Hawk News
March 12, 2020
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP)
Many of us grew up taking the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. This year, students across the state will be taking a new assessment, the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). This assessment is aligned with grade specific Iowa Core curriculum standards and will provide a clear and accurate assessment of student learning outcomes. These new assessments were developed in collaboration with Iowa educators, and are available in an online format.
The new assessments will be administered during this school year in the following subjects and grade levels:
Math: Grades 3–5
Online format
Reading: Grades 3-5
Online Format
Language/Writing: Grades 3-5
Online format
Science: Grades 5
Online Format
Where previous tests relied heavily on multiple choice questions, the new reading, math, language/writing, and science tests will evaluate students’ skills using a mix of item types including technology-enhanced questions as well as open-ended essay questions. By allowing students to manipulate material on the screen, the technology-enhanced questions provide greater insights into learning than previously used multiple choice questions. Online testing also broadens its accessibility to students with a wider array of learning needs.
These new assessments will provide parents with important information about your child’s learning. The results will provide a detailed analysis of how students performed relevant to the proficiency definitions set on the Iowa Core standards. Over time, parents will also be able to access year-over-year analysis of how their child performed from one year to the next.
There are practice tests online for you to view and take with your child. These practice tests also include some of the learning tools that will be available to them. We encourage you to work with your child and explore some of the new testing formats.
Language/Writing Practice Tests
Math Practice Tests
Science Practice Tests
We will be testing at Hanawalt in the month of April. Please email or call if you have questions.
Integrating the Arts
In these pictures, Mrs. von Arb's class is showcasing the sequence of a text. It is the beginning, middle and end of the fable The Ant and Grasshopper.
Coins for Creativity
Hanawalt Community Fair
A Few Reminders
PTA News
Needed: Those gift cards that are clogging up your junk drawer! Donate your unused gift cards to the PTA to add to Parent's Night Out fun! Drop in the PTA mailbox or get to a committee member. THANK YOU!
April 3rd: Parents Night Out (PNO)
Our Parents' Night Out is taking place on April 3rd at 6 pm at the Cub Club! Tickets are $50 for a pair or $30 for an individual. Individuals can purchase 2 and the extra ticket can go to a Hawk staff member! Proceeds from this fundraiser go towards our media center renovation and filling our general funds so that we can support students and teachers throughout the year. Buy tickets at http://hanawaltcommunity.com/product-category/parents-night-out-tickets/
April 17: A Day in the Arts (ADITA)
This is a special day at Hanawalt designed to give all students a chance to explore, create, and experience different areas of the Arts. Students get to participate in sessions run by local artists (fine arts, vocal, drama, & movement) in the morning. In the afternoon, the whole school has an assembly featuring another local group. All of this is free of charge and provides a priceless experience for every student at Hanawalt.
Be on the lookout for ways you can volunteer before, during, and after this event.
May 26: Hanawalt Olympics
Hanawalt students and staff will be ending our school year celebrating diversity, community and teamwork by participating in the Annual Hanawalt Olympics. This event will be an opportunity for classes to work together in various physical activities and games, all while learning about the amazing diversity Hanawalt represents. To make this day a success, we need parent volunteers to help run the activity stations. Sign up here:
Upcoming Dates
March
16th - 27th: Spring Break
April
17th: Day in the Arts
21st: Grand Blue Mile
27th: No School
Hanawalt Elementary
Email: jolene.liebl@dmschools.org
Website: hanawalt.dmschools.org
Location: 225 56th Street, Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone: 515-242-8411