South Meadows Parent News
March, 2017
Parent News
We will be starting our state testing this month. Students will get tested in Language Arts and Math during those classes. Make sure students get to school well rested and prepared. Thank you for supporting your students and getting them to school on time. We are working on improving our overall attendance.
Have a great month.
Sincerely,
Mary Mendez
Dates to remember
March 2- Coffee with the Principal
March 13- State testing begins
March 15- Presentation on Human Trafficking 3:30
March 27-31-Spring Break
Workshop
We are going to have a workshop presentation about human trafficking on March 15th 3:30-4:45pm. This is an educational presentation about creating awareness of what human trafficking is, how to help ourselves and friends to stay safe and how to be safe on social media. If you are interested sign up in the main office. Parents need to sign a permission slip and activity bus form if transportation is needed. HilHi Students and parents are also invited to this presentation. Any more questions contact Ms. Aguirre ext. 5994
Mariachi bands visit South Meadows
State Testing Begins this month
Coffee with the Principal-
March 2nd at 7:30am
In Advisory
Tuesdays student leaders will be facilitating SUSO(Stand up,Speak out)lessons around identity, friendship and bullying in their advisory.
Smarter Balanced is…
A Better Assessment System
Using the Digital Library, teachers can access resources to support student learning. Teachers can also use optional and flexible interim tests to check student progress throughout the year. Summative, or end-of-year tests, measure student achievement and growth in English and math in grades 3–8 and high school. Learn about our complete system.
A Customized Assessment
Students take a customized test using a computer adaptive format: questions get harder when students answer correctly and easier when they answer incorrectly, allowing students to better demonstrate what they know. Read more about testing technology.
Designed for All Students
Additional supports make the assessments accessible to students with disabilities and English language learners. Explore accessibility and accomodations features.
Relevant to College and Career
The online format with extended research, writing, and problem solving tasks measure the critical thinking and problem-solving skills students need for success. Learn what makes the assessment useful for life after high school.
Useful for Teachers
Our system helps inform instruction and identify where students need more support. A Digital Library of tools—including professional development materials and instructional resources—is available to teachers to use all year to meet students’ individual needs. Go to the Educators page for more information.
Mary Mendez, Principal
Email: mendezm@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: http://schools.hsd.k12.or.us/southmeadows
Location: 4690 SE Davis Rd, Hillsboro, OR, United States
Phone: 503-844-1220
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/874310209328004/