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565 Frederick Road • Grayslake • Illinois • 60030 (847) 223-3650

FAX (847) 223-3695

Ellen Correll, Superintendent correll.ellen@d46.org

February 22, 2013 Dear Parents: As we move closer to the time that your child(ren) will be taking the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT), I wanted to make sure you are aware of some changes. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recently decided to increase the grading scale for the ISAT. The end result is that the percentage of elementary and middle school students “meeting” or “exceeding” standards is expected to drop substantially when the scores of this yearʼs test are reported next fall – even though their actual scores may increase. What impact will the new grading scale have? By aligning the 2012 test scores to the new scale, the percentage of students statewide who met the standard would have dropped from 86 percent in math and 79 percent in reading to 60 percent in both subjects. Again, that does not reflect any drop in scores, just a raising of the bar. However, we should also be prepared that fewer buildings will meet AYP (adequate yearly progress). ISBEʼs reasoning for raising the scores needed to “meet” or “exceed” the ISAT standards is to better align the ISAT standards with those of the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) administered to 11th grade students in Illinois, as well as to align it with the new federal Common Core standards designed to indicate college and career readiness. The ISAT or any standardized test is a snapshot in time of a studentʼs performance. Data can be interpreted or compared in a number of ways. For example, Illinois ranks first in the nation in the percentage of students who meet all four of the American College Testing (ACT) benchmarks for college readiness among the nine states that give the ACT test to all graduating students. While any standardized test score is just a single indicator of student performance and just one piece of the educational picture in a school district, we will continue to study those results and use them to help inform us about aligning our curriculum with the new federal and state standards in ways that are beneficial for our students. What we wonʼt do is change our instructional methods just to teach to a test or in ways we do not think are beneficial for our students. The bottom line is that we will continue to strive to provide the best possible educational opportunities for the students in our school district. We appreciate your continued support of the students in our school district. We will be working closely with neighboring districts and the State to identify a further analysis of this change and its effect on our district. Ellen Correll

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Community ConsolidatedSchool District 46

Park School Campus Notes / Activities February 22, 2013

Conference Week: Thank you for attending conferences this past week. The support you offer your children and the staff at Park is greatly appreciated. Your thoughts regarding your childʼs learning are valued. If you have any questions moving forward, please do not hesitate to call. Kindergarten Registration for the 2013-2014 School Year: It's kindergarten registration time for children who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1st, 2013! Parents of children who will be entering kindergarten at Community Consolidated School District 46 next year are invited to Kindergarten Meet and Greet, Wednesday, March 13, from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm. Parents and children should attend Park School Campus to meet kindergarten teachers, tour the school, and pick up registration information. Attention 8th Grade Parents: Thank you to those that joined us for the first Graduation Celebration meeting on 2/7. It is not too late to participate in the planning of the festivity for your child. If you are still interested, please join us at our next meeting on 3/8 at 6:00pm in the Park Campus Media Center. Please also note the following dates for the end of the year: Graduation Celebration - May 10th (7-10) Graduation Ceremony – May 29th (5:30) Pond Safety Announcement: We have numerous ponds/retention ponds in our subdivisions and neighborhoods. All students need to be reminded that they must stay off the slowly forming ice. The ponds are not meant for any winter activities. Thank you for your assistance. Camp Invention: The Camp Invention program is a weeklong adventure in creativity that immerses children entering grades one through six in exciting, hands-on learning disguised as fun activities. This summer, children will become expedition trainees, navigating their way to special treasure-filled caches and creating solutions to challenges posed by youth from around the world. They will be embarking on a global adventure, uncovering hidden messages from the Earth investigating several extreme natural wonders of the world and building a device to launch international ducks back home. The program will be held at Prairieview School from July 8th-July 11th. Register before March 28th to receive $25.00 off the base price! Register online to receive an extra $5.00 off! Call 800.968.4332 or visit www.campinvention.org to register. Please contact Julie Mayer at mayer.julie@d46.org or (847) 543-5752 if you have any questions. Message from D46 Webmaster: If you know of anyone who is not receiving our updates, or if you would like to keep up to date on all of the school or district news, be sure to sign up on our district website (http://www.d46.org/) under the going green logo.

The Illinois 5Essentials Survey: During February and March, CCSD 46 will join the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in providing a unique opportunity for teachers, students, and parents across the state to have a role in improving their schools. Between February 1 and the end of March 2013, teachers, students (Grades 6-8) and parents will be asked to take a 15-minute research-based survey to help identify strengths and weaknesses in their schoolʼs climate and learning conditions. The Illinois 5Essentials Survey (Organizing Schools for Improvement) provides a comprehensive assessment of school organizational culture with actionable reports to help drive school improvement on five indicators or “essentials”:

• Effective Leaders • Collaborative Teachers • Involved Families

• Supportive Environment • Ambitious Instruction

Parents may complete the Illinois 5Essentials Survey online at https://illinois.5-essentials.org. PTO Meeting – Vote to Amend PTO Constitution: Please join us at the PTO meeting on Tuesday, March 12th at 4pm in the Media Center. A vote to amend the PTO constitution and by-laws will take place at this meeting. In order to better serve Park Campus staff and families, proposed changes to the current by-laws will include expansion, clarification, or revision of the following issues: officer/chairperson duties, number/type of positions available on the Board, terms of office, financial policies and procedures, process for removal of officers/chairpeople, and the election process. All parents, guardians, and Park staff are invited to attend. We hope to see you all there! Park School Calendar of Events: Feb. 22 – Friday Night Out – Grades 6-8 from 7-9pm Feb. 26 – Girlsʼ Basketball @ Prairie Crossing - 4:15pm Feb. 27 – D46 7-8th Grade Band Preview Concert – 7:00-8:30pm Feb. 28–Mar.7 - 7th Grade Girlsʼ Basketball Tournament Mar. 1 – PTO Sponsored Assembly K – Mouse Trap Machine - 9am 3-5 – Morris Bros. Test Prep - 1pm

6-8 – Morris Bros. Test Prep - 2pm Mar. 1 – Trimester 2 Ends Mar. 1–Mar.8 - 8th Grade Girlsʼ Basketball Tournament at Emmons Mar. 1 – PC Musical – School House Rock – 7pm Mar. 2 – PC Musical – School House Rock – 7pm Mar. 4 – Trimester 3 Begins Mar. 4–Mar. 15 – ISAT Testing (3rd-8th Grade) Mar. 6 – 8th Grade Celebration Meeting - 6pm (Media Center) Mar. 8 – PTO Sports Night 6-8pm Mar. 12 – PTO General Meeting – 4pm Mar. 13 – Kindergarten Meet & Greet - 6:30pm Mar. 13 – 2nd Trimester Report Cards Sent home Mar. 14 – Dr. David Walsh Parent Presentation – PC MPR 6-9pm Mar. 19 – Kindergarten Registration Night at Frederick School - 4-7pm Mar. 21 – March Birthday Breakfast Mar. 25-29 – No School – Spring Break April 1 – School Resumes

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UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICEAN AGENCY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

2013 CAMP INVENTION REGISTRATION FORM

Return registration form (one for each attending child) and payment in full to: Camp Invention, 3701 Highland Park NW, North Canton, OH 44720 Register online at www.campinvention.org or via telephone at 800.968.4332 or fax your registration form to 330.849.8528

Prairieview School (The GEO!QUEST Program)

July 8 - 11, 2013 from 8:00AM to 3:30PM Program Code: C!IL08!10619!13

Check # ___________________________________ (payable to Camp Invention; please do not send cash)

Credit Card Number ____________________________________________________________________ Visa Mastercard Discover

Expiration Date _________________ Cardholder Name ______________________________________

Signature ___________________________________________________ Date ____________________

Parent’s Name ________________________________________________________________________

Street Address ________________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State _______________Zip ____________________

E-mail Address ________________________________________________________________________

Day Phone ________________________________ Evening Phone _____________________________

Child’s Name Alumnus? Gender Date of Birth Fall 2013 Grade Level

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School Child Attends ___________________________________________________________________

Special Needs _________________________________________________________________________

Does your child require an epinephrine syringe? Yes No

Each registrant will receive a free Camp Invention T-shirt. Refunds are available up to three weeks prior to the start date of the program, and $50 is non-refundable. Promotional Registration discounts are valid only for registrations received by the applicable date and cannot be used with any other discount.

Installment payment plans are available. Call or go online for details.

Yes, I want to help economically disadvantaged children participate in Camp Invention, a program of the nonprofit Invent Now, Inc. Please accept my donation of $_____________, which I understand is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Camp Invention and Invent Now are registered trademarks. ©2012 Invent Now, Inc. All rights reserved. Camp Invention is a program of the nonpro!t Invent Now, Inc.

SPACE IS LIMITED ! ENROLL TODAY AT CAMPINVENTION.ORG OR CALL 800.968.4332 TO RECEIVE $25 OFF BY 3/28/2013.

Cost: $220, with discount $195 or register online for our lowest price of $190!

EXTRA $5 OFF FOR REGISTERING ONLINE!

Inspire CREATIVITY and INVENTIVE thinking during a weeklong summer adventure of FUN and EXCITING real world challenges led by quali"ed educators!

GEO!QUEST is coming to:Prairieview School103 E Belvidere Rd, Hainesville, IL 60030July 8 - 11, 2013 from 8:00AM to 3:30PMFor children entering grades One through Six.

Directed by:Julie Mayermayer.julie@d46.org847.543.5752

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Benefiting 12 Oaks FoundationOur mission is to provide a resource that will help defray the cost of sports and community programs for children of families suffering financial hardship. Working with local organizations, the 12 Oaks Foundation provides grants to families in need so their kids won’t have to miss some of the best parts of childhood. Funds will be awarded based on financial need, with special consideration given to children in families coping with cancer. Over the past year, 12 Oaks has provided grants helping dozens of kids stay active in the activities they love.

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418 E. Rollins Rd.

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3110 W. Rt. 60

Mundelein, IL 60060

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