IT'S MIDTERM FOR OUR SECOND TRIMESTER!
Can you believe that we are over half-way through the school year?
I know that this year has been anything but typical, but I remain proud of the way that teachers, staff, students, and families have responded. Thank you for all you are doing to support your child as well as our teachers and staff with remote learning. Your patience, grace, and flexibility are much appreciated
Our second trimester ends on March 5th.
This update includes:
- STAR Assessment Information
- Student Recognition
- One Book-One School
- Homewood PTA's-Cook's Night Out
- HF's Virtual Open House
Please look for more information soon regarding our in-person Saturday School program for extra academic assistance as well as information about our Hybrid learning model (depending on the metrics).
Remind Text Messages
6th grade: Phone number: 81010 Message: @jhart6th
7th grade: Phone number: 81010 Message: @7thjhart
8th grade: Phone number: 81010 Message: @jhart8th
SATURDAY SCHOOL
STAR ASSESSMENT
On Thursday, January 28th, all students will take the STAR Assessment. Students will take the assessment with their Advisory class.
Why do we take the STAR Assessment?
- To see what students have already learned—and what they’re ready to learn next.
- To gauge the effectiveness of instruction, so they can make adjustments when necessary.
- To identify students who are struggling and may need extra support.
- To see how students are performing against grade-level standards.
Schedule for Thursday, January 28th
7:45 am-8:00 am-Advisory
8:10 am-9:10 am -Math STAR Assessment (with Advisory)
9:10 am-9:40 am-Break
9:45 am-10:45 am -Reading STAR Assessment (with Advisory)
10:45 am-2:30 pm -Lunch, BCO, and Asynchronous day – Teachers may assign work or use it as a catch-up day for missing assignments/tests/quizzes. Students are to check TEAMS and EMAIL for assignments/work completion.
Parent's/Guardian's role:
- Encourage your child to take their time and do their best.
- Make sure students have a quiet space to take the STAR assessment.
- Please remind your child to keep their camera on during the STAR assessment.
We ask that you avoid helping your child answer test questions: encourage them to select the best choice, to ensure we receive accurate results that can be used to support your child’s learning.
High Honor Roll and Honor Roll Students
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
HOMEWOOD PTA COOK’S NIGHT OUT AT PANERA!
It’s a cold January in Chicago….doesn’t a warm sandwich and bowl of soup sound good?? Maybe a hot cup of coffee and a pastry? Macaroni and cheese and a side salad? Take the night off from cooking and enjoy a late lunch or dinner, at Panera!
The fundraiser will be Wednesday, January 27th, from 12-8pm at 820 W 175th St, in Homewood. Orders taken in the café, through the drive-thru, or online for rapid pick-up or delivery, all count. Just be sure to use the promo code on the flyer below!
Homewood PTA appreciates all of your support of these fundraisers. All money raised goes directly back to the schools, for our students.
STUDENT PORTAL
The video below explains how to access the Student Portal:
https://www.loom.com/share/402ed260c602471db2d2ca527761bae4?sharedAppSource=personal_library
There is a link on the James Hart website under "For Students" to access the Infinite Campus Student Portal website.
PARENT PORTAL
YEARBOOK
