RISD REPORT
Rockdale Junior High is in high gear with a book fair, art and science family night.
Principal Kelly Blair shares some of the excitement:
BOOK FAIR—Students are hosting a special Book Fair from Scholastic Monday through Friday.
It features a wide range of books for all ages, including mystery and adventure novels, fantasy series, sports guides, graphic novels, and the latest bestsellers from more than 100 publishers. Parents, children, teachers, and the community are invited to attend.
ART-SCIENCE— RJH will host its annual Art & Science Family Night from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Students and family members are encouraged to attend where they will vote on student created art pieces.
Additionally, every 30 minutes will feature an activity in which students will work in groups to problem solve using creative solutions.
MEETING—RJH held an eighth-grade parent meeting last Thursday to discuss State of Texas Assessments of Academics testing (STAAR). ‘
Parents received a detailed analysis of math, reading, science, and social studies Benchmark scores. Teachers also prepared review materials and take home resources for each family in attendance.
As part of the final review before testing, eighth grade students will participate in a STAAR “Blitz” which will review math and reading up to April 5.
All Eighth grade students will be grouped according to learning standards and rotate through stations facilitated by core and elective teachers as part of their STAAR review.
Students will compete in teams based on online assignments submitted through Google Classroom. Each rotation will begin with a science or social studies mini lesson.
Each day will include an activity period consisting of physical activity in the gym or outside. The first round of STAAR testing begins as follows:
Eighth -grade math, April 9; eighth-grade reading, April 10; algebra I EOC, May 6; eighth-grade science, May 15; eighth-grade social studies May 16.
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