Issue #10: October 24, 2024
Issue #10: October 24, 2024
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From the Principal
From the Principal
Ms. Michelle Alzamora
Dear Families,
This school year, teachers of students in KG - grade 5 will be sending home updates at the end of each math unit. The intent of these updates is to give you and your child(ren) a sense of how they are doing in math and what you can do at home to support your child’s ongoing growth as a mathematician.
As you read these reports it is important to keep in mind that these reports only contain feedback about our mathematical concept standards (I.e. Algebra, Number Sense, Geometry, etc…). They do not contain information about your child’s attainment of our Standards for Mathematical Practices (i.e. problem-solving, modeling, or communication of reasoning skills). Both the concept and practice standards will be reflected on the semester report cards.
At the top of the updates, you will see your child’s level of understanding categorized as:
Not Assessed – The student did not take the assessment or this standard will be assessed in a later unit.
Emerging – The student is developing in this area and needs additional support to fully understand the concepts.
Approaching – The student shows partial understanding of the concepts.
Proficient – The student demonstrates a solid understanding of the concepts being assessed.
Please reach out to your child(ren)’s teachers if you have any questions.
Yours,
Michelle
From the HS Student Council
From the HS Student Council
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
Discover practical tips to engage reluctant readers, from finding books that match their interests to making reading enjoyable and interactive. Help your child develop a love for reading with simple strategies! How can I encourage a reluctant reader?
Kindergarten is exploring different types of storybooks in the Learning Commons.
LC Ambassadors are hard at work creating a new bulletin board display!
ES Article of the Month
ES Article of the Month
ES Parent Chats This School Year - retraction of dates posted in Issue #7
ES Parent Chats This School Year - retraction of dates posted in Issue #7
Please note that these events were erroneously posted and you should take them off your calendar if you had added them.
Oct 23 - Helping Children Deal with their Feelings (ES and MS)
Nov 6 - MAP - Learn more the assessment and hot to read your child’s report. (Grades 2- 10)
Dec 4 - Hour of Code -- Making Code Come to Life (ES)
Feb 5 - Conceptual Learning (We will offer a webinar for parents and this meeting will be a time to discuss what we have learned and talk about what conceptual learning looks like at ACS)
April 15 - Math Games - Learn about how we use math games to help students become better mathematicians.
May 29 - The Power of Play
Important Dates & Quick Links
Important Dates & Quick Links
Mark Your Calendars!
Mark Your Calendars!
October 29 - CCT - Late Start Day
November 2 - Spooktacular
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