Beck Weekly Update

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Website: beck.uticak12.org
Location: 54600 Hayes Road, Macomb, MI, USA
Phone: 586-797-3900
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Beck students and staff enjoyed the rare solar spectacle this week - a near total eclipse. Students wore their solar glasses and got to 'peak' at what was happening in the sky!

"The Reptarium came to visit us. We learned about and held snakes, iguanas, lizards, turtles, and alligators. We also saw a tarantula's molted shell. My favorite was holding the snake because it felt like scales," said Nina Lyjak. "Holding the alligator was my favorite because it felt boney and slippery" commented Isabella Bartolomeo.

What is the MSTEP?

All students enrolled in Michigan schools in grades 3-8 and 11 will take the M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) assessment. The M-STEP measures your student's growth and progress on the Michigan Academic Standards. Those standards are available at this web site: www.Michigan.gov/academicstandards

Students in grades 3, 4 and 6 will be tested in English Language Arts (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and mathematics. Fifth graders will be tested in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. All grade levels will be taking their test online. They will be assigned specific dates and times to take the M-STEP during the April 8 – May 17, 2024, online testing window. The M-STEP will provide an accurate view of your child’s achievement levels and learning needs to help us identify areas where we can improve instruction and teaching.

How Can Parents Help?

As parents/guardians, you play an important role in your child’s academic success.

We are asking for your help to ensure he/she is prepared for this new online assessment series. Here is what you can do:

• Encourage your child to approach the M-STEP with a positive attitude.

• Ensure your child gets plenty of rest the night before, has a good breakfast and comes to school on time each day.

• Review the UCS Electronic Device Use Protocol for Statewide Testing.

Your child’s attendance is vital to his/her achievement. In addition, full attendance is necessary for our school to meet state participation requirements.

April 17 - Kindergarten Students Field Trip to Shadbush Nature Center

April 19 - 6th Grade "Too Cool for Drugs" Celebration 9:30 (Cafeteria)

• Visiting Author - Grades K - 2

April 22 - Earth Day Celebrations

April 25 - 1st & 2nd Grade Vocal Music Concert 6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 26 - Whole School, "Spectrum Color Walk" - students should wear their 'Grade Level' color shirt. Walk begins at 1:00 p.m.

MAY

May 3 - Skate Night 5:00 - 7:00 p.m,.

May 6 - 10 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 8 - 6th Grade to Career Focus Luncheon

May 9 - Last Bagel Day!

May 11 - Science Olympiad Tournament

May 13 - 6th Graders Field Trip to Tree Runners

May 21: 6th Grade visit to Jr. Highs

3rd Grade Field Trip to Greenfield Village

May 22 - BFV Meeting 6:30 p.m.

May 23 - 5th Grade Vocal and Recorder Concert

Monday, May 27 - NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY!

May 30 - Young 5's Celebration 1:30

May 31 - Kindergarten Celebration 1:30