PEAK PREP PRINCIPAL'S UPDATE

May 4 2021

Dear Families,

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The 20-21 school year is coming to a close, and we have about 5 weeks left of school. Your student will take their final i-Ready (Tk-5th) or MAP (6-12th) assessment for the year in the next few weeks. We will be using this data (along with course assessments and work samples) to make final determinations about which RTI tier (please see the previous newsletter for more info) each student will start the 21-22 school year in (we will re-assess throughout the year). Please encourage your student to take this assessment seriously, and do their best so that they are placed into the appropriate tier.

As always, please feel free to reach out to me at any time if you have a question or concern. If you would like to request a virtual meeting, please click the link at the bottom of my signature line.

Regards,

Mrs. Sabrina Ciolino

Principal

Peak Prep Pleasant Valley

Mobile: 415-320-1401
Email: sabrina.ciolino@peak-prep.org
Website: peak-prep.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peakprep/
Address: 2150 Pickwick Drive #304 Camarillo, CA 93010

Would you like to request a virtual meeting with me? Click this link!

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8th Grade to High School Transition Night!

We would like to invite you and your 8th grader to join us for a virtual high school transition presentation. During this time, we will be sharing information about Peak Prep High School and what it takes to earn a High School Diploma!

When: Thursday May 20th 2021

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Where: Zoom Meeting

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/98253328079?pwd=K1R3ZGFFbVVEUmY4MmZScTgrVXVWQT09

Meeting ID: 982 5332 8079

Passcode: highschool

If you and your student are interested in attending, please fill out the following form so we can ensure you’re provided with the most up-to-date information: https://forms.gle/Bho8rvpgWXsTf2Tv

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Does your student need a school ID?

If you email a photo of your student (a headshot, please) to Mrs. Ciolino along with your student's full name, I can send you back a PDF that you may print at home!

It is as easy as 1-2-3!

1) Email a photo to Sabrina.Ciolino@peak-prep.org

2) Include your student's full name.

3) Print the PDF at home!

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MAP & i-Ready

What is i-Ready (Grades TK-5)?

i-Ready is an online program that will help us determine your child's strengths and areas for growth, personalize their learning, and monitor their progress throughout the school year. i-Ready allows us to meet your child where they are and provides us with data to inform instruction.

The i-Ready Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that adjusts its questions to suit your child's needs. Each item a student receives is based on their answer to the previous question. For example, a series of correct answers will result in slightly more challenging questions, while a series of incorrect answers will yield marginally easier ones. The purpose of this is not to give your child a score or grade but to determine how to best support their learning.

You can also learn more about i-Ready by visiting i-ReadyCentral.com/FamilyCenter.

What is MAP Testing (Grades 6-12)?

MAP Growth scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth. Teachers use results to tailor classroom lessons and set goals for students.

MAP Growth tests are unique, and it adapts to your child's responses to measure your child's skill level. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results will provide a complete picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn—whether it is on, above, or below their grade level.

Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child's learning, it's easy for teachers to identify students with similar scores that are generally ready for instruction in similar skills and topics, and then plan instruction accordingly.

MAP Growth reports also provide typical growth data for students who are in the same grade, subject and have the same starting performance level. Following each testing period, you will receive a Family Report showing a summary of how your child is performing academically.

We are genuinely excited to focus on your child's individual growth and achievement. For more information about MAP Growth, visit NWEA.org/familytoolki t.

What can I do to help?

To help prepare your child for testing, encourage them to:

· Get a good night's sleep and eat a full breakfast on 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.

· Use paper and pencil to show work for math questions

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Family Feedback Survey

We would greatly appreciate your taking a few minutes to provide feedback on your experience at Peak Prep.

https://forms.gle/BKRxD3ZovdppmREj9

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Re-enrollment

Re-enrollment via PowerSchool is officially live, and I want to take a moment to thank the families that have already completed this critical step. We have heard from about 60% of our families, and look forward to hearing from the rest of you. Please remember that current students are not automatically enrolled for the fall. We do need confirmation that you are accepting your spot in Peak Prep. Open enrollment has already begun, and if we do not hear from you by June 1st, 2021, your student will not be re-enrolled for the 21-22 school year.

With Covid-19 and traditional schooling's uncertainty, we anticipate an increase in enrollment over the next few months. With that being said, we plan on capping our enrollment to ensure we provide a consistent and academically sound program that provides flexibility, student engagement, and support! We would love for your student to continue with us.

We hope to continue to partner with you during the 2021-2022 school year at Peak Prep Pleasant Valley!

Vaccine info for LA County

Below is a graph of places where families/students 16+ who want vaccines can get them in LA County (Currently Pfizer is approved for 16-17-year-olds, Moderna, and J&J 18+). Minors must be accompanied by adults!