Dear guardians and parents,

Students will be taking NWEA winter MAP in ELA and Math next week. Monday students will take ELA MAP and Wednesday students will take the Math assessment. NWEA MAP is used to assess student growth. This week students reviewed their Fall MAP scores to see where they were so they know where they need to go. MAP data is used to determine Raider Time lessons (extra practice or extension) and close gaps in achievement. For our 8th graders, these scores will be used when scheduling their high school courses. We have reiterated all week how important it is to show what you know. Please partner with us this weekend and mention it as well. I am including the link to NWEA's family toolkit. This resource has several short videos that explain NWEA MAP in case you want more information.

https://www.nwea.org/family-toolkit/

Tutoring will begin on February 8th. It will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00. Please click on the Google Form if your child will be attending.

https://forms.gle/Zkx53k5uDeECVZSs7

We will be on schedule D next week which means students will begin their day in Core 4.

Lastly, our parent volunteers need assistance for the February 10th Talent Show. See below for the link if you can assist.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Warm Regards,

Heather Andrus

#OneSchoolOneFamily

Rock Hill community members are invited to connect with Superintendent Dr. Tommy Schmolze through this new event series.

Hear more about the district’s direction and priorities or drop by to share ideas with district leaders.

Dr. Schmolze will address the crowd and answer submitted questions for the first portion of the night and then have individual conversations with guests for the duration of the event.

RSVP or submit a question: https://rock-hill.jotform.com/222834485162054

Events will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.

Can't make it? Save the Date for the next event (additional locations TBD):

• Feb. 22 at Castle Heights Middle School
• March 23 at Sullivan Middle School
• April 19 at Saluda Trail Middle School

If you want to submit a See Something, Say Something tip, you can do it right from your laptop or cell phone. Log into your LaunchPad and click the tip icon or report it through the school’s app. Tips can be submitted anonymously if you leave the contact information fields blank but make sure to include enough details – like school, names or classes - so the school can follow up on the tip.

Option two: Need to report a tip to our tip line? Did you know you can do it right from your laptop or phone? Just log into LaunchPad on your laptop or download the school’s app to submit a completely anonymous tip.

The tip line is available in our school’s app or on our website at: https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=6778

Please mark your calendar for our school Talent Show on Friday, February 10. Doors will open at 6pm and the show will begin at 6:30pm.

Admission is $1 for children/students and $ 3 for adults.

Parents, we need extra hands and hearts to make this event a success. Please CLICK HERE to sign up to support our efforts by volunteering your time.

Ms. Atkinson will serve as school counselor for students in the 6th grade.

Dr. McNeal will serve as school counselor for students in the 7th grade.

Mrs. Cunningham will serve as school counselor for students in the 8th grade.

This month's College and Career Spotlight features the College of Charleston and the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster.

Any girl interested in taking advantage of open softball practice: You must be zoned to attend Northwestern and have an up to date PlanetHS account. This time will provide extra practice before Raiders tryouts begin on February 6. You will be allowed to practice at NHS in preparation for Raider Softball on January 17- 20 4:15-5:45 and Jan 23-25 from 4:15-5:45. You will need to take with you your softball gear: cleats, gloves, and water bottle.

Northwestern High School Boys Tennis regular season practice begins Monday, January 30. The team will practice from 4 to 5:30 pm at the school courts. If there is bad weather, the team will meet in the F-Gym lobby for indoor practice.

The season continues through February, March, and April. We usually have practices and matches Monday through Thursday after school.

Players must have their https://studentcentral.bigteams.com/ forms completed to participate.

Please contact your school Athletic Department if you have questions about the forms.

We are a no-cut team, as long as a player tries his best, keeps good grades, and follows school/team rules. Keep up with NHS tennis at our twitter web site: https://twitter.com/trojan10is