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Dear HAB Families,
During September and October, our staff worked hard to analyze data to set goals for our School Development Plan.
 
This year the data showed us we needed to focus on reading and student well-being. More specifically we are looking at students increasing achievement in the following areas:
·      Reads to explore, construct and extend understanding  
(Grades 1 – 4)
·      Uses early literacy strategies to explore, construct and express ideas (Kindergarten)
·      Explores roles and responsibilities to work towards life and learning goals and engages in learning with confidence and persistence.
 
During our Professional Days and Early Dismissal times, we will discuss strategies to use to increase student achievement and well-being in these areas. Teachers also engage in Professional Learning Communities where they analyze student work to ensure they are meeting the needs of all the learners in our building. Additionally, teachers set goals for themselves around the different ways they will assess students ensuring everyone's needs are met.
In December, you will have an opportunity to speak with your child's teacher through Microsoft Teams or over the phone to better understand where your child is at in his/her learning. Some questions you can ask your child's teacher are:
·      What are some of the strengths you see in me child?
·      What are the areas of growth for my child?
·      Is my child able to demonstrate the gifts within the Circle of Gifts?
·      Does my child understand the zones of regulation and what strategies does he/she use to be in the green zone?
During the month of January, teachers will finish gathering assessment data to write report cards. Report cards will be available for you to view in Power School the beginning of February. There will not be a printed report card sent home with your child.
Thank you for all of your time, effort and support each and every day. We are so lucky to be able to work and learn alongside you, the Hugh A. Bennett families.