Day 172: 3rd Day of Testing

Day 172: After a 3 day weekend, we had our NCFE for Social Studies. It is always a great sign when the tests are done and to see the relief on the students and teachers faces. After testing I always find it to be one of the most enjoyable times of year because high stakes testing is done and the pressures are removed from the teacher and student. We can then enter into putting the final touches on the school year. Looking forward to another great week at HDES at we close out May today and enter into the last few days. We have science tomorrow and 3rd grade retakes on Thursday. Pics below.

Day 170: Day 2 of Math Testing

Day 170 was our end of grade math test. Our students have worked so hard! These tests are very intense and exhausting. Our staff and students have worked so hard and have put forth a great effort! We are so proud of them!

Day 169: Day 1 of EOG testing

Day 169: We started our 1st round of End of Grade State Testing today. The 1st test is reading. The more we move forward in education with blended learning, individual rotations, station rotations, collaboration with students the further backwards we seem to move with state mandated end of year assessments. Students sit in rows(factory model style) and take a reading test for up to 4 hours straight. Students read up to 6 passages and then answer almost 60 multiple choice questions in one setting. My question after so many years of doing this is the same every year; is this the best practice to assess students on reading proficiency and assess teachers on effectiveness? Outside that we had another great day at HDES! End of year activities are always so exciting and rewarding! Pics below:

Day 168: Collaboration

Day 168: So great to see staff and students collaborate together to make our school a great place for students and staff to come to learn and work everyday! Love seeing the students and staff below working together! Pics below.

Day 167: Celebration Monday

Day 167: Today we celebrated the students who grew on their level set for Achieve3000 from BOY to EOY. All students who grew were rewarded with a dance party! Great enjoyment! Pics below.

Day 166: School Spirit Day!

Day 166: As we closed out our EOG spirit week today, students represented by wearing our colors. What a great week of preparation and review of the content and material the teachers provided for the students. The energy and enthusiasm in the classes was fantastic! Pics are below.