Staff,
I wanted to thank you all for you help with the PBIS bowling incentive this past week. Especially the office staff communicating with parent chaperones and Kristie's and Chris' help chaperoning two of the days. It turned out to be an event where students were engaged, physically active and had a lot of fun!
What a difference a week has already made regarding the information shared with you about the Badger Exam. Evidently because of some glitches with the exam, WI DPI has decided to not use all of the features. As a result, the test this spring WILL NOT be adaptive, but it will still be computerized and interactive for students. Also, with Governor Walkers' just released 15-17 budget proposal, the Badger Exam may be eliminated starting next school year. To find out more about these most recent changes, feel free to read the following article. Scaled Back Badger Exam
With so much up in the air, it is even more important we only focus on strong core instruction and students getting exposed to the format of the test this year, seeing that it may not be in be in existence in Wisconsin next year. A reminder that teachers proctoring the exam will meet in the media center computer lab on Tuesday at 8:05am to take the ELA practice exam. Kelli will be available this week during Day 6 for 3rd-5th grade teachers to support ways students can be exposed to the format of the test leading up to the testing window.
Unfortunately, I'm sure there will be more changes to come from now until the test is administered, and I am sorry you have to put up with this ambiguity.
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