HES Instructional Memo
Making each moment count!
Assessments
I would like to commend you on supporting our district focus and school goals. Thank you for making sure instruction is at its best daily. We are excited to see growth. Now it its time for our students to shine on upcoming assessments.
DIBELS NEXT
- April 25-May 6, 2016
STAR ASSESSMENT
Madison County School's STAR address:https://hosted80.renlearn.com/76725
Please see Mrs. McDow to schedule your Spring screening test dates.
Testing Windows (Dates):
April 18-May 6, 2016- We will begin April 25 because of ACT Aspire
ACT ASPIRE- April 12-18
Testing Meeting- April 4, 2016 at 3:00- Art Room
Tuesday- Reading
Wednesday- Math
Thursday- Science
Monday- English/Writing
10 Top Things to do after Standardized Testing
9. Writing- Students need to know how to write informational, prose and poetry. Make a poetry folder or writing portfolio.
8. Photography- Give your students a topic and allow students to capture that topic. Make Scrapbook using photographs and include journal entries.
7. Math Connections on Steroids- Give students a number and a poster and have them extend your math connections lesson.
6. Science Experiments- Now is the time to delve deeper into those science concepts. Plan a grade level science fair.
5. Compare a novel and movie. Host a book theme party. Who wouldn't want to have a chocolate fountain at the culmination of reading, Chocolate Touch?
4. Art- Give the students drawing tutorials or art lessons. Create an Art Gallery.
3. Reading Buddies- Partner with another teacher and allow students to read and grow together.
2. Music- Play music for your students. Do a genre or composer study.
1. Cooking- Make a special treat or snack related to a topic of study
Learning Moments
Dr. Seuss Book Character Parade
Lancaster Leads in Writing
Kindergartners Break Reading Code
Harvest Helping the Community
Email: bchapman@mcssk12.org
Website: https://www.madison.k12.al.us/Schools/hes/default.aspx
Location: 6645 Wall Triana Highway Harvest, AL
Phone: (256)851-4590
Just a Few More Days...
PST Information
Please continue to provide intervention and progress PST students. Collect documentation in the folders. Students who have been referred for testing still need intervention until an eligibility decision has been made. I will collect all SIPADS in May. We will also have our final date meeting in May.