Darden News
January 29, 2023 Family Bulletin
We Believe...
Vision: The Darden learning community will develop self-motivated learners through the power of literacy.
Theory of Action: If we provide more opportunities for students to be able to understand, analyze, and synthesize text orally then our students will be able to apply the skills in written response to literature.
Goal: All students will be reading on grade level by the end of the year. We will measure the student learning goal using progress monitoring oral reading fluency data and MOY/ EOY IREADY Reading data.
Enjoy Dinner and a Fun Night this THURSDAY at Brown Learning Center
Literacy Night
Join us as our Title I employees host a literacy night at Darden on Feb. 8th from 5:30pm-6:30pm
Feb. 19th NO SCHOOL
Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 19th there will be no school.
Communicate Absences
Please be sure to send in a letter to have your childs' absence excused.
2024-2025 School Year Tour
SBCSC has approved new school boundary lines for Darden Elementary. Please enroll your child at Darden Elementary if you plan on staying with us next year!
All families are welcome to join any our for a tour on Feb. 7th, 21st or March 27th to observe our learning environment. Please compete the google form to sign up for a tour.
Mobil Dentist at Darden!
Here's an update with the new dates for the Family Newsletter, email, text, social media, whatever means we have to reach parents:
The Mobile Dentist will be here March 14 & April 8 to provide dental exams, cleanings, and basic dental care, if needed, for FREE! Permission slips were sent home, but parents can also easily sign up online: Website for Parents to Enroll: https://www.myschooldentist.com/DESBIN_schsrm
PTO NEEDS YOU!
The Darden PTO is looking for parents to serve in various roles (vice-president, Staff Appreciation Week Chairperson, and/or Field Day Parent Liaison, etc.)
If you are interested in any of these positions and would like to learn more, then please email Jessica Hoover, jhoover@sbcsc.k12.in.us for more information.
We look forward to you joining us!
Thank you,
Jessica Hoover & Deb Blower
IREAD for Grades 2nd & 3rd
he IREAD-3 test will be taken by second-grade and third-grade students (who did not pass last year).
Here are some benefits for students to take IREAD in second grade:
- Taking IREAD-3 in 2nd grade can only help, not hurt.
- Students who pass in grade 2 with the regular passing score of 446 do not need to test in 3rd grade, and their score counts toward the pass rate with their cohort when they are in third grade.
- If a student tests and passes at Darden in 2nd grade, then moves to another district for 3rd grade, they still will have a passing grade.
- Students who do not pass are labeled as "on track" or "at risk" based on their scores. This can help begin remediation efforts earlier.
- Participating in the assessment gives students some experience with the test design and types of questions.
For IREAD-3 (Grade 3) information, go to https://www.in.gov/doe/files/IREAD-3-Parent-Guidance.pdf
ILEARN
The students in Grades 3-5 at Darden will take ILEARN this spring, April 17 – May 14.
To help parents better understand how their children will be tested and to help them prepare for the test, the IDOE has put together a quick one-page guide. Click the link to see the ILEARN information for families. https://www.in.gov/doe/students/assessment/ilearn/
Resources for Test Prep
SBCSC 2023-2024 Calendar
What's Next?
February 8th: Progress Reports distributed
March 4th - 15th: IREAD-3
March 15th: No School- Teacher Record Day
March 21st: Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
March 29th- April 9th: No School- Spring Break
April 17th May 14th: ILEARN for 3rd - 5th Grades
May 27th: No School- Memorial Day
May 29th: Field Day
May 30th: 5th Grade Graduation at 12:00pm
May 31st: Last Day of School for Students
Mrs. Patricia Karban
Email: pkarban@sbcsc.k12.in.us
Website: darden.sb.school
Location: 18645 Janet Drive, South Bend, IN, United States
Phone: (574)393-2900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Darden-Primary-Center
Twitter: @DardenSBCSC
Principal at Darden Primary Center who enjoys learning!