Instructional Alignment

Over the years, we have been talking a lot about unpacking standards, and aligning our instruction. This is one of our key indicators for our School Improvement Plan. What is important to note is that there is overlap between this and our other indicator, Parent and Family Engagement.
We all understand the importance of understanding what the standard is asking students to be able to know and do. However, it is important to also understand the "why". Understanding the standard, allows us to create assessments that will show us if a student really has mastered it. However, it doesn't stop there. If a student has not yet met a standard, what do they need to do in order to master it? How can we in collaboration with their parents help them get there? It is helpful to parents as they work with their student at home to know what it was that kept them from mastery? The more the printed, taught, and tested curriculum align, the more helpful and effective our feedback can be for students and parents.

Upcoming Events:
Monday, March 2nd- 2nd grade field trip
Tuesday, March 3rd- 8:00 am Leadership Team Meeting; 2nd grade field trip
Wednesday, March 4th- "Wacky Wednesday" PLTS 7:55 in the Media Center
Thursday, March 5th-
Friday, March 6th-
Click here for this week's READ ACROSS THE WORLD Festivities

Pics from around the school:

 
Thanks to our amazing PTA and parent community and of course our fabulous AFM, James, for our new water bottle filling station.

Read Across the World!!

Thank you for all your hard work. The building looks amazing!!!

Surprising Mrs. Dunk, GHE TOY with her new laptop!