Hawk Happenings: Parent Newsletter

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are pleased to share that we have finalized our beginning-of-year DIBELS testing. Thank you for helping us ensure learners were present and ready to do their best!

We are now completing our beginning-of-year numeracy assessments. Beginning this week, learners will start bringing home their numeracy assessment scores. Please take time to review these results, as they provide important information about your child’s current math skills and areas for growth.

Once numeracy testing is complete, we will use both literacy and numeracy data to finalize intervention groups and begin targeted intervention support. These groups will allow us to provide learners with additional instruction based on their individual academic needs.

Our goal is to use assessment data not simply as a score, but as a tool to ensure every learner receives the support needed to grow and succeed.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together on our Expedition to Excellence! 🦁

Best,

Mrs. Smith

The mission of the St. Helena Early Learning Center is to foster a culture of literacy and numeracy through small group and multi-sensory learning experiences that support learner success and promote strong community engagement

• Prioritize phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

• Use CKLA, DIBELS, and Amira to monitor and support reading growth.

• Build number sense and problem-solving using Zearn and hands-on strategies.

• Emphasize conceptual understanding with math talks and models.

3. HQIM Implementation

• Teach CKLA and Zearn with fidelity and consistent lesson internalization.
• Align instruction to standards and curriculum pacing guides.

4. Data-Driven Instruction

• Use assessment data to group learners and adjust instruction.
• Monitor progress through iReady, DIBELS, and classroom checks.

5. Developmentally Appropriate Practice

• Integrate academics with play, movement, and SEL.
• Support learner engagement through routines and interactive centers.

6. Differentiation

• Scaffold instruction to meet individual needs.
• Use flexible groups, visuals, and supports for all learners.

7. Vocabulary & Oral Language

• Teach key vocabulary daily.
• Provide frequent opportunities for structured conversation.

8. Clarity & Ownership

• Use child-friendly learning targets and success criteria.
• Encourage goal setting and self-reflection.

Our District Vision is to create an equitable, productive school culture that increases learner success, develops educator effectiveness and builds public confidence.