Culver Elementary JANUARY 2016
---------------From the Desk of Mrs. Proskey--------------
Happy New Year!!!
I would like to wish all of our wonderful and supportive parents, families, and guardians a happy, healthy and safe new year!!! As you all may already know, ISTEP+ scores were released on January 6th, and I would like to clarify a couple of things. Some of you may have noticed that your child's individual scores have dropped from what they have normally gotten on past ISTEP+ tests. Our school and many of the schools' scores across the state, have also dropped. Here are some of the reasons scores are lower this year as compared to last year:
1. The state created and PILOTED a brand new, much more rigorous test than in the past. P.S. There will be another new test created by a different vendor this year.
2. There were technology enhanced items on the test that the students were not used to.
3. Special Ed. students had to take the same test as the their peers. (IMAST was no longer an option.)
4. The test was about 12 hours long.
5. The state pushed new Indiana State Standards out only a few months prior to the test. (Teachers are supposed to have 18 months to prepare when given new standards)
6. There were two forms of the test (Form A and Form B). Not all students took the same test.
7. Many questions on the tests were "Pilot" questions and were thrown out.
I trust in the fact that our teachers did not do anything different from the previous year when we were rated an "A" school. The teachers continue to differentiate their instructional strategies based upon the needs of their students. They work very hard each and every day making sure they are using student data to create rigorous standards-based lessons. We want you to know that we do not believe that this test is a true representation of what your child is capable of. In saying this, your child WILL NEVER be defined by this standardized test that the state mandates we give, or the score that they receive. Your child is a little human that learns at their own pace, in their own way and has social, emotional, and academic needs that still have to be met while they are growing and learning here at Culver Elementary School. We promise that we will do our best, with your help, to facilitate your child's overall growth and well being, while they are here. Our goal is to guide them in becoming wonderful, caring and intelligent little citizens. Thank you so much for your understanding and overall support!! If you have any questions, please contact me. :)
~Mrs. Proskey
574-842-3389
eproskey@culver.k12.in.us
1. The state created and PILOTED a brand new, much more rigorous test than in the past. P.S. There will be another new test created by a different vendor this year.
2. There were technology enhanced items on the test that the students were not used to.
3. Special Ed. students had to take the same test as the their peers. (IMAST was no longer an option.)
4. The test was about 12 hours long.
5. The state pushed new Indiana State Standards out only a few months prior to the test. (Teachers are supposed to have 18 months to prepare when given new standards)
6. There were two forms of the test (Form A and Form B). Not all students took the same test.
7. Many questions on the tests were "Pilot" questions and were thrown out.
I trust in the fact that our teachers did not do anything different from the previous year when we were rated an "A" school. The teachers continue to differentiate their instructional strategies based upon the needs of their students. They work very hard each and every day making sure they are using student data to create rigorous standards-based lessons. We want you to know that we do not believe that this test is a true representation of what your child is capable of. In saying this, your child WILL NEVER be defined by this standardized test that the state mandates we give, or the score that they receive. Your child is a little human that learns at their own pace, in their own way and has social, emotional, and academic needs that still have to be met while they are growing and learning here at Culver Elementary School. We promise that we will do our best, with your help, to facilitate your child's overall growth and well being, while they are here. Our goal is to guide them in becoming wonderful, caring and intelligent little citizens. Thank you so much for your understanding and overall support!! If you have any questions, please contact me. :)
~Mrs. Proskey
574-842-3389
eproskey@culver.k12.in.us
DIBELS Testing
January 11th thru 15th
- Kindergarten-Monday through Friday
- First Grade-Monday through Friday
- Second Grade-Monday through Friday
Special Meetings/ Activities/ Dates
Friday, January 15th
- READ Party
- MLK Day- School in Session
- 7:00pm Board Meeting
- 9:00am Pre-K Day (For students attending area daycare centers- by invitation only)
- 6:00pm Kindergarten Round-Up
- No school- Teacher Professional Development
Link to the Culver Elementary School WebPage
By pressing this button, you can view the official Culver Elementary School Webpage, where you can view official documents (the breakfast & lunch menu) and links to the Middle School and High School.
This Month's Sport INFO/ Practices at CES
6th Grade Girls Basketball INFO:
6th grade girls basketball will be starting January 20th. All girls who participate will need a physical on file with the school before practicing. Physical forms are available in the office. Information packets will be sent home when we return to school in January. Girls need to get a physical before the first practice on January 20th if they plan to play basketball. If you played 6th grade volleyball, that physical will work for basketball. If you have any questions call Chris Stevens at 574-216-5007.
K-5 Girls Basketball Coach: Andrea Berndt 574-842-3389
Mondays
6th grade girls basketball will be starting January 20th. All girls who participate will need a physical on file with the school before practicing. Physical forms are available in the office. Information packets will be sent home when we return to school in January. Girls need to get a physical before the first practice on January 20th if they plan to play basketball. If you played 6th grade volleyball, that physical will work for basketball. If you have any questions call Chris Stevens at 574-216-5007.
K-5 Girls Basketball Coach: Andrea Berndt 574-842-3389
Mondays
- 3:15-4:15 K-3 Girls BBall
- 4:15-5:15 4-5 Girls BBall
- 5:30-7:00 6th Girls BBall
- 3:15-4:45 6th Girls BBall
- 3:15-4:45 6th Girls BBall (First Practice Jan. 20th)
- 3:15-4:15 K-3 Girls BBall
- 4:15-5:15 4-5 Girls BBall
- 5:30-7:00 6th Girls BBall
- 3:00-4:30 6th Girls BBall
- 9:00-9:45am K-1 Girls BBall
- 10:00-11:00 2-3 Girls BBall
- 11:00-12:00 4-5 Girls BBall
Culver Soccer 2016 Registration
Registration Dates: January 16 & 23
Where: Culver Public Library, Meeting Room
What Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
How Much: $25 for preschool and kindergarten, $30.00 for grades 1-8, $20 for the third child and each additional child from a single family. Anyone registering after Jan. 31 will be assessed an extra $10.00 fee for late registration.
If paying by check, please make out to: Culver Soccer
If you need a form, you can pick one up in the elementary office.
Mail forms to: Bruce Snyder, 20262 Queen Road, Culver, IN 46511
Where: Culver Public Library, Meeting Room
What Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
How Much: $25 for preschool and kindergarten, $30.00 for grades 1-8, $20 for the third child and each additional child from a single family. Anyone registering after Jan. 31 will be assessed an extra $10.00 fee for late registration.
If paying by check, please make out to: Culver Soccer
If you need a form, you can pick one up in the elementary office.
Mail forms to: Bruce Snyder, 20262 Queen Road, Culver, IN 46511
Shakespeare Play Practice
If you have any questions about "The Taming of the Shrew" or play practice please contact Mr. Shafer at 574-842-3389.
- Thursday, January 7th- Read through your script together
- Thursday, January 14th- Finish reading through the script together
- Thursday, January 21st- Practice
- Thursday, January 28th- Practice
2nd Quarter- First through Sixth Grade Honor Roll Students The First Columns are A Honor Roll Students & the Second Columns are A/B Honor Roll Students
Weather Alerts and Notifications/ Notifying the Office when your Child is Sick
As the weather starts to really get chilly and students are beginning to catch the flu bug, there are a few things that we need you to remember:
- Please make sure that your child leaves the house appropriately dressed for the weather. We still go outside for recess even when it is pretty chilly outside.
- Do not drop your children off at the front door prior to 7:30. The doors do not get unlocked until the assistant gets there at 7:30.
- If the weather looks like it may be too treacherous for school, please check WNDU, WSBT, or FOX22 for closings or school delays. WROI and WXVI will also be informed of closings and delays. You may also check Culver Elementary's Facebook Page. www.facebook.com/culver.elementary.school (go to the link on this page and "like" our page).
- If your child is absent please call Karen Sndyer at 574-842-3389 or email her at snyder@culver.k12.in.us.
- Also remember if your child has a fever, they have to be 24 hours fever free before they come back to school. You never know when that fever may spike back up!
Culver Boys and Girls Club
Director- Mrs. Jessye Gilley
Asst. Director- Mrs. Criston Zehner
Phone Number- 574-250-0103
Fee- $25.00 Per Year (After School) / Field Trips Extra / Daily Rate
Open- 3:00-7:00 after school / Summer (Other days as determined by Director)
Asst. Director- Mrs. Criston Zehner
Phone Number- 574-250-0103
Fee- $25.00 Per Year (After School) / Field Trips Extra / Daily Rate
Open- 3:00-7:00 after school / Summer (Other days as determined by Director)
Cruisin' Cavaliers
- Leader Janet Baker
- Tuesdays 3:15-4:15
- Students walk inside during in-climate weather
Hoosier Family of Readers - Free Online Books
During the summer of 2015, families and children read 45,325 digital books using myON. This year, the Department is encouraging students to use myON to read 200,000 books to celebrate Indiana's 200th birthday in 2016!
Culver Communtity Schools Corporation Mission Statement
All stakeholders will prepare students to become contributing members of society and lifelong learners.
Culver Community Schools Corporation Vision Statement
All CCSC students will become respectful leaders encouraging social and moral excellence.
Culver Community Schools Corporation Belief Statements
- We believe students, with support from community, family, and educators, will rise to the level of expectations.
- We believe a well-rounded education at CCSC will foster emotional and intellectual development along with respectful, pro-active communication, in a positive, nurturing, learning environment.
- We believe that every student at CCSC is a potential leader given proper mentoring.
- We believe the definition of success is unique to every student.
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