1. Hampton ELL Parent Club Meeting
March 8, 2019

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

3. M-Step Testing Begins April 9th
State of Michigan’s MANDATORY test for ALL students, grades 3-7
Grade 3 - English language arts and mathematics
begins testing: May 6th
Grade 4 - English language arts, mathematics
begins testing: April 30th
Grade 5 - English lang. arts, math, SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES
begins testing: April 9th
It will be taken on computers
Schedule - Please DO NOT plan any travel
Practice sites:

4. Important Hampton Dates in March
March 8th – “Spirit Days” Class Colors
End of 2nd Trimester
½ Day of School, Records Day
March 15th – Reuther Read-A-Latte
5th graders and parents can visit Reuther 7:15-9am
“Spirit Days” Green and White Leprechaun Day
March 19th and March 21st - Parent/ Teacher Evening Conferences, only as needed
March 22nd – Dress Like a Book Character Day
March 27th – 2nd/ 3rd Grade Concert
2pm – school performance, 7 pm – community performance
March 29th – “Spirit Days” Hornet Wear/ Pajama Day

5. Important Hampton Dates in April
April 1st - April 7th - Spring Break, No School
April 10th - Kindergarten Enrollment
9:00-10:00 am
6:00-7:00 pm
April 12th – “Spirit Days” Rock Star Day
April 18th – “Spirit Days” Class Colors Day
April 19th - No School
April 25th – 5th Grade Parent Meeting
April 26th – “Spirit Days” Earth Day
½ Day for Students, Professional Development for Teachers
April 29th – Authors in April at Hampton (orders due April 18th)

6. May 2nd - Learning Fair & Science Fair Desserts Around the World
Coming in May… Hampton Parade of Nations Games Around the World

7. Science Fair Projects

9. J Parent Liaison Cent er Update!
Upcoming Classes and Important Information J
March
Class Offerings:
Wednesdays, 9:30 -
11:00 am –
Reading Book Club
(10 Sessions) meets Mar. 13, 27
Thursday s
, 9:30
English Grammar Class
meets Mar. 7, 21
Thursdays ,
11:30 am 2
:00 pm
Kni
tting Class
(12 Sessions) meets
Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28
Fridays, 9:30
11:00 am
Situational English Class
(12 sessions) meets Mar. 1, 15, 22, 29
Tuesdays, 9:30
11:
0 am
Eat Healthy, Be Active
(6 sessions) meets Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26
Friday
March 1 OR 15 1
1:30 am
12:30 pm
Piano Group Lesson RAKU RAKU Method
(1 session)
April
(10 Sessions) meets
Apr. 10 and 24
meets
Apr. 11 and 25
(12 sessions) meets
Apr 12
(6 sessions) meets
Apr. 9 and 16
Upbringing ( 6
session )
meets Apr. 30
May
May 8 and 22
May 9 and 23
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
May 7, 14, 21, 28 3
Health Coach Talk TBD
May 2 and 16
Register at: or
(248) 726
3733

10. Next Parent Club…
May 10, 2018
We will discuss additional summer learning and recreational opportunities and move-ups

11. Math

12. Across the grade levels
1st grade
4th grade
2nd grade
5th grade

13. Tools

14. To help your child, have them..
Memorize the math facts (+ - x /)
Learn to circle the important information, cross out unnecessary information
Write his or her own word problems or give your child the answer and let him or her write the question.
If you are able to…
Volunteer in your child’s classroom during math workshop

16. What do you notice?

17. Online Math Resources Everyday Math
Online Glossary of Math Terms
Math Games/ Tips