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• Read alouds can be wonderful conversation starters about what makes a great friend and how we can be that to others.

The first semester report card will be available to view in ParentVue on February 10th at the end of the day. We will not be sending home a paper copy or an emailed copy of the report card. However, if you would like your child’s report card printed or emailed, please contact the front office. Information on how to log into ParentVue can be found here: https://bsd405.org/departments/district-technology/grades-attendance/ . Click here for directions: English, Spanish, Chinese.

Progress reports are intended to provide you information on how your child is doing in school socially, emotionally, and academically. Teachers use classroom assignments, assessments (such as tests or work samples), and observation of your child to determine how close he or she is to meeting the standards. The 1-4 descriptors on the progress report stand for the levels of proficiency your child is showing. For those who are new or unfamiliar with this scale, here are the possible descriptors that teachers will be using:

4= Exceeds Standards (exceeds expectations)

The student who receives this descriptor is consistently demonstrating performance that is above the standard in relation to expected semester progress. Students who are exceeding are able to apply learning to new situations and independently use strategies and skills to do work that is expected of a student in a higher grade.

3= Meets Standards (developing appropriately)

This descriptor indicates that the student has met the standard. The student consistently produces quality work that meets expectation in relation to expected semester progress. The student shows application of skill and learning in their work on a regular basis.

2= Approaches Standards (beginning to develop)

The student receiving this descriptor is progressing and demonstrates basic or inconsistent application of the standard in relation to expected semester progress. The student may struggle with certain skills and application of skill/learning.

1= Below Standard (needs to develop)

The student receiving this descriptor shows limited understanding of the standard as related to expected semester progress. Student performance is below grade level and the student may need more support both at school and home.

Click below for a few great tips for parents on discussing progress reports with your child.

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Articles & Resources:

· American Psychological Association: What do we really know about kids and screens?

· Mayo Clinic Health System: Are video games, screens another addiction?

· Seattle Children’s: Screen Time

· The Wall Street Journal: TikTok Brain Explained

· TikTok Safety & Privacy Controls

· American Academy of Pediatrics: Family Media Plan

· Common Sense Media