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February Value of the Month
IN THIS ISSUE
- KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP FOR 2015-2016
- ASSESSMENTS - An Academic Checkup
- LQA Open Enrollment/Transfer Student Deadline
- 2015 ROSE AWARD NOMINATIONS
- UPCOMING EVENTS: Rachel's Challenge, Indy Fuel Hockey
Kindergarten Registration Packets will be available online and in schools March 1st
Academic Check-up
Checkups ... we have them to check our teeth, our eyes, our hearing, and our overall health. They are essential to identify problems early so they can be remedied before there is any real trouble. And, if you have children, you are probably adamant that they get their annual doctor’s checkup right before the new school year. You wouldn't even consider skipping a review if it meant putting them at risk.
There is another regular checkup that is critically important to children—the checkup on their academic progress.
Academic assessments are designed to measure student learning so parents and teachers can have a clear understanding of their progress against academic goals. This way, learning gaps can be identified and addressed early on to best support the student.
Unlike the old assessments which measured how well a student could memorize information, the new assessments evaluate deep understanding of concepts. This will prepare our kids for the challenges they will face in the real world.
There is a saying in business: “What gets measured gets done.” The keys to measurement are to monitor progress and evaluate performance. It’s only after these steps that a business can make the necessary adjustments to maximize progress—and best set their company up for success.
The same is true for student learning. When we measure and evaluate student performance, we have a clear sense of how we can help students in areas where they need improvement—and how to further engage them in areas in which they excel.
Just like an annual physical checkup helps ensure a healthy body, an annual academic checkup is necessary to best ensure a healthy mind.
LQA IS NOW TAKING PRESCHOOL APPLICATIONS FOR 2015-2016
FAQ's for 2015-2016 Enrollment
Visit the Little Quakers Academy website for enrollment and program information.
TAKING TIME TO APPRECIATE PCSC EMPLOYEES
The ROSE Award is an opportunity to Recognize an Outstanding School Employee deserving special recognition for outstanding qualities, activities, efforts or contributions.
All administrative personnel, aides, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, certified staff, counselors, custodians, nurses, and transportation staff are eligible.
Submission deadline is March 20, 2015.
Rachel's Challenge
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2015, 06:00 PM
Plainfield High School, Plainfield, IN, United States
CALLING ALL HOCKEY FANS! 3/28/15 PCSC Friends & Family Night
IndyFuelHockey, proud "AA" affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, is offering discounted ticket rates for PCSC Friends & Family Night on Saturday, March 28th, at 7:35pm against the South Carolina Stingrays!
Please direct any questions to Ted Niemiec, Indy Fuel Group Sales Manager, at (317) 522-5478.
Saturday, Mar 28, 2015, 07:30 PM
Indiana Farmers Coliseum (Fairgrounds) 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Thank you for your support!
Scott Olinger, Superintendent
Mary Giesting, Assistant Superintendent
Jud Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent
Email: pcscmessenger@plainfield.k12.in.us
Website: www.plainfield.k12.in.us
Location: 985 Longfellow Lane, Plainfield, IN, United States
Phone: (317) 839-2578
Facebook: facebook.com/PCSCQuakers
Twitter: @pcscquakers