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February, 2007 Spring Testing
Update
As
many of you know, students in grades three, four, and five will be taking the
Maryland School Assessment on March 13, 14, 20, and 21. Noted
educator Rick DuFour writes about the importance for a school community to
celebrate the efforts of the children. Last year our school made Adequate
Yearly Progress (AYP) as determined by the No Child Left Behind Act. As
this year’s testing begins, we constantly remind ourselves that
teaching and assessment are not to be the focus just for two weeks in the
Spring, but part of everyday life. Information on what the test measures and
the format of the test are included in this newsletter. Please read the
information carefully and be the “cheerleader” for your child
during these weeks.
The MSA is a test of reading and math created by the state of Our students will take the test
for approximately 90 minutes each day.
There are two days for reading and two days for math. Students will work by themselves to
complete the test. The test includes
multiple-choice questions and questions requiring written responses. When the testing period has been
completed, the tests will be sent to the testing company to be scored. The results will be sent back within the
next several months and the scores will be reported to parents. They will show how well your child learned
the subject matter and how your child performed compared to other children
nationally. The score report will also
show school, local school system, and state performance on the tests. Scores are reported in terms of basic,
proficient, and advanced performance.
MSA scores alone provide only a partial picture of your child’s
academic performance. Together with
your child’s class work, homework and other test scores, MSA results
will give you a good indication of your child’s ability. Students Earn Citizen of the Month Honors The following students were honored as their class citizen of the month at a reception held on January 19th: Daphne Cervantes,
Taylor Chambers, Griffin Contat, Frank Brewer, Ciera McCarthy, Brandon Hill,
Eric Schauf, Christopher Semiklose, Emily Swann, Cassandra Higgs, Noah
Jenkins, Angela Young, Tess Franch, Hunter Gregan, Jabria Hill, Darryl Aaron,
Cavon Whitfield, Pracella Suanders, Jerell Heard, Jada Farmer, Jaevon Hardy,
Alexis Edelen, Sarah Shumaker Student and Staff Recognition Sarah Shumaker, Grade 5 student in Mrs. Turley’s class, and Mrs. Hannah Barnes, Building Service Worker, will be honored at the Charles County Public Schools February Board of Education meeting. Congratulations to these two individuals!!! First Grade Teachers Shine at Conference First grade teachers Nina
Capuano and Lisa McCormick
recently presented at the Scott-Forsmon Math Investigations conference in Computer Bowl Whiz Kids Take 6th in County A group of 4th and 5th grade students recently finished 6th in the county during the annual SMECO Computer Bowl competition. This competition is a one day event where students complete as a team a series of general knowledge questions using the computer. Congratulations to this years team on such a wonderful effort! Team members were: Brad King Justin Skinner Jordan Dreher DaijaPerry Elizabeth
Steinbach, CAPTAIN Dang-Quang Tran Tarar Richardson Zachary Turley National Board Certification Teachers on
Board Two of our teachers, Tracie Gregan and Lizzie Turley, are attempting to obtain National Board Certification Honors. This rigorous process includes data collection, observations of classroom lessons, essay writing by the teachers, and a working portfolio. This attainment is quite an honor as there are only about 25 teachers in the county with such a distinction. We wish them well as they continue on with the process. Celebrate Black History Month This month is Black History Month. Please check our school website, www.ccboe.com/middleton, for links to instructional information about Black History Month. Students are actively engaged in various activities in school to celebrate Black History Month. This year, we will have a team in the Black Saga contest.
The Black Saga contest is a history contest, where students compete against
other schools in their knowledge of African American History from the
1600’s to the present. There are up to 700 questions that they may be
asked during the competition. This group is coached by Mr. Frank Newton, parent volunteer, who has generously devoted
his time this year to this and other projects throughout the school. These
students will compete in a school and county competition on February 20, and
the state competition at Attention Parents
and Students: Effective February 1, 2007, lunch prices went up to $1.75, and
breakfast went up to $.85. Milk prices remain at $.40. This is the first
price increase in three years. Previous Newsletters May 2006 |
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