Hawk News
March 28, 2019
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Students
Many of us grew up taking the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. This year, students across the state will be taking a new assessment, the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). This assessment is aligned with grade specific Iowa Core curriculum standards and will provide a clear and accurate assessment of student learning outcomes. These new assessments were developed in collaboration with Iowa educators, and are available in an online format.
The new assessments will be administered during this school year in the following subjects and grade levels:
Math: Grades 3–5
Online format
Reading: Grades 3-5
Online Format
Language/Writing: Grades 3-5
Online format
Science: Grades 5
Online Format
Where previous tests relied heavily on multiple choice questions, the new reading, math, language/writing, and science tests will evaluate students’ skills using a mix of item types including technology-enhanced questions as well as open-ended essay questions. By allowing students to manipulate material on the screen, the technology-enhanced questions provide greater insights into learning than previously used multiple choice questions. Online testing also broadens its accessibility to students with a wider array of learning needs.
These new assessments will provide parents with important information about your child’s learning. The results will provide a detailed analysis of how students performed relevant to the proficiency definitions set on the Iowa Core standards. Over time, parents will also be able to access year-over-year analysis of how their child performed from one year to the next.
There are practice tests online for you to view and take with your child. These practice tests also include some of the learning tools that will be available to them. We encourage you to work with your child and explore some of the new testing formats.
Language/Writing Practice Tests
Math Practice Tests
Science Practice Tests
We will be testing at Hanawalt on the following days. It is important that your child is at school on those days:
April 9th: Reading
April 11th: Science (5th Grade only)
April 16th: Math
April 18th and 19th: Language Arts
Please email or call if you have questions.
A Day in the Arts on April 12th at Hanawalt
A Day in the Arts is…
An all day arts infused learning experience.
An opportunity to learn and create with community artist and make
connections to all areas of learning.
Why the Arts?
The arts are an essential part of educating our youth. Imagination and creativity takes learned skills to a new level. The arts teach to multiple intelligences. Studies show that children actively involved in the fine arts are more likely to achieve success.
When and where is A Day in the Arts?
Morning workshops with community artists and parent volunteers will be from 7:45-10:35am.
Creative writing and assessment from 1:00-1:30pm.
An all-school workshop will be in the afternoon from 1:30-2:00pm.
Who is involved?
All students, staff, parents, PTA and Hanawalt community
Community artists
Coordinated by:
ADITA Committee
Courtney Ihnen, General Music Educator
Sam Jones-Tweedy, Visual Arts Educator
How are we able to do this?
Realizing the necessity of a strong fine arts education for our children’s success, and recognizing the fine arts as an essential core academic subject, this day is funded by our P.T.A., with help from Principal Jolene Liebl, Hanawalt students, Reiman Music and Iowa State University.
Last, but not least- We hope you enjoy your day thinking, imagining, and creating!
- Day In The Arts Committee
A Few Reminders
PTA News
The PTA sponsored Parents’ Night Out is only a week away on Friday, April 5! We are excited to share that we are offering mobile and online bidding on the amazing auction items this year!!! Auction items will be available for bidding starting April 1 AND will go throughout the event on April 5. This way, if you're unable to attend, you can still bid on the experiences and items we are offering! Everyone needs to register with Bidding Owl in advance, so register now at: https://www.biddingOwl.com/HanawaltPTA (Just click “Register” in the upper right corner and create an account!)
Using this platform, you can : • view the auction items • place bids • set up proxy bids • get text or email notifications • check-out through the website...no app to download! Register for the auction TODAY!
Still need tickets? Go to HanawaltCommunity.com to buy yours today. You can also send in a check to the PTA mailbox at school or pay at the door. Let's pack the house! See you there!
Kindergarten families, you're up to provide snacks for the teachers in April! Be on the lookout for the Sign Up Genius coming SOON!
Upcoming Dates
April
10th Kindergarten 2019-2020 Registration 3:30 - 6:30 pm
12th: Day in the Arts
29th: Spring Concerts 3rd (1:40), 4th (5:45), and 5th (6:30)
Hanawalt Elementary
Email: jolene.liebl@dmschools.org
Website: hanawalt.dmschools.org
Location: 225 56th Street, Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: 515-242-8411