Monday, January 28, 2013
Updated Handbook
In an effort to make sure that most current information is available to parents, teachers, and community members, the gifted handbook will be updated twice a year. This January, minor revisions and updates were made to the handbook to improve clarity in services as well as reflect the ongoing expansion of services offered in BPS101. The new handbook does include the changes in middle school math course names as well as an updated flowchart for parents to understand how students progress through middle school math courses. Updates have also been made to the second grade identification information as well. Testing for cluster or gifted students in second grade will be given to those students who have scored in the 90th percentile or higher in both reading and math. Parents should have received letters via messenger or classroom teachers about Winter MAP testing for grades 2, 5, 6, and 7 that included this information.
New Middle School Course Offering
The following information was sent by RMS to parents via messenger on Friday, January 25th. Please take the time to read through this messenger as this is an addition to services at RMS. A copy of the messenger has been included below.
RMS: 5th Grade MAP test information
Dear 5th, 6th, and 7th Grade Parents,
Over the next few weeks, your child will be taking the Reading and Math winter MAP test as he or she did in the fall. Please be aware that besides providing a benchmark for student growth and learning, the MAP test is a part of our screening process for our enriched literature/language arts classes.
Fifth, sixth, and seventh grade students who score in the 90th percentile or higher on either the Fall/Winter reading and math MAP tests, will be considered for additional testing. This additional testing will take place in early March. The testing includes a CogAT assessment as well. This additional testing along with the winter reading and math MAP scores for fifth, sixth, and seventh grade students will be used to determine qualifications for an enriched literature/language arts course at the middle school next year. The MAP testing window for Batavia begins on January 28th.
The middle school gifted services mirror those used in grades three through five. The Batavia school district uses a cluster grouping model that utilizes the expertise of the classroom teacher or a gifted specialist to meet the unique needs of identified academically gifted and talented students. Within this service model, identified students will receive appropriate instruction in an enhanced Literature/Language Arts class.
If your child scores in the 90th percentile or higher on the Fall/Winter MAP test, you will receive a detailed letter in early February further explaining the process for identification which will include dates for the March testing.
For more information about gifted and talented services offered by district 101, please read the Gifted and Talented Handbook found at http://bps101gat.blogspot.com/
Sincerely,
Stephen Maciejweski
Principal, Rotolo Middle School
Over the next few weeks, your child will be taking the Reading and Math winter MAP test as he or she did in the fall. Please be aware that besides providing a benchmark for student growth and learning, the MAP test is a part of our screening process for our enriched literature/language arts classes.
Fifth, sixth, and seventh grade students who score in the 90th percentile or higher on either the Fall/Winter reading and math MAP tests, will be considered for additional testing. This additional testing will take place in early March. The testing includes a CogAT assessment as well. This additional testing along with the winter reading and math MAP scores for fifth, sixth, and seventh grade students will be used to determine qualifications for an enriched literature/language arts course at the middle school next year. The MAP testing window for Batavia begins on January 28th.
The middle school gifted services mirror those used in grades three through five. The Batavia school district uses a cluster grouping model that utilizes the expertise of the classroom teacher or a gifted specialist to meet the unique needs of identified academically gifted and talented students. Within this service model, identified students will receive appropriate instruction in an enhanced Literature/Language Arts class.
If your child scores in the 90th percentile or higher on the Fall/Winter MAP test, you will receive a detailed letter in early February further explaining the process for identification which will include dates for the March testing.
For more information about gifted and talented services offered by district 101, please read the Gifted and Talented Handbook found at http://bps101gat.blogspot.com/
Sincerely,
Stephen Maciejweski
Principal, Rotolo Middle School
Winter MAP Testing
Winter MAP testing begins this week for elementary and middle school students. Individual class schedules are set by each building. Students should try to get plenty of sleep, a good breakfast, and remember to take their time on each test. In addition to using this information to guide daily instruction and planning, this data also will be used for screening purposes for both 2nd grade gifted and talented identification as well as 5th, 6th, and 7th grade gifted and talented identification. Students are encouraged to do their best!
More information about MAP testing can be found in the parent guide which is located at http://www.nwea.org/support/article/930. It is in PDF format. Be sure to click on the link to download the Parent Toolkit.
More information about MAP testing can be found in the parent guide which is located at http://www.nwea.org/support/article/930. It is in PDF format. Be sure to click on the link to download the Parent Toolkit.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Is it Summer Yet?
It is never too early to be thinking about summer! Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development offers a wide variety of enrichment programs for academically gifted students age 4 through grade 12. Many of their programs are offered at an off-campus location - some as close as Elmhurst, Illinois! The application period began January 1, 2013 and the application deadline is May 13, 2013. They recommend that if you are interested you should enroll soon because spots fill quickly! The link below will take you right to their website where you can explore the options available and download a catalog and application. Enjoy!
Friday, January 18, 2013
Discover the Dinosaurs
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Discover the Dinosaurs is for the entire family, and especially kids, to explore the mystery of pre-historic life in an environment of learning, discovery, and fun. Discover the Dinosaurs is a unique hands on exhibit that consists of up to 60 museum quality and animatronic dinosaurs that gives you the opportunity to actually get close and touch the dinosaurs! Beyond the exhibit, additional fun activities are available for kids of all ages, which make spending the day with the dinosaurs a great experience for the entire family. The exhibit is being held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Il.
Click on this link to find out more:
http://dino.bluestarshows.com/
Click on this link to find out more:
http://dino.bluestarshows.com/
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