Normandy Park School
Principal's Corner
October 1st to October 4th
- October 1st is an F Day
- School is closed on September 30th for Rosh Hashanah
- On October 4th, we will host the Number Drummer assembly (hosted by the HSA Cultural Arts)
Back to School Night
Thank you to all who attended our Back To School Night!
It was great to see new and familiar faces. I appreciate the opportunity to share with you our school's shared mission and vision. In addition, it Is always an honor to celebrate our staff, parents, students, HSA, and the MEF.
Thank you for your continued time and support! I am looking forward to another great year!
For those who were unable to attend, I have attached the 2019-2020 PPT presentation.
Walk-a-thon
We are looking forward to our upcoming Walk-a-thon!
I appreciate the ongoing time, support, and involvement from the NPS community. The students are excited and eager to celebrate next Friday.
Number Drummer
The Number Drummer assembly is 50 minutes of math, music, and fun. Students will have the opportunity see, hear, and play math. It is an interactive math and music based program.
The program is presented by Troy Kryzalka. To learn more about the program, please visit https://www.numberdrummer.com/
iReady Testing Window Opened Last Week
Last week, our school will began administering the i-Ready® Diagnostic assessment for Grades 1st through 5th. Kindergarteners will begin iReady in the Winter.
The i-Ready Diagnostic helps teachers to effectively assess their students and then provide individualized instruction based on each student’s unique needs. i-Ready Diagnostic assesses the following skill areas:
Reading
• Phonological Awareness
• Phonics
• High-Frequency Words
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension
Math
• Number and Operations
• Algebra and Algebraic Thinking
• Measurement and Data
• Geometry
i-Ready Diagnostic begins by giving students an adaptive assessment in reading and math. An adaptive assessment is a test that automatically adjusts the difficulty of the questions according to each student’s performance in order to determine his or her abilities in reading or math. i-Ready is a very different kind of test that presents students with questions that can be both too easy and too hard. It is designed to do this until the assessment finds exactly the level at which the student is performing. Therefore, your child will certainly see some items above his or her level. Your child will be encouraged to independently complete the test to the best of his or her ability, and know that it is okay to get questions wrong.
Each time a student gets an item incorrect, he or she will be presented with a simpler question until the diagnostic finds the grade level at which the student is performing. The assessment efficiently assesses students across multiple grade levels, allowing for identification of root causes of students’ struggles or for identification of areas where a student is ready for further challenge. This information will then provide the teacher with a “road map” to instructional remediation.
Once your child completes the test, he or she will be assigned online instruction to support his or her progress in mastering each skill. i-Ready Diagnostic supports the teachers and administrators at your child’s school. The program provides a series of comprehensive reports designed to make classroom instruction more effective. These reports include data about student performance as well as detailed teaching suggestions. They help educators make informed decisions about the instruction that is right for your child.
Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or your child’s teacher.
Week of Respect
The Week of Respect is getting closer!
During the Week of Respect, students will participate in theme days to celebrate our united stand against bullying. Students will participate in guided activities and discussions in the classroom to promote kindness and respect to others.
See below for the schedule of events this year!
WEEK OF RESPECT
October 7th to October 11th, 2019
MONDAY, 10/7
Wear Blue to Stomp Out Bullying
TUESDAY, 10/8
We Are All Different - Crazy Cool Hair Day- Express Yourself!
WEDNESDAY, 10/9
School Closed (Yom Kippur)
THURSDAY, 10/10
Superhero Day (Celebrating Kindness is Our Superpower)
FRIDAY, 10/11
Wear Normandy Park "Knowledge is Our Superpower" Shirts for our Walk-a-thon
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on November 4th and November 6th.
This year, we will continue to use the online app, MyConferenceTime, to schedule conferences. You will be receiving additional information this month on when and how to schedule conferences.
Upcoming Events
- October 7th to October 11th: Week of Respect
- October 9th: School Closed (Yom Kippur)
- October 11th: Walk-a-thon
- October 24th: Normandy Now/HSA Meeting at 6:30pm
- November 4th and November 6th: Parent Teacher Conferences