Believe it or not, it’s about that time of the year to begin thinking about and planning for the next school year. The Carnation Staff is about to begin the student placement process for the 2008-2009 school year. We value your thoughts and input about your child’s needs and would like you to share your input with us if you have concerns about their current team placement and would like a change for next year.
If you have concerns about your child’s current team placement (multiage classes or single grade team) you will need to complete and submit a “Team Placement Change Request Form” by Friday, May 2nd (4pm). If you have requested a team change in the past and it was granted we ask that you not request a change again without talking with the principal. We DO NOT accept requests for specific teachers or gender of teachers. This form is available by request only in the school office or on the school’s website: www.ce.riverview.wednet.edu. (Useful Resources Section). It WILL NOT be sent out to every parent. If you do not complete a change request form by the deadline (5/2/08), we will assume that your child’s current team placement is acceptable.
We realize there are many factors to consider when thinking about what type of classroom/team is best for your child. At Carnation Elementary we work hard to provide parents and students with good choices and alternative classroom programs on all teams. Our staff placement team and the principal will make the final placement decisions as to the specific classroom/teacher your child will be in, based on a wide-range of criteria. Our number one priority is to balance ALL classrooms. Parents will be notified of their child’s placement on Move Up Day, during the last week of school.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
SPRING TESTING SEASON HAS ARRIVED!
From April 14th through May 2nd, school districts in the state of Washington will be administering the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) in Reading, Writing, Math and Science to students in grades 3-5. Each grade level group at the elementary level will take the following tests during this testing window:
Grade 3— Reading & Math
Grade 4—Reading, Writing & Math
Grade 5—Reading, Math & Science
Students do not test every day during the testing window but have specific testing days within that time frame depending on their grade level. The WASL requires students to answer questions, write explanations and/or essays, and explain their reasoning in math and science. Each student’s work is compared to a standard of what students should know and be able to do at their grade level in the state of Washington.
By the fall of 2008, the results of all these tests will be returned to the Riverview School District from the state. At that point, teachers, specialists, and administrators, along with parents and students will review the results with the goal of improving student learning. The results will be
mailed to you at that time (typically in September).
It is important to remember that scores from a test like the WASL cannot replace a teacher’s observations and judgments. However, they can provide useful information to improve student learning. Students should be encouraged to do their best on the WASL. It is important to maintain a typical schedule and atmosphere at home during the testing window, giving extra attention to getting to bed on time and eating a healthy breakfast and lunch.
Appointments, such as orthodontist visits, should be rescheduled if they have been scheduled during the regular school day (9:15-3:25pm). By minimizing outside interruptions to the regular school day, we are maximizing the level of success for all students.
In addition, due to testing security measures parent and/or community volunteers will not be able to work or volunteer directly in the classrooms while a test is being given. Only trained school district employees are permitted to be present in the room during testing. Please check
with your child’s 3rd-5th grade teacher if you are a regular volunteer, to find out how they would like to use your volunteer time during this three
week testing time.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Feel free to contact the school or district office if you have questions about the WASL or testing
process.
Grade 3— Reading & Math
Grade 4—Reading, Writing & Math
Grade 5—Reading, Math & Science
Students do not test every day during the testing window but have specific testing days within that time frame depending on their grade level. The WASL requires students to answer questions, write explanations and/or essays, and explain their reasoning in math and science. Each student’s work is compared to a standard of what students should know and be able to do at their grade level in the state of Washington.
By the fall of 2008, the results of all these tests will be returned to the Riverview School District from the state. At that point, teachers, specialists, and administrators, along with parents and students will review the results with the goal of improving student learning. The results will be
mailed to you at that time (typically in September).
It is important to remember that scores from a test like the WASL cannot replace a teacher’s observations and judgments. However, they can provide useful information to improve student learning. Students should be encouraged to do their best on the WASL. It is important to maintain a typical schedule and atmosphere at home during the testing window, giving extra attention to getting to bed on time and eating a healthy breakfast and lunch.
Appointments, such as orthodontist visits, should be rescheduled if they have been scheduled during the regular school day (9:15-3:25pm). By minimizing outside interruptions to the regular school day, we are maximizing the level of success for all students.
In addition, due to testing security measures parent and/or community volunteers will not be able to work or volunteer directly in the classrooms while a test is being given. Only trained school district employees are permitted to be present in the room during testing. Please check
with your child’s 3rd-5th grade teacher if you are a regular volunteer, to find out how they would like to use your volunteer time during this three
week testing time.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Feel free to contact the school or district office if you have questions about the WASL or testing
process.
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