1. Field Trip - Kennedy Center - Dec 18th , Chaperon forms will be sent out, lottery will be drawn for the number 2. 2 Field Trips 3. Benchmark - Teachers are still exploring, the grades could be lower in 1st Quarter due to the difference in the pattern as the kids are currently being assessed on all areas 4. Assignments are not mandatory, they will start to get more challenging 5. VALLS - 9 subtests were taken, kids are assessed on reading capabilities, only applicable for K,1,2 6. Iready is still applicable for 3-6th 7. 1st Quarter results coming home soon 8. Assessments are measures based on grade levels unlike previously which was adaptive 9. List of programs/apps that the kids are using - Teachers will provide this 10. Parents were asked to relax and breathe as the school is providing the resources - :) (humorous touch) 11. If the child needs more challenges let the teachers know 12. Read-a-thon - Encourage kids to read and log minutes and have them lead their class 13. International Night - Nov 15th 14. Star of the week or star student is not merit based