MAP Testing Next Week for Grades 2-8
Students in Grades 2 through 8 will be participating in MAP Growth tests next week. Testing will be online using Chromebooks. The subject areas tested are Mathematics, Language Usage, and Reading. It is imperative that all students arrive to school before 8 AM to have a smooth transition into classrooms. Please have all students get enough sleep each night, as always, and a healthy breakfast each morning.
Girls Basketball
Julia Skelly (class of ‘24) came to the girls basketball practice right before break to share the skills and drills she’s learned on her high school team. Julia started playing basketball on the middle school girls’ team during her time at St. Mary’s. She came back to lead the girls through some stretches, layup drills, and a dribbling activity. We are so grateful for Julia’s leadership and desire to share her new skills with her former teammates!
Grade 5
It's back! The great chocolate milk debate has returned to the fifth grade. Students started by writing letters to Dr. Nadjarian and Mrs. Enrique and shared whether or not they thought chocolate milk should be served at our school. Although students had wonderful ideas, Dr. Nadjarian and Mrs. Enrique explained how a decision can not be made on opinions alone and needed to be supported by data, facts, and research. Fifth grade has been challenged to go back to the drawing board and collect information to support their claims. Students were even challenged to poll a portion of the school to collect some extra data. Will the fifth grade be able to persuade our school leaders to one side or the other?
