TIGER TALK
January 14-18, 2018
Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)
We will begin our computer based Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment this week. Students in K-5th grade will take the Reading and Math component of the assessment. We will also assess our 5th graders in Science. Unlike the state assessment (STAAR), the MAP test is information our teachers can use immediately to change the trajectory of student learning. It is real-time information that allows our teachers to teach skills students are ready to learn. We assess students three times a year with the MAP assessment. Our goal is to see student growth between each administration of the assessment. Teachers and students have set goals to move toward growth, not mastery. NWEA is not a test for mastery. It is a test that pinpoints exactly what our students are ready to learn, whether it be below, on, or above grade-level. Each student learns at a different pace. The MAP test allows us to direct our teaching to exactly what your child needs. The test sessions are no longer than an hour. I have added the calendar for testing just for your information.
On Friday, January 18th, PTO will host "Donuts for Dads" starting at 7:05 am. If dad is not available, please feel free to invite any male role model your child has to have a donut with them that morning.
Mr. Owens has been given the opportunity to go work at Kerr Middle School. He will start splitting his time between Brock and Kerr for the next two weeks. After the week of January 21st, he will be at Kerr on a full time basis. Myself and Mrs. Taylor will be picking up the duties Mr. Owens was responsible for here at Brock. We wish Mr. Owens well on this new journey for the remainder of the semester. Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger!
Recently, niche.com released information on ranking Johnson County Schools. I was glad to see Brock Elementary was in the top of the list ranking 12th out of 66 schools in Johnson County. I think we are # 1 thanks to our students, parents, and staff.
Thanks,
Kim Kimberling
It's a Great Day to be a Brock Tiger!
Brock Elementary
MAP testing January 15th-25th
Tuesday, January 15th- PTO Meeting 6:00-7:30
Wednesday, January 16th- Please be sure you have returned your child's report card signed.
Friday, January 18th- PTO Donuts for Dads 7:05 am-7:35 am
Email: kkimberling@bisdmail.net
Website: http://brock.burlesonisd.net/
Location: 12000 Oak Grove Road South, Burleson, TX, USA
Phone: 817-245-3800
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