SY27 Wildcat Weekly

Students recently completed the beginning-of-year i-Ready assessment in reading and mathematics. The results provide a starting point that helps teachers understand each student’s strengths, areas for growth, and readiness for grade-level learning.

Teachers will use this information to plan instruction, provide appropriate scaffolds, create targeted student groups, and identify opportunities for intervention or enrichment. The results are one source of information and do not define your child’s ability or potential.

Please encourage your child to set goals, complete assigned i-Ready lessons carefully, and continue giving their best effort. We look forward to partnering with you as we monitor progress and celebrate growth throughout the year.

Reading (English) Results

Math (English) Results

Wednesday, September 2nd is our Open House 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Open House is an important opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, visit classrooms, learn about academic expectations, and discover ways to support your child throughout the year. When families are involved and connected to the school, students are more likely to feel supported, stay engaged, and succeed academically.

Please join us for our monthly Chat-n-Chew Parent Workshop on Wednesday, September 9, at 5:30 p.m. Chat-n-Chew is held on the second Wednesday of each month, and dinner is provided for the entire family.

This month’s topic is “Tech Talk: Setting Healthy Boundaries in a Digital World.” We will discuss practical ways families can promote responsible technology use, establish healthy screen-time expectations, and help children stay safe and balanced online.

We hope you will join us for an evening of helpful information, conversation, and connection. We look forward to seeing you and your family!

We are excited to share that we are exploring the possibility of a student trip to Spain! This experience would extend learning beyond the walls of the school and provide students with opportunities to experience Spanish culture, history, language, art, and traditions firsthand.

International travel can help students develop independence, cultural awareness, curiosity, and a broader understanding of the world. Our goal is to make this a meaningful, safe, and educational experience for participating students.

We are currently in the planning stages. We invite you to an informational meeting where we will discuss dates, eligibility, cost, fundraising opportunities, and safety expectations.

Join us Wednesday, September 16th at 5:30 PM.

During Open House you will be receiving your child's IAR assessment results from the 25-26 school year. The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) is the state assessment given to students in grades 3–8. It measures how well students are meeting grade-level expectations in English language arts and mathematics. The results help families and teachers understand each student’s strengths, identify areas for growth, and plan appropriate instructional support. The IAR is one of several measures we use to monitor student learning and readiness for future success.

This is where your child ended the year. Please make sure and review the results with your child.

We have started giving Tier I assessments.Tier I instruction is the high-quality, grade-level teaching and support provided to every student in the general education classroom. Teachers use proven strategies, assessments, scaffolds, and student data to meet different learning needs. If a student needs additional help beyond Tier I, the school may provide more targeted support through Tier II or Tier III interventions. You will be receiving Tier I assessment results. This will be a great opportunity to review the assessment with your child and discuss areas of strength and areas for growth. Please be on the look out next week for some assessment results.

• 9/2 Open House 4:30 - 6:00 PM
• 9/4 Flag Football Game vs Zion 4PM (Home Game)
• 9/7 LABOR DAY NO SCHOOL
• 9/8 Volleyball and Soccer Game vs Benny 4PM (Home Game)
• 9/9 Chat-n-Chew Family Engagement 5:30 - 7:00 PM
• 9/10 Volleyball and Soccer Game vs Lewis 4PM (Home Game)
• 9/11 Flag Football Game vs Abbott 4PM (Home Game)
• 9/15 Flag Football Game v Lewis 4PM (Home Game)
• 9/16 Early Release - Dismissal is at 1:15 PM
• 9/16 Spain Information Meeting 5:30 PM
• 9/21 Volleyball and Soccer Games vs Zion Central 4PM (Home Game)
• 9/25 Flag Football Game vs Juarez 4PM (Home Game)
• 9/28 Volleyball and Soccer Games 4PM (Home Game)
• 9/29 Flag Football Game vs Lewis 4PM (Home Game)