Dear Parents,
Time just goes by so quickly. Another school year is now over. Thank you for the support and kindness you have extended year-long. I wish everyone a happy and safe summer holiday. For those of you who are not returning, take care and so long.
Over the past few weeks, I have attended a number of good-bye get-togethers. It is inevitable to leave each occasion with mixed emotions. We live in a very special community and I think that this short poem, written by a young girl from Los Angeles, is so very true.
The Last Day of School by Amanda Awan
The last day of school is here,
and yet, it doesn't feel real.
It felt like just yesterday,
when we met ways.
When we became friends till forever end,
when we started our own new trend.
Since then so many days have passed,
the days spent will never last.
But if there is something that will,
they are the memories we spent together here.
Report Cards
Returning students received their report cards yesterday. Besides the report card, parents should have also received the following documents: a report card grading document, Specials Supplement and an English as an Additional Language (EAL)/Learning Resource Center (LRC) supplement (if applicable). Parents who have children in grades 2 to 5 should have received a Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Student Progress Report and accompanying letter.
For families who are leaving, we ask that parents go to the Admissions Office today to collect the report card and other school leaving documents. School ID cards (issued to parents, drivers and house-help) and car decals must be returned to the Admissions Office at this time. Spring Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test results will be inside the report card envelope (grades 2-5 students only).
NESA Virtual Science Fair (Grade 5)
Congratulations to Team 2 (Aditya Thota, Prannoy Thakore and Varun Krishna) whose science fair project on water pollution came in 4th place finish in the grade 5 NESA Virtual Science Fair. This is impressive as these young scientists were competing against grade 5 students from all over the NESA region. Well done, boys! We are proud of you.
From the EAL Coordinator
If you are curious about your child's Spring 2014 WIDA MODEL test scores, they are available in Skyward.
1. Log into your Skyward family access account. If you don't know your log-in, contact the IT department at itsupport@aisch.org.
2. From the left menu, click on Test Scores under general information.
3. Click on Show Scores.
4. Scroll over to the far right to see your child's Overall Proficiency Level. The WIDA has 6 levels, with the last one, Level 6, being "reaching comparability to that of English proficient peers."
5. You will also be able to see both the scaled scores and proficiency levels for specific skill areas such as speaking, listening, combined oral skills, writing, reading, and literacy.
We are planning parent meetings for early in the school year to more fully explain this relatively new test of academic English and how the scores help us teach so that they develop both their language and academics.
After-School Activities News
ASA Drama culminated last Tuesday with the presentation of "My Big Fat Indian Wedding" to an excited audience of parents and students from upper elementary. The students wrote their own scripts with the assistance of Ms. Andrea Jacob, the director of the show. Well done boys and girls!
Finally, to all the students, parents, faculty and staff who are leaving, (too many to list), I say, "so-long," not "good-bye." Best wishes. You will be missed.
Have a wonderful summer and I will see you on August 5th.
Kevin Hall
Elementary School Principal
Time just goes by so quickly. Another school year is now over. Thank you for the support and kindness you have extended year-long. I wish everyone a happy and safe summer holiday. For those of you who are not returning, take care and so long.
Over the past few weeks, I have attended a number of good-bye get-togethers. It is inevitable to leave each occasion with mixed emotions. We live in a very special community and I think that this short poem, written by a young girl from Los Angeles, is so very true.
The Last Day of School by Amanda Awan
The last day of school is here,
and yet, it doesn't feel real.
It felt like just yesterday,
when we met ways.
When we became friends till forever end,
when we started our own new trend.
Since then so many days have passed,
the days spent will never last.
But if there is something that will,
they are the memories we spent together here.
Report Cards
Returning students received their report cards yesterday. Besides the report card, parents should have also received the following documents: a report card grading document, Specials Supplement and an English as an Additional Language (EAL)/Learning Resource Center (LRC) supplement (if applicable). Parents who have children in grades 2 to 5 should have received a Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Student Progress Report and accompanying letter.
For families who are leaving, we ask that parents go to the Admissions Office today to collect the report card and other school leaving documents. School ID cards (issued to parents, drivers and house-help) and car decals must be returned to the Admissions Office at this time. Spring Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test results will be inside the report card envelope (grades 2-5 students only).
NESA Virtual Science Fair (Grade 5)
Congratulations to Team 2 (Aditya Thota, Prannoy Thakore and Varun Krishna) whose science fair project on water pollution came in 4th place finish in the grade 5 NESA Virtual Science Fair. This is impressive as these young scientists were competing against grade 5 students from all over the NESA region. Well done, boys! We are proud of you.
From the EAL Coordinator
If you are curious about your child's Spring 2014 WIDA MODEL test scores, they are available in Skyward.
1. Log into your Skyward family access account. If you don't know your log-in, contact the IT department at itsupport@aisch.org.
2. From the left menu, click on Test Scores under general information.
3. Click on Show Scores.
4. Scroll over to the far right to see your child's Overall Proficiency Level. The WIDA has 6 levels, with the last one, Level 6, being "reaching comparability to that of English proficient peers."
5. You will also be able to see both the scaled scores and proficiency levels for specific skill areas such as speaking, listening, combined oral skills, writing, reading, and literacy.
We are planning parent meetings for early in the school year to more fully explain this relatively new test of academic English and how the scores help us teach so that they develop both their language and academics.
After-School Activities News
ASA Drama culminated last Tuesday with the presentation of "My Big Fat Indian Wedding" to an excited audience of parents and students from upper elementary. The students wrote their own scripts with the assistance of Ms. Andrea Jacob, the director of the show. Well done boys and girls!
Finally, to all the students, parents, faculty and staff who are leaving, (too many to list), I say, "so-long," not "good-bye." Best wishes. You will be missed.
Have a wonderful summer and I will see you on August 5th.
Kevin Hall
Elementary School Principal