Week 21

Naglieri Testing: This year our 3rd & 5th grade students will take the Naglieri non-verbal ability test during the week of February 20th. Please sign up here ASAP for your testing date and time. This is a 30 minute non-verbal assessment that requires no spoken or written language. 

PARCC Testing: We will be testing Tuesday, March 13th-Friday, March 16th. We will be administering two tests per day.  We will test ONLY with your homeroom students. Language Arts testing will be done during the math block since the test is 90 minutes. YOU WILL NEED TO SIGN UP HERE FOR YOUR MATH TESTING SESSIONS by February 9th. We will administer 4 math tests which are each 60 minutes.  

Yearbook Pictures: Please add any pictures from this school year to this folder.  It could be Halloween, Winter Parties, or a field trip....the more variety the better!  We need these pictures by ASAP. Thank you!

Innovational Technology Pictures: Cheryl and I both will be sharing High Point's story of innovation this month to other schools across the state of Illinois. We would love to include recent photos of your students using technology. Please share any pictures that you have~we want to continue telling our story.  Please add any pictures to this folder.  Thank you. 

Grandparents Night: The invitation for the evening is being sent home today. Please sign up here to be part of this night on Thursday, February 8th from 6:30-8:00. We have 4 great stations planned. Thank you to the School Improvement Team for creating a wonderful night for our students & grandparents.  

Aesop Information: 

• All absences must be entered into Aesop. If you are entering your absence after 6am, please text Cheryl Foertsch and Kristin Beeler. 
• Make sure you enter your peer coaching date.

iPad Update: Please complete the latest iPad update this weekend. 

Ideas to Think About...

TECH 2018: Katin & Jill we part of TECH 2016 and it was an amazing experience for all. Please consider applying and let me know if you need help with the application. 

"Each year, hundreds of students and teachers from across Illinois come together at the State Capitol Building in Springfield to speak with legislators about the innovative ways in which they use technology to enhance student learning. The resulting student technology showcase continues to impress upon our state legislators the importance of developing a plan to promote adequate, equalized and reliable funding to meet school technology needs. Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) invites you to be part of this year’s event - TECH 2018."

TECH 2018 will be Thursday, May 10, 2018. Apply now Here.

Next Week...

• Monday, February 5th
• Grade 5 Peer Coaching: PUT IN AESOP
• BIT Meeting at 1:30
• ELL Club
• Tuesday, February 6th
• DIPPY DAY
• Reading & Math Club
• Wednesday, February 7th
• Team Meetings 
• Thursday, February 8th
• PFE Meeting
• Paw Collection
• Reading, Math & ELL Club
• Grandparents Night 6:30-7:30
• Friday, February 9th

A Look Ahead...

• Monday, February 12th
• Grade 3 Peer Coaching: PUT IN AESOP
• ELL Club
• Tuesday, February 13th
• Grade 4 Peer Coaching: PUT IN AESOP
• Reading & Math Club
• Wednesday, February 14th
• Skateboard & Science Assembly at 1:0
• CST Meeting at 1:30
• Staff Meeting at 2:40: Dave will be here focusing on SBG
• Thursday, February 15th

• Reading, Math & ELL Club
• Art Club
• Friday, February 16th
• PL Day: Early Release 

PAWESOME STAFF

Thank you Noel, Kristin, and Katie for covering my room when Cooper was sick! I appreciate your help!

Thank you Mary Joy for helping me out last week with making sure your boys did their work for choir! :)

Thank you Eli & Erik for your flexibility with 5th grade music projects!

Thanks, Lindsay! Your tech enthusiasm and knowledge are unbeatable!! Thanks, Cheryl B. and Elise for all of your hard work! Thanks Cheryl F. and Denise H. for supporting one of my students! Thanks Kristen for giving my student a walk and a 'breather.'

Thank you Seida Khater!

Thank you Ana for helping me hot glue the 3rd graders snowmen.

Thank you Hazen for always being available to help a student, answer a question or just laugh or smile!

Thank you Donna for all you do on a daily basis for our staff and students. I can't imagine High Point without you :(

Cheryl and Elise - Thank you for always getting the job/jobs done!

Enjoyed having a "Watch Dog" join us this week! Thanks for coordinating, Dean.

Ellen it's wonderful working with you. Your love for the children come through everyday!! I'm proud to be working with you.

Karyl, thank you for your compassion for your students. Your hugs are the only hugs some kids get!

Thank to Jihan and Sue for being kind hearted and patient!

Thanks to Lisa for helping with all transitions and breaks

Thanks to Lesley for her patience and deep breathing

Thanks to Noel for her compassion and heart

Thanks to Karyl and Denise for providing some students with fun and love at the end of the day!

Thanks to Ellen, Noel and Donna for their advocacy, and perseverance to help a student and her family get the plan needed for treatment.

Thank you Lindsay for sharing your knowledge and supporting me with a smile!