Monday, September 16, 2013

MAP Testing at PGE

During the next two weeks, your child will take tests called Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®). We give students MAP tests to determine 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 mathematics. Your child will take the tests on a computer.

MAP tests are unique in that they adapt to be appropriate for your child’s level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward testing.  And with MAP tests, we can administer shorter tests and use less class time while still receiving detailed, accurate information about your child’s growth. Over the next few days, your child will spend a total of about 2 hours completing these tests. Each school year, students in grades 2,3 and 4 will take the MAP tests 3 times a year. Following each testing period, you will receive a report showing your child’s growth.

We are truly excited to begin a new era that focuses on every child’s individual growth and achievement. Partnering to help all kids learn, parents and teachers can have a profound positive effect on the lives of our children. For more information on resources for parents, download the Parent Toolkit at www.nwea.org >> Partner Support.








Wednesday, September 4, 2013

School Pictures

School pictures will be taken of all PGE students tomorrow, September 5th.  If you would like to order a picture package, please return the order form with your child(ren) tomorrow.

Behavior Expectation Stations

Today, students reviewed positive behavior expectations for our building.  Each classroom attended five behavior stations:  Hallway, Bathroom, Playground, Bus, and Cafeteria.  In these stations, they talked about ways to show responsibility, be respectful and above all, to always be safe. When students make positive behavior choices, they will earn stamps from their teachers.  They will be working towards earning enough stamps to attend our first behavior incentive at the end of the month.