Our second round of MAP testing will take place between 1/10 and 1/24. We complete MAP testing three times per year to assess student learning. Students will take MAP tests in Reading and Math.
Reports will be sent home with you student the week before February Vacation.
January has been bitterly cold so far. Hopefully there is a reprieve on the horizon. Until then, please make sure that your student comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather. We will still have the option for outdoor recess if the "Real Feel" is in the high 20s or above. Please make sure your student has the appropriate clothing to be outside.
*Students wearing shorts or short sleeves will not be allowed to go outside *
With the cold weather comes flu season (and the dreaded stomach bug). We are experiencing higher numbers of absences over the past few weeks. If you student is unwell or will be out for the day, please see the guidance below.
Automated calls go out to families whose students are not called in when absent or tardy.
Students may be dropped off and sign themselves in (with their note, if applicable)
Early dismissals:
Students should bring a dismissal note to the main office before homeroom.
We will give your child a pass to come to the office at the time you designated to pick them up.
Last dismissal should be no later than 2:30PM.
For more information, see the attachment below ⬇️
Attendance & Dismissal Procedures.pdf
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Our 8th grade has been selected to take part in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessment this year. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)—a congressionally mandated large-scale assessment administered by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)—consists of print and digital assessments in various subject areas. The Nation’s Report Card provides results on student performance based on gender, race/ethnicity, public or nonpublic school, teacher experience, and hundreds of other factors.
On February 3rd, fifty 8th grade students will be taking the Reading or Math assessment.
Letters went home to students who have been randomly selected to take either assessment. If you did not receive a letter, your student was not selected.
* The deadline to opt out of the assessment is January 17th *
More details about the NAEP can be found in the link below. ⏬
This year, our district is engaging in a comprehensive review of our existing literacy practices. The goal of this work is to improve our system so that we can effectively support teachers and families in the hard work of guiding ALL students to success.
To help inform our strategy, we want to learn more about your experience with materials and assessments through your engagement through a brief, anonymous survey accessed here:bit.ly/APSfamily. Please complete one survey per household.
We hope to have all feedback completed by January 10th. Thank you!
Now is the time to order a WMS Yearbook!
Yearbooks are $35, which can be paid for in cash or electronically. Details are below:
