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February,
2008
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. The score report will also show
school, local school system, and state performance on the tests. A school report from last year’s
testing is in your child’s Tuesday folder today. 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.
Computer
Bowl Takes 3rd in County!!!!!! Our computer
team finished third in the recent SMECO computer bowl quiz. These students
had to answer general knowledge questions in all subjects. This is the
highest finish in Middleton’s history for a team in the computer bowl.
Team members were: Special
thanks to Mrs. Lima for coaching this team!!!!! PTO General
Meeting
We will have
a PTO General Meeting on Monday, February 25, at 6:30 PM. Parents will get
updated on PTO events, learn about the Gifted Student Identification
Process currently underway, and about the Maryland School Assessment
(MSA). We hope you can come for this very informative
meeting. Mrs.
Bartolomeo’s Class Goes VIRTUAL
3rd grader teacher, Mrs. Bartolomeo, and her students
will be participating in our school’s first virtual field trip titled,
“Exploring Africa.” Students will learn about the diversity and culture of
Science Fair
Winners Announced This year’s
science fair proved to be an outstanding success. All students who
completed a project were recognized. The following students will be moving
on to the county level: Elizabeth Griffith, Alanna Imes, Charlotte
Nottingham, Hayden Boyett, Tamica Posey, Jasmine Hill, Christina Crawford,
Nicholas Woods, Jordan Morgan, Kieran Schauf. Congratulations!!! Teachers
Present at Mid-Atlantic Conference Grade 2
teachers, Mrs. Capuano and Mrs. McCormick, recently presented a workshop
to other teachers at the Math Investigations Conference in Student and
Staff Recognition Vanessa
Wood, Grade 5
student in Mrs. Turley’s class, and Mrs. Linda Foshee, Cafeteria
Manager, will be honored at the Charles County Public Schools March Board
of Education meeting. Congratulations to these two
individuals!!! 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 again 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 Mrs. Monica Grove, parent volunteer,
who has generously devoted her time this year. These students will compete
in a school competition during the school day on February 22, and the
state competition in March. Members of the team are: Aisha Barnes, Math
Challenge Update We are well
on our way of doing 250,000 extra math problems this year by Spring Break.
Almost 100,000 problems have been turned in. Grade 2 continues to lead the
school with 47,000 math problems done. 3rd grade continues to
stay in second place in the hopes of catching the 2nd graders.
It is still time for all students to help their grade’s score.
We would
like to thank all of those families who attended the Reading Night in
January. It was a huge success!!! We are planning a 2nd reading
night, tentatively schedule for Thursday, March 6, at 6:30 PM. This day
will honor Dr. Seuss’ birthday, and recognize our students’ attempt to
circle the school with OWL CARDS. What is an OWL CARD? Ask your child, and
see you on the 6th for another fun
evening. Previous
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