Deeper Learning in Math Parent Coffee
On Tuesday we will have a special coffee for all our Lower and Middle School parents. The topic is math. Please join us in the Black Box Theater at 8:30 am to learn more!
Brazilian Independence Celebration
Join us this Thursday to celebrate Brazil. All students are asked to wear Brazilian colors on Thursday.
No School on Friday
Just a reminder that we will not have classes on Friday. We hope you have an enjoyable long weekend!
MAP Testing
Over the next two weeks, students will be taking the MAP test in Reading, Math and Language Usage. The test is taken on a computer and is adaptive for each student. The results help teachers know students’ strengths and growth areas. You can find more information here. Please note that scores no longer show automatically at the end of the test so students will not come home with their score.
News from the Library
Congratulations to our Reading World Cup participants! These are some seriously dedicated readers! All students were recognized at The Nest today, and our gold-medal participants came to the front to receive their medals. We’ll be celebrating their efforts with ice cream on Thursday at 2:30. If your child completed the challenge and you are available to help, please email heather.purcell@graded.br.
Be sure to bookmark our LS Library Website on your devices for easy access to the library catalog, eBooks, databases, and book recommendations, as well as access to numerous magazines for yourselves. Let us know if you’d like to know more.
Learning More About our Programs: What is ELL?
ELL stands for English Language Learner. An ELL student is any student that speaks a language other than English as their first language, and is still working towards full English proficiency. ELL students are screened when they enter Graded by taking the WIDA SCREENER. Then, towards the end of the school year all ELL students take the WIDA MODEL test to measure their growth in academic English.
What does ELL Service Look Like at Graded?
ELL services are provided within the classroom where an ELL teacher co-teaches with the classroom teacher. What this means is that the two teachers co-plan, co-teach and co-assess the students. This teaching model requires a lot of collaboration, so ELL teachers regularly plan with their grade level team. While the ELL teacher is in the class, s/he may teach a whole group lesson, work with a small group or work one-on-one conferencing with students.
How Can I Learn More About Graded’s ELL Program?
If you have any questions about the program please email Matthew Ingersoll, our ELL Head of Department. His email is matthew.ingersoll@graded.br
Lower School Movie Night
Mark your calendars for our next Lower School Movie Night! This time we will start our afternoon with some play time on the LS Playground, with the movie taking place in the LS Gym. We hope you can join us!
Upcoming Important Dates
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