I hope this newsletter finds you warm after such a cold snap this past week.
Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog from Pennsylvania did see his shadow and predicted
another six weeks of winter. Phil has accurately predicted an early spring or extended
winter accurately 100 times since 1887, a 75% accuracy rate. Based on our most recent
weather, it looks like Phil might be right again.
Good news is the countdown has begun, at least for Spring Break that is just around the
corner. When we return we will begin state testing (CMAS) for all 3rd
-6
th graders in the
areas of Math, Language Arts, and Science (5th grade). Testing will be ongoing through
the month of April. For a schedule of our testing please check out our website for more
details. (THE E-LEARNER SCHEDULE IS STILL BEING FINALIZED).
These assessments are used in addition to other benchmark assessments as evidence for
proper student placement, the development of instructional strategies to meet the needs of
individual students, and with the development of individual plans for learning. This data,
when used with other pieces of evidence, is a crucial part of planning for next year’s
instructional goals and strategies. In addition, this data is carried forward with each
student moving to Mesa Middle School for their planning.
Finally, the information that is
shared with parents gives us another format to gauge our student’s knowledge foundation.
I urge you to share this information with your children when you receive the results at the
end of the year so that your child has a better understanding of where they are
academically. This will help your child understand where they excel as well as where
they can benefit from additional support and focus.
For those parents who are dropping off students along Heritage, please
remember to follow all driving laws and not drop students off in no parking
zones. This is for everyone’s safety and Castle Rock traffic police are
monitoring the situation.
Thank you everyone for making Rock Ridge Elementary a great place
to learn.
Have a wonderful month and stay warm.
PS: Make sure that you have purchased your yearbook in MYSCHOOL
BUCKS!
Sincerely,
Peter Mosby
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