KES EXCELS
The New England Common Assessment results (NECAP) indicate that
students at Killington Elementary School (KES) continue to perform
very well. This test is administered statewide to students to
measure individual school's progress under the federal No Child
Left Behind Act. At KES, we also use assessment results as one
indicator of individual student progress over time. Testing is done
in third through sixth grades over several days.
In the area of reading, 92% of KES students performed in the
proficient and proficient with distinction categories, compared to
73% statewide. When we take a closer look, 51% of KES students
scored in the proficient with distinction category, this compares
to 20% statewide.
In the area of mathematics, 85% of KES students performed in the
proficient and proficient with distinction categories, compared to
65% statewide. Again, a closer look indicates that 47% of KES
students performed in the proficient with distinction category,
compared to 21% statewide.
In addition to the reading and mathematics assessments, fifth
graders were assessed in the area of written language. According to
results, 100% of our students performed in the proficient and
proficient with distinction ranges, compared to 51% as a statewide
average. Again, a closer look indicates that 64% of KES
students performed in the proficient with distinction category,
compared to 14% statewide.
Small schools must interpret scores from year to year with
caution, as tests are statistically unreliable in small group
administrations. The NECAP is one piece of data, among many, worthy
of consideration when evaluating the success of a school. However,
solidly for the last eight years, KES students have performed
exceptionally well on the NECAP assessment.
Let us recognize and applaud our teachers' expertise and
perseverance in providing a high quality education to all children.
Let us also commend so many of our parents for working with us in a
team effort for their own children and for those they take under
their wings in many and various situations.
Individual student test results will be mailed home at the end
of the month.
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT
Killington Elementary School was selected to represent schools
across the state by participating in the National Assessment of
Educational Progress (NAEP). NAEP, given by the U.S. Department of
Education, tells us what students in the United States know and can
do in specific subject areas. Results are published in a report
card called The Nations' Report Card, which provides reliable
student achievement information to educators, parents and other
citizens.
On Jan. 30, Killington Elementary School's fourth graders took
part in NAEP.
SAFE SCHOOLS
Local law enforcement officers, Lieutenant Charles Cacciatore,
Sargeant Mark Perkins, and Town Constable Whit Montgomery, joined
the KES community for a safety drill last week. All three officers
felt that the drill went smoothly and effectively, and children and
staff follow a solid plan. We expect to continue with drills in the
presence of law enforcement officers throughout this year as we
analyze our procedures and make determinations about needs.
BIGGEST WINNERS
On Monday, Feb. 11, the Killington Elementary School sixth grade
class went up to The Killington Grand Hotel to see a presentation
from two former contestants from the hit TV show, The Biggest
Loser, Jackie and Dan Evans, a mother and son duo from Biggest
Loser Season 5. The Biggest Loser Dan and Jackie lost a total
of 225 pounds and changed their lives forever. They talked
about how they were overweight before the show and weighed a
combined weight of 500 pounds, and how the show helped change their
lives. They learned to eat right and exercise. The
Evans announced that the Biggest Loser Run-Walk, a half marathon in
Killington, will be coming to Killington on July 28. The goal
is to help our population stay fit. Sixth graders received
free tickets for the Run - Walk and the Kids' one mile Fun Run
Race. We can't wait to participate in this event!
A community "Thank you"
By Quinn Alper, KES 6th Grade President
We thank Seth Webb, Killington Town Manager, for including KES in
the media event and are grateful to our volunteer parent drivers,
Britt Crompton, Jamie Segarra, Michelle Coates-Girard, and
paraeducator Patty MacLauchlan for transporting the 6th grade
students.
SECOND LINE PARADE
KES students participated in jubilant dance as they joined the
Second Line Parade on Fat Tuesday in the KES gym. KES thanks John
& Michelle Durney (and their band) for immersing us in the
culture of Mardi Gras' music, costumes, and dance.
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