There are only 16 days of school left in this semester! We have a great deal of work to accomplish and more to learn. During the next few weeks, all students will take the MAP assessment for math, science, and English Language Arts, as well as the DIBELS testing (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills). These assessments are important and help teachers plan instruction for the second semester. The MAP assessment takes approximately two 45-minute testing sessions. The DIBELS assessment is brief and administered one-on-one. Please make sure your child is at school unless they are sick or have important appointments.
Here is the testing schedule:
3rd, 4th and 5th ELA: December 2-4
*Make-up testing on December 5th
3rd, 4th and 5th Math: December 9-11
*Make-up testing on December 12th
3rd, 4th and 5th Science: December 16-17
*Make-up testing on December 18th
3rd, 4th and 5th DIBELS: December 15-19
Winter Weather:
As cold weather moves in, please make sure your child has warm clothing (coat, gloves, hat, and boots for when it snows). Our students will go outside for recess as much as possible during the winter months (even if it is shortened). The students deserve a much-needed break in the fresh air.
Lost and Found:
Our lost-and-found table is overflowing. When you are in the building, stop by the table and look through the items. We will donate all unclaimed items during winter break.
Spelling Bee:
Congratulations to the following 5th-grade students for qualifying for the Crete Public Schools Spelling Bee: Kadence Fochtman, Brogan Henderson, Hudson Keller, Ryder Klein, Easton Schelbitzki, Angel E. Jacinto Tercero, Johnny Trujillo, Zoe Gonzalez, Joshua Sahnayhtoo, Lar Doe, Elyana Lee, Harlow Dewey, Liliahna Meyers, and Kennedy Cole.
This year, our spelling bee will be a written competition held during the school day, aligning with the county-level format. Based on valuable community feedback and a need to increase participation from last year's 52%, the shift to a written, in-school spelling bee format provides students with a more consistent and accessible competition experience. The grade level competitions will take place on December 8th. The top 3 students from each grade level will advance to the Saline County Spelling Bee.
Ms. Cole, Principal
shannon.cole@creteschools.org
