MMS Weekly Update
March 25, 2022
Spring State Assessments Beginning Soon
Dear families,
Spring state assessments will begin soon for students in grades 3 – 8 and 10. English language arts (ELA) and math are measured with Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA). Science is measured with the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) in grades 5, 8 and 11.
The results from the state assessments will help us improve instructional practices and give families information about how their student is doing and where additional help might be needed. The assessments also give us a more accurate picture of whether students are on track to be ready for college or career by graduation. For students in grade 10, the Smarter Balanced tests can also be used as a graduation pathway.
Results are reported by September of each year. Final reports will be provided to families if their student participated in state testing.
Most students will take the assessments online using their district issued device. Our testing schedule is as follows:
- April 21, ELA SBA
- April 22, ELA CAT
- April 28, SCIENCE WCAS
- April 29, MATH SBA
For additional information about state testing:
- Smarter Balanced and WCAS Test Overview
- Try an online Smarter Balanced practice test or WCAS training test
- State Testing Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions about the state assessments, please contact the office at 360-398-2291.
6th Grade Outdoor Ed Reminders
PERMISSION SLIP AND WAIVER:
Both are due to Mr. Kriz Friday March 25th. The paper permission slip needs to be brought to him.
Camp waiver to be filled out online: https://surveys.ymcaexchange.org/f/181832/566a/
PAYMENTS FOR CAMP:
All payments for any remaining candy bar sales or camp fees are due Thursday March 31st. Bring in cash or check (made out to MMS) to Mrs. Brackinreed in the office.
MEDICATION FORMS:
If your child plans to take any medications while at camp, a Doctor's note must be signed by a Doctor and given to Mrs. Aamot. Medications can be brought in the week before camp. If your child already takes these medications at school we already have those on file. Questions about the medical form or medications can be answered by Mrs. Aamot at 360-318-2372.
OPERATION SCHOOL BELL INFORMATION!
If you have a child in grades K-12 who qualifies for FREE lunch your child may be eligible to receive new school clothes from Operation School Bell.
The Meridian School District has a limited number of spots available. Students who have not already received clothes this school year will have first priority. Other students will be placed on a waiting list and notified if a spot becomes available.
To apply call or text Alicia Roberts at 360-988-1949
Leave your name and phone number
Your students name (first and last) & their grade
Si tiene un hijo en los grados K-12 que califica para el almuerzo GRATIS, su hijo puede ser elegible para recibir ropa escolar nueva de Operation School Bell.
El distrito escolar de Meridian tiene un número limitado de lugares disponibles. Los estudiantes que aún no hayan recibido ropa este año tendrán prioridad. Otros estudiantes serán colocados en una lista de espera y notificados si hay un lugar disponible.
Para aplicar, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a Elvira Rozen al 360-306-2886
Deja tu nombre y número de teléfono
El nombre de sus estudiantes (nombre y apellido)
y su grado
PICK UP REMINDER
We are experiencing some issues with the end of day pick up. We have students that are here at school as late as 4:00pm. Please make sure you are arriving by 3:00pm. There are a few of us in the building until 4:00pm wrapping up our day but we are unable to supervise during this time.
Thank you for working with us to resolve this issue!
