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Sunshine in October…we hope so!

We enter the 8th week of October with a sign of relief–our MEAP testing is completed for grades 3-5.  We want you to know how hard our students (your children) worked to show what they know.    The pressure is tremendous for all involved. The week ahead brings some sunshine (YAHOO), Turkey Trot and and [...]

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And the rain rain rain…

came down down down in rushing wild riv’lets!   This past weekend reminded me of this classic Winnie the Pooh song..and once I thought of it, I could not get it out of my head. I hope you were able to make the most of the rainy weekend and use this as an opportunity to [...]

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October 8-12 Highlights

The weekend weather was a reminder of the damp, chilly days autumn in Michigan is known for. As the weather gets cooler, our LOST & FOUND grows with sweatshirts, jackets and other outwear accessories.  If your child is missing a sweatshirt remind them to search in this order: Backpack Bottom of locker Lost and Found [...]

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October = MEAP TESTING, Grades 3-5

As we move into the month of October, all elementary students in grades 3-5 will be participating in the annual MEAP (Michigan Educational Assessment Program). MEAP is Michigan’s general assessment for students in grades 3 through 9. It is based on Michigan’s grade level content expectations in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students are [...]

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New MEAP Cut Scores

The Michigan Department of Education developed a video to explain the new  cut scores for the MEAP and MME tests.  The video explores how the scores have been applied, how these impact schools and students, and the concepts of career and college readiness.  

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MEAP Cut Scores: Guidance from our Curriculum Office

From Mrs. Karla Akins, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Each year, public school students are required by the State of Michigan to take assessments at various grade levels in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing, science and social studies. Students in grades 3 – 9 take the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test and students in eleventh [...]

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Information About MEAP Cut Scores

5 THINGS PARENTS NEED TO KNOW A NEW DEFINITION OF PROFICIENT ON STATE REQUIRED TESTS     •    Each year, public school students in grades 3-9 take the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test and 11th graders take the Michigan Merit Exam (MME). •    The Michigan State Board of Education recently approved new MEAP and MME [...]

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Our 8th Week of School!

WOW!  We are into our 8th week of school.  Truly, this year is flying by at breakneck speed. We finished our MEAP testing (grades 3-5) last week and all of our students worked exceptionally hard to do their best on these tests.  The tests were harder and this required more intense focus for our students. [...]

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MEAP Tests Begin October 11

Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will be taking the state assessment test (MEAP) beginning Tuesday, October 11 and continue on October  12, 13, 18 and 19. All students must be present during the full testing period on each of these four days.  If your child is sick on a testing day, KEEP THEM [...]

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Another Beautiful Week Ahead

As we begin week 6, we are happily embracing the gorgeous fall weather…knowing that soon it will be dark longer and much colder! Many thanks to our PTC for the best ever popcorn Friday!  I wish all of you could have seen the happy faces when the popcorn was delivered to classrooms.  And, my thought [...]

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