Haslett Happenings

The Haslett teachers and administrators are committed to helping our elementary students become successful in reading and math. As part of this commitment, we use the screening assessment called Acadience to help us take a quick snapshot of students’ reading and math skills three times a year. All elementary students in Young 5s to fifth grade participate in Acadience testing.

Acadience tests five skills that are necessary for learning how to read. The skills are:

• Phonemic Awareness: Hearing and using sounds in spoken words

• Alphabetic Principle: Knowing the sounds of the letters and sounding out written words

• Accurate and Fluent Reading: Reading stories and other materials easily and quickly with

few mistakes

• Vocabulary: Understanding and using a variety of words

• Comprehension: Understanding what is spoken or read

Each subtest focuses on a different skill and takes about 1 minute to complete. A child may be given two to five of the subtests depending on their grade level. This is an efficient way to get to know the individual needs of each child.

At the elementary level we will also be using a math assessment created by Acadience. Acadience Math assesses skills that are necessary for learning mathematics and is made up of seven short assessments. Each assessment focuses on a different mathematics skill and your child may be given two to five assessments depending on their grade.

Acadience assessments are used with millions of children throughout the United States. A child’s score on a subtest tells school staff whether the child is likely to be “on track” for reading or math, or may need additional assistance in learning these skills. Elementary teachers use the information to plan for instruction.

We use Acadience data to identify children who may need extra instruction in reading and math and to monitor progress of students as they develop their reading and math skills. Acadience may also be used to make decisions about how well the school’s overall reading and math programs are working for all children.

Acadience testing takes place during the first month of school, in January, and also in May.

We are working hard to make sure that every child is on target for success, and we thank you for your efforts at home. Together, we will help all Haslett students’ become successful.

-Article written by Elementary MTSS Interventionists

Nicki Freedberg (Wilkshire), Jessica Harden (Murphy), Kelsie Rourke (Ralya)

August 26: Board of Education Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

August 30: Labor Day Recess (No School)

September 2: Labor Day (No School)

September 3: Murphy PTO Meeting (6:30 p.m.)

September 5: Band Booster Meeting (6:00 p.m.)

September 9: Board of Education Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

September 10: Wilkshire PTO Meeting (6:00 p.m.)

September 11: Choir Booster Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

September 17: Ralya PTO Meeting (6:00 p.m.)

September 19: Ralya Picture Re-takes & Wilkshire Fun Run

September 20: 8th Grade Marching Band Invitational

September 23: Board of Education Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

September 24: Murphy Picture Re-takes

September 27: Homecoming Parade (5:30 p.m.)

September 28: HHS Homecoming Dance (7-10 p.m.)

October 1: Middle School Picture Re-takes, Murphy PTO Meeting (6:30 p.m.)

October 4-7: Autumn Break

October 15: 1/2 day of school (Elementary/HMS only)

For a complete list of events, please refer to the District Calendar on the Haslett Public Schools website.

The High School Athletic Schedule is updated regularly. For the most up-to-date list of events, please refer to the Athletic Page on the Haslett Public Schools website.

The Middle School Fall Sports Schedule can also be found on the website under the Middle School Page.

The Haslett Football Team received their official game jerseys in preparation for the upcoming game!