Dates to Remember
February:
- Fri. Feb 21st - End of Second Trimester
- Wed. Feb 26th Early Release 2:35pm dismissal
- Wed. Feb 26th - One Book One School Family Event 6:00 - 7:30 pm
- Thurs Feb 27th Afternoon P.T. Conferences - Students Released at 12:00 - NO LUNCH SERVED
- Fri Feb 28th - Kane County Institute Day
March:
- Tues. Mar 4th - ISA testing starts in 5th grade
- Tues. Mar 11th PTO Meeting in LRC 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Wed. Mar 12th Tekakwitha Woods Walk during PE
- Thurs. Mar 20th Talent Show 6:00
- Fri. Mar 21st - St. Baldrick's Event at St Charles East High School 6pm - 900 pm
- Wed. Mar 26th - Early Release 2:35 pm dismissal
- Sat March 29th - April 6th - SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
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ISA (5th grade) and IAR (3rd-5th grade) Assessments
Students in grade 5 at Anderson are taking the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) on March 4-6th in the morning. The Illinois Science Standards are based on the NGSS standards, and the ISA is designed to measure against those standards.
Anderson Students in grades 3 through 5 will take English/Language Arts (ELA) state tests on March 18-20. This is the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). They will be taking the Math IAR on April 8th-10th after spring break.
Click HERE for a detailed letter on these assessments.
Please avoid scheduling appointments or absences on these mornings if possible. You can also help your students have a good night’s sleep and a balanced breakfast before the test dates. Thank you for your support!
5-Essentials Survey for STUDENTS
We’re writing to inform you that beginning February 18, District 303 students in grades 4-12 will be provided with the 5Essentials survey. Please click HERE for a letter regarding the 5-essentials survey.
5-Essentials Survey for PARENTS
In addition to student and teacher feedback, the 5essentials survey is also administered to District 303 parents. The Parent Survey is open from February 18, 2025, through March 28, 2025. All responses are confidential and will never be connected to you or your child. To take the survey, visit survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois and select the parent survey. A supplement report will also be generated if at least 20 percent of a school’s parents complete the survey.
AT/Accelerated/Infinity Gifted Program Identification
As we embark on the season of planning for the 2025-2026 school year, the identification process is underway for accelerated placement for next year’s 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Here is some helpful information:
All 3rd grade students are automatically considered for potential placement in Academically Talented (AT) Math and AT ELA programming. You do not need to request it. However, you can reach out to ask questions about the process anytime using the contact information below.
5th grade students are also automatically considered for potential placement in an additional Accelerated Math Pathway that starts in middle school. This pathway provides for the completion of Algebra before entering high school by allowing students to complete more than one grade level of math in 6th grade and 7th grade.
5th grade students who are currently in our AT programming may be identified for potential placement in the Infinity Gifted Program at the middle school level. These students may take part in additional testing in February. Parents will be informed in advance if additional testing is requested.
Families of students who are identified for placement in our AT Math, AT ELA, Infinity Gifted or Accelerated Math programming will be informed by March 28. Please refer to the Identification Timeline for additional information.
Yvette Stahl, Gifted Coordinator
yvette.stahl@d303.org | 331.228.6166
One School One Book
One School, One Book:
Purpose: Enjoy the benefits of reading a good story with your family and as a school community
Kickoff: Starting today (February 3rd)
Book: Your youngest child will bring home the "secret" book along with a flyer
Schedule: Find the reading schedule inside the front cover of the book
Recordings: Access recordings of each chapter as its day approaches (if you choose to listen rather than read the chapters yourself)
Bonus Material: Explore additional learning activities alongside the story
Trivia Challenge: Preview possible trivia questions to help your child prepare for the trivia challenge each morning on the announcements
Family Night: Save the date for February 26th from 6:00-7:30 for a family night celebration
*Check your child’s folder today for the book and flyer.
Here is the link to access recordings, bonus material, and trivia questions. (This will also be available in your child's LRC Schoology Course.).
We hope you and your child enjoy our magical literary adventure!
For any questions, please contact Melissa Majewski at melissa.majewski@d303.org.
Be a reading hero! Help our Anderson readers discover the magic of books! We need volunteers to assist with our upcoming book fair. 45-minute shifts are available. Sign up and make a difference! Email Mrs. Gustafson with questions.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084BAAA92AA5F49-47443523-anderson
Please help us gather items for the St. Charles Education Foundation fundraiser. We are putting together an outdoor fun basket. All items can be sent to school and provided to the front desk. Please submit items no later than February 21. Thank you for your help!
With your support in past years the St. Charles Education Foundation has been able to provide multiple scholarships to high school seniors at East and North and many grants to the staff at St. Charles schools. All proceeds go directly back to D303 students and staff.
Click the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054DA5A62DA1F49-54110705-stcharles#/
Do you still have questions?
Always feel free to call our school office with any question... big or small. (331)228-3300
or
Email the Principal, Mr. Jarot, at nathan.jarot@d303.org
We are happy to help!
Anderson Elementary School
Email: nathan.jarot@d303.org
Website: https://anderson.d303.org/
Location: 35W071 Villa Maria Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-3300
