Dear Families,
I am excited to share some wonderful news about our students’ academic growth. Our most recent KSA results show strong progress across multiple areas. We saw an overall proficiency increase of +4.2, with notable growth in several subject areas: +6% in reading, +5% in math, +8% in science, and +5% in social studies. We are especially proud of our English Learners, who demonstrated a +13-point gain in the EL Progress Index. These results reflect the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families—thank you for your continued partnership.
I also want to celebrate the success of our recent schoolwide food drive, where our students collected over 500 canned goods to support the Dare-To-Care Food Bank. Congratulations to our grade-level winners for their outstanding contributions:
6th Grade: Ms. Johnson’s class
7th Grade: Ms. Holliman’s class
8th Grade: Mr. Leonard’s class
Thank you to all who donated and helped make a meaningful impact in our community!
As a reminder, Thanksgiving Break will take place from November 26–28. We hope all of our families enjoy a safe and restful holiday.
We are also looking forward to our Winter Dance on December 10. To attend, students must meet the following expectations between November 24 and December 10:
-No behavior referrals that result in ISAP or Suspension
-No more than 2 unexcused tardies or absences
-Passing all classes for the two weeks leading up to the event
-Completion of Winter MAP Assessment and Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
These guidelines help ensure that the dance is a positive and rewarding celebration for our students.
Thank you for your continued support of our school community. Please reach out if you have any questions. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with you each day.
Warm regards,
Carolyn B Smith
Principal
