MAPS Testing Progress

The first week of MAPS testing is in the books at CMS and nearly all of the 5th and 6h graders have completed the Language Usage and Reading tests.  All of the 7th and 8th graders have completed the Reading test and will pick up again on Monday, March 25th with the Language Usage test.  So far, I have been encouraged by the growth that our students have shown on their scores from this fall!  I want to thank all of our students for taking their time on these assessments and giving their best effort.

MAPS testing will resume next week and conclude when we get back from Easter break on April 2nd.  Due to the tight schedule, we will roll right into NeSA testing, which is the State assessment that covers Reading, Math, and Science (science is for 5th and 8th grade only).  The NeSA assessments are very important, and although we do not receive the NeSA data until October, it is crucial that students do their best on these tests because the data is used to determine Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).  I know that our students will do great!

Please take some time to talk to your students about the assessments that they have been taking and ask them how they did.  Most of the students are very aware of their score and whether or not they improved from the fall.  Also, testing can cause anxiety in some students.  You can help them overcome  this by encouraging them to take their time and do their best, we can't and won't ask for anything more.

Thank you all for your support and if you have any questions regarding testing, or anything else regarding your child's education, please contact Mr. Dressel at 432-0708 or nichlas.dressel@chadronschools.net.

Please click on the link to see the complete testing schedule:CMS Testing Schedule

Morning Marathon Club

                                                                                

Students, staff, parents and friends are invited to join the fun as we begin the 3^rd Annual Morning Marathon Club!  We will meet before school, Mondays through Fridays on the high school track to walk/jog/run supervised ¼ mile laps.  Our first day will be March 18, 2013.  We will NOT meet March 20, March 29, and April 1, due to no school on those days.  Mark your calendars for our celebration day on the morning of May 18, 2013!

Miles will be collected individually for every participant.  The first day each student participates, s/he will receive a MMC wristband.  After 10 days of participation, each student will receive a roll up water bottle!  Each student reaching the 26.2 mile Marathon level (105 laps) will receive an additional award at our celebration on May 18!  Also, each participating student will get FREE entry into the 5k/Fun Run on May 18!

The main goal of this program is to give each participant a positive start to the day and establish a routine of exercise and a healthy breakfast.  This will help them build confidence and self esteem that comes from setting goals and crossing the finish line.  Lace up those running shoes and let’s get moving!

Some specifics about the Morning Marathon Club:

• Each student who participates must have a signed permission form.  Form must be turned in to Mrs. Rischling before participating – just bring it to track!
• Students in first grade and older may run unaccompanied.  Kindergarten students need a parent with them for the first week.
• Students must check in at the base of the “home bleachers” on the High School Track before they can count laps!
• Primary and Middle School students may begin any time between 7:15 and 7:40.  No runners may begin after 7:45.  Parents and Staff are welcome (and encouraged!) to join in!
•  The track will be supervised daily by Parent Volunteers.
• Students will be given a card at the completion of each lap, then turn in their cards when they are done each day.  This will allow tracking of laps/miles.
• Comfortable school clothes and sport shoes are appropriate for running.
• Students may bring a snack for “refueling.”  Water and a breakfast type bar are appropriate.  Please be sure to finish the snack before school starts and dispose of trash properly.
• In case of bad weather, the day’s run will be automatically cancelled.  Listen on KCSR (610 AM and/or KQSK (97.5 FM).  I will also try to send an email by 6:45a.m.  General guidelines for cancellation will be wind chill below 25 degrees, rain, snow, or wind gusts over 35 mph.
• This program relies on a large number of parent volunteers.  We need you!  It’s a great way to start the day with your kids!  If you have questions or would like to volunteer please contact Linda Rischling @ 430-4122.
• Permission Slips can be picked up in the MS office.

  

     Submitted by Mrs. Rischling 3/19/13

CMS SPRING TESTING SCHEDULE

Below you will find the link to the CMS SPRING TESTING SCHEDULE.  We will begin the Measures of Academic Progress (MAPS) test on Monday, March 18th.  MAPS testing will be followed by the Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) test.  Please take a moment to review the schedule and note which days your student(s) will be testing.

Testing can be a stressful time for students.  Parents can do a lot to help relieve some of this stress by talking to your student(s) about testing and encouraging them to take their time and do their best.  You can also help prepare them by ensuring that they get enough rest the night before the test and that they eat a healthy breakfast on the morning of the test.

If you any questions about the schedule, please contact Mr. Dressel at 432-0708 or by email at nichlas.dressel@chadronschools.net.

Thank you.

Schedule Link: CMS SPRING TESTING SCHEDULE