Mt Solo Newsletter

Dear Parents and Guardians-

Please note the following information and updates.

iReady Testing Update

We have completed our building wide winter iReady reading and math assessments. We use this information to track growth and plan instruction. Overall, our students did an incredible job showing growth. Typical growth scores for half way through the school year are at 50%. Our 8^th grade students scored 83% growth in their reading skills outpacing the 6^th and 7^th graders for the first half of the year. In math, our 6^th grade students were the top of our school for growth with an 84% score. We also have a number of students that scored at or above the 90th percentile nationally. Families of these students will be receiving a congratulations letter and a score report to review. Achievement and growth certificates for students who are performing above grade level will be handed out and going home next week. We are proud of our students and look forward to student growth to continue for the second half of the school year.

Don’t Forget to Cast your Vote by the February 13 Deadline

I want to take this moment to remind you that the voting period for the February 13th Replacement Education Programs and Operations Levy is now open. It is important that everyone takes the opportunity to vote if you haven't already.

Please remember, this levy does not propose new or higher taxes; rather, it represents a slight decrease in the total amount of local school taxes collected compared to previous years. For further details, I encourage you to visit our school district's website at www.longviewschools.com/levy.

Learning Assistance Program (LAP)…State Funding Update

Mt. Solo qualifies and receives state funding to support students in need of help in reading, math and behavior. This year we have added LAP classes to support students that need help with their foundational reading skills.  Our students that participated in LAP classes last fall have shown a great deal of growth. Our LAP teacher is Mrs. Forsman who came to us from Robert Gray. She has an extensive background and knowledge in how to teach reading and writing skills. She is also currently serving as our librarian and supports reading and literacy building wide. We are lucky to have her on our teaching team.

Sincerely-Mr. Jay Opgrande, Principal

September 4      Review of Emergency Evacuation Plan

September 11    Disrupting Class

September 18    Study Hall

October 2           Making Space

October 16         Managing Feelings

October 30         Bully Bystander

November 13     Character

November 20     Forgiveness

December 4        Secrets

December 18      Internet Harassment

January 15          Internal Triggers

January 29          Cold-Hearted

February 12        Understanding Motives

February 26         I Statements

March 12             Trustworthiness

March 26             Self Confidence

April 10                Self-Confident

April 16               Disagreeing Respectfully

 

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