I continue to wish you a Warm Welcome and a Happy New Year. This week, Marietta City Schools will begin the MAP assessment. In addition, some students will participate in the WIDA ACCESS assessment for ESOL.

MAP:

Students take the NWEA MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) assessment for various reasons, primarily to measure their academic progress. Also, to guide our instructional practices. MAP measures a student's individual growth in math, reading, and science over time (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

• MAP does not impact grades, and students are not expected to study for it.
• By providing personalized data on a student's current academic level and areas of strength or weakness, MAP assists our teachers in meeting your child's specific learning needs.
• If you have questions about NWEA*MAP, don't hesitate to contact Assistant Principal Mr. Johnson.
• ijohnson@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

ACCESS:

The WIDA ACCESS is a mandated assessment for all ESOL students to measure social and academic proficiency in English. A letter was sent home on Thursday, January 4, that provided information about this assessment. The testing window opens on January 10 and closes on March 1.

ACCESS does not impact grades, and students are not expected to study for it.

• Kindergarteners are administered the assessment 1 on 1, which takes approximately 45 minutes per student.
• Grades 1-5 are administered 4 assessments: Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.
• If you have any questions about ESOL or the WIDA ACCESS, please get in touch with Assistant Principal Mrs. Madden.
• cmadden@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

Over the past 3 years, Park Street has and continues to see significant increases in academic achievement. Our collective success is due to our excellent teachers' hard work and parent support. On behalf of the entire Park Street Staff, Thank you for your continued support. Never hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.

In service, your Proud Panther Principal,

Mr. Soto

asoto@marietta-city.org

Work: 770-429-3180 Ext. 7016

Cell: 470-650-5607

• Early Pick-Up Please limit early pick-up of children to emergencies and appointments.
• If a child is out for any portion of the school day, the missed time is recorded as a tardy. A note sent in the morning will help us to have your child ready.
• Unless it's an emergency, no student will be released between 2:45 and 3:15.
• Parents will be asked to wait for the dismissal bell. Come to the office to check out a student.
• Please be prepared to present photo identification upon request.
• Any adult (1 8 years or older) must be registered in the ASPEN portal. Enrolling parent / legal guardian may add or remove an individual.