Munhall Bulletin
March 11, 2022
Munhall Elementary School
Email: heather.miller@d303.org
Website: http://munhall.d303.org/
Location: 1400 South 13th Avenue
Phone: 331-228-2600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Munhall-Elementary-1459358344296891/
Twitter: @MunhallD303
Principal Note
Illinois Science Assessment and Illinois Assessment of Readiness
March 2022
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Students in grades 3 through 8 will be taking state tests in English/Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics between April 4 and April 22. This is the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). Information about this year’s test has been posted at: https://district.d303.org/departments/assessment
For sample questions please go to: https://il.digitalitemlibrary.com/home
Additionally, students in grades 5, 8, and 11 are taking the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) between March 14 through the 25th. The Illinois Science Standards are based on the NGSS standards, and the ISA is designed to measure against those standards. For more information on the Illinois’s vision of K12 Science go to: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Science.aspx
The specific testing days will be shared with you by your school.
Please encourage your child to give his or her best effort and, as always, preparing your child for a good day at school begins with a good night of sleep and a nutritional breakfast.
These state tests are one of several ways student achievement is measured in D303. Your child’s daily school work, teacher feedback, and report cards are also important when determining overall school achievement. If you have any questions regarding your child’s performance, be sure to talk with your child’s teacher or principal.
You will also receive information about your child’s individual performance on these tests in the fall. School and district results will be reported on the Illinois School Report Card.
Sincerely,
David Chiszar
Executive Director of Assessment and Accountability
Community Unit School District 303
Marzo del 2022
Estimado Padre/Guardián,
Los estudiantes de 3º a 8º grado tomarán exámenes estatales en Inglés/Artes del Idioma (ELA) y Matemáticas entre el 4 y el 22 de abril. Esta es la Evaluación de Preparación en Illinois (IAR). Información sobre la evaluación de este año se encuentra en el siguiente sitio web: https://district.d303.org/departments/assessment. Para ver ejemplos de las preguntas, visite el siguiente sitio web: https://il.digitalitemlibrary.com/home
Además, los estudiantes en 5º, 8º, y 11º grado tomarán la Evaluación de Ciencias en Illinois (ISA) entre el 14 y el 25 de marzo. Los Estándares de Ciencias en Illinois se basan en los estándares NGSS, y el ISA está diseñado para evaluar a los estudiantes bajo estos estándares. Para más información sobre la versión de Ciencias K12 en Illinois, visite el siguiente enlace: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Science.aspx
Las fechas específicas de los días de evaluación serán comunicados con usted por su escuela.
Por favor, anime a su hijo(a) a dar su mejor esfuerzo y, como siempre, la preparación de su hijo(a) para un buen día en la escuela comienza con una buena noche de sueño y un desayuno nutritivo.
Estos exámenes estatales son unas de las varias maneras con las que se mide el rendimiento estudiantil en el Distrito 303. El trabajo escolar diario de su hijo(a), la retroalimentación de su maestro(a), y las calificaciones también son importantes para determinar el logro académico. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el desempeño de su hijo(a), asegúrese de hablar con el maestro(a) o el director(a) de su hijo(a).
También recibirá información en el otoño sobre el desempeño individual de su hijo(a) en estos exámenes. Los resultados de la escuela y del distrito se reportarán en el Informe escolar de Illinois.
Atentamente,
David Chiszar
Director Ejecutivo de Evaluación y Responsabilidad
Panorama Social-Emotional-Behavioral Assessment
Dear Parent/Guardian,
St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 strives to provide all students with the best opportunity to succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally in school. As part of this commitment, District 303 is enhancing our Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) across the district for the 2021-2022 school year.
In the fall of this school year students in grades 3-12 completed a universal screening tool to assess their social and emotional learning skills. In the spring students in grades 3-12 will complete a follow up survey. The use of universal screening allows us to refine and strengthen our efforts to help all students achieve success by taking positive and preventative measures as early as possible. This also provides us with the opportunity to assist students who may need additional support with social and emotional learning.
One of the universal screening tools used by the District is the Panorama SEL Survey, which focuses on the following areas:
Self-Management
Emotional Regulation
Social Awareness
Grit
Self-Efficacy
Sense of Belonging
Teacher-Student Relationship
The Panorama SEL Survey for students will be completed between March 14th to 25th. If a screening shows that a student will benefit from additional skill development, parents will be contacted and will work in collaboration with school staff to problem-solve and determine next steps.
Additional information about this screener and other assessments in District 303 may be found on our website at https://district.d303.org/departments/assessment. Thank you for your support and assistance in ensuring each of our students has the opportunity to achieve academic and social-emotional success.
Please feel free to contact your building principal or me if you have questions.
Sincerely,
David Chiszar
Executive Director of Assessment and Accountability
331-228-4919
Enjoy your weekend!!
Jarrod Buxton, Principal