Baldwin EL Parent Club Meeting January 26, 2018

WIDA ACCESS English Language Assessment REQUIRED for all students who speak (or live in homes) with a language other than English REQUIRED until scoring proficient MUST be given February 5th-March 23th

WIDA ACCESS English Language Assessment Includes four parts: Listening Reading Writing Speaking Online (except for Kindergarten and Writing 1st-3rd) Given over 4 separate days during the school day (Kindergarten given in one 45 minute session) Students will not miss lunch, recess, or Specials to take the test

WIDA World-class Instructional Design and Assessment https://www.wida.us/

WIDA ACCESS 2.0 Test Demos/Practice: https://wbte.drcedirect.com/WIDA/portals/wida Use Google Chrome!

WIDA ACCESS 2.0 Remind students that some items may be easy while others may be challenging. Encourage students to do their best. Celebrate growth!

Upcoming School Events January 30th: World Tour Fashion Show February 2nd: World Tour February 13th – 14th: Valentine’s Day Parties February 19th – 20th: Midwinter Break February 21st: Kindergarten Information Night February 27th: Fun Picture Day March 1st: Science Fair March 2nd: Daddy Daughter Dance March 20th and 22nd: Parent Teacher Conferences March 27th: Kindergarten Registration March 27th – 28th: Talent Show Auditions March 30th – April 8th: Spring Break April 30th: No School

School Absences Please call the attendance line at 248-726-3210! (Email teachers as a courtesy.)

Our next meeting: April/May 2018