The Week Ahead

MOY Testing Updates

In January, we have four middle of year assessments occurring at the same time. I have created a testing calendar for the school that covers all the testing. When I email in the future about MOY testing, I will keep the subject line the same: MOY Testing (NAME OF TEST.DATE) to help with searching for information. Please be patient with errors that may be in this schedule, there are a lot of testing sessions to juggle and navigate. I put all staff members that will be involved with the testing on the calendar, so you will be aware if typical supports or groups are unable to occur-I know the massive impact testing has schoolwide and I am so sorry for this interruption.

With ACCESS testing, I have the groups mapped out as best as I can at this point. We have 246 1st-5th MLL students that require 4 subtests each and 41 Kindergarten MLL students that have 4 subtests given in a 1-on-1 session. (If you do the Math: that's at least 1,025 subtests!!) Once the students reach Speaking and Writing, they are divided by tiers based on their performance on Listening and Reading, so the groups change, but I will keep you updated as best as I can. Kindergarten teachers: Your students will be pulled 1-on-1 throughout the day based on your schedule, but there is no formal scheduling because of the individualized nature of the testing and pacing of the student.

An updated testing schedule will be shared later with specific times on the days of the test administration.

The testing calendar is presented in two ways. The first 6 tabs represent all the tests being administered school-wide by week. The second 6 tabs are grade specific tabs that lay out more like a monthly calendar.

MOY Testing Calendar 

Breakfast Updates & Information

We’ve received many questions about breakfast procedures. Here are the expectations for all staff and students:

• Students should eat within 8 minutes of sitting down

• Students may eat in the cafeteria between 7:15-7:40

• Starting at 7:40 we will send students to their class to eat breakfast

• Any late bus students will remain in the cafeteria and eat their breakfast

• Cafeteria should be cleared by 7:55, unless there is a late bus

MTSS Updates

This is friendly reminder to make sure you have put your students who are receiving supplemental or intensive interventions into branching minds, as well as in the MTSS Google Sheet. Without this information in branching minds, there is no documentation or record that these students are receiving interventions. Please let Karina know if you need any support or guidance in completing this task.

MHES 24-25 Yearbook

Drop your pictures from this year in this folder so that they can be shared in our MHES yearbook!

Social Committee Updates

i-Ready Resources

Looking for resources for using iReady in your classroom and with your students? Use the link below for a variety of resources to ensure that iReady is a key focus of your classroom practice.

FAC Notes & Updates

The FAC notes from the September/October 2024 meeting can be reviewed by using this link: September/October 2024 FAC.

Here are the notes from the first Performance Area Advisory Council (PAAC): Nov. 6 PAAC Meeting Notes

Support the MHES PTA!

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity to make your contributions go even further. 

To show their commitment to our school, the MHESPTA board members have pledged to match up to $700 in funds raised through December 31, 2024! 

With your help, we can raise $1,400 by year-end. Your generosity supports vital resources and programs for our students and teachers, enhancing learning experiences and meeting essential needs.

Make a tax-deductible contribution today: LINK TO DONATE ONLINE.

We'll reach the MHESPTA board match goal if 70 people donate $10 or more or if 100 people donate $7 or more.

What Has the MHESPTA Funded So Far in 2024?

• $10,625: Field trip scholarships for K-5 and SBS classes

• $1,050: Purchased English and Spanish Book Sets for 3rd-5th Grade students

• $3,450: Classroom support across all grades

• $1,050: Support for our Enrichment programs 

• $1,000+: Care closet support, including clothing and supplies

What’s Coming Up in 2025?

• Transportation costs for the basketball and cheer teams

• $1,200: Grants for unique and engaging classroom experiences

• $1,530: Purchase of Arabic, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Swahili, and Russian books for our Media Center

• $2,000: Support for multilingual learners and teacher professional development

• $2,200: Classroom support across all grades

• $2,500: Planning for the 2025 school-wide events and family engagement opportunities

Every dollar counts—and with this matching opportunity, your contribution can double the impact!

Donate Today and Help Us Reach Our Goal of $1400:

Online Donation: LINK

Mail in a Check:
Mint Hill Elementary School PTA
11615 Idlewild Road
Matthews, NC 28105
100% of donations through this campaign go directly to Mint Hill Elementary School. 

The Mint Hill Elementary PTA (EIN: 88-3336679) is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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