Oct. 4 - 8

DIBELS Report

The beginning of year benchmark went smoothly, both for WSFCS and Gibson. Thank you to our K-2 teachers and new sweep teams for making this happen!
Data from last year can be accessed through Direct Report Archive. This data can be used for PEPs, parent conferences, SAT, etc. See Kim if you need any of this information.
This week is our first week to progress monitor your red students. Remember...red students are progress monitored every two weeks, yellow students are progress monitored every four weeks.

Fluency Facts..........
Fluency is not just reading fast. It involves automaticity, rate, accuracy and procity. A NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) study found that 44% of a representative sample of the US's fourth graders were low in fluency. The study also found a close relationship between fluency and reading comprehension.
What to do?
Repeated and monitored oral reading improves reading fluency and overall reading achievement. Teachers should model fluent reading and then have students reread the text on their own. Have students repeatedly read passages aloud with guidance. For fluency purposes, students shoudl read texts at their independent level.
Check out this fluency resource:
Fluency Ideas!

Math Updates from Velvet Simington

Students need the opportunities to think, discover and make math their own. Be intentional in the development of math lessons so that students have the opportunity to problem solve......show them there is more than one way to do it!
*We are still using the 2003 Math SCOS and there is no new content for this year.
*Be sure to use indicators when planning. They can be found on Learning Village if needed.

Partners for Mathematics Learning – Year 3
February 21, 2011-RC Day 8:00-3:00

Year 3 focuses on new curriculum guidelines that will include 2009 Essential Standards and Common Core State Standards and Formative Assessments

Common Core Standards – Operational 2012-2013

From NCDPI: “The new standards define the knowledge and skills students should have throughout their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school fully prepared for college and careers. The standards:
· are aligned with college and work expectations;
· are clear, understandable and consistent;
· include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills;
· build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards;
· are informed by other top-performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in a global economy and society; and
· are evidence- and research-based.”
Useful links for learning more about the Core!!
North Carolina Adopts Common Core State Standards
Timeline for Change
Common Core State Standards Initiative

PEPs by Clara Chavez

The PEP is a working document. Be aware of and prioritize the goals selected. What goals will assist students in being successful?

More information on guidelines, instructions, signature page, and a PowerPoint presentation is on the Teacher Webportal>Information for Teachers>PEP K-8

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. ~William A. Ward
Many thanks to all of you for being great!!!