November Newsletter
Principally Speaking
We recently received the school-wide achievement test scores from last spring. The results are really something to celebrate. They are divided into two sections which are criterion-reference (meeting standards) and value added (actual growth). The criterion-reference scores rated us above average in reading/language arts, social studies, and science. We received a top score for math. The value added section was the most encouraging for our school. We had the highest score rate of growth for reading/language arts, social studies, and science. Math indicated an average growth last year but with a positive growth indicator.
Congratulations to you for a job well done! We continue today with our efforts in achieving the goals set by the No Child Left Behind Act. It will be done by keeping high expectations for all and keeping a constant focus on the curriculum, with professional development for teachers and extra help for students.
Veteran's Day ProgramCongratulations to you for a job well done! We continue today with our efforts in achieving the goals set by the No Child Left Behind Act. It will be done by keeping high expectations for all and keeping a constant focus on the curriculum, with professional development for teachers and extra help for students.
Our Veteran's Day Program will be held on Friday, November 9, at 9:00 a.m. in the gym. You and all veterans are invited to attend this very special ceremony. Mr. David Pierce, Assistant Director of McMinn County Schools, will be the guest speaker. Mr. Pierce is a veteran of the Vietnam War. Ms. Becky Rayburn is the event coordinator.
American Education Week
We will be celebrating American Education Week during the week of November 12. We are extending an invitation for you to eat lunch with your child. The lunch price for visitors is $4.00, and the schedule is as follows:
| Monday, November 12 | Tuesday, November 13 |
| Pre-Kindergarten - 12:00 | First Grade - 12:10 |
| Kindergarten - 10:35 | Fourth Grade - 11:20 |
| Seventh & Eighth Grade - 12:40 | |
| Wednesday, November 14 | Thursday, November 15 |
| Second Grade - 11:00 | Third Grade - 11:25 |
| Fifth Grade - 11:50 | Sixth Grade - 11:45 |
| Nov. 6 | Eighth Grade ACT Test |
| Nov. 9 | Veteran's Day Program at 9:00 a.m. Student Council Dance at 5:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 14 | End of Second Six Weeks |
| Nov. 21 - Nov. 23 | Thanksgiving Holidays |
| Nov. 26 | Grade Card Day |
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