Stuber Spark
April 17, 2022
A Message From Dr. Hinson
Hello Stuber Families,
The past week was one filled with deep learning and lots of movement! Our Kindergarten went on their very first field trip and thoroughly enjoyed all things crayons! Our Special Olympic competitors had their first event and represented themselves and our school so well. We look forward to cheering them on when they go to their BIG meet on May 14th. The upcoming week offers an opportunity for our 4th grade students to share their Texas Knowledge and for everyone to get a beautiful SPRING picture!
Let's make it a great week!
Thank you parents for your support!
Love ya; mean it,
Dr. Hinson
STUBER HOUSES RULE!!
Congratulations to the House of Ton Vinh whose flag flies high. We look forward to our May 2nd assemblies where parents of students being recognized as well as parents of 2nd & 3rd grade students may attend.
This month we continue to focus on Responsibility. Our students are encouraged to take responsibility for their words, actions, and learning. As we wind down the 4th nine weeks, students still have skills to master. Please help us by encouraging them to do their absolute best all the time!
IMPORTANT DATES
April 18th: Hope Squad/School Board Meeting 7pm
April 19th: Choir/4th grade Texas Program 6:30PM
April 20th: Recorder/SPRING PICTURES
April 21st: Theater Practice
Check out the whole month of April by clicking here!
Check out the month of May by clicking here!
STAAR INFORMATION
Does my child have to take the test? The test is a required assessment within Texas. There isn't an option to opt out. However, should your child not attend school during the testing window then he/she will simply not take the test.
If I don't send my child to school on the day of the test, what will happen? Your child will be counted absent for the day. Please understand that if they attend school the next day or anytime during the testing window of May 11-17 then we are required to administer the test unless there has been a different arrangement made between administration and the parent.
What happens to my student if he/she doesn't take the STAAR test? In elementary school, there isn't a tangible consequence. Although we don't place great emphasis on STAAR assessment results, they are beneficial information about a students mastery of grade level concepts. If a great disconnect is seen between test performance and grade level work performance we know there is reason and work to solve it. In high school, STAAR/End of Course Assessments are required for graduation. By taking the STAAR test throughout elementary school and middle school, performance on assessments that take a good bit of stamina is seen, the foundational concepts mastery is somewhat known, and teachers know where work is needed to ensure a student has no difficulty with graduation.
How does the school/district benefit from my student taking the STAAR test? Each year TEA grades schools based on STAAR performance. The rubric for grading includes attendance (number of students eligible to test vs number who actually take the test), actual scores of meeting standards, and specific scores of subgroups. Additionally, These grades are published and are often looked at by potential homeowners, businesses, etc. moving to the area.
School Year 22-23
We know that classroom placement is always a concern and oftentimes parents question if retention might be best. Please know that we DO NOT take requests for specific teachers, but we do value your input as to the kind of environment that best serves your child. Should you wish to make information known, please complete this Google form by May 13th.
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Stuber Elementary School
Email: jdhinson@prosper-isd.net
Website: prosper-isd.net/Stuber
Location: 721 Village Park Ln, Prosper, TX, USA
Phone: 469-219-2290
Facebook: facebook.com/stuberlelemschool
Twitter: @StuberElem