FYI

Semester Ends
The first semester of school will end on December 23, 2011. All grades must be finalized in LiveGrades by noon on January 5, 2012. Report cards will be sent home with students on January 6, 2012.

Elementary Math Field Day
Math Field Day for elementary students will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2012. This is the rescheduled date. Should school be delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather, field day will be rescheduled.

AIMS Web
The window for AIMS Web is January 2-31, 2012. Benchmark assessments must be completed for all students in grades K-5 in both reading and math by that date. See your principal if you have new students that need to be added. The form must be e-mailed or faxed to Debbie Russell for changes.

Acuity
The testing window for acuity begins on January 17, 2012 for a two week period. All students in grades 3-5 must complete the assessments in both reading/language arts and math.

Holiday
Monday, January 16, 2012 is Martin Luther King Day. There will be no school.

Young Writers Contest
Information regarding this contest will be sent to schools immediately following Christmas break. We would like to see entries from every school. Vickie Smith is the contact for Young Writers.

Essay Contest
Information announcing the fifth annual "When I Grow Up'' essay contest has been faxed to each elementary school. See your school principal for more information.

WV Writes
Each student in grades 3-5 is expected to complete one assignment per month prior to the WESTEST Writing Assessment in April. This is being monitored on a monthly basis.

Tech Steps
Be sure to integrate Tech Steps into your curriculum. Don't forget to assess each activity. Contact Debbie Russell or Lynn Hurt if you need assistance.

February ISE
Training for Pre-KG and KG teachers will be scheduled for February 20, 2012. Information will be sent to each school.

Pre-KG Audit
Thanks to everyone for their help with the audit. A formal report will be received at a later date. Auditors indicated there were no findings.

Pre-KG/KG Roundup
Schools will be taking pre-registration for students that will be in pre-kg or kg in school year 2012-2013. Forms will be sent home with students and available at each school.


Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year!