Multilingual Family Newsletter
February 14, 2024
Happy Valentine's Day from our EL staff to you!
π WIDA Testing π
The WIDA Access for ELLs is an annual assessment that assesses a studentβs English language proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
(Students in PreK-12th grade take this assessment.)
The WIDA testing window is from February 5th- March 22nd, 2024. The majority of Hudsonville Public School's WIDA testing will occur in February. If you have questions around specific dates your child will be taking the WIDA, please contact your child's EL teacher.
Score Reports will be sent home in August/September 2024 as the school receives the WIDA scores over the summer.
STAR Test Reports
Students take the ELA STAR test three times during the school year, once in the fall, winter, and spring. Middle school students have their STAR data from their second STAR assessment already. Elementary STAR data was sent home with report cards.
It is essential to keep in mind that these results are just one piece of data reflecting your childβs academic performance and to remember that standardized testing presents many challenges for diverse students. In addition, tests such as the STAR require mastery of academic language and content knowledge at grade level.
What is most important to us as their EL teacher is that they tried their best and that they have shown some growth since their last STAR test.
Have I grown?
Did I try my best on the STAR test?
Friday, February 23 is an early release day. Remember school dismisses early on this day. Students are able to sign up for a sack lunch on this day if you would like.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, February 26 or Wednesday, February 28
ECC, Elementary buildings including: Forest Grove, Jamestown Lower, Jamestown Upper, South, Alward, Park, Georgetown and Bauer will hold parent teacher conferences between 4:15-7:45 p.m.
Tuesday, February 27 and Thursday, February 29
5/6 building at Georgetown, Riley Middle School and Baldwin Middle School will hold conferences between 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Local Adult English Class Opportunities
Are you interested in learning more English? Check out these resources below.
Reach out to Aimee Dittmer at adittmer@hpseagles.net with any questions.
Free one-on-one tutoring for any person 18 years or older. Private and confidential. Call (616) 843-1470 or email info@readottawa.org
Literacy Center of West Michigan
Kent ISD Adult Ed. ESL Programs