AIMSWEB
The window for the spring benchmark opens on April 16. All students in grades K-5 should complete the final benchmark in both reading and math. Final reports should be sent home to parents.
Elementary Writing Assessment
Students in grades 3-5 will take the online WESTEST 2 Writing Assessment beginning April 11, 2012. All Writing Assessments must be completed prior to April 27.
Special Olympics
Track and Field Day for Special Olympics is Friday, April 27 at Wayne High School.
UpComing Events
April 20-ISE Day
April 23-Mid-term ends
April 26-Title I/Interventionists Training
April 27-Special Olympics
April 30-Mid-terms reports sent home with students
May 2-KIDS Day for pre-school students at Wayne High School
May 7-11-WESTEST 2
May 14-18-Make Up WESTEST 2
May 8-Primary Election-No School
May 11-Relay For Life Wayne County 6:00 p.m. Wayne High School Field
May 28-Memorial Day, No School
May 29-ISE Day, Last Day for Students
Summer Critical Skills Program
Wayne County Schools will hold a summer critical skills program for students needing additional instruction in reading or math. There are two components to the program.
OnSite Program-This program is for students in third and eighth grade. The program will be held at three sites: Tolsia High School, Vinson Middle School and Wayne Middle School. Students will receive instruction from a teacher. Buses will run on main roads to the sites. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday from June 11, 2012-July 12, 2012. School will not be in session on June 20 and July 4.
Students may enroll in either reading or math.
Online Program-Online students will participate in Ticket to Read or VMath Live. Ticket to Read is a webbased component that provides self directed practice for students without direct teacher support. Benefits include helping to motivate students to have fun while learning, increase practice time in fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension as well as individualize instruction based on student need. VMath Live is a webbased mathematical resource that gives students the opportunity to practice previously taught skills, concepts, and strategies in a stimulating and motivating environment. VMathLive is organized into three different components called Practice, Prepare, and Play.
There is no cost to the program. Please see your principal for an application. All applications are due no later than May 5, 2012.
Number Talks-
Teachers check out this resource! You can boost your student's number sense in only 10 minutes a day.
Number Talks by Sherry Parrish
Additional Math Resources
"Math and Literature" Marilyn Burns
"Writing in Math Class" Marilyn Burns
"Sensible Mathematics: A Guide for School Leaders" Steve Leinwand
English/Language Arts Resources
"How the Brain Learns to Read" David Sousa
"Developing More Curious Minds" John Barrell
"Inside Words" Janet Allen
"Words, Words, Words, Teaching Vocabulary Grades 4-12" Janet Allen
"Tools for Teaching Content Literacy" Janet Allen
Teacher Leadership Institute
Eight Wayne County Elementary teachers will attend the TLI in July to begin work on the common core curriculum which is called Next Generation Content Standards and Objectives in West Virginia. These teacher leaders will work with other teachers at their grade level during next school year.
They are:
Amy Molinar, Buffalo Elementary
Nancy Null, Ceredo Elementary
Melanie Slayton, Dunlow Elementary
Krista Lambert, Fort Gay Elementary
Lorisa Thompson, Genoa Elementary
Jane McKee, Kenova Elementary
Rhonda Wellman, Lavalette Elementary
Amanda Preece, Wayne Elementary
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