Kimbrell's Korner
April 23, 2018
EOY Literacy Assessments
Window: May 1-31; All ELAR assessment schedules and information are located on the GPS under Assessment for Grades K-5. Scores should be entered in Aware by May 31st.
NEW: All students in Kinder and First Grade will be assessed using the PAPI in accordance to HB 2886 requiring that all students be screened for dyslexia at the end of K and 1. PAPI scores will be entered in Aware as a separate test called “17-18 (Grade Level) PAPI.”
Social Studies
The city of Frisco is honored to have been selected to host the former Vietnam POWs Return to Freedom 45th Anniversary Reunion. This 4-day event will take place Aug. 15-19 at the Omni Hotel at The Star.
FISD has been asked to show our support and appreciation to those members that overcame incredible adversity and returned with honor- and what better way than getting our own FISD students involved.
Science
Live organisms- ALL will need to be picked up at Science Store- nothing coming directly to schools- An email will go out to science team leads when the organisms arrive.
1st Egg- Pick up on April 24th Tuesday between 3:00-5:00. Must take eggs back to school on that same date.
2nd Grade Butterflies- week of April 23