Happy Wednesday!

We have a lot of exciting assessments beginning in October. Last week, the Woodcock-Muñoz testing began on all new students in grades K - 3. This will help us to determine current levels of language acquisition/comprehension. In the spring, we will test all students, so that we can compare the numbers and look at the growth of students in both languages. Additionally, starting tomorrow, all students in grades 3 - 8 will begin taking the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). This test measures students in a variety of areas including math and reading, providing very detailed results in a matter of 4 - 6 weeks. Here is the website for more info on the test: http://www.riverpub.com/products/itbs/details.html.

During the testing period (which ends Oct. 30th), we ask for your support with the following:

• Please make sure that your child arrives ON TIME to school every day.
  
• Limit any interruptions such as medical appointments to non-testing times.
  
• Make sure that your child has a good breakfast before coming to school.
  
• Get the kids to bed at a reasonable hour so that they are well rested.
• Encourage your child(ren) to do their best, but not to stress about the tests. They are simply a way of providing information to us, so that we can better plan/refine our instruction for the year, making sure to address individual learning goals for all students.
  

If you have any questions/concerns about the testing, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher.

Have a wonderful week!

Katie Dempsey

Principal

kdempsey@hrrsjda.org

• Today is a half day. Dismissal is at NOON. Extended Care will be available.
• Thursday - Join us for All School Mass at 9 am.
• Spirit Gear on Friday - Teachers will indicate eligibility to students.

Calling all Grandparents & Alumni! If you know of any alumni or current grandparents (and other community members) who would like to be included in our mailing list, please let us know. We are beginning to send out Annual Campaign letters and will soon be sending out information on upcoming events, such as the Annual Crab Feed & Auction and the Celebración. We want to make sure we are connecting with all of our supporters! Please contact Sarah at smckinney@hrrsjda.org with contact information.

Basketball Registration will be held after school with three in-person registrations in the first grade Spanish classroom from 3- 3:30pm on October 16th, 19th, and 21st. Cost is $60 per player, which includes a jersey (not shorts). Registration is for grades 4-8 for boys and girls. By signing up, there is no guarantee your child will be playing on a team. Teams will need to have at least 8 players and have a coach. The basketball season is from Nov - Jan. Email Athletic Director, Ralph Thomson, at CYO@hrrsjda.org with any questions.

We are looking for a girls' Basketball, boys' Basketball and co-ed Volleyball coach. Both sports are offered to students in Grades 4 - 8. If you are enthusiastic and willing to teach our kids about these sports, please volunteer. All coaches will need Safe Environment clearance. The Basketball season is from November - January and the Volleyball season is from February - April/May.

Please contact Athletic Director, Ralph Thomson, at CYO@hrrsjda.org.

• Read every night with your child in whatever language you feel most comfortable.
  
• Ask your child about his/her day..identify one new thing s/he learned.
• For more information on bilingual education, check out the following website: http://www.nabe.org/bilingualeducation

Questions:

Please submit questions for the next Curriculum Corner to Dr. Yaden at BYaden@plu.edu.