Bear Bulletin
Tuesday Edition: December 7, 2021
Calendar
Upcoming dates of interest:
- SCHOOLS CLOSED - December 20th through January 3rd
Lost & Found Will Be Donated
How can you help to cut back on the number of items down there? If names are written on lunchboxes and coats we are able to easily return them to their owners.
Thankful
- Students arriving on time for school.
- Open communication between families and teachers.
- Encouragement for all children to read each night.
- Positive words letting children know they can do it!
With two weeks to go before Winter Break, the learning is in full force! Writing, reading, math, inquiry, and so much more!
Student Learning & Success!
4th Graders
2nd Grade
Kindergarten
Library Patrons
1st Graders
3rd Graders
4th Graders
4th Graders
2nd Grade
2nd Grade
2nd Grade
2nd Grade
NWEA Testing
In addition, the following information was sent to all kindergarten-2nd grade families via a Skylert last week.
North West Educational Assessment (NWEA) testing is administered three times per year for all K-8 HSE students. During the months of December and January, the winter NWEA testing assesses student skills and provides actionable data for Reading and Mathematics. Our teachers, administrators, and support staff observe students daily to understand individual achievement and growth. NWEA is another tool to understand and approach learners in what they have learned and what they are ready to learn. Classroom performance and NWEA results provide the data and resources to deliver effective instruction for all students to grow. This winter window of testing will also be used in part to identify students in need of high ability services. Students may also be identified for high ability services during the spring window of testing in May. More information about identification for high ability services can be found on the HSE Schools website.
New for 2021, NWEA has developed an extension to our typical reading assessment for grades K-2. This winter, students will test as noted below.
- December 1-17 NWEA Oral Reading Fluency and Dyslexia Screener for grade K-2
- December 1-17 NWEA Reading and Math Growth Testing for grades K-8
- Testing could potentially extend into January if necessary
*NWEA has a modified assessment for second grade students who score at or under grade level benchmark. Your student’s report may reflect that modification.
Please know quarantines, absences and retests may affect individual classroom schedules and push testing into January. Reports from NWEA to share student growth targets and percentile performance will be sent home in January once all testing and make-up testing is completed.
Boosterthon Fundraiser Reward
BSE had a blast celebrating!
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) at BSE
Please see below for the focus for each grade level's lessons. If you have questions regarding Second Step or SEL in general, please reach out to Mrs. Thorne.
Leave a R.A.V.E. Review
- Do you know an employee who makes HSE Schools a better place for others?
- Do you know someone who exemplifies the Mission of HSE Schools?
- Have you observed an employee who goes above and beyond their job responsibilities/duties to make a difference?
These individuals deserve a “R.A.V.E Review.”
We recognize and appreciate that Hamilton Southeastern Schools has some of the most talented and dedicated employees. Every HSE staff member has an important role, responsibility and stake in the safety, security, and success of our students.
The goal of the R.A.V.E. (Recognizing All Valuable Employees) Review is to identify and honor those, in their contributions and service to HSE Schools, exemplify our mission.
Mission Statement
Hamilton Southeastern Schools, as a forward-thinking school district, provides excellence in education and opportunities to ensure the success of each and every student, to become a responsible citizen and to positively influence an ever-changing world community.
Nomination Rules:
Staff, students, and community members can nominate HSE employees. All staff are eligible for nomination. To submit a R.A.V.E Review, fill out a quick and easy online form and share why the individual is a 5-Star employee.
All recipients will receive a R.A.V.E Review window cling to proudly display their nomination in their workspace (see attached picture), a certificate and recognition letter with their review. One employee will be selected in a random drawing by the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation for a $100 gift card each month!
Please note, employees can be recognized multiple times and will receive their reviews, but they will not be eligible for more than one window cling or certificate. In addition, recipients are only eligible to win the HSEF prize drawing once per school year.
To nominate someone for a R.A.V.E Review, click here.
HSE Job Opportunity Fair
Thursday, Dec 9, 2021, 04:00 PM
Fishers High School, Promise Road, Fishers, IN, USA
PTO Newsletter for December
In this issue:
- Math & Science Night is back!
- Art to Remember
- Staff Appreciation update
- A dinosaur and a scooter
- Spirit Wear
- PTO Dates
Community Insider
Brooks School Elementary
Email: jhoog@hse.k12.in.us
Website: bse.hseschools.org
Location: 12451 Brooks School Road, Fishers, IN, USA
Phone: 317-915-4250
Twitter: @BSEhseIN
Holiday Lights Recycling Drive
Hamilton Southeastern Schools Holiday Lights Recycling Drive
- Bring in your unwanted strands of holiday lights from December 1 – January 14
- Place in the collection box
Please help keep our planet green!