Cubs' Communication

February 3, 2023

Utica Community Schools Electronic Device Use and Protocol for Statewide Testing

We are coming up into our winter / spring testing season. With that, please note that on testing days (MSTEP / WIDA) students personal devices (phones, apple watches etc.) are to be kept home or will be kept in a secure area determined by the building administrator.


Additionally:

*Students are not allowed to access the device for any testing.

*A student may not access any additional websites or applications during testing.

*No pictures or videos may be taken during testing.

*Students may NOT have Bluetooth headphones during testing.


Students violating this protocol may have their test invalidated and be subject to discipline up to and including suspension or expulsion for violating the District Acceptable Use of Technology Policy and the Student Code of Conduct.

NWEA Reports

NWEA reports are available on Powerschool and are not going to be emailed. Here is how you are able to access those reports: (please see image below)

  • Use a laptop to access https://www.uticak12.org/domain/1821
  • Log into Parent Portal of Power School
  • Click the icon for applications (See picture below for box with diagonal arrow)
  • Applications pop out widow will appear with report card and NWEA report
  • If the Winter report is not there, the student has not completed winter testing

WIDA TESTING

Some of our students will begin the state assessment called the WIDA this week. WIDA MODEL (Measure of Developing English Language) is a suite of English language proficiency assessments for Grades K-12. This state required test provides information that informs instructional planning and other decisions related to students' education. Dr. Gaydos, our English Language teacher sent a note home to all students with more information.

In honor of Black History Month - Kamaro Brown Reads "I Am Perfectly Designed"

Karamo Brown Reads "I Am Perfectly Designed" | Bookmarks | Netflix Jr

Valentine's Day Grams will be on sale during lunchtime next week!

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Kindergarten Open House

All UCS elementary schools will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, March 1 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. to welcome new families. Come get a glimpse at the educational opportunities that await your child at Utica Community Schools. Learn about our Kindergarten and Young Fives Program, meet our building administrators and teachers, and see our schools for yourselves. All registration is done online, please click the link below for more information!
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Dates to Remember...

February

6th- WIDA begins through March 24th

8th-Bingo Night

10th- Super Bowl Spirit Day

13th- PTO Meeting 6:30

20th-24th- No school- Mid-Winter Break


March

1st- KDG Open House

24th- 1/2 Day 11:44 Dismissal


April

3rd-7th- No School- Spring Break

10th- MSTEP Begins


May

4th - Family Game Night

29th- No School- Memorial Day


June

8th- 1/2 Day 11:44 Dismissal

9th- 1/2 Day- 11:44 Dismissal- Last Day Of School

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