Hampton ELL Parent Club Meeting January 30, 2015

WIDA English Language Assessment Testing window: February 9-March 23 Be in school every day (no travel) Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in English Eat breakfast Get a good night’s sleep

Testing Specifics Reading, Writing and Listening 1st thru 5th Grade Students: Grouped by level of English Grouped by grade level (Tier) 1st and 2nd Graders or 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders Speaking One-on-one (individual students) Kindergarteners: Whole test one-on-one

Kindergarten Sample Items Listening Test Parts A and D of the Listening Test (which also include the Speaking Test tasks) present the student with tasks meant to elicit closed-ended responses. That is, students can indicate their responses nonverbally by pointing (which the test administrator will cue them to do) or by shaking or nodding the head. Students may also give responses verbally, although a verbal response is not required.

Sample Reading Item Grades 1-2 https://www. wida

Sample Listening Item Grades 3-5

Sample Speaking Item Grades 3-5

Hampton Spirit Fridays Jan. 30th & Feb. 13th - Bagel Sale Cost per bagel: $1.00 Order form in Classroom Meets guidelines for quantity and ingredient label Feb. 6th - Popcorn Sale Cost per bag: $1.00 Meets guidelines for quantity and ingredient Feb. 20th - Hampton Wear Feb. 27th – Red, White & Black (Dr. Seuss) Day

Specific classroom information – 100th Day of School Wednesday, February 11th (if we do not have any snow days) Kindergarten - 2nd grade Specific classroom information – from classroom teachers

Valentine’s Day Celebrations February 13th Valentine’s Cards No edible Valentine’s Treats attached to cards* Parties Valentine collection containers *pencils, bubbles, stickers, erasers, etc. are okay

Professional Development Day Mid-Winter Break No school February 16th Professional Development Day No School Tuesday, March 3rd (11th graders testing at the High School) We DO HAVE school March 10th

Writing At Home Tips for Parents: Talk with your child about places you visit, work you do, books you read or TV programs you watch together. Encourage your child to read, especially things s/he chooses. Let your child see you reading! Praise your child’s efforts at writing. Be primarily interested in content and resist focusing on mechanical errors, like punctuation, spelling or capitalization. Provide a suitable place for your child to write- with good light and a comfortable seat. When giving gifts for special occasions, give gifts associated with writing- pens, pencils, pads of paper, stationary, etc. Be alert to occasions when your child can be involved in writing- real life purpose writing (notes to family members, shopping lists, etc.)

Parent Center Upcoming Classes Computer Class February 3, 10, 17, 24– 1-2:15pm Due to the WIDA Assessment, additional Parent Center classes have not been scheduled for February. Please check the website and your email for information as classes are added.

ESL Newsletter http://www. rochester. k12. mi

We will discuss strategies to help your child become a better reader. Next Parent Club… March 6, 2015 We will discuss strategies to help your child become a better reader.