Monday, August 17, 2015
GKMS Open House!
Looking forward to seeing all our GKMS students and families tonight at 6:30. Meet all the staff, tour the building, and check out the book fair.
Monday, August 10, 2015
Chromebook Open House
Looking forward to seeing the families that can attend our Chromebook Open House at 6PM, August 10th. Information packets will go home with students on Wednesday. Looking forward to a great year!
Friday, May 29, 2015
Happy and safe summer!
Wishing all our GKMS families a great summer.
As everyone enjoys new experiences in town and traveling around the country, we know August will find us ready to excel at a higher level than before.
All staff working with data and learning additional skills through independent study and university courses will bring new views to our interpretation of data and student learning. Our PLC environment allowing us to work more efficiently at meeting each student's needs.
Enjoy the summer, and I look forward to seeing everyone back for the first day of student attendance - August 12th - which is also a Wednesday Early Release.
Also, a reminder that walk in registration is July 29th from 11AM-6PM at any G-K building.
As everyone enjoys new experiences in town and traveling around the country, we know August will find us ready to excel at a higher level than before.
All staff working with data and learning additional skills through independent study and university courses will bring new views to our interpretation of data and student learning. Our PLC environment allowing us to work more efficiently at meeting each student's needs.
Enjoy the summer, and I look forward to seeing everyone back for the first day of student attendance - August 12th - which is also a Wednesday Early Release.
Also, a reminder that walk in registration is July 29th from 11AM-6PM at any G-K building.
Friday, April 10, 2015
Drama Presentation
Omelette the Chef of Denmark will be our Spring Drama presentation. Rehearsals have gone very well and the kids are performing wonderfully. Friday April 10 and Saturday, April 11 presentations in the middle school gym at 7PM. Tickets are $3, and we look forward to seeing a packed house.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
PARCC Testing
PARCC testing has begun and is going rather smoothly. As many of you know, we are participating in the on-line testing this year rather than the paper/pencil of ISAT in past years. Our students are doing a great job of adjusting to the different format.
In past years, ISAT testing measured student achievement based on the Illinois Learning Standards. This year, Illinois, along with other states, fully implemented the Common Core Standards - now measured through PARCC testing. Most agree that the Common Core Standards have certainly raised the bar. Our teachers have done an effective job over the past few years of adjusting our G-K curriculum to meet those higher standards and student needs.
In past years, ISAT testing measured student achievement based on the Illinois Learning Standards. This year, Illinois, along with other states, fully implemented the Common Core Standards - now measured through PARCC testing. Most agree that the Common Core Standards have certainly raised the bar. Our teachers have done an effective job over the past few years of adjusting our G-K curriculum to meet those higher standards and student needs.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Assignment Connection
Please continue to check Assignment Connection each day to stay abreast of your student's day:
Assignment Connection
It is a great way to start conversations with your student about what happened in their classes!
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
PARCC Reference Sheet
FYI
PARCC Reference
This is one of the resources our students will have for PARCC testing. G-K Schools begin PARCC testing Monday, March 9th.
PARCC Reference
This is one of the resources our students will have for PARCC testing. G-K Schools begin PARCC testing Monday, March 9th.
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