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ALMOND THURSDAY WORD
September 7, 2017
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
SCHOOL MESSAGE
In “Our How’s and Why’s” document shared with you earlier this school year, the following was detailed in one particular section.
Student Feedback
Learners who receive clear guidance regarding their progress know how to focus their efforts going forward.
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•Multiple Measures - no one assessment will ever tell us everything we need to know about a child, thus we incorporate several to provide a comprehensive picture [of mastery and learning needs].
We will be using the data results from various assessments to inform our design of learning for all children.
ESGI and F&P results will be shared at parent conferences in November.
iReady printouts will be sent home with students on Friday, 9/15. Please note that this first administration of iReady is intended to set a baseline. It cannot be compared to the end of last year’s results. In the prior year, your child was at a different grade level and measured on different grade level standards. Comparing last year to this year is comparing apples to oranges. The next administration of iReady will be during January.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher, or Mrs. Benadom, regarding any questions about how we utilize data to support the design of instruction.
PTA & SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS - NEW
ONLY 60% COMPLETE - PTA BACK TO SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Of 396 families, 238 have completed this process - that’s a 60% completion rate. This is better than last week, but I still believe we can do way better than this. Please remember to do your Almond PTA Back to School registration available at THIS link before end of day on 9/20. This is different than the Los Altos School District's InfoSnap registration that you completed.
BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB PTA CHAIR STILL NEEDED
This person works with the school librarian to coordinate the purchase and delivery of grade appropriate books to the students whose parents have opted to participate. The books are donated to the Almond library on behalf of the child's parents. Book selection is made by the school librarian.
READER’S WORKSHOP NEEDS YOU!!!
Across LASD our teachers are engaging students in Reader’s Workshop to create an enriching learning experience for children around literacy. As part of this initiative, LASD purchased books for our classrooms and our library. Jill Croft, Almond’s Literacy IST, needs some help to get these resources into the hands of kids and teachers. This is the help needed:
If you can lend a hand, please contact Jill directly at jcroft@lasdschools.org.
LAEF: For EVERY child in EVERY grade in ALL LASD Schools!
Did you know that your donation to LAEF supports STEM, arts, literacy, wellness and personalized learning NOW through June 2018? Here are some ways elementary students benefit from LAEF this school year: Literacy aides in 1st and 2nd grade, STEM and computer science teachers, Librarians and certified PE instructors, Plus music and art! Every TK-8th grade student in LASD will benefit from LAEF-funded programs, and that’s why our goal is 100% parent participation. The suggested donation per student is $1,200 (or $120 per month for 10 months). Every gift in any amount is appreciated. Learn more & make your tax-deductible donation today at www.laefonline.org.
PTA & SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS - REPEATED
NOON DUTY @ ALMOND!
We’re currently leveraging the support of our kinder aides on the grade 1 - 6 blacktop at lunch until extended day starts on 9/11. This has afforded us added grown ups to support the safety of students. We will be operating on bare bones if we don’t find some able bodies to support supervision at lunch. I’ve tapped the high school - no luck. If any of you are able to lend an hour, even once a week, we’d love to have your assistance in supervising lunch activities from 11:55pm to 12:55pm. Please contact Mrs. Benadom if you’re interested.
S.O.A.R. CELEBRATIONS
(listed alphabetically by last name)
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
PARENT EDUCATION RE: SPECIAL EDUCATION
The Community Advisory Committee for SELPA 1 (Special Education Local Plan Area) is offering a variety of parent education and support for all learners. For more information, please visit their website at : http://www.selpa1cac.org/
**Almond Kindergarten Daisy Girl Scout Troop**
AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEND A HAND - Disaster and First Responder Awareness
WANT TO SUBMIT SOMETHING TO THE THURSDAY WORD?
Send announcements to us at AlmondThursdayWord@
Quick Links…
School & Community News now found via Peachjar:
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