Thursday, August 24th

Good Morning Grizzlies!

Today we will begin our MAPS Reading Assessment on the computer. Students will take the Reading test over the next two days. We then will take a break on Monday from testing, and begin the Language Usage MAPS test on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.

Although this is a lot of testing for students, I am very excited about the great data that I will get on student proficiency levels. I will use the results to guide instruction, and then we can measure growth at middle and end of year!

Good Things: Today is PICTURE DAY and the kids look fabulous!

Updates: Homework! We will begin homework in two weeks, after all beginning of year MAPS testing is finished. Most homework will be grammar practice.

Thanks and have a great rest of your week!

~Mrs. Hines

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