Category Archives: Parenting

Reading your child’s MAP report

Understanding NWEA MAP progress report Soon our MAP test period is over and after next week we will publish the MAP progress report in your child’s Managebac portfolio. Here is a short description of what to look for: What does the Student … Continue reading

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Strategies for Parents and Students

We all know that children learn more efficiently when teachers and parents have a clear picture of what each student knows and what they are ready to learn next. That’s why we utilize the NWEA’s Measure of Academic Growth assessment … Continue reading

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Q& A 3-way Conferences

Question and Answer Number one factor: 3-way conferences involve all stakeholders: the student, the teacher, and the parent. Our conferences are conducted to give the teacher and your child an opportunity to discuss their learning with you. Teachers and students reflect … Continue reading

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KIS Hour of Code 2017

Thank you all for another great showcase of creativity and commitment. I have been so impressed with all our students showing their growth mindset and being risk-takers by trying to code our robots and creating swirly art. How can we … Continue reading

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