The Wildcat

Monday, Aug. 31- 10:30am Remote NWEA Reading Make-up (teacher will post test session and code right before the start time)

Sept 1-3-NWEA Math testing (see schedule below)

Thursday, October 15th-Picture Day (tentative)

Johnston Family,

We will be administering the NWEA reading and math test in the coming weeks. Each year, our students have fall, winter, and spring NWEA assessments to help us get an accurate picture of what our children know, monitor growth, and drive instruction. NWEA assessments are not for a grade.

For those who feel comfortable, we are encouraging students to come in for testing. This is scheduled by grade level, and the testing layout in our gym and cafeteria will allow for 6 feet of distancing. Kindergarten and 1st grade will need their headphones for both tests. Those who choose to do remote testing should plan to test at the same day and time as indicated in the schedule below. Please see further instructions specific to each choice following the testing schedule.

Johnston’s NWEA testing schedule is as follows:

Math:

Tuesday, September 1: Kindergarten 8:30-9:30

3rd grade 10:00-11:30

Wednesday, September 2: 1st grade 8:30-9:30

4th grade 10:00-11:30

Thursday, September 3: 2nd grade 8:30-10:00

5th grade 10:30-12:00

On-site testers:

If you choose to have your child come in for the test, be sure to:

-wear a mask

-arrive 10 minutes before testing time

-iPads are charged to 100%

-Please drop them off and pick them up at the cafe door. Parents need to stay in their car.

-Please be on time to pick your child back up at the end of the testing session

-Students should bring an independent reading book to read in case they finish early.

-Students will need scratch paper and pencil for this week’s math test.

-Kindergarten and 1st grade will need their headphones for both tests.

Remote Testers:

If you choose to have your child take the test remotely during their scheduled time, be sure to:

-have a second device to communicate any issues that may arise (Google Classroom, DoJo, Remind, etc.)

-This will be the app they will use to access the test on their iPad

-It will bring them to the “Log In” screen. Teachers will post the “Session Name” and “Session Password” in Google Classroom.

-Students will have to find their name in a drop down and select it. Please be sure they select the correct name.

-Students will then have to wait to be “approved” to begin the test.

-Students will need scratch paper and pencil for the second week’s math test.

-Kindergarten and 1st grade will need their headphones for both tests.

Please fill out the survey attached. Let us know if you have any questions ahead of time or during the test.

https://forms.gle/1atxN9zvBiQCWnMG7

Sincerely,

Amy Harrington, Principal

Johnston Elementary

Our staff is LOVING "seeing" our students on Google Meets! Here are some tips to make it a great experience:

-set the iPad on something stable

-start the meet with Mute "ON"

-keep your video on

-keep background noise to a minimum

-be aware of what is going in at home while a Google Meet is happening

*Check in each morning to your teacher's Google Classroom or Seesaw.

*Each day's assignments should be turned in by 9am the following day.

*Be sure to have a flat surface to set your iPad down on for Google Meets.

*Make sure you've joined your classroom teacher's Remind or Dojo for current updates.

This coming week is Week A. We have rotating "Specials" times. Please check your classroom teacher's agenda each day to see what additional class you need to attend.

Below is a link with a calendar that lists the rotations.

Need help with childcare during this time? Go here for more information.

The School Town of Highland Food Service Department will be offering 5 days worth of breakfast and lunches under the USDA School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program. These are "Take and Bake" Meals. Menus along with preparation instructions will be included in the meal kits and they will be also posted on the webpage listed below.

Distributions will take place on Mondays on the following schedule:

10:00 am to Noon at the Middle School, Merkley, Southridge and Warren.

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the High School and Johnston

If Mondays fall on a holiday (i.e. Labor Day), distributions will take place on the next day at the same time and location.

Go here for more details:

http://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=2809100435083594

Here are some things that you need to know about your iPad. If you have any iPad questions, please contact Mrs. Gomez through email: egomez@highland.k12.in.us

• Do NOT sign in to an Apple ID

• Your email address for all Google logins is your first initial, last name, student ID. Student ID can be found on RDS!

• Example:jsmith1234567@stohk12.org

• Your password is your birth date, 2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

• Example: 01262008 (January 26, 2008)

• Sign in to your email. Do this by:

• Go to Settings

• Passwords and account

• Add Account

• Google

Please take care of your iPad. Avoid drinking or eating around them. Don’t place them under or in between heavy items. Keep them charged! DO NOT take them out of the cases and don’t decorate the cases, even with stickers!!!

READaTHON trophies are available for curbside pick up!

Pick up at the Highland Library 2841 Jewett Street Highland

Monday - Thursday 11:00-1:00 and 5:00-7:00

Friday and Saturday 11:00-1:00

Contact Mrs. Gyure if you have any questions or concerns at sgyure@highland.k12.in.us.

Also, your eLibrary cards from last year will still work for this year. Keep reading!

Imagination Library! Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a 60 volume set of books for ages up to 5. New applicants may experience a delay in approval to join the program. You can print an application and snail mail it back to the library, or scan it and email it to imagine@lcplin.org.

Cathy Watts
Assistant Librarian, Children's Services
Highland Library
2841 Jewett Ave
Highland, IN 46322
219-838-2394
cwatts@lcplin.org

https://www.lcplin.org/images/pdfs/lcplin/FORM-Imagination-Library-App.pdf

aharring@highland.k12.in.us

Email: aharring@highland.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.highland.k12.in.us/o/jes
Phone: 219-923-2428
Twitter: @harrington_jn