It has been a busy start to the 2009-10 school year. The K-2 staff started using a new assessment tool called Wireless Generation. They now assess their students in both reading and math to determine their grade level proficiency. The same is true for 3rd and 4th grade but their program is called Acuity. We begin assessing the 3rd and 4th grade students at the beginning of October. These assessments will help us meet the specific needs of our students. It has been busy in the High School also. The math department is using a program called Acellus to augment instruction. Acellus allows students to work on their own in developing their math skills. This will be a great tool in preparing students for their End of Course Assessments which are now required by the state.
We are also introducing Rosetta Stone to augment classroom instruction. Rosetta Stone is a program used by many large companies to teach a foreign language to their employees. Students will be able to log-on to Rosetta Stone and receive a lesson in Spanish, German or French. The program even analyzes how well the student pronounces the words. Elementary students who attend Safe Haven will also have the opportunity to learn Spanish.
We are continuing to add more rigorous classes to our curriculum. Biomedical Science is an example. Students can earn college credit beginning as a Freshman and by the time they leave LaCrosse they can easily have a semester worth of college credit
WORD OF THE DAY—thrive (THRYV) v. to grow strong; flourish; prosper; succeed
Paul’s garden seems to thrive on the new fertilizer.
LUNCH—Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Hot Roll, Peas, Milk
CHOICE—Tiger Basket—Bosco Sticks
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STAFF & STUDENTS—NHS is now selling carnations for $1.00 each.We are also selling Hugs “N” Kisses and Singing Valentines for $.50 a piece.See an NHS member if you’re interested in ordering anything.
H.S. STUDENTS—The Winter Ball tickets are now on sale for $10 each.You may purchase them from Taylor Fuller, Kandas Ritchie, Sammy Smitka, Quinn Fox or Mrs. Keehn.All tickets must be bought in advance.There will not be any tickets sold at the door that night.Also, if you are bringing a guest from another school they must be approved by the end of the day Wednesday.
H.S. STUDENTS—Anyone who is interested in being on the yearbook staff next year should see Mrs. Holt for an application.
SOFTBALL—Softball will throw Thursday at 6:50 a.m. this week.Wednesday softball will have conditioning from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.Be ready to run outside.
FINE ARTS TEAM—Meeting Wednesday during enrichment in the german room.
SCIENCE SUPER BOWL TEAM—Don’t forget our meeting today. If you haven’t turned it in yet, bring your research with you.
H.S. STUDENTS—Mrs. Allen’s enrichment group should go to study hall during enrichment Wednesday.
SENIORS—The following seniors need to see Mrs. Myers as soon as possible—Seth Culver & Anthony Anstead.
ENGLISH TEAM—Don’t forget about the meeting on Sunday at 5 p.m. We will discuss The Way to Rainy Mountain and the speeches. Make sure you get your study guide questions for The Way to Rainy Mountain to Mrs. Holt by Thursday.
SOCIAL STUDIES ACADEMIC TEAM—Meeting today during enrichment in the Spanish room.
AFTERNOON ANNOUNCEMENTS
BASEBALL—Conditioning practice will be from 6-7:30 tomorrow night.
STAFF—The book man has a display in the old teacher’s lounge if anyone is interested.They will be back February 10 to place orders.
