T Hudson's Principal Updates on May 22, 2023
Good Morning Parkside Families,
Track 1 EOG’s Are Here
It’s hard to believe but Track 1 starts their EOG’s next week. The schedule for all EOG testing days can be found here. WCPSS will be offering complimentary breakfast for all track 1 students in grades 3-5.
Track 1 EOG Testing Dates
5/23- 3rd, 4th, 5th ELA - complimentary breakfast offered to all track 1 students in grades 3-5
5/24- 3rd, 4th, 5th Math - complimentary breakfast offered to all track 1 students in grades 3-5
5/25- 5th Grade Science - complimentary breakfast offered to all track 1 students in grades 3-5
5/26- ELA Make-Up Testing
5/30- Read to Achieve 3rd / Math Make-Up testing
5/31- Science Make-Up Testing
Parent Message Regarding Receiving Your Child’s EOG Score Report
Your Student’s Individual Student Report for EOG Results
Parents of students who took EOG tests this spring will be able to view their child’s Individual Student Report (ISR) in PowerSchool on the dates listed below. To view your child’s ISR, log in to PowerSchool (https://wcpss.powerschool.com/public) and click on State Test Reports in the left side of the menu. (The ISRs will only be viewable in the web-based version of PowerSchool. They are currently not viewable in the PowerSchool mobile app.)
Results will be available on the following schedule:
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Week of May 29 for all students who tested through May 26*
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Week of June 19 for all students who tested through June 16*
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Week of July 10 for all remaining assessments.
Which Track Most Aligns with the Traditional Calendar for 2023-2024?
The chart below shows the number of days off on the Traditional Calendar (shown in the top row) and then each of the individual track. For 2023-2024 there is 1 day separating the match among Tracks 1, 3, and 4 to the Traditional calendar with Track 1 having the most days in common with days off.
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July |
Aug |
Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
June |
Total |
|
|
Traditional |
21 |
19 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
7 |
4 |
2 |
6 |
2 |
1 |
12 |
83 |
|
Track 1 |
6 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
7 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
1 |
12 |
42 |
|
Track 2 |
6 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
31 |
|
Track 3 |
7 |
14 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
6 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
41 |
|
Track 4 |
20 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
6 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
41 |
|
Year Round Calendar Totals reflect the number of Traditional Calendar days off that also are days off on the specific track calendar for the same month/year |
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Lunch Prices for 2023-2024
At elementary schools, full-paid lunches will increase 25 cents to $3.25 next school year. Breakfast prices are not increasing and will remain $1.50 at elementary schools.
EOG Remediation and Readministration
Students in Grades 3-5 will take the EOG State Test at the end of this school year. Should your child meet the criteria for our EOG Remediation and Readministration program you will receive an invitation for your child to attend the program after the EOG testing window closes for each track. For your planning purposes, the retesting dates for the end of the school year are Track 1: June 5 & 7 and Tracks 2, 3 and 4: June 29-30. Transportation will be provided, and breakfast and lunch will be available.
Last Day of School and 5th Grade Ceremony for Track 1
The last day of school for track 1 is June 2. This is also the day of the 5th grade Ceremony.
5th Grade Student Survey
In the spring, students in grades 5-13 will be asked to complete the annual WCPSS Student Engagement Survey. Your child will be given an opportunity to complete this survey during the school day.
The survey includes questions about teacher-student relationships, relevance of school work, future aspirations and goals, and civic engagement.
The results of this survey help schools monitor their School Improvement Plans, and help the district track student perceptions about their educational experiences.
You can review the questions included on this survey. Review results of the survey from previous years.
If you have any questions about when the survey will be completed, or if you would prefer your child not complete the survey, please contact your child’s school teacher.
If you have any questions concerning the content of the survey, please contact the Wake County Public School’s Data, Research, and Accountability Department at wcpssdataaccountab@wcpss.net
EOY Attendance Reminder - Please Read Carefully
As we approach the end of the school year, it is very important that students are present at school. Teachers will continue to have testing, assessments, and other activities so that students are reaching their grade level benchmark and achieving academic standards. Per WCPSS policy, students must be present for the last 10 days of school or they may be subject to withdrawal by the county. If this occurs, parents will have to re-register their student for the 2023-24 school year. Placement at Parkside is not guaranteed due to our enrollment cap; therefore, students may be placed at Adams Elementary and added to the Parkside waitlist. As a reminder, the last day of school is June 28, 2023. Attendance is required even if students have completed their EOG Testing.
If you have any questions, please contact Parkside’s Principal, Mr. Hudson, or Social Worker, Ms. Russ.
School Supply Kits
School supply kits for next school year are on sale now through 5/31! You can order yours here http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=1178337
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