The Barton Scoop

Last week at Barton was filled with collaboration, professional growth, and community spirit! Conference Week fostered meaningful connections between teachers and parents, strengthening support for student success. The PTA showed their appreciation with a delicious staff breakfast, bringing smiles and gratitude to the team. Students enjoyed the festive Winter Shop, selecting thoughtful gifts for loved ones.

Educational Assistants participated in a robust professional development lineup this week. They took part in sessions on Managing Behaviors in the Classroom, CKLA training, De-escalation and Positive Reinforcement techniques, and Eureka Squared Math. On Friday, staff members interested in virtual reality technology received training on the new VR headsets!

Clara Barton was also honored by a visit from Dr. Morton and Mr. Guy for the district, showcasing their continued support for the school community.

It was a week filled with professional development, teamwork, and celebration!

Math Tip of the Week: ST Math – Supporting Your Child’s Unique Math Needs!

This week, we’re spotlighting how ST Math puzzles can be used as a powerful tool to meet your child’s specific math needs. JiJi, the friendly penguin, helps students strengthen their understanding through visual, engaging puzzles that adapt to their learning journey.

Family Tip:

ST Math isn’t just a fun game—it’s also a way to provide intervention support tailored to your child’s needs. Here’s how you can get involved:

• Ask your child about their progress: What puzzles are they working on? What have they learned so far?

• Contact their teacher, math coach, or principal: Ask how ST Math is being used to differentiate instruction and support your child’s growth. Find out how you can reinforce these skills at home!

• Celebrate small wins: Whether solving a tough puzzle or moving JiJi closer to the goal, every step builds confidence and skills.

How ST Math Provides Intervention Support:

• Teachers use Eureka Math2 Equip data to identify your child’s learning gaps and assign targeted puzzles to address them.

• Adapts to your child’s pace, offering personalized practice and reinforcement.

• Encourages perseverance and critical thinking, building foundational skills for future success.

Supporting Learning at Home:

• Create a quiet space for your child to work on ST Math puzzles.

• Encourage them to explain their thinking—what strategy are they using to solve the puzzle?

• Stay curious! Reach out to your child’s teacher, math coach, or principal to learn how ST Math aligns with their math curriculum and supports intervention efforts.

Let’s work together to ensure every child has the support they need to succeed in math!

Sincerely,

Fatihah Abdur-Rahman, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction

fabdurrahman@chclc.org

Parents and Guardians:

We are excited to share with you Boost Reading! This online program allows students to practice the skills of our ELA curriculum, Amplify CKLA, through individualized, gamified practice. Your student may be using Boost in class, during I/E time, or independently at home.

Please access the Boost Caregiver Hub here to learn more about this exciting program and how you can best support your students as they use Boost Reading to extend their in-class ELA instruction.

Sincerely,

Megan Langman, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction

mlangman@chclc.org