Week of June 2nd
Monday, June 2nd is a D Day.
Last week, our students performed at the spring concert. The concert was a deeply moving and impressive showcase of student effort and hard work, made possible by the unwavering dedication of Mrs. Schwam and Ms. Carroll. The consistent excellence and heartfelt performances underscore their exceptional ability to inspire a profound love for music in our students!
We have an exciting week planned.
On Monday, our Seniors will participate in the MEF 5th Grade Author Visit from John Patrick Green. 5th graders across the district will join us at NPS for an author presentation, sponsored and funded by the MEF!
On Tuesday, our 5th graders will visit Frelinghuysen Middle School!
On Wednesday, NPS will host our Field Day. Weather looks great!
On Friday, NPS will host our 5th grade moving up ceremony (additional information below). We are so proud of our 5th grade students for all that they have accomplished at NPS! We look forward to celebrating them with their families on Friday, June 6th at 9:30am in the NPS multipurpose room.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me!
Sincerely,
Chris Miller (christopher.miller@msdk12.net)
Moving Up Ceremony
Moving Up Ceremony for NPS 5th Grade on June 6th
@9:30am
If you would like to pick up your child directly after the Moving Up Ceremony (at 10:30am), please fill out the attached form by 3pm on June 4th.
*Please note, if you are picking up your child directly from the Moving Up Ceremony, you are encouraged to keep their backpacks and computers at home.
After the ceremony, there will be an opportunity for class and family pictures. All families will be able to take pictures in the Gym and/or in front of the school.
Spring Concert
On Thursday, students performed music inspired from the schoolwide theme "We the People." It was a wonderful event, celebrating our young musicians hard work, enthusiasm, and perseverance.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mrs. Schwam and Ms. Carroll for leading such phenomenal concerts. We are incredibly grateful for their tireless efforts in nurturing a love for music in our students. Their dedication helped create a truly memorable event that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on the entire community!
iReady Spring Diagnostic
All testing will be completed by June 6th. Reports will shared at the end of the school year with report cards.
Please reach out to me with any questions.
i-Ready Diagnostic helps teachers to effectively assess their students and then provide individualized instruction based on each student’s unique needs. i-Ready Diagnostic assesses the following skill areas:
Reading
• Phonological Awareness
• Phonics
• High-Frequency Words
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension
Math
• Number and Operations
• Algebra and Algebraic Thinking
• Measurement and Data
• Geometry
i-Ready Diagnostic begins by giving students an adaptive assessment in reading and math. An adaptive assessment is a test that automatically adjusts the difficulty of the questions according to each student’s performance in order to determine his or her abilities in reading or math. i-Ready is a very different kind of test that presents students with questions that can be both too easy and too hard. It is designed to do this until the assessment finds exactly the level at which the student is performing. Therefore, your child will certainly see some items above his or her level. Your child will be encouraged to independently complete the test to the best of his or her ability, and know that it is okay to get questions wrong.
Each time a student gets an item incorrect, he or she will be presented with a simpler question until the diagnostic finds the grade level at which the student is performing. The assessment efficiently assesses students across multiple grade levels, allowing for identification of root causes of students’ struggles or for identification of areas where a student is ready for further challenge. This information will then provide the teacher with a “road map” to instructional remediation.
Once your child completes the test, he or she will be assigned online instruction to support his or her progress in mastering each skill. i-Ready Diagnostic supports the teachers and administrators at your child’s school. The program provides a series of comprehensive reports designed to make classroom instruction more effective. These reports include data about student performance as well as detailed teaching suggestions. They help educators make informed decisions about the instruction that is right for your child.
Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or your child’s teacher. For more information on i-Ready Diagnostic, please visit the Morris School District website: www.morrisschooldistrict.org
What can I do to help?
To help prepare your child for the i-Ready Diagnostic, encourage them to:
Get a good night’s sleep and eat a full breakfast the day of the assessment.
Try their best on each question and try not to rush.
Try not to worry about questions they do not know—remind them that it is expected they will only get about half of the questions correct.
Be respectful of other students who take longer to finish
Music Academy
REDUCED TUITION: $700, $400 for students on free/reduced lunch.
- Are you a band or orchestra student that loves making music and wishes to play more?
- Do you wish to improve your skills and work with world-class specialists on your instrument?
- Are you a student who would like to start playing an instrument in your school's band or orchestra?
- Perhaps you already play an instrument and would like to learn another?
- Maybe you have a friend or younger family member that wants to be as cool as you and start playing!
If the answer to any of these questions is "YES," the Summer Music Academy at Frelinghuysen Middle School is for YOU!
We invite you to join us this summer for what promises to be yet another fun and comprehensive 4-week musical experience, offering daily small group lessons, large and small ensemble rehearsals, and additional classes like chorus, guitar, piano, music tech, and jazz lab!
This exciting opportunity is open to students grades 4-12, from any school, in any school district! No prior experience needed!
Camp dates: June 30 - July 25th, 8am - 12pm
Take your skills to the next level! Join the MSD Summer Music Academy today!
When parents click to enroll in the Summer Music Academy, they will immediately receive a message stating: "Sorry, this course has filled up. All available spots have been filled. If you'd like, you can be placed on a waiting list and if a spot opens up we'll let you know."
Here's what families need to know:
- The waitlist serves as the application process for the program.
- Joining the waitlist reserves a potential space in the program.
- After joining the waitlist, parents will be contacted to:
- Confirm their child's instrument
- Assign elective choices based on their preferences
Help Make it a Great Year for All 5,700 Morris School District Students
The Morris Educational Foundation is proud to Support Every Student Every Day. While the Morris School District provides the essential tools for quality classroom learning, the MEF supports the extras that elevate learning. From cutting-edge instructional resources to enriching curricular activities, the MEF is committed to helping students not just succeed but excel.
Please help us make it the best year yet for each of the 5,700 students in the Morris School District! Let's Support Every Student Every Day and empower them to achieve their fullest potential.
Donate today by clicking here. Together, we can make a difference!
Dismissal Changes
Please use the digital blue note form for any dismissal changes. The main office will notify the homeroom teachers of the dismissal change. For absences, continue to contact the school nurse.
