Report Cards are coming home this week!
As you get ready to look at your child’s report card we would again like to remind all parents about some of the changes to our new report card.
This year, because of the fact that there are new expectations in regards to what we need to teach at each grade level, our report card has changed to better reflect those new expectations and standards.
It is important to understand that many of the standards listed on the report card describe what we expect students to know and able to do by the end of the year. As a result, teachers will be reporting on your child’s current progress towards meeting those expectations. As such, it is perfectly normal, and in fact expected, for many students to be earning 2’s at this point in the year. A 2 simply indicates that your child is approaching the grade level standard and they are making progress. They are not expected to achieve the grade level standard until the end of the year. That being said, there are certainly going to be instances where students will have already achieved or even mastered certain standards and expectations earlier than others and would earn a 3 or 4.
We share this information in the hopes that you will clearly understand that there is no correlation between the traditional letter grade system of A, B, C, D and F and the current system. We also want you to understand our reporting system so that you may have productive and meaningful conversations with your child in regards to their strengths and areas of need.
So remember…..a 2 does not mean your child is not doing well or that they are not working hard! It simply means they have not yet mastered an end of the year expectation.
As with anything, should you have any question or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us!
A note from Nurse Garanito
Just a reminder, as we enter the season of celebrations many of our students have food related health issues which include severe food allergies and Diabetes. Please review our wellness policy located on the school website for guidance and opt for non-food related items instead. Thank you for helping keep the children at HBB safe and healthy.
Happy Holidays!
- Nurse Garanito
Earth View
Today we had the folks from Bridgewater State College here with the Earth View Exhibit and our 2nd grade students had a chance to participate. Thank you to the PTA for making this happen and thank you to the folks at Bridgewater State for the great program!
MassPass
WOW, what a fundraiser! Thank you to everyone who participated, bought books, helped out and everything in between! The final total raised through the MassPass Fundraiser is $7438.50! We had 5 classes with 100% participation (Mrs. Darcy, Mrs. Lazarovich, Mrs. Card, Mrs. Crawford and Mr. Cardoza) The winner of the basketball game is Mr. Cardoza's class....Congrats! We also had one lucky 1st grade student in Mrs. Mastropietro's class who was the winner of the new Kindle Fire!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this fundraiser such a great success!
Half Day Hat Day
Last call for Christmas Wishes
As you may have heard the staff at HBB are once again supporting the Christmas Wishes Program of Middleboro which helps families of Middleboro in need during the holiday season. We will continue to accept donations of new pairs of socks (all sizes), toothbrushes and toothpaste up until December 13th. There are donation boxes in the main lobby at HBB. Thank you to all who have helped so far!
