1. Hampton ELL Parent Club Meeting
March 4, 2016

2. 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.

3. 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

4. April M-Step

5. May M-Step

6. June M-Step

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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:
March 24th – Hampton Family Dinner
March 25th – NO SCHOOL
March – Hampton’s Cultural Festival

11. 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

12. 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

13. Parent Center Classes On-going Rochester Library Book Club
Wednesdays – 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

14. March Websites

15. MATH!