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Reminder: Please include Mrs. Bowers KBowers@ArchwayLincoln.org on ALL email communications moving forward.
Announcements
2. Please
send your scholar to school with their copy of Little House in the Big Woods upon our return to school.
3. The
Simple
Machines project, including final draft, presentation, and the simple
machine is due Friday, January 11th.
4. Your
scholar's
2A Math textbook and workbook was sent home to use as a resource for
extra practice. They will be provided with their 2B textbook and
workbook upon our return to school.
5. With
report cards / grade checklists. Please see the information below:
Checklist Messaging to Parents
Please note that these numbers in no way represent a “grade” (such
as A=4, B=3, etc.) We do not use letter grades in K-2. The standard explanation of numbers is as follows:
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Assessment Scale
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Exceeds expectations for skill with consistency and without teacher guidance
and direction
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4
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Meets expectations for skill with consistency and without teacher guidance
and minimal direction
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3
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Inconsistent demonstration of the skill; the skill is in development but needs
improvement and more independent expression
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2
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Below grade level expectations and achievement of peers
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1
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Skill has not been covered or assessed
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NA
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With that in mind, these numbers could also indicate my proximity to your child and help answer the
question: How close does this student need me to be in order to complete that skill successfully?
"4"
would look like: Your child displays confident success in that skill
without any further support.
I can be at my desk, or working with another student, and your child is
able to independently show accurate proficiency without further
instruction.
"3"
would look like: Your child is showing proficiency in this skill, and
benefits from occasional
support. I am walking throughout the classroom, occasionally stopping by
his/her desk to monitor progress, and when I do so, he/she is
successful.
"2"
would look like: Your child is able to complete that task, but is in
need of additional support.
I am sitting right behind him/her, looking over his shoulder, whispering
reminders, and with that support your child is able to be successful.
"1"
would look like: Your child needs my full attention and continual
support in order for him/her
to be successful in that skill. I am sitting right beside them, holding
their hand, pointing with my finger, giving reminders, etc.
When reviewing your child’s evaluation please keep in mind that these scales were put into use when
applying a number to any given skill. We look forward to discussing your child’s growth this quarter during our conference.
Important Dates
1. January 7th, 8th, and 9th: Conferences
2. Monday,
January 7th: School Resumes
3. Monday,
January 21st: No School; Civil Rights Day
Thank you all for your kindness and thoughtfulness during this holiday season. I look forward to seeing you at conferences!
