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Summer!

Fun in the Sun in 2023!!!

Summer!Fun in the Sun in 2023!!!

Happy June!!! Hat's off to you and Happy Summer!!!

We hope that this correspondence finds you well! You're in the home stretch! Congrats on persevering through the testing season, and making it through successfully. In addition, we are ecstatic to view the academic growth that our KIPPsters have demonstrated on their varied exams! As a method of continued communication from the KTX assessment department, this month's newsletter contains pertinent information as CTCs prepare for testing closeout and June STAAR EOC testing.


So to celebrate the upcoming summer vacation, we would like to offer a few resources to help you unwind as your definitely deserve it! If you have should have any questions or concerns about anything testing related, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the assessment department.


Educationally yours,

KTX Assessment Team

(Sam, Amanda, Dina, Eric, & Skye)

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Live

In the sunshine.
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Swim

in the sea.
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Drink

in the wild air.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

22-23 School Year...DONE!!! 22-23 School Year...DONE!!!

Alice Cooper - School's Out (from Alice Cooper: Trashes The World)

Meet the KTX Assessment Team! Meet the KTX Assessment Team!

School Leader Corner School Leader Corner

June 2023 SL Bulletin
This slide deck provides pertinent information and dates for upcoming training and assessments.
KTX 2022-2023 Assessment Strategy
Pertinent Testing Info for SY 22-23!

Learn About Summer! Learn About Summer!

Summer Solstice 2023: The First Day of Summer

Summer Solstice 2023: The First Day of Summer

Happy summer! This year, the June solstice occurs on Wednesday, June 21, marking the astronomical first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The solstice is celebrated by many cultures around the world. Learn solstice facts, fun, and folklore! In the Northern Hemisphere, the June solstice (aka summer solstice) occurs when the Sun travels along its northernmost path in the sky.

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20 New Beach Reads to Add to Your Summer List

20 New Beach Reads to Add to Your Summer List

Grab your towel and claim the best pool chair — it's time to get reading. From thrilling dramas to charming romances to helpful life advice, you'll surely want to have your nose in one of these beach reads this summer.

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Outside Safety Checklist for Kids During the Summer

Outside Safety Checklist for Kids During the Summer

Summer is a time for fun, but a safety checklist of some simple tips can ensure that kids stay safe while playing outside.

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CTC Corner CTC Corner

June 2023 "AWESOME BLOSSOM!!!" June 2023 "AWESOME BLOSSOM!!!"

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Kiyah Johnson, CTC at KIPP Academy West

  • School/Role: KIPP Academy West/Dean of Students & CTC
  • Number of Years with KIPP: This is my 5th year with KIPP 🙂
  • One thing you like/love/enjoy about being a CTC: The one thing I like is being able to communicate with my Skye and being under her guidance.
  • One favorite best practice for testing: One favorite practice for testing is to advocate for yourself on your campus for planning time.
  • Fun fact about you: I had a dream of going to the Olympics.😉
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    Kimberly Jones, CTC at KIPP Nexus Primary

  • School/Role: Nexus Primary/APO & CTC
  • Number of Years with KIPP: This is my 5th year with KIPP 🙂
  • One thing you like/love/enjoy about being a CTC: I enjoy the ability to utilize best practices learned from many stakeholders to make the best testing environment/session possible for my team.
  • One favorite best practice for testing: When in doubt, always ask to be sure!
  • Fun fact about you: I am scuba certified and have dived over 30 times.😉
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    Jeanette LeMelle, CTC at KIPP Academy West

  • School/Role: KIPP Academy West/Assistant Principal & CTC
  • Number of Years with KIPP: This is my 5th year with KIPP 🙂
  • One thing you like/love/enjoy about being a CTC: The one thing I’ve loved about being our campus CTC is the organization; I like to have everything ready to go.
  • One favorite best practice for testing: One favorite practice for testing is to ensure that you are using backwards planning for a successful administration.
  • Fun fact about you: I am a poet.😉
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    Leilani Villasenor, CTC at KIPP Aspire Academy

  • School/Role: Aspire Academy/5th grade science teacher & CTC
  • Number of Years with KIPP: This is my 4th year with KIPP 🙂
  • One thing you like/love/enjoy about being a CTC: One thing I love about being a CTC is all the prep e.g., putting folders together, making training slides, and putting bins together. It's all my faves!
  • One favorite best practice for testing: I have two best practices: Don't leave your baby (testing bin) in the car! and When in doubt, PUT YOUR SIGN OUT!
  • Fun fact about you: I LOVE watching Friends, but I skip over season 4 when Ross marries Emily as she just doesn't make sense! 😉
    • 2022-2023 KTX Testing Hub
    This is a one stop location with pertinent resources for varied examinations that will be administered throughout the academic year.
    2022-2023 KTX Assessment Calendar
    This document has pertinent information pertaining to testing/training dates and deadlines.
    2022-2023 STAAR Checklist
    This document is needed to assist with assessment preparation.
    2023-2024 KTX CTC Contacts
    This document contains the CTC contact information for the various regions.
    REST & RENEW!!!
    Listen to this video for a reflection moment!!!

    CTC 411... CTC 411...

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    CTC Upcoming Task List

    These are the pertinent tasks/trainings listed for upcoming assessments.
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    Spring Testing Glows & Grows

    This document contains the grows and glows for the spring assessments e.g., STAAR, NWEA MAP, AP, TSIA, and EOY ACT.
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    Assessment Roles

    The assessment roles and responsibilities are disseminated according to specific campus/district positions.
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