Week 2

August 18-22

Upcoming Events:

Aug. 18th - MAP Reading 2nd-5th grades

Aug. 21st - MAP Science 4th-5th

Aug. 25th- MAP Math 2nd-5th

Aug. 26th - 5th Grade Popsicles & Play 3:15-3:45

Aug. 27th - 4th Grade Popsicles & Play 3:15-3:45

Aug. 28th - 3rd Grade Popsicles & Play 3:15-3:45

Sept. 2nd - 2nd Grade Popsicles & Play 3:15-3:45

Sept. 3rd - 1st Grade Popsicles & Play 3:15-3:45

Sept. 4th- Pre-K and Kinder Popsicles & Play 3:15-3:45

Sept. 5th- Grandparents Day

Sept. 9th- Curriculum Night

MAP Family Letter

Dear Parents and Guardians,

August 18 and 25, your child will take tests called Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®). We give students MAP tests to better understand your child’s instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year in the areas of reading and math. Your child will take these tests on a computer.

MAP Growth tests are unique in that they adapt to your child’s level of learning. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. This results in a detailed picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn—whether it is on, above, or below their grade level.

Your child does not need to study to prepare for the MAP test. This test is being used to assess what your child already knows. This way, your child’s teacher can use the data to better reach the needs of your child. Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest and eats a good breakfast the day of the test. We are truly excited to be partnering with parents to help all kids learn. Through your support with testing parents and teachers can have a profound positive effect on the lives of our children.

Request from Nurse Davis

Please pack your child an extra pair of clothes in their backpack. This will give them clean cothes to change into if they get muddy at recess or spill something at lunch. We have already used up the small supply that Nurse Davis has in the nurses office.

Save the Date for Popsicles and Play

Staying after school has never been sweeter!

Join third grade on August 28th for an afternoon of fun and frozen treats.

This Week's Learning at a Glance

This is where we will let you know what concepts your child will be working on in the upcoming week.

Readers Workshop:

We will develop habits of good readers by practicing fluency, reading partnerships, and questioning.
Reading MAPS will be on Monday, August 18th

We encourage you to spend 20 minutes reading each night! This can include independent reading, audiobooks, or partner reading with parents!

Writing

We will learn brainstorming strategies to generate writing topics and begin drafting a personal narrative.

Skills: Understanding Consonant Blends and Cursive Handwriting

Math Workshop:

Module 1: Newsletter* This will have detailed information about this module

Module 1 Pre-Test- Use this as a study guide for Module 1
Locating four digit numbers on a number line
+10, -10, +100, -100
Comparing and Ordering four digit numbers
Multiplication Symbol
Arrays

Science:

5Es in science
What science will look like this year
Science tools
Science models and their limitations
Types of scientists

Tabletop Conversation Starters

Northwest ISD's Digital Citizenship Vision:

Northwest ISD will develop citizens who know how to harness the learning potential of digital media in a 24/7 connected world, safely, effectively, ethically, and respectfully. By developing and practicing these skills, students will become leaders in this digital society and be Future-Ready.

Here are some things you can talk about at home with your students:

What are some rules you have as a family that keep you safe?
What are some rules we should follow when we’re on a device?

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