Nov 16, 2013

PTA GENERAL ASSOCIATION MEETING THIS TUESDAY (11/19) STARTING AT 6:30PM IN THE MPR

The PTA general association meeting is this Tuesday (11/19) at 6:30pm in the MPR. Childcare will be provided. Immediately following the PTA meeting, you’ll be able to learn more about Common Core Standards, Accelerated Reader and a new middle school in the area. Guest speakers:
  • Anthony M. Valenti, M.Ed. from Renaissance Learning, will address what the Accelerated Reader score numbers mean and the "Home Connect" features parent can use at home with their students.
  • Jessica Niessen from LAUSD will be speaking about the Common Core Standards. 
  • Leah Raphael and Marca Whitten, principal of The Studio School (a new LAUSD pilot middle school located at Glassell Park elementary school campus), will be discussing The Studio School which focuses on art integration, social-emotional learning and project based instruction. The Studio School was unable to attend MWES’ middle school fair and will be taking this opportunity to provide useful information.