O'Dell Elementary Campus News
Sunday, September 25, 2022
From the Principal's Desk
In the coming weeks, MAP reports will be sent home. Parent teacher conferences will start in October. Here are six things for parents to know about MAP Growth.
First, what is MAP Growth? Unlike the paper-and-pencil tests of days gone by, where all students were asked the same questions and spent a fixed amount of time taking the test, MAP Growth is a computer adaptive test—which means every student gets a unique set of test questions based on their responses to previous questions. The purpose of MAP Growth is to determine what the student knows and is ready to learn next.
MAP Growth tracks student growth over time – wherever they are starting from and regardless of the grade they are in. For instance, if a third grader is actually reading like a fifth grader, MAP Growth will be able to identify that. Or, if a fifth grader is doing math like a third grader, MAP Growth will identify that, too. Both things are incredibly important for teachers to know so that they can plan instruction efficiently.
Did you know?
Most schools administer MAP Growth three times per year – in fall, winter, and spring.
As the student answers correctly, questions get harder. If the student answers incorrectly, the questions get easier. By the end of the test, students will have answered enough questions to inform a teacher about what they know and what they’re ready to learn.
MAP Growth is grade independent, which means teachers and parents can see where a child is performing relative to grade level – not merely if they are at grade level or not.
MAP Growth assesses math, reading, language usage, and science.
MAP Growth takes less than an hour to complete – but is not timed. Students can take as much time as needed.
The score your child receives is called a RIT score. You’ll be able to see your child’s RIT score progress from test to test, and year to year.
YEARBOOK PICTURE DAY This Week
Tuesday, September 27th
O'Dell Elementary will be using Legacy Studios for our portraits this year. As part of the E-Pic program, physical order forms will not be provided. Parents may pre-order online (see flyer below), and all packages ordered will be mailed to students' homes after photo day.
Students will bring home a QR Camera Card on Tuesday, which will have details about when and how to access their gallery of images.
Celina Homecoming and Fall Break
October 6 - Pep rally at 9:00 p.m. at Bobcat Stadium
October 7 - Student Holiday. Parade at 12:00 noon, and football game at 7:30 p.m.
October 7-12 - Student Holiday for Fall Break
Grade Level Newsletters
1st Grade - https://www.smore.com/5t8bn
2nd Grade - https://www.smore.com/k49px
3rd Grade - https://www.smore.com/k0ncz
4th Grade - https://www.smore.com/grkw9-4th-grade-news
5th Grade - https://www.smore.com/s4cnz
College Shirt Day
Wednesday, October 5th
Show your school spirit by wearing a college shirt or the colors from your favorite college!
FCA Meeting
Thursday, October 6th
7:30 a.m. in the music room
All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Leanne Thompson at leannethompson@celinaisd.com.
Parent Contact Info
If you have changed your address, phone number, or email address, please email Briann Johnson at briannjohnson@celinaisd.com to update your child's records in Skyward.
PTA Reflections Art Contest
Students are encouraged to use their creativity to produce a film, song, visual art, photograph, poem, short story or dance routine inspired by the 2022-23 theme: Show Your Voice! Any student who enters the contest must have at least one member of their family as an active PTA member. To become a PTA member, click on this link https://www.joinpta.org/ .
For a complete set of participation rules, pick up a packet in the front office or click the links to view online.
Participation Rules:
Arts Category Rules:
Important Dates:
* October 6 – Registration Deadline
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQe9dzSkjtUsCm78Jm6MHmG3mI3BqffdnjkIIjrVXnk7XZGw/viewform
The Student Entry Form and Individual Arts Category Rules will be emailed to you upon
completion of registration.
* November 3 – Artwork Deadline – Turn in all entries to the O’Dell Office
* December 9 – Participant Recognition/Regional Advancement
Contact Anna Lundeen at odellptaprograms@gmail.com with questions.
THE COUNSELOR'S CORNER
This month we’re talking about the character trait of Respect. The definition we are using in class is:
Respect: seeing value in all people and things and treating them with care
Family Conversation Starters:
Is it easier or harder to Respect someone who is very different from us? Why?
Talk with your child about what it means to be respectful, to be courteous and to use their manners, to solve conflict peacefully, and what it means to treat others the way they want to be treated.
Family Challenge: Honoring Humanity
Collect some toiletries or socks for people in your community who are in need and drop them off with your student explaining what you are doing and why you are doing it. If possible, make your respectful service more personable by talking with those who work at the shelter, food bank, or organization that you have chosen to support.
CISD Gifted and Talented
REPORTING ABSENCES
Need to report your child absent? Log in to Skyward > Attendance, or send an email to doesattendance@celinaisd.com. If sending an email, be sure to include your child's first and last name with a brief description about why your child is absent. You may also send your child's doctor's notes to this email address.
How to Set Up Parent Notifications in Skyward
To set up parent notifications in Skyward, please follow these steps:
1. From the top right menu choose 'My Messages.'
2. At the top of the Inbox Column, click on the settings wheel.
3. Set your preferences for emails and Skyward notifications.
HOMECOMING FINGER MUMS FOR SALE
O’Dell PTA finger mums are back! This year we’re offering large personalized charms. Mums and garters are $10 each and will be delivered to students on October 5th so they may wear them the next day. Selections can be made using the form below. Be sure to also follow the square link to complete payment.
If you have any questions please reach out to Lindsey at odellptaparliamentarian@gmail.com
Click on this link to order mums and make payment:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffoDWB8Mxc1yXMMg37cG8BGKhfet6XLIz82YIhm3XKX6XIWA/viewform
Deadline to order is Friday, September 30th.
LUNCH TIMES AND LUNCH INFORMATION
Parents who are visiting their child(ren) for lunch can eat in the O’Dell Courtyard.
* RAIN OR SHINE, the courtyard is the only place for parents to eat with their child(ren). No indoor cafeteria seating will be available for visitors.
* Students are not allowed to invite friends to eat with them in the courtyard.
* Parents may only bring lunch for their child. Sharing food with other students is prohibited.
* After lunch, parents need to return to the office and not walk students back to class.
LUNCH TIMES:
1st Grade - 10:40-11:10
2nd Grade - 11:15-11:45
3rd Grade - 11:25-11:55
5th Grade - 12:00-12:30
4th Grade - 12:20-12:50
Contact Us
* Office # 469-742-9106
* Fax # 469-449-1367
* Report an absence or submit absence note from doctor/dentist - email doesattendance@celinaisd.com
* Website - www.celinaisd.com
* Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/celinaodellelementary
School Hours: 7:55 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Doors Open: 7:30 a.m.