Dear Families,
Over the last few weeks, students participated in a variety of literacy screenings and activities. These screeners help us understand each student’s current literacy skills and cover much of the content that has been taught up to this point in their academic careers. Conducting them in the fall allows us to get a starting point so we can measure growth when these screeners are repeated in the winter and the spring.
Additionally, we use these screeners as a way to identify students who might benefit from extra support in certain areas. If a child’s result shows that they are in need of additional help, a letter will be sent to your family in early October to explain the steps we are taking to support and monitor their progress. We will also continue to assess their growth periodically and adjust our instruction to meet their needs.
If you do not receive a letter, this means your student performed within or above the expected range. While we will not notify you immediately of their score, teachers will speak to their literacy performance at upcoming conferences and would notify you should any concerns arise. As always, please feel free to reach out to myself or your student’s classroom teacher with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Evan Chelman, Principal
Amy Harvey, Assistant Principal
Kelsey Souza, Literacy Specialist
