Issue #20: January 23, 2025
Issue #20: January 23, 2025
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From the Principal
From the Principal
Ms. Michelle Alzamora
Dear Families,
First semester report cards will be shared with you in the afternoon of Jan 30th in PowerSchool. At ACS, we utilize a standards-based approach to reporting, which focuses on the development of specific skills and knowledge outlined in the Common Core State Standards.
What to Expect on the Report Card:
Standards-Based Grading: Report cards will reflect your child's progress towards meeting specific year-long learning standards.
Changes To the Language Arts Sections: Please note that we have added additional reporting categories in language Arts to provide you with more detailed information. These categories represent each of the Language Arts Standards in the Common Core Standards.
Progress Indicators: We use the numbers 1-4 to share your child’s achievement of our standards on the report cards. Below are what each of the numbers indicate
4 = Distinguished
3 = Proficient.
2 = Approaching
1 = Emerging
N/A = Insufficient Evidence
“2 - Approaching" Standard: If a child receives a 2 on the 1st semester report, this does not necessarily indicate that your child is struggling. Many of the standards addressed in the first quarter require ongoing development throughout the year. A 2 might indicate that your child is still in the process of mastering that particular standard. Teachers will note in their comments if your child is making the expected progress towards the standard(s). Please note that this practice continues through Middle School.
Teacher Comments: Teacher comments will provide specific information about your child's progress, strengths, and areas for growth. Please carefully review these comments for a comprehensive understanding of your child's learning journey.
If you have questions or concerns, we encourage you to schedule a conference with your child's teacher to discuss their report card in more detail. We believe that open communication between home and school is essential for your child's academic success.
Yours,
Michelle Alzamora
CCAC Winter Cat Shelter Workshop
CCAC Winter Cat Shelter Workshop
Parent Talks
Parent Talks
Please mark your calendars for the following parent talks. More information will be coming soon about the time and location.
Jan 27 - Talking to your child about sex 5:30pm - 7:00pm in Room 127
Feb 24 - Rigour - What does rigour look like at ACS?
April 28 - Generative Artificial Intelligence - How are we handling GAI at school?
Parent Talk - January 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm in Room 127
Parent Talk - January 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm in Room 127
"At what age do I start talking to my child about sex? How much information is appropriate to share with them? What if they ask a question that I don't know how to answer?"
If you've ever asked yourself these questions, you are not alone! Join the ES counselors for an evening of reflection, discussion, and activities. Together, we will explore when and how to talk to your elementary-aged child about sex. You will leave empowered with the tools and resources to confidently navigate these important conversations. Hope to see you there!
From the ES Counselors
From the ES Counselors
Updated Resource Webpage - Discussion ideas and coping strategies when approaching unfairness, violence, crime and war with your child.
Talking about topics like unfairness, violence, crime and war can be hard. You might not know what to say in the moment. Being ready for these talks can help. Please check out the resources on this page and let us know how we can support you!
Tim Steadman and Hayley Jeanes
From the ES Learning Commons
From the ES Learning Commons
Grade 3 detectives in action! 🔍🕵️♀️ Investigating clues and cracking cases with ‘Tabletop Mysteries’ during our mystery unit!
Ms. Deena is hard at work crafting challenging questions for our upcoming Book Trivia competition! 📚🧠
Grade 2 writers shared their colorful opinions today! Using our opinion writing template, they choose their favorite crayon after reading The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. Which crayon would you choose?"
Grades 3-5, it’s time to start gearing up for our Book Trivia Challenge! The 6 final books have been chosen. If you are participating in the challenge, you can start reading now! All books are available on Epic!
ES Article of the Month
ES Article of the Month
Important Dates & Quick Links
Important Dates & Quick Links
Mark Your Calendars!
Mark Your Calendars!
January 27 - Parent Talk, 5:30pm - 7:00pm in Room 127
January 28 - CCT - Late Start Day
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