Tonight is the deadline to register for our amazing Pups Running Team!! Just visit the official site to sign your child up. Please contact Nurse Diane if you have any questions.
You have probably heard a lot about MAP testing these past few weeks from your child. Fifth graders have spent three weeks taking a series of tests during their computer lab and media time. This post is dedicated to answering some common questions you may have about MAP. As always, if you have any further questions please contact me. Thanks. Mrs. L What is MAP? Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is a computerized adaptive test. The difficulty of the test is adjusted to the student’s performance based on how well the student has answered questions. MAP measures a student’s progress and growth. It shows how your child has grown from one year to the next in mathematics, reading, language usage, and science skills. Teachers gain information on students’ strengths and specific areas of weakness. Why are we taking MAP tests? MAP tests are used to measure your student’s progress or growth in school....
From last week's Tiger Tales .... Carmel Elementary School Science Fair Calling all budding scientists! We are excited to announce the first annual Science Fair at Carmel Elementary! The Science Fair will be held this year on the evening of Monday, May 11 . The Science Fair is open to 4th & 5th grade students . Sign up via email to participate by March 25 th Science Fair Coordinator: Jennifer Alcantara Click on the link below for the complete Science Fair information packet: https://myccs.ccs.k12.in.us/ces/downloads/cms_block_file/102792/file/137155
These next few months are full of important learning events. I will be updating this post as new events pop up. Here is the most current list as of April 21st. April 24 - 26 ISTEP+ Online May 4 Ruth Lilly Life Begins Presentation May 11 Middle School Visit to CE Former students will stop to discuss daily life at CMS with our fifth grade class May 23 Track and Field Day / Fifth Grade Party @ 6:00 pm May 24 Last Day of School! If you have any questions, please contact me. I will post these dates on the Canvas calendar as well. Mrs. L