Chart & Kagan Cooperative Learning
STUDENTS
To be successful, students will:
- Complete assignments on time with a high degree of quality
- Practice spelling, math facts and reading at home
- Use the traits on the Responsibility Chart to make positive choices
- Follow class & school rules and expectations
- Have a growth mindset
- Set goals with teachers and monitor their progress
FAMILIES
To be successful, families will:
- Check your child's backpack & Grizzly folder nightly
- Assist your child with unfinished classwork, spelling, math facts and reading
- Monitor your child's progress through ParentVUE, emails, paperwork, etc.
- Discuss school activities with your child
- Communicate positively & respectfully with school staff
- Discuss positive social skills with your child
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AIMSWeb Plus Given Fall, Winter & Spring in grades K - 3. Quick, one minute tests to measure reading/math readiness and reading fluency. Compares students to national norms. | MAP Given Fall, Winter & Spring in all grades. Measures math, language and reading skills. Compares students to national norms. | AK Star Given at the end of March to grades 3-5. Statewide test that measures proficiency at grade level. |
AIMSWeb Plus
Given Fall, Winter & Spring in grades K - 3.
Quick, one minute tests to measure reading/math readiness and reading fluency. Compares students to national norms.
MAP
Given Fall, Winter & Spring in all grades.
Measures math, language and reading skills.
Compares students to national norms.
AK Star
Given at the end of March to grades 3-5.
Statewide test that measures proficiency at grade level.
Communication is Key!
We are committed to frequent two-way communication with families. Some of the ways you can expect us to reach you:
- Website updates & Facebook posts
- Smore - monthly school newsletters and classroom newsletters
- ParentVUE - check on your child's grades
- Progress reports/missing assignment reports
- Emails/texts using Class Dojo or the school district app
- Parent-Teacher Conferences in November & February
- Phone calls
We love to hear from you as well! Contact your child's teacher, the nurse, office or Mr. Lavalier anytime!
