also talk about how the

child can do even better.

To get ready for the con-

versation, look at your

child’s homework, tests,

and notices before the con-

ference. Be sure to bring a

list of questions that you

would like to ask the

teacher.

Opportunities and

challenges. Just like

you, teachers want

your child to suc-

ceed. You will proba-

bly hear

positive feedback

about your child’s

progress and areas

for improvement. Be

prepared by thinking

about your child’s

strengths and chal-

lenges beforehand.

Be ready to ask

questions about ways

you and the teacher

can help your child

with some of his or

her challenges.

For more resources on

family involvement, visit

www.hfrp.org.

KES will be hosting parent –

teacher conferences on Mon-

day, January 30th. I growing

body of evidence suggests that

family engagement matters for

student success. Family en-

gagement improves school

readiness, student achieve-

ment, and social skills.

What is family engagement?

The Harvard Family Re-

search Project offers teach-

ers and parents three tips

to maximize the potential

of the parent-teacher con-

ference leading to shared

expectations and an in-

creased ability to work

together to improved chil-

dren’s educational out-

comes.

What should you ex-

pect? A two-way conver-

sation. Like all good con-

versations, parent–teacher

conferences are best when

both people talk and listen.

The conference is a time

for you to learn about your

child’s progress in school:

Ask to see data about your

child’s attendance, grades,

and test scores. Find out

whether your child is meeting

school expectations and aca-

demic standards. This is also a

time for the teacher to learn

about what your child is like at

home. When you tell the

teacher about your child’s

skills, interests, needs, and

dreams, the teacher can help

your child more.

Emphasis on learning.

Good parent–teacher confer-

ences focus on how well the

child is doing in school. They

Parent-Teacher Conference Tip Sheet

MUSTANG MINUTE 2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7 J A N U A R Y 2 7 , 2 0 1 7

D O D E A P R I O R I T Y 1 :

W e m u s t s t r e n g t h e n

D o D E A ’ s s t a n d a r d s -

b a s e d e d u c a t i o n a l s y s -

t e m b y t r a n s i t i o n i n g

t o :

C o l l e g e a n d c a -

r e e r r e a d y s t a n d -

a r d s t h a t a r e i n -

f u s e d w i t h r i g o r

a n d r e l e v a n c y

A c o m m o n s t a n d -

a r d s - a l i g n e d c u r -

r i c u l u m

A c o m m o n i n -

s t r u c t i o n a l f r a m e -

w o r k

A c o m m o n a s s e s s -

m e n t s y s t e m

SCHOOL

IMPROVEMENT

GOALS

Goal 1: All students will

increase their perfor-

mance in Math.

Objective 1: At least 80%

of KES students will

score in the top two

quarters and no more

than 5% in the bottom

quarter on school-wide

assessments for numbers

and operations in math.

Goal 2: All students will

increase their perfor-

mance in Reading.

Objective 1: At least 80%

of KES students will

score in the top two

quarters and no more

than 5% in the bottom

quarter on school-wide

assessment in reading

comprehension.

P A G E 2

January Character

Counts Trait is:

Trustworthy

KES is certified as a

Green Boot School.

Lunch trash is sepa-

rated daily. What Should You Talk to the Teacher About?

your child. Be sure to share your thoughts and feelings about your child. Tell the teacher what you think your child is good at. Explain what he or she needs more help with.

Support learning at home. Ask what you can do at home to help your child learn. Ask if the teacher knows of other programs or ser-vices in the community that could also help your child.

Support learning at school. Find out what services are available at the school to help your child. Ask how the teach-er will both challenge your child and support your child when he or she needs it.

Progress. Find out how your child is doing by asking questions like: Is my child performing at grade level? How is he or she doing compared to the rest of the class? What do you see as his or her strengths? How could he or she improve?

Assignments and as-sessments. Ask to see examples of your child’s work. Ask how the teach-er gives grades.

Your thoughts about

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SAVE THE DATE

Frequently

asked questions about this test

can be found on the NAEP website.

For our 4th Grade Mustangs The National Assessment of Educational Progress, often called the “Nation’s Report Card”, will be held for our 4th

Grade students on February 22nd.

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MARCH 2017

This test measures academic progress for Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science. We encourage you to have your child present for these dates. Please contact our school counselor with any questions.

All 3rd through 5th Grade KES Students will take the TerraNova

system-wide tests beginning March 13th through March 17th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EUROPE‐DRAFT 

ELEMENTARY (K‐6)              

SURE‐START (Bold & underlined)  

 

Beef Tacos

Cheese Quesadilla Chicken Sld Croissant

Ranchero Beans Lettuce/Tomato Salad

Pineapple Tidbits Milk, Asst

 

Asian Chicken w/ Seasoned Brown Rice

Grilled Cheese Sandwich (V) Southwest Chicken Salad/ w/

Corn Chips Seasoned Green Beans

Fresh Carrot/Celery Dippers Apple Slices or Apple Crisp

Milk, Asst

Chicken Melt on Sub Bun Greek Salad W/Garlic Toast (V)

Crunchy Fish Fillet Sweet Potato Wedge

Coleslaw Garlic Toast

Peach/Banana Cup Milk, Asst

Chicken Tenders/ Garlic Toast

Spaghetti & Marinara/Cheese Breadstick

Mandarin Chicken Salad W/Crispy Noodles Cucumber Salad Mashed Potatoes

Farm Fresh Fruit, Asst Milk, Asst

Grilled Chicken burger Three-Bean Chili/Cornbread (V)

Cranberry-Chicken Salad W/Carrot Bread

Oven Fries Steamed Sugar Snap Peas

Fresh Lettuce/Tomato Salad Peach/Grapes Cup

Milk, Asst

Fish/Cheese Po Boy Hearty Pasta BakePasta Greek Salad (V) / /Garlic

Toast Sweet Potato Wedges

Coleslaw Peach/Banana Cup

Milk, Asst

 

Chicken Nachos

Cheese Nacho Bowl (V) Chicken Salad Sandwich

Fresh Cucumber/Tomato Salad Ranchero Beans Pineapple Tidbits

Milk, Asst  

Chicken Nuggets Grilled Cheese Sandwich (V)

Southwest Chicken Salad Fresh Carrot/Celery Dippers

Seasoned Green Beans Dinner Roll

Apple Slices or Apple Crisp Milk, Asst

 

Fish/Cheese Po Boy

Hearty Pasta BakePasta Greek Salad (V) / /Garlic

Toast Sweet Potato Wedges

Coleslaw Peach/Banana Cup

Milk, Asst

Chicken Tenders/ Garlic Toast Spaghetti & Marinara/Cheese

Breadstick Mandarin Chicken Salad W/Crispy

Noodles Cucumber Salad Mashed Potatoes

Farm Fresh Fruit, Asst Milk, Asst

Cheese Hamburger Three-Bean Chili/Cornbread (V)

Cranberry-Chicken Salad W/Carrot Bread

Oven Fries Steamed Sugar Snap Peas

Fresh Lettuce/Tomato Salad Peach/Grapes Cup

Milk, Asst

Citrus Peppercorn Fish

Macaroni & Cheese Pasta (V) Chef Salad/Zucchini Bread

Fresh Lettuce/Tomato Salad Macaroni & Cheese Side Seasoned Peas/Carrots

Harvest Fruit Cup Milk, Asst 

Pizza, Pepperoni

Cheese Veggie Pizza (V) Cobb Salad/Carrot Bread

Garden Side Salad Seasoned Whole Kernal Corn

Cinnamon Applesauce Milk, Asst

 

BREAKFAST FOR LUNCH Beef Sliders (2)

OR Beef Sausage Patty (2) & Blueberry Mini Pancakes

OR Chef Salad/Zuchi Bd

Deli Roasters Oranges, Mandarin

Milk, Asst

30 Pizza, Pepperoni

Cheese Veggie Pizza (V) Cobb Salad/Carrot Bread

Garden Side Salad Seasoned Whole Kernal Corn

Cinnamon Applesauce Milk, Asst

 

 

Gen Tso's Chicken & Broc/Rice Bowl

Spicy Blk Bean/Rice Bowl Tuna Sld Sandwich

Broccoli Florets Carrot/Celery Dippers

Rainbow Fruit Cup Milk, Asst

Chicken Nuggets Cheese Breadsticks/

Marinara Sc (V) Chicken Ceasar Salad/Croutons Fresh Carrot/Broccoli Florets

Mashed Potatoes Dinner Roll

Peach Slices Peach Crisp/ Milk, Asst

Gen Tso's Chicken & Broc/Rice Bowl

Spicy Blk Bean/Rice Bowl (V) Tuna Sld Sub

Carrot/Celery Dippers Rice, Brown Seasoned

Rainbow Fruit Cup Milk, Asst

 

 

Daily Fresh Fruit & Choice of non-fat milk Menus subject to change based on product

31BREAKFAST FOR LUNCH Beef Sliders (2)

OR Beef Sausage Patty (2) & Blueberry Mini Pancakes

OR Chef Salad/Zuchi Bd

Deli Roasters Oranges, Mandarin

Milk, Asst

Spicy Chicken Wrap Cheese Breadsticks w/ Marinara Sc (V)

Chicken Ceasar Sld/Crouton/Roll Baked Beans

Fresh Carrot/Broccoli Florets Dinner Roll

Peach Sl or Peach Crisp Milk, Asst

Sunny Thai Chicken & Veg Veggie Eggrolls

W/ Sunflower SC (V) Grilled Ham & Cheese Croissant

Steamed Kyoto Vegetables Lettuce/Tomato Salad Mandarin Oranges

Milk, Asst

  Pepperoni Pizza

Cheese Veggie Pizza (V) Cobb Salad/Carrot Bread

Fresh Garden Side Salad Seasoned Whole Kernal Corn

Cinnamon Applesauce Milk, Asst

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet the TeacherMrs. Ramon-Jenet is a passionate early childhood teacher at KES, a certified Nia and yoga teacher. She is dedicated to serving children, families and colleagues in the KMC

toward better fitness and well-being through movement. Contact her at: Sandra.Ramon@eu.dodea.edu

Need: Comfortable clothes to move freely.

Maximum: 15 children

Sign up now by returning the attached permission slip

the FUN of dance

the POWER of martial arts

the FLEXIBILITY of yoga

Who: School aged children grades 2-5

When: Every Thursday, February 9 - March 23

3:00-4:00 in KES Multi-Purpose Room

Children’s Creative Movement ClassKaiserslautern Elementary School

for 2nd-5th graders

Children’s Creative Movement Permission Slip Please return via email or to the main office by February 06

Logistics: The class is designed for children’s grades 2-5. Upon school dismissal all students will report to the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR). Parents should pick up students from the MPR. Please coordinate changes with Mrs. Ramon-Jenet.

Materials: Clothes to move easily in. This is a bare-footed practice so, no special shoes required. No experience necessary in any of the fitness modalities. Yoga mats will be provided.

Student’s Full Name: ___________________________________________________

Homeroom Teacher/ Grade :_____________________________________________________________

Known Health Concerns or Allergies______________________________________________________

Dismissal Instructions: We will dismiss at 4:00.

I will only be able to dismiss children to authorized adults or older siblings with proof of identification. Please include everyone that is authorized to pick up your child. The following people are authorized to pick up my child:

1.

2.

Name of Contact Person(s)_____________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone:_______________________________________________________________________________Cell Number(s):____________________________________________________________________________Duty Number:______________________________________________________________________________ Email (checked regularly):____________________________________________________________________________

Acknowledgements: I understand this is a fitness class for children. My child is aware he/she will be respectful and be ready to participate, stay with the group, and have fun!

____________________________________________________________________________Parent/ Guardian Signature, Date

Kaiserslautern Elementary School SY 2016-2017

Kaiserslautern Elementary School

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conference Sure Start No school for SS Students Day 4

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8 PTO Meeting (Library) 3:15-4:30

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17 100th Day of

School Day 2

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Birthday Table Day 6

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Kinder 100th Day of School Day 1

28 CSI Day

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