Week 24

Last week, I shared our ELA data to show how well our students have been performing overall. This week, I would like to highlight our math data. The information shared here provides a snapshot of the entire school and/or grade level. If you would like a more in-depth look at how your child is doing, please connect with your child’s teacher or log into Schoology to view your child’s individual scores.

Looking at the triangles above, you can see that the percentage of students performing at grade level increased from 28% to 54%. We reduced the percentage of Strategic students from 51% to 37%, and the best part—we decreased our At-Risk students from 21% to 9%!

While we know there is still work to be done, these gains are worth celebrating. When teachers assign specific lessons or activities to your child, please ensure they are completed and take time to review their scores. It’s not about how many iReady minutes students log, we are focused on proficiency. We want to know: Do they truly understand the math standards and assignments being presented?

If you scroll below, you’ll find a breakdown by grade level. The top bar represents current data, and the bottom bar shows beginning-of-year data. The more green, the better, reducing red is our goal.

Habit 6, Synergize, teaches children how to work well with others by valuing different ideas, strengths, and perspectives. It means understanding that when people cooperate and listen to one another, they can come up with better solutions than they could on their own.

How Parents Can Support Habit 6 at Home

Here are some easy, everyday ways to help your child practice Synergize at home:

1. Model teamwork

• Let your child see you working together with others—whether it’s planning a family activity, solving a problem, or doing chores. Talk out loud about how different ideas help.
• “Dad had a great idea, and Mom added to it—that helped us solve the problem!”

2. Encourage listening

• When your child disagrees with a sibling or friend, coach them to listen first.Try asking:
• What do you think the other person was trying to say?”
• “How could both ideas work together?”

3. Celebrate differences

• Point out that everyone has different strengths.
• “You’re great at building, and your sister is great at decorating—look how well that worked together!”

4. Practice teamwork through play

• Board games, sports, building projects, cooking, or family chores are great ways to practice synergy. Emphasize working with others, not just winning or finishing first.

5. Problem-solve together

• When conflicts come up, guide your child to think of solutions that work for everyone. Ask:
• What’s a solution that would be fair to both of you?”
• “How can we work together to fix this?”

6. Praise the effort to work together

• Notice and name synergy when you see it.
• “I loved how you listened to your friend’s idea and added your own—that’s great teamwork!”

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.

We are excited to share that Career Day is coming up soon! This special day helps us build both career readiness and college readiness for our students by encouraging them to think about their future goals and dreams.

To celebrate, we invite students to:

• Wear college gear (a college or university shirt, sweatshirt, or hat), or

• Dress as a future career aspiration (what they want to be when they grow up)

Career Day is a fun and meaningful way for students to explore possibilities, learn about different paths, and begin conversations about college, careers, and lifelong goals.

Thank you for supporting your child as we help them dream big and plan for the future. We can’t wait to see all the great college pride and career creativity! It's on February 27th. So save the date!

Spring picture day is scheduled for February 25th. The photo company we use is Studio 1. Studio 1 has been the photo company Multnomah has selected for the last 5 years. Here is their website.

Presidents’ Day is a time for students to learn about leadership, history, and what it means to serve others.

Originally, this holiday was created to honor George Washington, the first President of the United States, whose birthday is in February. Over time, it became a day to recognize all U.S. presidents, past and present, and the important role they have played in shaping our country.

For elementary students, Presidents’ Day is not about memorizing dates or politics. Instead, it focuses on:

• Learning about leadership and responsibility

• Understanding how presidents help guide and serve our country

• Exploring important character traits like honesty, courage, fairness, and perseverance

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.

• No School, Presidents Day

• Happy Lunar New Year!
• Positive Message Clothing
• 5th Grade Fitness Test
• Dance Classes (Perez, Yap, Galvez, Quezada)
• EnrichLA (Ramos, Ramirez, Gutierrez)
• Early Dismissal @ 1:28 pm
• Chorus @1:30
• Ukelele @ 2:30

• Program Wednesday!
• Orchestra! Don't forget your instruments!
• 4th Grade NAEP Assessment
• EnrichLA (Dominguez, Yap, Oran)
• Esports with Ms. Ramirez/Ms. Perez 2:40-4:00
• Wednesday's Group
• Garden Club with Ms. Gutierrez 2:40-4:00

• Fire Drill
• Parent Workshop, Family Viewing
• 9:00-10:30 am
• Theater with Mr. Pascal (Dominguez, Perez, Ortega, Quezada, Quinones)
• Esports with Ms. Ramirez/Ms. Perez 2:40-4:00
• Monday's Group

• Friendship Dance (NEW DATE)
• Science Fair Proposal DUE
• Proposal Link
• Art with Mr. Rodriguez (Aguilar, Gonzalez, Kim, Santana, Galvez)
• Enrichment: Dance Team with Ms. Jennifer/Mrs. Gonzalez @ 2:40-3:30

• Spring Photos 2/25
• Career Day 2/27
• SBA Medal Assembly 3/2
• Parent Conference Week 3/9-3/13
• Science Project Due 3/16
• Science Fair 3/19
• 5th Grade Panoramic Photos 3/25
• Cesar Chavez Day: No School 3/27
• SlooMoo Field Trip for February Attendance 3/27
• Spring Break 3/30-4/3
• Open House 4/16
• SBA Testing Kick Off Assembly 4/20
• 5th Grade CAST test 5/21-5/23
• Eco Fest 4/23
• No School 4/24
• SBA Math for 3rd/4th 4/27-5/1
• Book Fair 4/27-5/1
• Point Fermin Trip 4/29-5/1
• SBA ELA for 3rd/4th/5th 5/4-5/8
• SBA Math for 5th 5/11-5/15
• Memorial Day, No School 5/25
• Art Fest 5/29
• Track Meet 6/5
• 5th Grade Culmination 6/8
• Last Day of School 6/10

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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