Conferences
Conferences for PM classes will be held on Thursday, March 9th and Friday, March 10th. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM on both days. Most teachers have opted to extend conferences until 7:00 PM on Thursday. Families will be able to schedule conferences beginning Wednesday, March 1st via HCPSS Connect. If your schedule does not permit you to conference with your child's teacher on March 9th or 10th, opportunities for to schedule a phone conference will be made available.
CogAT
Students in grades 3 and 5 took the Cognitive Abilities Test in December. Results for CogAT will be mailed home to families on the following dates:
Please be on the look out for these home reports.
MAP
Students in grades 1-5 will be receiving their MAP home reports for ELA and Math today, Friday, February 17,2017 in their Friday Folders. Please take some time to review the home reports and celebrate your child's progress. Spring MAP for ELA and Math will be administered in late May.
MISA
The Maryland Integrated Science Assessment will be administered to students in grade 5 March 14th and 15th. Results from the assessment will be forwarded to families later in the spring.
Behavior Concerns
We have recently experienced a spike in undesirable behaviors at school. Students are expected to exhibit the BWES Bear Standards on a consistent basis, including lunch, recess, related arts, and during transitions. Please support our efforts of upholding behavioral expectations at school by reviewing and discussing appropriate school behaviors, including keeping self to self, showing respect to peers and adults, and following directions the first time given. It takes our combined efforts to ensure that our school climate remains positive and productive for everyone everyday.
Thank you for continued support.
Read Across America/Guest Reader Day
Friday, March 3rd is Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss' birthday recognition day. This year's theme is "Reading is My Super Hero." Guest Readers will join BWES classes to read books and celebrate the love of reading all day. Please be on the look out for opportunities to participate in this day of reading.
Educationally yours,
Ms. Hough and Ms. Williams-McKinney