Week 23

Last week we administered our middle‑of‑year reading assessments to all students in kindergarten through fifth grade. If you haven't already, please have your child log into Schoology to show you their progress. Most of our students, if not all, know exactly how to find their scores.

I am so proud of the growth we've already seen, and we're not even done yet! If these three things continue, our student growth will only continue to SOAR like an eagle!

1. Students attend school regularly.
2. Teachers plan and teach high‑quality, rigorous lessons.
3. Parents reinforce learning at home.

Let's look at these triangles. On the left is our current data. You can see that Tier 1 increased from 43% to 66%. In Tier 2, the group we targeted strategically, students decreased from 40% to 22%. Finally, Tier 3 decreased from 17% to 12%.

What we love to see is the ripple effect: students in green move higher within green, students in yellow move up to green, and students in red move up to yellow. Keep scrolling as I share the grade‑level breakdown.

This week our students will be taking their math assessments. Please remind your child to get a good night’s sleep and come to school ready to try their best. They can have breakfast when they arrive. Check the menus I am posting below to see if you need to eat beforehand. Your encouragement makes a big difference, thank you for supporting your learner and our school community. I'm also including a quick list of to dos.

How Parents Can Support Their Child on Test Day

• Get a good night’s sleep the night before—rest matters more than last-minute studying.

• Eat a healthy breakfast with protein (eggs, yogurt, peanut butter) to help with focus.

• Arrive on time so your child can start the day calm and unhurried.

• Encourage, don’t pressure. Say things like, “Do your best—we’re proud of you.”

• Remind them to take their time and read questions carefully.

• Send comfort, not stress. A favorite snack, water bottle, or reassuring note can help.

• Keep routines normal. Familiar schedules help children feel secure.

• Stay positive after the test. Focus on effort, not scores.

• Model active listening. Give your child your full attention—make eye contact, put away devices, and nod or say brief acknowledgements (e.g., “I hear you”).
• Ask open questions. Use prompts like, “How did that make you feel?” or “Can you tell me more?” to invite explanation.
• Reflect back what you hear. Repeat or summarize (e.g., “So you’re saying…”) before offering your thoughts or advice.
• Validate feelings. Say things like, “That sounds frustrating” or “I understand why you felt that way” to show empathy.
• Teach “I” statements. Help children say how they feel and what they want without blaming (e.g., “I feel upset when…”).
• Practice turn‑taking in conversations. Set aside daily moments—during dinner or bedtime—to let everyone share without interruption.
• Role‑play scenarios. Give kids opportunities to practice listening first, then responding, using real situations from school or home.
• Praise effort. Notice and acknowledge when your child listens well or uses the habit (e.g., “I liked how you let your sister finish speaking before you replied”).

Thank you for partnering with us to teach these important social‑emotional skills. Habit #5 strengthens family communication and helps our students become thoughtful, confident leaders.

If you have picky eaters and want to know when to pack a lunch and when not to, please be sure to download the district's YUMYUMMI app. Of course, once in a while, there are items on the menu subject to change due to availability.

This year, we are very fortunate to have a PSA Counselor for 1 day. If you haven't met her, come on Tuesday for our parent attendance workshop to meet Ms. Cecilia Beas. She will speak about how attendance impacts student success and also give you some resources that might be good to have handy. Join us from 8:20 - 9:20 at the parent center.

Also on Tuesday, our Superintendent, Dr. Lourdes Ramirez-Ortiz will be hosting a Coffee with the Superintendent. You can join via zoom or in person. If you go in person, wear your Multnomah Gear to represent our school! See flyer below.

We're looking for some party planner parents who would like to help us decorate for our friendship dance on Wednesday, February 11th. Decoration crew is needed between 8:00-10:30. The dance party will begin for the students during their lunch recess. They will have an opportunity to go outside to play or stay in the MPR to dance with their friends.

Remember our attendance challenge is still going strong. We are looking for the top class per program! If your child is healthy, please send them to school.

Check out our kiddos on the runway! We dropped some photos on Class Dojos and have definitely collected some gems for the yearbook. 😅

• Multnomah Monday!
• MOY iReady Math Assessment
• Esports with Ms. Ramirez/Ms. Perez 2:40-4:00
• Monday's Group
• ELOP ELA Final Class 2:40-3:40 with Ms. Ramos/Ms. Borja

• Parent Attendance Workshop @ 8:20-9:20
• Coffee with the Superintendent @ 9:00-10:30
• MOY iReady Math Assessment
• Dance Classes (Perez, Yap, Galvez, Quezada)
• EnrichLA (Gonzalez, Santana, Kim)
• Early Dismissal @ 1:28 pm
• Chorus @1:30
• Ukelele @ 2:30

• Program Wednesday!
• Party Planner Parents Wanted to decorate MPR 8:00-10:30
• Parent Viewing PD
• Topic: Raising Culturally Conscious Kids: What Every Parent Should Know
• 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Parent Center
• MOY iReady Math Assessment
• Friendship Dance @ lunch
• Orchestra! Don't forget your instruments!
• EnrichLA (Galvez, Aguilar, Fernandez)
• Esports with Ms. Ramirez/Ms. Perez 2:40-4:00
• Wednesday's Group

• MOY iReady Math Assessment
• Theater with Mr. Pascal (Dominguez, Perez, Ortega, Quezada, Quinones)
• Field Trip: Ms. Aguilar/Ms. Yap

• MOY iReady Math Assessment
• Art with Mr. Rodriguez (Aguilar, Gonzalez, Kim, Santana, Galvez)
• Field Trip: Ms. Perez/Mrs. Quezada/Mrs. Ortega/Mrs. Quinones
• Enrichment: Dance Team with Ms. Jennifer/Mrs. Gonzalez @ 2:40-3:30

• LAUSD 5K run at Dodgers Stadium

• No School, Presidents Day

• Field Trips (Ballona, Getty, Disneyland)
• Presidents Day (2/17)
• 5th Grade Fitness Test
• 4th Grade NAEP test (2/18)
• Science Fair Proposal Due (2/20)
• Spring Photos (2/25)
• Career Day (2/27)

If you're not able to catch me before the bell or during dismissal, please feel free to call or email to set up an appointment if you have anything you need to discuss.

email: tiffany.khauo@lausd.net

phone: 323-225-6005

website: https://multnomahstes.lausd.org/

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