Crete Intermediate School

December Newsletter

Note from the Principal

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 3-5

*Make-up testing on December 6th

3rd, 4th and 5th Math: December 10-12

*Make-up testing on December 13th

3rd, 4th and 5th Science: December 17-18

*Make-up testing on December 19th

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.

Ms. Cole, Principal   

shannon.cole@creteschools.org

Reminders

  • Special Visitor's Day is on Tuesday, November 26th, from 9:00-10:00.

  • There will be no school on November 27th, 28th, and 29th.

  • Winter vacation begins on December 23rd. The students will return to school on January 6th.

  • There will be no CCLC on December 16-20 or January 6-10.

Attendance Updates:

Did you know...?

Consistent attendance builds stronger reading skills! Research shows that students who miss just 2 days of school a month are less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade. Make sure your student is in school each day they are not sick.