DMMS: In the Middle
October 2020
One and Done: Have You Made Your One Time Fundraiser Donation to the DMMS PTA?
SAVE THE DATE: Fall Conferences 11/19 and 11/23
SBL: Accessing Standards Based Learning Feedback in Infinite Campus (IC)
To provide more context about a student’s proficiency score in Infinite Campus, teachers are providing feedback in several ways.
Teachers are using the comment icon next to the proficiency score to provide feedback. This video provides an overview for navigating the student’s grade book in Infinite Campus.
Teachers are using the content section within the assessment to provide feedback.
Teachers are using the rubric evaluation tool, to provide more specific feedback on the student’s proficiency as it relates to the standard. This video shows how to access the rubric in Infinite Campus
To view specific practice assignments and assessments, ask your child to show you their online content Google Classroom materials.
Is It True a Student Does Not Have to Complete Practice Work?
What is practice work?
Practice is assigned to a student to support their growth in mastering a state standard. A teacher will provide feedback on the practice work to support a student's mastery of the state standard. Based on the feedback, teachers will provide enrichment opportunities to enhance their learning. Practice work is IMPORTANT and needs to be completed by the student. This work is preparing them for the final assessment of the state standards. If students do not practice, their rate of success on a standard will diminish. An easy way to think of practice work is to compare it to training for a sport. Athletes practice and refine their skills so they may perform at their highest level. They show up for practice even if no one is keeping score, because the goal is to win big during the game. This is the same for student learning. Students are expected to practice their skills to prepare them for the final assessment of the state standard.Though the practice work is not assigned a score, the feedback provided is critical to help them meet the standards. Remember, we are working to master learning and not a percentage!
SBL: Standards Based Learning Family Academy Presentation
Distance Learning Resources to Support at Home Learning:
MAPS has provided resources centered around Student Emotional Support, Academic Support, Technology, At Home Structure and Routine and Who in the District to Contact if you have a question. Check it out!
https://sites.google.com/isd77.org/distance-learning-resources/homeParenting Student Use in Google Hangouts:
MSAS: Keeping Students Active and Engaged:
School Resource Officer Discussion:
Please join us for a discussion around School Resource Officers in MAPS schools.
Where: West Auditorium
When: November 5th, 5:30pm-7pm.
Who: This event is for parents, students and community members in the West attendance area of West High School and DMMS.
Capacity Limit: Do to COVID this event is limited to the first 100 guests. Please registration is on the district website
News from DMMS Cafeteria:
Dakota Meadows Middle School
Email: dmms@isd77.org
Website: https://dms.isd77.org/
Location: 1900 Howard Drive, North Mankato, MN, USA
Phone: 507-387-5077