Hampton ELL Parent Club Meeting March 4, 2016

WIDA Progress Update All but our newest students in grades 1-5 have completed all sections of the WIDA. Scores are expected to be sent from the State during the summer and we will share them with families in September. We are beginning to test the Kindergarteners and anticipate finishing them within a week.

M-Step Testing Begins April 12 It is the State of Michigan’s MANDATORY test Taken by students in Grades 3, 4 and 5 Grade 3 - English language arts (reading, writing and listening) and mathematics (starting April 27th) Grade 4 - English language arts, mathematics and SCIENCE (starting May 9th) Grade 5 - English language arts, mathematics and SOCIAL STUDIES Starting April 12th) It will be taken on computers Schedule - Please DO NOT plan any travel

April M-Step

May M-Step

June M-Step

Important Hampton Dates in March March 4th - Bagel Sale Cost per bagel: $1.00 Order form in Classroom Meets guidelines for quantity and ingredient March 4th – Hampton vs. Hamlin Fundraiser Volleyball Game, 6 pm at Reuther March 8th – No school, Teacher Professional Development Day Primary Election Day March 11th – Camouflage Day March 14th – Raffle Basket Donations due

Raffle Baskets Hampton’s Family Togetherness Annual Dinner is March 24 Each classroom creates a theme filled basket for the raffle. If you would like to volunteer to coordinate your class basket please let your teacher know. There will be vendor donations for the raffle Each card costs $20 and you have 1 out of 52 chances to win! There are baskets/themes assigned to your child’s classroom along with some ideas for the basket (but please feel free to come up with other ideas.) Please have your class baskets ready by Thursday, March 14th. We will also need a list from you of what items were donated for your basket.

Basket Themes Mrs. Bailey & Mrs. Brecht Baking Basket - Cookie Cutter Set, Molds for Making Popsicle, Ice cream Maker, Easy Bake Oven, Children's Cook Book, Cake Decorating Class from Jo-Ann Fabrics or Michaels , Cupcake Decorating Kit, Children's Apron and Chef's Hat  Mrs. Galuszka Mrs. Prange Fun in the Sun - Beach Bag, Goggles, Sand Toys, Water Diving Toys, Water Noodles, Kites, Balls, Bubble Machine, Sidewalk Chalk, Slip-n-Slide, Stomp Rockets, Picnic Basket, Beach Towel, Metro Parks Pass, Nerf Gun, Cooler, Sun Chairs   Mrs. Cardinal & Mrs. Kyes Arts and Crafts - Paint, Colored Pencils, Markers, Frames, Canvas, Gift Certificate to a Craft/Art Supply Store, Finger Paint, Drawing Pencils, Pad of Drawing Paper, Paint by Number, Model Cars/Planes, Birdhouses Mrs. Hahn & Mrs. Dowdell Rainy Day - Board Games, Deck of Cards, Pizza Gift Card, Books, Movies, Play Tent, Play-Doh Set, Puzzles Mrs.Sells & Mrs. Moher Camping/BBQ - Grill, Grill Tools, Grill Baskets, First aid Kit, Marshmallow Sticks, Flashlight/Lantern/ Head Lamps, Camping Chair, Cooler, Tent, Sleeping Bag Mrs.Olszewski & Mr. Sells Sports and Fitness - Apparel Such as Hats, Helmets, and Jerseys. Equipment such as Football, Baseball, Baseball Bat, Soccer Ball, etc. (autographed if possible), or Framed Photographs, or Tickets to a Game, Professional or College Team Items Mrs. Console, Mrs. Freels & Mrs. Jones Lego - Lego’s or a Gift Certificate to the Lego Store Mrs. McCauley & Mrs. Teasley Gift Card Basket - $10 Gift Card to a Store or Restaurant

Important Hampton Dates continued March 18th - Popcorn Sale Cost per bag: $1.00 Order form in Classroom Meets guidelines for quantity and ingredient March 22nd – Kindergarten Enrollment 9-10 am or 6:30-7:30 pm Please bring your child’s birth certificate, immunization record, parent’s picture ID, proof of residency. More info available on the District website at: http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/353/enrollment March 24th – Hampton Family Dinner March 25th – NO SCHOOL March 29-31 – Hampton’s Cultural Festival

Hampton Cultural Festival March 29th – Parade of Nations 2:30 pm March 30th –Day of Cultural Learning, plus after school event March 31st – Closing Ceremony 2:00 pm

Important Hampton Dates continued April 1st – End of 3rd Marking Period April 1st - Next Parent Club Meeting April 1st - Popcorn Sale Cost per bag: $1.00 Order form in Classroom Meets guidelines for quantity and ingredient April 7th - April 13th – NO SCHOOL Spring Break

Parent Center Classes On-going Rochester Library Book Club Wednesdays – 10-11 am Situational English Thursdays – 9:45-10:45 am Knitting Club Thursdays – 1-3 pm Mrs. Tate is in the Parent Liaison Center Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30- 11am

March Websites http://www.hoodamath.com/ http://www.aplusmath.com/

MATH!