Rogers Park AK Star Testing is Wrapping Up
Each spring, Alaskan students are provided an opportunity to show what they know. When students show what they know, teachers and parents can partner to promote student success. The State of Alaska Department of Education has partnered with NWEA to align and connect the English language arts (ELA) and mathematics tests with the MAP Growth benchmark assessments students take in fall and winter.
This balanced assessment system targets instruction to better support meeting students’ individual learning needs. In addition, students will take only one assessment per content area (ELA and math) and be provided two scores as follows:
Summative assessment result at grade-level
MAP Growth interim benchmark result, including growth from fall to spring
AK STAR, the Alaska System of Academic Readiness, is comprised of English language arts and mathematics and is administered to students in grades 3-9. The Alaska Science Assessment is administered to students in grades 5, 8 and 10. The purpose of a large-scale, summative assessment is to provide parents and schools an overall picture of a student’s progress in meeting the Alaska standards at grade level.
Parents can locate resources for AK STAR and the Alaska Science Assessment, including directions for Student Readiness (Practice Tests and Tutorials), student testing times and general assessment information on the ASD website at https://www.asdk12.org/akstar.
Parents can also help by ensuring their children are well rested, eat a nutritious breakfast, and are at school on time for the days of testing. Please avoid scheduling appointments on your child’s testing days.
The ASD AK STAR and Alaska Science Assessment testing window allows for school assessment scheduling flexibility.
As part of The Alaska Reads Act, the State of Alaska requires that districts administer an early literacy screening tool three times a year to students in grades K-3 to identify potential reading difficulties in order to improve reading outcomes for students. Families can read more about this comprehensive K-3 reading policy at The Alaska Reads Act website: education.alaska.gov/akreads
mClass with DIBELS 8th Edition Assessments is the State of Alaska Department of Education’s and ASD’s Early Literacy benchmark screening and progress monitoring tool for students in grades K-3 in reading. mClass utilizes curriculum-based measures and is used by schools as part of the ASD Comprehensive Assessment System to support informed instructional decisions.
The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development explains the decision to adopt mClass as the statewide literacy screener here:
https://education.alaska.gov/Alaska-Reading-Resources/Statewide-Early-Literacy-Screener
mClass screening assessments will only be administered in-person during the benchmark window listed below:
Spring(EOY) 2024-25: April 21-May 2
Bicycle Permission Form
Students are beginning to ride their bikes to school. All students who ride to school on a bike need to have a bike permission form on file in the front office. Please click the link below to access the permission form. Please send these forms home with interested students. They are to be turned in to Kayla or Suzanne in the front office
We’re going to end the year with a BANG! Students have an opportunity to audition to be a part of this year’s Talent Show. In order to keep the Talent Show to an hour, not all students who audition will be in this year’s show. Please be prepared for this possibility.
· Talent Show Date: Friday, May 2nd at 12:45pm (school assembly) & 6:30pm in the Gym. All performers must stay until the end of the show for the final bow.
· Audition Dates: Tuesday, April 15th, OR Thursday, April 17th, from 2:30pm-4:00pm in the Music Room
· Mandatory Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, May 1st from 2:30pm-4:30pm in the Gym. Performers must attend the Dress Rehearsal and must stay for the entire time. Performers who leave early or fail to attend the Dress Rehearsal will be removed from the final performance.
All acts need to be PERFORMANCE READY at the audition time. A performance ready act includes the following characteristics and has the following requirements:
· Acts may not exceed two (2) minutes. Shorter acts are appreciated to allow more students to participate.
· The act must be performed from beginning to end without stopping or restarting.
· All acts should be entertaining and fun to watch!
· All music, dancing, and acts must be elementary appropriate.
· Absolutely NO lip-syncing. An accompanist or a karaoke type CD must accompany all singers unless sung a cappella.
· To add variety to the show, there will be a limited number of the same type of acts.
· Students may participate in one (1) solo performance and one (1) group performance with a maximum of two acts.
· Dancing, Singing, Instrumental/Piano Performance, Magic Tricks, Poetry Readings, Karate Demonstrations, Juggling, Comedy Routines, Hula Hooping, etc., are appreciated to make our Talent Show interesting and fun!
· The decision of the judges is final and must be respected.
Good luck and practice hard! Auditions are right around the corner.
Karen Lavy
Rogers Park Music
Anchorage Bike Rodeo
Bike Safety Event
Join us for Anchorage's thrilling springtime event, the Anchorage Bike Rodeo! Presented by Anchorage Parks and Recreation and the Anchorage Health Department. Bring your little cyclists and their bikes for a jam-packed day of excitement and education, and let's pedal towards a safer tomorrow, together!
- When: Saturday, May 10, 2025, time 10 AM - 1 PM
- Where: Chanshtnu Muldoon Park, 1301 Muldoon Rd.
- Cost: FREE
- Activities:
- Helmet Fittings: Safety first! Helmets are available for those in need and a group of professionals will help ensure your kiddo's noggin is safe by helping to get their helmets fitted.
- Air, Brakes, and Chain: Local bike mechanics will be on-site to help pump up tires, check brakes, and oil up chains.
- Rules of the Road: Learn and practice essential road safety rules and hand signals for a safer cycling experience.
- Skill-Building Activities: From balance exercises to obstacle courses, kids will hone their cycling skills in a fun and supportive environment.
- Giveaways: Don't miss out on fantastic giveaways, including a chance to win a brand-new bike!
- Note: Bring your bikes and helmets! We have a limited number of bikes to borrow.
Register: Register online so we know when to expect you!
As summer approaches, we are thrilled to announce that our summer camp programs now have space available and no waitlists. We have been working diligently to meet the needs of families by expanding access to quality summer programs. We are hoping you can put these flyers in any upcoming newsletters you have going out to families.
Our licensed and accredited camps (both day and overnight) offer a variety of engaging activities designed to promote leadership, teamwork, and personal growth for children aged 5-17. Whether families are seeking quality programming throughout the summer or a week of enrichment, we have something for everyone!
Will you help us spread the word? NO MORE WAITLISTS!
More about our programs can be found here: https://campfireak.org/our-programs/summer-camps/
Families can register here: https://campfireak.org/family-resources/registration-and-payment-info/
At Camp Fire, we are committed to ensuring that every child has access to quality summer programming. Our scholarship programs make this possible for families in need.
Please help us share this exciting news. Share our Facebook post. Download or print our Summer Adventure Camp flier and our Camp Fireweed and Camp K flier to share with your networks. Together, we can keep kids engaged this summer.
Thank you for your support!
Rogers Park Elementary
1400 East Northern Lights Boulevard
Anchorage, AK 99508
907-742-4800