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Spencer Loomis…. A partnership where individuals are valued and learning is inspired.
MAP Testing/Kindergarten Info. Night
Reminder:
The SL Attendance
number is (847)7193366.
Use this number to call
in Late Arrivals,
Vacations, Doctor’s or
Dental Appointments
etc… Please note this is
a 24 hour answering
machine.
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL
THE TEACHERS FOR
ATTENDANCE. PLEASE
CONTACT THE OFFICE.
Inside this issue:
1
MAP Testing/
Kindergarten Information Night/Special
Interest
D-95 Mission Statement
1
PTO Spotlights/Important
Dates
2
We have started our Measurement of Academic
Progress (MAP) testing. The testing will be completed by Friday, February 3rd. All our 2nd -5th
grade students will be taking two tests; math and
reading. Since we began using the MAP data five
years ago it has given us very valuable information
that helps our teachers meet the specific academic
needs of their students. MAP results will be sent
home in mid-February. Teachers have already
begun using the new data to help them with instruction for their students!
Kindergarten Information Night
The Kindergarten information Night will be Thursday, February 16th at 6:30p.m. Please pass this information to anyone you know that has a child entering kindergarten next year.
January 27th , 2012
Volume 19
Special Interest:
Important Information:
Tis the Season for
chapped lips &
hands!!
Please have your
child bring in a
chap stick & small
bottle of lotion to
keep at their desk.
This will eliminate
students from
leaving their classroom.
District 95 Mission Statement
The Spencer Loomis staff met last week to discuss the progress made
thus far with our school improvement plan. Listed below are our three
academic goals this year:
1. We will increase students’ ability to comprehend text by coaching
students on how to support, analyze, interpret, explain, and evaluate text in all content areas.
2.
We will increase the students’ ability to compute and apply mathematical reasoning by coaching students on how to support, analyze,
interpret,, explain, and evaluate in all content areas.
3.
We will increase students’ ability to develop a well organized multiparagraph essay with support, organization, and focus.
The mission of Community Unit School District 95 is to inspire all students to be passionate, continuous learners and to prepare them with
the skills to achieve their goals and flourish as responsible, caring citizens in a global community.
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Spencer Loomis Newsletter
PTO Spotlights/Spencer Loomis Important Dates
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Spencer Loomis Talent Show– February 24th
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Spencer Loomis Gift Card Mania
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The Spencer Loomis PTO Bulletin is on our homepage. In
the Bulletin, you will find information regarding the Mustang
Gift Card Mall, Art Parent, Spirit Wear, Enrichment Awards
and many more exciting events that the PTO are involved
in. Please take a minute to read it. Feel free to contact any of the PTO Board
(emails can be found on the Bulletin) if you have any questions.
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Specific information can be found in our “Virtual backpack” on our website.
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January 17th– February 3rd MAPS Testing
Tuesday, January 31st
Taft Parent Meeting 7-8PM (MPR)
Friday, February, 10th
SL PTO Meeting 9AM
Tuesday, February 14th
Elementary Valentine Parties
Thursday, February 16th
Kindergarten Registration Night 6:30-8PM
Friday, February 17th
Box Tops Collection
Friday, February 17th
Early Release Day– Grades 1-5 8:30-12:50
AM Kindergarten– 8:30-10:10
PM Kindergarten– 11:15-12:50
Monday, February 20th
No School– President’s Day
Thursday, February 23rd
Grades 4-8 Orchestra Concert @ 7PM
Friday, February 24th
Talent Show– 7PM
Saturday, February 25th
District 95 Dinner/Auction @ Arborteum 7-11PM