Wes-Del Elementary News
February 1, 2016
Spelling Bee
Coaches vs. Cancer
NWEA Testing
ISTEP+
portion in testing booklets. The test this year will cover standards that were adopted by the state last year. Teachers and staff have been working diligently to make sure these identified standards are covered before the test is given. The test will be presented by a new testing company. The test may look quite different from the test in the past. During this testing period, your child will benefit from getting proper rest, eating a healthy breakfast at home or at school, and we would appreciate you not scheduling appointments during this time, so that your child will not have to take makeup tests.
The IREAD test will be given to third grade students the week before Spring Break beginning on Monday. Students need to make sure they are at school, as we will need to be complete and have all make-ups taken by Thursday as Friday begins our Spring Break. The IREAD test measures students' abilities to identify beginning sounds, ending sounds, median vowel sounds, reading ability and comprehension. It is a measure of the students' skills they have learned in Kindergarten through third grade. Any time you can help your child with homework, read to them, and have them read to you, it is so helpful. Talking about books is a great way to help with comprehension.
Two Hour Delay for Staff Development
President's Day
Preschool Library
School Bus Safety
Math Bowl
Our Math Bowl team competed at Royerton Elementary last week. Tomorrow, we will host the Math Bowl at our school. The meet begins at 5:00 and will conclude close to 6:00 PM. Good luck to our team and coaches, Ms. Anderson and Mr. Shaffer.