College for all children No Excuses! 2010-2011 TEA Exemplary Public School System! SEPTEMBER PARENT MEETING GRADES 3-4 Welcome Parents to IDEA Academy

College for all children — No Excuses!

2010-2011 TEA Exemplary Public School System!

SEPTEMBER PARENT MEETING

GRADES 3-4

Welcome Parents to IDEA Academy Edinburg

“Campus of the Year”

September 27, 2013



Nora E. PerezPrincipal

Mara WenzelAssistant Principal of Instruction

(Grades 3-4)

Melissa FinchAssistant Principal of Instruction

(Grades K-2)

Irma L. MartinezAssistant Principal of Operations

Rosy GonzalezAcademic Counselor



UNIFORM POLICY

• Monday-Thursday: Students wear khaki pants with pantone blue shirt, black belt, black shoes, and white socks

• Friday: Students wear Spirit Shirt, polo shirt or a College Shirt with Jeans, black shoes, black belt, and white socks.



SCHOOL TIME

• Drop off Time is at 7:00 A.M. • Breakfast is served in the

classroom at 7:15 - 7:30 A.M.• Instruction starts at 7:30 A.M.• Academic Block starts at 7:45 –

8:45 A.M.• Tardy Bell is at 7:45 A.M.• Pick up time is at 3:45 P.M.



ATTENDANCE

• Your child has the following schedule everyday: Academic Block, Reading – 3 hours, Math – 1.5 hours and Electives – 1.5 hours.

• Please make sure your child attends school everyday and on time.

• We will be having daily recognition for the classrooms with 100% attendance.



STATE ASSESSMENTS

• In the spring of 2012, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) replaced the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS).

• The STAAR program includes annual assessments for Grades 3–8 in reading and mathematics; assessments in writing at grades 4 and 7; in science at grades 5 and 8; and in social studies at grade 8.



IDEA ACADEMY EDINBURG RESULTS

• In Spring 2013, IDEA Academy Edinburg 3rd Grade students did a good job with their STAAR test.

• IDEA Academy Edinburg was #1 in STAAR Reading and #2 in STAAR Math across IDEA Public School District.

• However, there are still gaps to close in order to prepare our students for this school year.



STAAR DATES

• April 1, 2014 – STAAR Writing Day 1 (Grade 4)

• April 2, 2014 – STAAR Writing Day 2 (Grade 4)

• April 22, 2014 – STAAR Math (Grades 3-4)

• April 23, 2014 – STAAR Reading (Grades 3-4)



DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS

• At IDEA Public Schools, we have Interim Assessments (IA’s) every nine weeks.

• Dates:October 7th & 8th – Writing IA#1

(Grade 4)October 9th – Math IA#1 (Grades 3-4)October 10th – Reading IA#1 (Grades

3-4)• Tutoring will start on October 16th

– Who: Selected students– When: Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s– Time: 4:00 – 5:00pm



YOU CAN ASSIST YOUR CHILD TO PREPARE FOR TESTING BY DOING THE FOLLOWING:

• Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep before a test, and make sure your child eats properly the day of a test.

• Maintain a pleasant home environment and avoid unnecessary conflicts. Try to make the morning of the test a pleasant one. Do not add to your child’s stress.

• Make sure your child has taken any needed medication.



BEFORE THE TEST

• Ensure that your child is present during testing and drop off your child to school on time the day of the test.

• Wish your child good luck each morning of the test. Tell your child that he/she is special and that you believe in him/her!

• Remind your child to listen carefully to the instructions from the teacher and to read the directions and each question carefully.



BEFORE THE TEST

• Explain to your child the importance of using time wisely. If your child gets stuck on a question, encourage him or her to make the best guess and move on.

• Tell your child to attempt to answer all of the questions and not to leave any blank.

• Encourage your child to stay focused on the test, even if other students finish early.

• If your child is disappointed after taking a test, reassure him or her that there will be plenty of opportunities to improve and succeed.



QUESTIONS?

• Please write your name, student’s name, grade and questions on index card provided.

• We will include Q&A on Parent Weekly or will call you to discuss your concern.

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College for all children No Excuses! 2010-2011 TEA Exemplary Public School System! SEPTEMBER PARENT MEETING GRADES 3-4 Welcome Parents to IDEA Academy