D34 Dash!
September 18, 2015
 Superintendent's Scoop
Dr. Jay Marino
Superintendent

Dear Antioch School District 34 Stakeholders,

Our mission in District 34 is to inspire a passion for learning that empowers all students to achieve personal excellence. Created by parents, staff, students, and community members, our five-year strategic plan is our roadmap for the future. Our common and shared vision, mission, values, goals, and strategies will guide the transformational, continuous improvement journey ahead.
 

  As always, thank you for supporting our schools!

Dr. Jay Marino 

 Curriculum Corner
Standards Based Report Cards for K-5

Parents who attended the curriculum night last week were provided a short PowerPoint presentation which explained the adoption of the new standards-based report card for grades K-5th .  There was a lot of new information presented and we apologize for the impersonal nature of the PowerPoint.  The objective of the presentation was to make sure a common message was presented across the various K-5th  schools in our district.  Parents are encouraged to review the report card pamphlet and look for ongoing information regarding the new standards-based report cards. 

Parents with children in the district for any length of time have already been exposed to standards-based report cards which have been implemented in grades K-2nd  for a number of years.  Parents are invited to attend a meeting at the Administrative Services Center on October 5th  from 6:30 - 7:30 pm to learn more.  A panel of teachers, support staff, and administrative representation will be available to answer your questions regarding standards based reporting.

There have been many questions about how PowerSchool will report student academic progress.  The ongoing accumulation of grades, over time, is not consistent with the philosophy behind standards-based grading and therefore is not compatible with PowerSchool.  Teachers will be assessing student progress over the grading period and recording each child's most recent demonstration of achievement toward a standard, which will be communicated with parents.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we adopt this new form of reporting of achievement and learning behaviors which will best support the learner and more accurately communicate progress with parents.

Mark your Calendars for Antioch D34 Parent Universities!

The Teaching and Learning Department would like to invite parents to a series of Parent University workshops.  The purpose is to create a collaborative community to help parents become full partners in their children's education.  Each session will be facilitated by district teachers and administrators and will focus on what students are learning in the classroom.  All evening meetings are currently scheduled from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the Administrative Services Center.
 
Parent University Meeting Schedule (6:30pm - 7:30pm) at the Administrative Services Center
  • October 5th - Standards Based Report Cards K-5
  • October 22nd - Math Focus; Rigor, and Coherence.   Understanding the Math shifts in the Common Core State Standards
  • November 5th - English Language Arts (ELA).   Learn about what students are learning in ELA and how to ask students questions about their reading at home.
  • December 10th - Math Focus; Eureka Math.   What is Eureka Math and how do I support my child at home?
  • February 25th - Math Focus. How do I support my child's learning at home
  • March 10th - ELA & Math; Growth Mindset.  What is a growth mindset?
  • April 14th - ELA & Math Focus; Tools to use at home.  KHAN Academy and Achieve 3000
 
                      
DATE
EVENT
09/22 Board Meeting 7:00pm @ AUGS
09/29
Special Education Family 

Resource Network 6:30-8:00pm @ ASC
10/05
Parent Informational Report Card Meeting Grades K-5 @ ASC 6:30-7:30pm
10/09 No School - Teacher In-service Day
10/12 No School - Columbus Day
10/20
Board Meeting 7:00pm @ AUGS
 

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DATE
EVENT
10/08
PLTW Family Night 6:00-7:00pm
10/09
No School - Teacher In-service Day
10/12
No School - Columbus Day
10/16
Grandparents/Special Friends Day

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DATE
EVENT
10/06
Picture Re-take Day
10/09 No School - Teacher In-service Day
10/12
No School - Columbus Day
10/19
Grades 6-8 Band Concert 7:00pm
10/21-10/23
Camp Timberlee
10/22
Broadway Showcase Rehearsal 3:00-6:00pm

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DATE
EVENT
09/21
Pre-K Screening, by appointment only
09/25
Picture Day
09/28
Pre-K Screening, by appointment only
10/09 No School - Teacher In-service Day
10/12 No School - Columbus Day
10/15
Grandparents/Special Friends
10/19 Pre-K Screening, by appointment only

   

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10/09 No School - Teacher In-service Day
10/12
No School  - Columbus Day
10/16
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10/12
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10/16
Grandparents/Special Friends Day

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