Above and Beyond
Neil Armstrong Academy
March 25, 2015
ABOVE & BEYOND #GSDArmstrong | www.armstrongacadamy.org | @armstrongacad
Upcoming Events March 27: Clash of Classes - Paper Snowball Fight March 31: Armstrong Night at Zupas (5:00 - 9:00) April 1: Irregular Early-out Day (1:05) April 2 - 7: Spring Recess - No School April 9: 4th Grade Water Conservation Garden Park Field Trip April 10: Clash of Classes - Jump the Line Challenge April 13: Armstrong in Action Assembly #10 (2:45)
March Community Council Meeting/Secondary STEM School For the March meeting of the Armstrong Community Council, members of the council approved the Armstrong LAND Trust plan for the 2015-16 school year and it is a lot like the current year’s plan. Next school year’s plan will use the $45,000 in school trust land funds allocated to Armstrong to increase the percentage of students reading on grade level to 75 percent in first, second, and third graders by May 2016 and to boost the school-wide SAGE testing results in the areas of language arts, math, and science by May 2016. To see the targeted percentages and where those percentages were in May of last year, check out the newly
April 14: PTA Board Meeting (9:30)
Above and Beyond
Vol. 2, Issue 28
1
Neil Armstrong Academy
March 25, 2015
approved LAND Trust plan on the Armstrong webpage.
Clash 0f Classes Cannonball Shoot Out Last Friday, Armstrong students enjoyed their first Clash of Classes reward activity—the Cannonball Shoot Out. Students who had earned at least 24 points on their Personal Training Charts participated in a head-tohead competition with the neighboring classes on their grade level. The competition was fierce, and you can see the results on this week’s ABC News. This week, students who have completed their training charts will participate in the Clash of Classes Paper Snowball Fight on Friday. Students should work on their Personal Training Charts in preparation to set a personal best on their end-of-year testing in May. Students in the lower grades are working toward beating their Middle-of-Year (MOY) DIBELS score, and students in upper grades are working toward beating their last year SAGE scores.
The March meeting was also highlighted by a visit from Granite School District assistant superintendent Mike Fraser who provided the latest news on a STEM middle school. Starting with the 2016-17 school year, Westlake Junior High School will be the district’s designated STEM middle school giving students who are enrolled at Armstrong the opportunity to continue the STEM education experienced here at the middle school level. Westlake Junior High will be open in 2016-17 to both 7th and 8th-grade students within its boundaries as well as Granite District students who are accepted on open-enrollment permits. Though not specifically designated as STEM schools like Armstrong and Westlake, the district hopes to incorporate elements of STEM curriculum in other middle and high schools in the future. Staffing at Armstrong next school year will include the addition of a sixth-grade teacher to accommodate the expected enrollment growth at that grade level. The projected student count next school year is projected to be just over 750. The next community council meeting is April 19. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, we on the community council want to know so they can be discussed. Our contact information is on the Armstrong website, then go to Community Council. -Darrell Kirby (Community Council Chairperson)
Top Eagles (Read the Fu" Description Online) Karmelo Tuamoheloa, Zyania Gutierraz Ortega, Dalton Cottle, Justin Clawson, Lesli Saucedo, Zachary Zimmerman, Zach Hawkes, Ava Wright, Axel Linares-Ramirez, Ramiro Guardado, Anabelle Farnsworth, Erwin Linares-Ramirez, Alex Pratt, James Morales, Emma Ward, Jayson Chase, and April Guzman
Please remind your students often about their goals and help cheer them on during their personal training.
Above and Beyond
Vol. 2, Issue 28
2
Personal Training Chart Name ______________________ Teacher _______________________ For the Week of March 25 - 31 Activity
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Initials Parent’s
Healthy Lifestyle
Parent’s
20 Minutes of Reading
-
Homework Work Hard at School Every Day Citizenship
-
(KYHFOOTY, Show Respect, Be on Task)
-
Teacher’s
-
Teacher’s
Teacher’s
Daily Total Weekly Grand Total: __________
________________________________________ Parent’s Signature
Personal Training Chart Name ______________________ Teacher _______________________ For the Week of March 25 - 31 Activity
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Parent’s
20 Minutes of Reading Work Hard at School Every Day Citizenship (KYHFOOTY, Show Respect, Be on Task)
Initials Parent’s
Healthy Lifestyle
Homework
Tue
-
-
Teacher’s
-
Teacher’s
Daily Total Weekly Grand Total: __________
________________________________________ Parent’s Signature
Teacher’s
Place a check in each square if completed. Each check is worth one point. To earn a check for each category, students must complete all of the criteria for that category. Students earning 24 or more points this week will participate in a reward activity. Healthy Lifestyle • Eat 5+ fruits and or/vegetables • 15+ minutes of physical exercise • Drink plenty of water • 9+ hours of sleep 20 Minutes of Reading • Read independently or with your personal trainer
Homework • Complete all homework Work Hard at School Everyday • Complete every assignment • Follow classroom and school rules • Be on time Citizenship • KYHFOOTY • Show respect • Be on task
! ! ! ! ! ! !
Place a check in each square if completed. Each check is worth one point. To earn a check for each category, students must complete all of the criteria for that category. Students earning 24 or more points this week will participate in a reward activity. Healthy Lifestyle • Eat 5+ fruits and or/vegetables • 15+ minutes of physical exercise • Drink plenty of water • 9+ hours of sleep 20 Minutes of Reading • Read independently or with your personal trainer
! ! !
Homework • Complete all homework Work Hard at School Everyday • Complete every assignment • Follow classroom and school rules • Be on time Citizenship • KYHFOOTY • Show respect • Be on task
Student: TEODOSIO, MIRIAM (9643536) Teacher: LAURA PASSEY
Principal: A. TYLER HOWE
Legend These skills are ranked on your child's ability to demonstrate them independently. A Excellent B Very Good C Good N Quality and/or quantity of work is not sufficient to merit a grade * N/A Grading Period
1st 2nd 3rd 4th Science Social Studies
Language Arts
A A
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Reading
A
Writing Process Spelling
A A
Mathematics Mathematics
School Year: 2015 Grade: 04
Legend These skills are ranked on your child's ability to demonstrate them independently 5 4 3 2 1 * Achieving
Developing
Needs Support
NEIL ARMSTRONG ACADEMY 5194 W HIGHBURY PARKWAY, WEST VALLEY CITY, 84120
Fourth Grade Final This Report Card serves as an addition to SEP Conferences. It is a teacher summary and judgment of many of your child's school activities. We invite and encourage you to contact the teacher(s) to get greater insight and a better understanding of your child's progress and performance.
N/A
Grading Period
Personal Development
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Observes School Rules Respects Self and Others
5 5
Assumes Responsibility for Behavior
5
Follows Directions First Time Given
5
Learning & Study Skills
(Superintendent of Schools) GRANITE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2500 S. State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115-3110
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Works Cooperatively With Others
5
Starts and Completes Work on Time Works Independently
5 5
Stays on Task and Uses Time Wisely
5
Comments
Example
First Grading Period:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th A
Second Grading Period:
Third Grading Period: Miriam is a great addition to our class. She is enthusiastic and a hard worker.
Fourth Grading Period:
Attendance Term Ending
GP 1
GP 2
GP 3
GP 4
Totals
10/30/201 1/15/2015 3/19/2015 6/5/2015 4
Days Belonging
0
0
23
0
23
Days Attending
0
0
23
0
23
Days Absent
0
0
0
0
0
Times Tardy
0
0
0
0
0
Parent Signature
March 25, 2015
ABOVE & BEYOND #GSDArmstrong | www.armstrongacadamy.org | @armstrongacad
Upcoming Events March 27: Clash of Classes - Paper Snowball Fight March 31: Armstrong Night at Zupas (5:00 - 9:00) April 1: Irregular Early-out Day (1:05) April 2 - 7: Spring Recess - No School April 9: 4th Grade Water Conservation Garden Park Field Trip April 10: Clash of Classes - Jump the Line Challenge April 13: Armstrong in Action Assembly #10 (2:45)
March Community Council Meeting/Secondary STEM School For the March meeting of the Armstrong Community Council, members of the council approved the Armstrong LAND Trust plan for the 2015-16 school year and it is a lot like the current year’s plan. Next school year’s plan will use the $45,000 in school trust land funds allocated to Armstrong to increase the percentage of students reading on grade level to 75 percent in first, second, and third graders by May 2016 and to boost the school-wide SAGE testing results in the areas of language arts, math, and science by May 2016. To see the targeted percentages and where those percentages were in May of last year, check out the newly
April 14: PTA Board Meeting (9:30)
Above and Beyond
Vol. 2, Issue 28
1
Neil Armstrong Academy
March 25, 2015
approved LAND Trust plan on the Armstrong webpage.
Clash 0f Classes Cannonball Shoot Out Last Friday, Armstrong students enjoyed their first Clash of Classes reward activity—the Cannonball Shoot Out. Students who had earned at least 24 points on their Personal Training Charts participated in a head-tohead competition with the neighboring classes on their grade level. The competition was fierce, and you can see the results on this week’s ABC News. This week, students who have completed their training charts will participate in the Clash of Classes Paper Snowball Fight on Friday. Students should work on their Personal Training Charts in preparation to set a personal best on their end-of-year testing in May. Students in the lower grades are working toward beating their Middle-of-Year (MOY) DIBELS score, and students in upper grades are working toward beating their last year SAGE scores.
The March meeting was also highlighted by a visit from Granite School District assistant superintendent Mike Fraser who provided the latest news on a STEM middle school. Starting with the 2016-17 school year, Westlake Junior High School will be the district’s designated STEM middle school giving students who are enrolled at Armstrong the opportunity to continue the STEM education experienced here at the middle school level. Westlake Junior High will be open in 2016-17 to both 7th and 8th-grade students within its boundaries as well as Granite District students who are accepted on open-enrollment permits. Though not specifically designated as STEM schools like Armstrong and Westlake, the district hopes to incorporate elements of STEM curriculum in other middle and high schools in the future. Staffing at Armstrong next school year will include the addition of a sixth-grade teacher to accommodate the expected enrollment growth at that grade level. The projected student count next school year is projected to be just over 750. The next community council meeting is April 19. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, we on the community council want to know so they can be discussed. Our contact information is on the Armstrong website, then go to Community Council. -Darrell Kirby (Community Council Chairperson)
Top Eagles (Read the Fu" Description Online) Karmelo Tuamoheloa, Zyania Gutierraz Ortega, Dalton Cottle, Justin Clawson, Lesli Saucedo, Zachary Zimmerman, Zach Hawkes, Ava Wright, Axel Linares-Ramirez, Ramiro Guardado, Anabelle Farnsworth, Erwin Linares-Ramirez, Alex Pratt, James Morales, Emma Ward, Jayson Chase, and April Guzman
Please remind your students often about their goals and help cheer them on during their personal training.
Above and Beyond
Vol. 2, Issue 28
2
Personal Training Chart Name ______________________ Teacher _______________________ For the Week of March 25 - 31 Activity
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Initials Parent’s
Healthy Lifestyle
Parent’s
20 Minutes of Reading
-
Homework Work Hard at School Every Day Citizenship
-
(KYHFOOTY, Show Respect, Be on Task)
-
Teacher’s
-
Teacher’s
Teacher’s
Daily Total Weekly Grand Total: __________
________________________________________ Parent’s Signature
Personal Training Chart Name ______________________ Teacher _______________________ For the Week of March 25 - 31 Activity
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Parent’s
20 Minutes of Reading Work Hard at School Every Day Citizenship (KYHFOOTY, Show Respect, Be on Task)
Initials Parent’s
Healthy Lifestyle
Homework
Tue
-
-
Teacher’s
-
Teacher’s
Daily Total Weekly Grand Total: __________
________________________________________ Parent’s Signature
Teacher’s
Place a check in each square if completed. Each check is worth one point. To earn a check for each category, students must complete all of the criteria for that category. Students earning 24 or more points this week will participate in a reward activity. Healthy Lifestyle • Eat 5+ fruits and or/vegetables • 15+ minutes of physical exercise • Drink plenty of water • 9+ hours of sleep 20 Minutes of Reading • Read independently or with your personal trainer
Homework • Complete all homework Work Hard at School Everyday • Complete every assignment • Follow classroom and school rules • Be on time Citizenship • KYHFOOTY • Show respect • Be on task
! ! ! ! ! ! !
Place a check in each square if completed. Each check is worth one point. To earn a check for each category, students must complete all of the criteria for that category. Students earning 24 or more points this week will participate in a reward activity. Healthy Lifestyle • Eat 5+ fruits and or/vegetables • 15+ minutes of physical exercise • Drink plenty of water • 9+ hours of sleep 20 Minutes of Reading • Read independently or with your personal trainer
! ! !
Homework • Complete all homework Work Hard at School Everyday • Complete every assignment • Follow classroom and school rules • Be on time Citizenship • KYHFOOTY • Show respect • Be on task
Student: TEODOSIO, MIRIAM (9643536) Teacher: LAURA PASSEY
Principal: A. TYLER HOWE
Legend These skills are ranked on your child's ability to demonstrate them independently. A Excellent B Very Good C Good N Quality and/or quantity of work is not sufficient to merit a grade * N/A Grading Period
1st 2nd 3rd 4th Science Social Studies
Language Arts
A A
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Reading
A
Writing Process Spelling
A A
Mathematics Mathematics
School Year: 2015 Grade: 04
Legend These skills are ranked on your child's ability to demonstrate them independently 5 4 3 2 1 * Achieving
Developing
Needs Support
NEIL ARMSTRONG ACADEMY 5194 W HIGHBURY PARKWAY, WEST VALLEY CITY, 84120
Fourth Grade Final This Report Card serves as an addition to SEP Conferences. It is a teacher summary and judgment of many of your child's school activities. We invite and encourage you to contact the teacher(s) to get greater insight and a better understanding of your child's progress and performance.
N/A
Grading Period
Personal Development
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Observes School Rules Respects Self and Others
5 5
Assumes Responsibility for Behavior
5
Follows Directions First Time Given
5
Learning & Study Skills
(Superintendent of Schools) GRANITE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2500 S. State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115-3110
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Works Cooperatively With Others
5
Starts and Completes Work on Time Works Independently
5 5
Stays on Task and Uses Time Wisely
5
Comments
Example
First Grading Period:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th A
Second Grading Period:
Third Grading Period: Miriam is a great addition to our class. She is enthusiastic and a hard worker.
Fourth Grading Period:
Attendance Term Ending
GP 1
GP 2
GP 3
GP 4
Totals
10/30/201 1/15/2015 3/19/2015 6/5/2015 4
Days Belonging
0
0
23
0
23
Days Attending
0
0
23
0
23
Days Absent
0
0
0
0
0
Times Tardy
0
0
0
0
0
Parent Signature
