Greetings WPA Families,
As our wonderful students walked through our doors this week, we loved sharing the excitement of a fresh new school year full of opportunities to grow and learn. We want to thank all of our parents for helping us start the year strong with a focus on student safety, including getting our carpool up and running smoothly as we all learn the procedures and the numerous donations of classroom supplies.
Carpool Reminders
Please use the crosswalks to cross traffic lanes. (If you are not dropping off in the front carpool lane, please have students cross onto the school property using the crosswalk on the west side of the school near the garden.)
Please pull all the way forward when possible to pick up or drop off; it is the number one thing parents can do to help the carpool move smoothly.
Please save the center parking area for staff and individuals needing to access the permitted wheelchair and accessible parking.
Please do not drop students off in the center parking lot or on the street where they need
to cross through the parking lot or lanes of traffic. You are welcome to park and walk
students into the school or drop off on the west side of Cutler Dr so students can utilize the crosswalk near the garden to cross safely.
We have a number of families that need our accessible parking spots. Please only use
them if you have the appropriate window permit or license plate.
Please take a moment to refresh yourself on our carpool procedures here.
Start of Year Testing
In the coming weeks, we will be assessing a variety of different topics to provide students with the highest quality of education possible. These assessments will include Acadience Reading Assessments (formally DIBELS Reading), WIDA, Acadience Math, and curriculum-based assessments. Later in the fall, we will administer the CogAT (grades 3 & 5) and begin Interim RISE assessments. If you have any questions regarding these assessments, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
Walking Students to Class
We love seeing parents help students find classes on the first day of school; it sure helps with the first-day-of-school jitters! Now that we are getting more comfortable with our daily routine, we ask that parents foster independence in their children by allowing them to enter the building and walk to class on their own.
Class Placement and Beginning of Year Assessments
Placing students in the right classroom environment is vital to ensure their individual needs are met. We are proud to be a leading school in South Davis County for student growth. A combination of classroom placement, robust support programs, and a strong intervention model are a cornerstone of this success. We use a variety of assessments and careful thought and consideration in class placements each year. Still, we recognize that it is expected for students to grow and develop at different rates. One summer can impact the growth of a student as well. With that in mind, we start each school year by reassessing students (and again in January) to ensure that our program meets the needs of ALL students. While we often get the placement right, there are occasions when we need to change a student’s classroom. We are always happy to give additional information about class placement. If you have questions regarding your student’s class placement now or throughout the year, please get in touch with Mrs. Pilkington.
