ACUITY TESTING
This week and the next two, students in grades 3-5 will be taking a computerized test (called Acuity) which will assess how well they have learned basic skills in Reading and Math this last quarter. Each quarter classroom teachers are focusing on certain critical skills in these subject areas. These tests will help teachers measure their student's mastery of these skills and what changes to instruction or remediation are needed. Students in grades K-3 will be taking similar tests later this month (called M-Class), but these are given individually by a teacher and recorded on a Palm Pilot device which then uploads the data to our computers for similar analysis.
JOIN K-KIDS
K-Kids is a "student-led" community-service organization which operates under school regulations and draws its members from the student body. It is the youngest and fastest growing service organization for elementary students worldwide. The K-Kids' motto is "We Build," and its objectives are:
- To provide opportunities for working together in service to school and community.
- To develop leadership potential.
- To foster and develop strong moral character.
- To encourage loyalty to school, community, and nation.
If you are interested in joining; we are having a meeting for 4th and 5th grade on Thursday, January 13th from 2:45-3:45 in the large group room.
SPORTS DAY JANUARY 14TH
Friday, January 14th is Sports Day here at WTE. Wear your favorite garments from your favorite team or show your team spirit.
BOX TOPS NETS $564
Thanks to everyone for sending in their Box Tops. So far this year we've collected $564 worth which goes to pay contest fees and provides awards and prizes for our students. Keep sending them in.
MARKET DAY ORDERS DUE AND PICK UP DATE
Market Day pick up is Friday, January 14th, and orders may be placed through Tuesday, January 11th.
TOWN & COUNTRY RECEIPTS
Please be sure to turn in your Town & Country receipts soon. All receipts dated through December 31, 2010, should be turned in to the office no later than Wednesday, January 12, 2011. But, don't stop saving those receipts!! Town & Country will be continuing their "Smart Shopper Program," and we have been automatically re-enrolled for this semester. So, please continue to save your receipts.
4-H NEWS
Washington Wiz Kids 4-H will be meeting on Wednesday, January 12th. It will be at 6:30pm at the WT Elementary School Cafeteria. Please enter through the back bus doors. January's community service project is donating used CDs to the hospital. Please bring some to donate. Any new members are invited to join. 4-H enrollment cards are due in the 4-H office by Jan. 15th. Any questions, please send an email to Leah Goetz.