Thank you to Book Fair Leads: Carla Chicke, Megan Gupko, Jen Rubinski, Amanda Walter, Betsy Lennane and all of our PTA volunteers for helping with the annual Scholastic Book Fair! The kids and families had a wonderful experience. All of that wouldn't have been possible without your leadership and support. Thank you!

Mrs. Allison DeVore is an Intervention Specialist at Kinsner Elementary. Mrs. DeVore has worked in our District and at Kinsner for six years. She is a graduate of Strongsville High School and is working with students in the same halls as when she was in elementary school. Mrs. DeVore attended Kinsner, Center Middle School, and Strongsville High School. She earned her undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University.

“Growing up I always struggled with performing at my highest academic ability. It was always the teachers that put in the extra effort to encourage me that made a lasting impression. I've always wanted to be that difference maker for students that feel like I did. I love having the ability to make that impact. We have so many big personalities that come into Kinsner every day with a mix of entertainment and challenges to keep me on my toes.”

“Teaching at the same elementary school I went to is amazing. Kinsner was such a comfort zone for me, I take a lot of pride in being a part of that same experience for current students. I also get to see the teachers that gave me such a great foundation of education daily, but now as colleagues. My fourth and fifth grade team is a big reason why I love to come to work.”

Third graders will take the Ohio State Test (OST) on the week of October 16th. Specific testing days and information will be shared by your homeroom teacher soon.

At this time, all TGRG requirements are still in place as well as RIMP requirements. Promotion score of the grade 3 Ohio’s State Test in English Language Arts is at 690 for the 2023-2024 school year; reading subscore alternative promotion score for the grade 3 English language arts test is at 48 for the 2023-2024 school year.

While the retention component can be overridden this year by the parent and school, we still need to encourage students to do their best, as RIMPs are written for any student who does not achieve a 700 on the test. This equates to mandated targeted interventions for three days per week, at least 50 hours over 36 weeks. Any intervention or remediation services required by the Third Grade Reading Guarantee must include intensive, explicit and systematic instruction. If you need help with what to say in your newsletter, please let Erin know.

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