Our kindergarten students have been in school for over 40 days and in that time period we have assessed them by collecting observational data for our KIDS (Kindergarten Individual Development Survey) assessment, as well as administered the MAP NWEA assessment. Our report card doesn't come out until the end of January, but we strongly believe that communicating with parents is important to each of our students' educational journey.
Tomorrow, you will receive your child's MAP standardized assessment report, in your child's backpack. In addition, you will receive an email from your child's teacher at the end of the day (around 3:00 p.m.) with a progress report on your child's learning habits.
Academics and Learning Habits are reported separately allowing teachers to identify and address specific behaviors that may impact student learning. Learning Habits are aligned with ROAR expectations: Respect, Ownership, Accepting, Ready. Students are assessed using the same performance ratings such as Exemplary, Meeting, Approaching and Beginning.
The links to the rubrics for each learning habit will help you understand what teachers are looking for when assessing students in these categories.
Respect: English / Spanish
Ownership: English / Spanish
Accepting: English / Spanish
Ready: English / Spanish
For more information about the Learning Habits, visit this link for detailed information.
When you attend your child's conference in mid-November, you will also see their KIDS data, literacy and math scores, and review the learning habits. Our goal at this point in the year is to give you a snapshot of how your child is performing and developing with a look at both academics and social emotional growth. We look forward to spending time at our upcoming conferences discussing any questions you might have about any of your child's progress.
Parent University: Three Myths that Undermine our Parenting, Nov. 6
Join us for a virtual presentation on the Three Myths that Undermine our Parenting.
Event Description:
Our children are struggling emotionally in unprecedented ways and as parents, we are struggling to know how to best support them. Parents are experiencing the pressure of raising children at a time when academic demands are increasing, colleges are becoming more selective, and income inequity is placing greater pressure on financial success. Drawing on research from brain science, social sciences, education and 30 years of practice within schools, Dr. Doug Bolton will identify three parenting myths that create unnecessary pressure on parents and their children. Let's refocus our parenting energy on the things that support wellness in our children and ourselves!
Date: Monday, Nov. 6
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Virtual, Free Parent Webinar
Visit the Parent University Website!
