Spartan Spotlight Volume 33

Quote of the Week:

"Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense."

                                  -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Principal's Message:

Start of CAASPP Testing!

There are many ways to measure your child’s learning. Your child’s teacher uses report card grades, classroom work, teacher observations, and end-of-year statewide test results to get a complete picture of your child’s learning. Each year, students participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Your child will take the following tests, depending on their grade level or instructional program:

● Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for English language arts and math, required tests in grades 3–8 

● California Science Test (CAST), a required test in grades 5 

The testing schedule for our school site is listed below:

You are an important part of your child’s education. To make sure your child feels comfortable taking tests, you can:

● Explain to your child that these tests are tools to help them learn, and they should not be anxious or scared.

● Explore the practice tests with your child at caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html so they can become familiar with the platform and setup of the tests.

● Remind your child that you and their teacher want them to try their best and are there to help, every step of the way.

You will receive your child’s results at or before the beginning of the next school year. The results will identify where your child is doing well or needs more help, so you can better support their learning at home and teachers can better support their learning in the classroom.

If you have any questions regarding our upcoming state testing, please do not hesitate to ask.

In partnership,

Mr. K

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Help the child in your life cultivate their love of reading by learning the best methods for reading aloud to them every day – whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, caregiver, or family friend. Not only does reading together with your child provide great bonding time, but also will set them on a path to obtain the reading skills necessary to become a proficient, passionate, and lifelong reader!
Title: Read Aloud Every Day in Every Way
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 24th at 7:00pm
Audience: Families of K-8
Join RIF for this interactive webinar, part of our Every Family Counts Series, where participants will hear from Assistant Professor of Education, Dr. Dowan McNair-Lee, who will share best practices for reading aloud to children of all ages. Register today and make sure that you don’t miss out on this chance to strengthen your child’s reading enthusiasm and to develop a family read-aloud practice. Register today









April 22nd CAASPP Begins (5th Grade)
April 27th Earth Day Festival