We Got This

Parent Action Council Monthly Meeting

March 17, 2022 - 6:30 p.m.

Preparing Students For Assessments

Welcome!

• Please put yourself on MUTE 🔇
• Keep your camera on (if possible) 👋
• This meeting will be recorded ⏺
• Closed captions are available ㏄
• Questions and comments go in the chat 💬

Agenda

February PAC Review - Literacy

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• SLPS adopted a new standards-based program to support student literacy called SAAVIS
• SAAVIS is used for students up to 8th grade
• SLPS is looking into support programs for high schoolers and will have a proposal for the Board of Ed by the end of the year
• SAAVIS benefits include:
• Digital components
• Tiered instruction
• Reading specialists are in most schools and serve as a resource for teachers and parents if they have concerns about a child’s reading levels
• If you are concerned about your child or want to know more about how to support their learning, your first stop needs to be your child’s teacher
• Your child’s teacher can also connect you to the SAAVIS parent portal, where you can track your child’s progress
• See the PAC communication chart in the chat
• Questions?
• Dr. Kim Moody - kim.moody@slps.org
• Dr. Kay Royster - kay.royster@slps.org

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February PAC Review (cont.)

• Update on HB 1552
• This bill would take approx $18M away from SLPS
• It passed the MO House on March 9 and heads to Senate next week
• Please contact your state Senators and ask them to Vote NO on HB 1552
• A tool to help you find your Senator is in the chat

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• We had a very successful Day of Action in Jefferson City on February 9!!
• Special Thanks to all parents who attended and advocated for our District 🙌🙌
• Couldn’t make the last Day of Action? If you are interested in participating in future events like this, email parentactioncouncil@gmail.com and we will keep you in the loop if we plan another event.

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Parent Liaison Updates

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Gloria Nolan

gloria.nolan@slps.org

314-345-2485

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parentactioncouncil@

gmail.com

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• Spring Into Fitness 5K
• April 23
• 9am-12pm
• Ashland Elementary
• Link to register in the chat!

• Parents of Color Committee Meeting
• March 31
• Contact Gloria for more information

• PAC Virtual Book Club
• “A Wolf At The Schoolhouse Door” by Jack Schneider and Jennifer Berkshire
• Virtual discussion with Jennifer Berkshire on March 30
• Contact Gloria or PAC for more information or to find out how to get a copy

Assessments

Dr. Bertha Doar

bertha.doar@slps.org

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Cheryl VanNoy

SLPS Director of Accountability

cheryl.vannoy@slps.org

QUESTIONS

1. What specific assessments do our students take at each level (elementary - middle - high)?
2. What subjects or topics are covered by these assessments?
3. What information is collected by these assessments and how do teachers use this information?
4. How are assessments administered to students?
5. What can parents do to support their students as they take assessments?

2021-22 PAC Meeting Dates

September 16, 2021 - 6:30pm

“Can You Hear Me Now?: SLPS Communication 101”

October 21, 2021 - 6:30pm

“The Kids (Will Be) Alright: Mental Health and Student Support

November 18, 2021 - 6:30pm

“What’s SPED Got To Do With It?: Advocating for Your Child”

December 16, 2021 - 6:30pm

“Money Talks: Learning, Earning, and Public School Funding”

January 20, 2022 - 6:30pm

“Everything’s Up To Date In Jefferson City: Looking Ahead to the Legislative Session”

February 17, 2021 - 6:30pm

“Take A Look, It’s In A Book: Literacy and SLPS”

March 17, 2022 - 6:30pm

“We Got This: Preparing Students for Assessments”

April 21, 2022 - 6:30pm

“Summer In The City: Preparing for Summer”

May 19, 2022 - 6:30pm

Topic TBD

Important Dates

March 18 (Friday)- NO SCHOOL

March 19, 10am-2pm - Vaxx event, 1200 N. Jefferson (Gateway Middle)

March 21-25 (Spring Break) - NO SCHOOL

March 30, 4pm-11pm - Dine Out for PAC @ The Golden Hoosier, S. Kingshighway

April 12, 6:30pm - Board of Education meeting, 801 N. 11th St.

April 21, 6:30pm - PAC Meeting

April 23, 9am-noon - Spring Into Fitness 5K

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Stay In Touch

• Join the “Parents of SLPS Students” page on Facebook
• Join our email list by emailing parentactioncouncil@gmail.com
• Find our calendar and meeting minutes on our Google site (link in chat)
• Sign up for the District Digest at slps.org/districtdigest

Exit Ticket

Contact these Senators and thank them for their support on HB 1552!

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Open Forum

What’s on your mind?

How can we help?