December Items of Interest

During October, the Iowa Assessments were administered to students in grades third through sixth; these assessments measure student achievement in reading, written expression, language, mathematics, science and social studies.

Parents of elementary children will receive a written report for their child at parent-teacher conferences in February. Parents may also access their child’s test scores through Power School at this time.

To access scores in Power School, parents will:

§  Login to Power School

§  Click on Additional Features

§  Click on IA Assessment Graph

If your student was in ICCSD both this year and last year, scores from both years are plotted on the graph. If you would like to have a card copy of your child’s IA Assessment Profile Narrative please feel free to contact the Borlaug office at 688-1155.  This document will also be shared with you at parent/teacher conferences.

The second item is a reminder that our first annual All- School Winter Sing Along and Orff Club Showcase is tomorrow Wednesday, December 19^th at 10:00 am in the Borlaug gym.  Families are welcome to join us at this festive send-off to Winter Break!

The third item is a reminder that Borlaug Night at Carver Hawkeye Arena is tomorrow night, Wednesday, December 19^th with the game starting at 5:30 pm.  Borlaug students will be featured at half time, so we hope you will be able to join us.  Student tickets are free and adults are $5.00. 

Thank you for your continued support as our outstanding parents. You play an essential role in our efforts to keep students safe and successful at Borlaug. I wish you a wonderful winter break!

Thank you,

Celeste Shoppa, Principal

Iowa Women’s Basketball Team Members and Herky Visit Borlaug

Three Iowa Women’s Basketball Team members and Herky came to visit Borlaug students on Friday, December 14th, and weare looking forward to a  great turn-out at Borlaug Night at Carver Hawkeye Arena on the 19^th.  Our Borlaug students will be featured at half-time! This is all sponsored by our Borlaug PBIS Team as part of our school-wide celebration for reaching our ticket goal for December.  We are so proud of our Borlaug Bulldogs and their diligence at making respectful, responsible, and safe choices. GO BULLDOGS!

December Reminders

Here are some December reminders:

• Our Borlaug Food Drive runs until this Friday, December 14th, so please send a non-perishable food item for our Winter Break Baskets.  If you are not sure what food item your child’s grade is to bring, please refer to the December 10th newsletter.
• Spirit Day is this Friday, December 14th, and our Student Council has decided it is a Pajama Day.   Please be sure your child has regular shoes to wear that day.
• The last reminder is that Borlaug’s Game Night is next Wednesday, December 19th,  at Carver Hawkeye Arena to cheer on the Iowa Women’s Basketball Team as they play Missouri State. If you do not have tickets already the ticket information can be found on our Borlaug website.

Thank you,

Celeste Shoppa, Principal