Monday, February 8, 2016

SBAC Test Prep Classes (Grades 3-8 & 11)


Visions In Education is offering free Smarter Balanced Prep classes for grades 3-8 and 11 in ELA and math. Make sure your student feels prepared to take the Smarter Balanced Assessments this year by signing up for the classes. Now open for enrollment, the classes are free and are offered in multiple locations throughout our service area. Students will become familiar with SBAC test-taking procedures through topics covering exposure to the technology that will be utilized and what to expect in the performance task portion of the test. The classes will also offer a short time for student and parent questions.

The Prep classes must have a minimum enrollment of five students, 48 hours prior to the date or it will be canceled.  If a class is canceled, parents/guardians will be notified by email 24 hours in advance.

Prep Classes will be offered in Carmichael, Lodi, Concord, Fairfield, Rescue, Jackson, and South Lake Tahoe on a variety of dates towards the end of February and beginning of March.

Note: SBAC Prep Classes will not review grade-level content—test-taking procedures will be the primary focus.

Click here to find the schedule for 2016 SBAC Prep Classes. The schedule will be finalized soon and registration for the classes will take place in Launchpad.Write down the Class ID numbers, double check for accuracy and go to LaunchPad to register.

For questions regarding SBAC Prep Classes, contact our Class Coordinators James Mayo (916-971-5193) and Christina Jonsson (916-971-5192).

If you are looking for more materials to prepare your student for the upcoming SBAC test, please click here.

Another great resource is SmarterBalanced.org.

College: Making it Happen Event



Sacramento State is hosting its annual “College: Making It Happen!” college information day on Saturday, April 2, 2016. This program, intended primarily for 6th through 9th graders and their parents, is designed to convey the importance of early academic preparation and to inform families that a college education is still both affordable and attainable. The program is free and open to the public.

The program includes motivational sessions, practical hands-on workshops, career exploration, campus tours, and information sessions on preparing academically and financially for college. Representatives and counselors from local colleges and universities, tutoring programs, community agencies and other student support services will be available to answer questions and provide information about their services.  Some presentations will be offered in Hmong and Spanish.

The event will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 at Sacramento State University, Union Ballroom. Due to its growing popularity, pre-registration is required.

Register  at www.csus.edu/cmih
Flyer

“College: Making It Happen!” is sponsored by Sacramento State, UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions & Early Academic Outreach Program, Los Rios Community College District, ScholarShare, CAL-SOAP Consortium, Breakthrough Sacramento, and other educational and community based organizations.

Upcoming

  • Lincoln's Birthday (No school): Monday, February 8
  • LP 6 Ends: Friday, February 12
  • Valentine's Day: Sunday, February 14
  • President's Day (No school): Monday, February 15
  • LP 7 Begins: Tuesday, February 16
  • Last Day to Add/Drop Classes: Friday, February 19
  • Last Day to Order Curriculum and Materials: Friday, February 26
  • Alliance Redwoods Environmental Camp (5th and 6th Graders): Monday, February 29 to Friday, March 4th




  • Rescue Project Fair: Wednesday, March 2
  • LP 7 Ends: Friday, March 11
  • Last Day to Add a Voucher Vendor: Friday, March 11
  • Daylight Saving Time Starts: Sunday, March 13
  • LP 8 Begins: Monday, March 14
  • St. Patrick's Day: Thursday, March 17
  • Spring Break: Monday, March 21 through Friday, March 25

This Week's Meeting Schedule

Monday 2/8
No School - Lincoln's Birthday

Tuesday
Ione
Gage - 11:00
Haley, Riley, Madeline, & Paige- 12:30

Wednesday
Jackson - Grace Church
Connor - 11:30
Ana & Baruch - 12:30
Emily - 2:30

Thursday
Jackson - Round Table
William - 11:30
Jackson - Starbucks
Wyatt - 12:30
Xannett- 1:30

Friday
Carmichael
Gage - 2:00 ?