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I am so proud of our Dardenne Knights. I have seen and heard many reports of students working hard and putting forth their best  effort as we enter the last month of school.  We keep encouraging  our students to finish strong.  I truly believe in  our students and I am confident they are being taught by some of the best teachers in Fort Zumwalt.  Take time  to talk with your child about what they are most proud of.  Talk with them about their accomplishments and their future goals.  Take time to read this edition of the Knight News.  You will find a list of technology apps that you can use to engage your child with learning over the summer.  I know that you want to provide your child with the best educational opportunities possible and I hope we can assist you with that.  I would also like to encourage you to visit our local libraries.  They have some wonderful summer programs and each library is filled with so many wonderful books.  Thank you again for partnering with us to provide quality educational services for each Dardenne Knight.

Dr. Dan Boatman, Principal Mrs. Jackie Hottelman, Assistant Principal

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

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MAP TESTING GRADES 3-5

ATTENDANCE BY GRADE LEVEL

The MAP testing window for 3rd-5th graders is

April 24 through May 16. Students will not be

tested everyday during the testing window.

Teachers will send a specific schedule out so that

you are aware of the days your child will test.

Third and fourth graders will be tested in the

areas of ELA and Math. Fifth graders will be

tested in the areas of ELA, Math and Science.

How to prepare for testing:

- Be at school and on time

- Eat a well-balanced breakfast

- Get plenty of sleep the night before testing

- Encourage your child to their best

- Talk about testing in a positive way

Kindergarten: 94.5%1st Grade: 94.4%2nd Grade: 95.3%

3rd Grade: 96.1%4th Grade: 95.5%5th Grade: 95.8%

The Knight Way

I Can...- Be a problem solver- Be cooperative- Believe in myself- Be safe- Be a communicator

95%A ttendance

GoalCurrent95.3%

ELA One popular trend in children?s literature is graphic novels. The illustrations and short bursts of text in rectangular panels resemble the structure of a comic book. Readers of all ages and abilities tend to enjoy graphic novels because of the visuals, humor, and small amount of text. When we think of children growing as readers, a book that offers limited text may not seem to be the best option. However, if a child is interested in this type of book, there are many opportunities for improving literacy skills. There are high quality graphic novels that have strong character development, good use of vocabulary, and a sequential story. The images provide clues about character and plot, which encourages the reader to make connections and inferences. If you have a str iving or unmotivated reader, see if he or she would be interested in a graphic novel. If your child insists on reading one type of book, you could encourage him or her to explore a different genre with a graphic novel. There are several types: historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction, fairy tale, and informational. The Association for Library Service to Children provided a list of graphic novel titles that have been widely recommended. Happy reading!

Dardenne's ELA, Mat h and Technology Corner

Mat hMath anxiety can affect a student?s performance on tests. As we enter MAP testing, parent involvement can play a part in helping to reduce this anxiety.  Here are a few way to help your child:

- Make sure he/she is well-rested and eats a healthy breakfast.- Exhibit a positive attitude towards math.- Allow your child to practice math facts and play math games using technology.- Review basic facts.- Talk to your child and find out what he/she is most worried about. Just simply

sharing their worries out loud can be helpful.- Let your child know you are proud of him/her for trying his/her best each day and

that it is okay to not know all the answers.

Technology Updat e From Mrs. SweesoWith summer quickly approaching, I wanted to provide a list of some educational apps that will keep your child(ren) engaged over the summer

and hopefully, avoid the summer slide.For all ages:

Epic-online library (iPad, iPhone, desktop)

Geoboard by Clarity Innovations (iPad, iPhone)

Ten Frame Mania-fill in the 10 frame as quickly as you can (iPad)

Kakooma-use addition, subtraction, or multiplication to solve the puzzles (iPad)

Charades for Kids-practice vocabulary skills (iPad)

For grades K-2:

Eggy Alphabet-Reading Eggs (iPad)

Code-a-pillar-a coding game (iPad)

For ages 9+

Box Island-a coding adventure (for iPad, iPhone)

Tynker-coding app (iPad)

Hopscotch-coding app (iPad)

K in der gar ten K n i gh ts r ead i n g ou tsi de!

Dardenne Knights writing encouraging MAP notes to each other!