Collins Elementary
Daily BULLetin!
WHO's not here today?
Megan Seilhamer in for Muse (long term)
Lauren SchwierJohann in for C. Black (long term)
Lisa Peters in for Kellie Hatton (AM)
Jaime Rowland in for Gripshover
Goble (PM)
Christy Maley (no sub)
Melisa Lynch in for Pitzer
Laila El-Amin in for Seever (PM)
Mary Vannarsdall (cafe)
March CALENDAR EVENTS
Dates on the Horizon... So you're in the KNOW!
March
16th- FULL MOON! (FYI)
17th- Happy St. Patrick's Day
19th- 4th/5th grade to Mann Elementary (9:15 - 11:30)
20th- 3:40 to 7:20 Parent / teacher conferences
20th- Girl Zone 3:40 - 5:00
21st- Quarterly Assembly PM
25th- Spring Pictures
26th- 3rd-5th grade Hygiene TALK (library)
27th- 5th grade goes to Frankfort
27th- COSI (Incredible Human Body) 1st - 4th
27th- Girl Zone 3:40-5
28th- Swim Fitness (Pellerin)
31st- 5th grade Dollars and Sense in the GYM
April
2nd- 3rd grade Wax Museum
4th- Risk Watch Post tests due to FRC
4th- 2nd grade to Children's Museum 11-2
7th-11th - SPRING BREAK
15th- Full Moon (Fyi)
24th- Playhouse in the park- K-2 @ 1:45
25th- AR Store
WHAT THE ELL?
Assessment Modifications
Tip: Assess EL students according to what they can do rather than what they cannot do.
Standardized tests or even teacher-created tests can’t always measure EL students’ progress accurately or authentically. Instead, measure students by what they can do at any point in time,
Technique: Modify the tests you give.
Avoid test questions asking for discrete information
Make a simplified language version of the test
Simplify instructions
Provide word banks
Give students extra time to complete tests
Give students objective tests: matching, multiple choice, etc. Make all or part of the exam oral.
Something to think about....
"View your life with kindsight. Stop beating yourself up about things from your past. Instead of slapping your forehead and asking, 'What was I thinking,' breathe and ask yourself the kinder question, 'What was I learning?'" ~ Karen Salmansohn
HaPpY BiRtHdaY!
Michelle Pitzer- 17th
Dawnita Reathaford- 18th
Jennifer Ensley- 19th
Brandy Kahrs- 19th
Sarah Adkisson- 22nd
Julie Seilhamer- 24th
Jordan Black - 25th
Molly Deters- 27th
Christy Pellerin- 29th
Keshia Clark- 30th
Heads Up...
Please keep the staff at Yealey Elementary in your thoughts / prayers. They are going through a terrible loss of a staff member.
Vacation Anyone???? Spring Break - April 7th - 12th
Pam Boles is offering two beautiful spots with great amenities.
1) Gatlinburg- "The Mountain Croft Resort" Sleeps 8- 2 Bedrooms / 2 bath / indoor & outdoor pools- $500.00
2) Gordonsville, VA "Grand Cabin" Sleeps 6; 2 bed / 2 bath $500
See Pam if you are interested! :)
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Website: www.collins.boone.kyschools.us
Location: 9000 Spruce Drive, Florence, KY
Phone: 859-282-2350