Memorial Buzz
News from Manchester Memorial Elementary School!
November 10, 2016
Principal's Message
Dear Memorial Families,
On December 2, students in grades 1-5 will receive term 1 report cards. This is a time where teachers are able to formally share our students' progress thus far with their parents. Each year, we evaluate our own grading and reporting practices to ensure that families are receiving helpful insight regarding their child's academic and social growth.
You will notice a few changes to the report card this year. A district committee met last year to make some upgrades to the reporting system. The notable changes are outlined below:
1. The work habits and social skills portion (page 1) has been rewritten to be more clear and organized. Each category will now be rated on a scale of M (meeting the standard), A (approaching the standard), and NI (needs improvement).
2. The academic rubric is being changed from a 1-4 scale to a more descriptive rubric conveying the students progress towards the grade-level standards in each subject.
3. Grade 5 will be shifting to the descriptive rubric to be aligned with grades 1-4.
Enjoy the weekend!
John
On December 2, students in grades 1-5 will receive term 1 report cards. This is a time where teachers are able to formally share our students' progress thus far with their parents. Each year, we evaluate our own grading and reporting practices to ensure that families are receiving helpful insight regarding their child's academic and social growth.
You will notice a few changes to the report card this year. A district committee met last year to make some upgrades to the reporting system. The notable changes are outlined below:
1. The work habits and social skills portion (page 1) has been rewritten to be more clear and organized. Each category will now be rated on a scale of M (meeting the standard), A (approaching the standard), and NI (needs improvement).
2. The academic rubric is being changed from a 1-4 scale to a more descriptive rubric conveying the students progress towards the grade-level standards in each subject.
3. Grade 5 will be shifting to the descriptive rubric to be aligned with grades 1-4.
New Academic Descriptors
- N/A - Not Applicable
- O - Orienting to the standard
- A - Approaching the standard
- M - Meeting the standard
- E - Exceeding the Standard
It is our hope that these changes along with your fall parent-teacher conference gives you a good idea of areas of strength/growth for your child.
Enjoy the weekend!
John
Upcoming Dates...
See www.mersd.org for additional dates...
NOVEMBER
11 - No School - Veteran's Day
13 - Spaulding "Night of Stars" (3pm @MERMHS)
14 - Picture Retakes
DECEMBER
21 - Winter Concert @9:30 AM
MAY
4 - Elementary Art Show @ MBTS Community Center
31 - Spring Concert (Band/Chorus)
JUNE
6-9 Camp Merrowvista Trip (Grade 5)
NOVEMBER
11 - No School - Veteran's Day
13 - Spaulding "Night of Stars" (3pm @MERMHS)
14 - Picture Retakes
DECEMBER
21 - Winter Concert @9:30 AM
MAY
4 - Elementary Art Show @ MBTS Community Center
31 - Spring Concert (Band/Chorus)
JUNE
6-9 Camp Merrowvista Trip (Grade 5)
Notices From our Friends...
Manchester Parks and Rec - Ski Club
The Bradford Ski & Board Program is happening again this year!!!! Jump on the bus after school gets out and head up to Bradford for the afternoon. Take a lesson, or head straight to the lift to enjoy the mountain. Sign up with your friends, or come on your own for an awesome opportunity to meet new like-minded friends! Meets on Mondays for 6 weeks starting January 9th! Registration is open until DECEMBER 1!!! Click here for more information!
2016-2017 District Calendar
Please click the link below for the 2016-2017 District Calendar
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