Greetings WPA Families,
New Info
Mark Your Calendar
School pictures, Fall Festival, Literacy Night, Restaurant Night, and Parent Teacher Conferences. There are so many fun and informative ways to support your student this month at WPA. Please scroll down to check out all the details.
Reminders
Dress Code Reminders
A friendly reminder that clothing with non school logo's, sweat pants, shoes that light-up, shoes with wheels, Shoes with no heels (crocks), and open toes are not permitted in the WPA dress code.
Join Our Sub List or become a TA
If you enjoy working with kids and are looking for flexible part-time work consider joining the substitute pool at WPA.
We are also looking for two more TA's who can work M-F during school hours.
Email Mrs. Pilkington if you are interested or have additional questions.
New Student -Speech Services
Is your family new to WPA? Did your student receive Speech support at your last school? If so, please contact Mrs. Carlson. mcarlson@wasatchpeak.org to continue their services.
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.
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.
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.
