Freshman Center Free Press
April 24, 2015
Quote of the Week
“Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.”
~Jerry Rice
The Good Stuff!
Junior M-STEP Testing - DONE!
The state has reported that over a MILLION test sessions (specific subject tests) have been completed! M-STEP testing will continue through the month of May with 4th and 7th graders beginning next week and 3rd and 6th graders beginning the middle of May.
All things considered, the transition to this new State standardized assessment has be positive with minimal technology issues (for those schools that are completing it via online). I attended a county principal's meeting last week and many of the districts reported significant technology problems during their initial testing session. They concluded most of it was due to errors made on their school's end, not the State's. We did not experience any major issues because of the incredible preparation efforts from our OpTech department! They ROCK and continue to amaze me!!!!
We are learning a great deal regarding technology set-ups (wireless infrastructure and positioning, server capabilities, device constraints, etc.) that will only help us in our planning as we transition to more instructional technology in the coming years.
All schools did report significantly more reading in all subject tests and the questions are more in depth and rigorous. We can assume that the future of this assessment (at least for the next 3 years) will be consistent with this type of content. We are also awaiting the format of the newly updated SAT that our Juniors will begin taking next year.
Stay tuned!
Parent Teacher Conferences
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Renaissance Recognition Assembly
I look forward to similar assemblies for many years to come!
Get FIRED Up!!
Staff Involvement!
Incredible Talent!
New Family Registration Meeting
A special SHOUT OUT to Jody!! It really is amazing the planning and organization that is required when registering students to the RFC. There are many required documents that we utilize and/or store for future reference and Jody has it down pat and makes the entire process very manageable and less overwhelming for families. Great job Jody!!!
Next Week Events
April 27 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:30pm at Administration
April 30 - 9th Grade Academic Award Ceremony - 9:00am in the 10-12 Building Auditorium
May 1 - Friday Breakfast - Science Department
Upcoming Events
May 4 - PAC Meeting - 9:00am in RFC LGI
May 5 - BIT Meeting - 2:40pm in Conference Room A
May 6 - Fire Drill - 9:00am
May 6 - Staff Meeting - 2:40pm in Room 103
May 6 - Technology Pilot Presentation - 3:15pm in RFC Cafeteria
May 8 - Friday Breakfast - World Studies Department
May 8 - Staff Appreciation Grill Out - Lunchtime
May 11 - RFC Hosts Board of Education Meeting - 7:30pm at Administration
The Funnies
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In a world I wish I lived in...
Star Wars VII - The Force Awakens opens on December 18, 2015.