Collins Elementary
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MSTEP: STATE ASSESSMENTS INFORMATION UPDATE 4.5.24
Beginning the week of April 8-May 17, our 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will be participating in the State of Michigan's MSTEP standardized state assessment tests. The MSTEP informative letters for families were distributed to your students this week. However, for your information, those letters are also attached to this email, will also be available to view on our website, and will be available to download in this week's CUB COMMUNICATION S'MORE newsletter.
In addition, I am including the general overview of the letter below. Wishing you a lovely and restful break.
Warm regards,
Principal Ciacchella
SCHEDULE FOR APRIL TESTING
- Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5th Grade ELA MSTEP TESTING
- Thursday, April 11, 2024 6th Grade ELA MSTEP TESTING
- Monday, April 15, 2024 6th Grade MATH MSTEP TESTING
- Tuesday, April 16, 2024 4th Grade ELA MSTEP TESTING
- Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Virtual Academy 3-6th grades ELA & MATH
- Thursday, April 18, 2024 3rd Grade ELA MSTEP TESTING
- Thursday, April 18, 2024 VIRTUAL ACADEMY 5th Grade Science/Social Studies
- Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5th Grade MATH MSTEP TESTING
- Tuesday, April 23, 2024 VIRTUAL ACADEMY 3-6 MAKEUPS
- Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6th Grade ELA/MATH MAKEUPS
- Tuesday, April 30, 2024 5th Grade SCIENCE MSTEP TESTING
- Tuesday, April 30, 2024 4th Grade MATH MSTEP TESTING
MSTEP 3rd ,4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Letters OVERVIEW:
March 21, 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians of Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Graders,
All students enrolled in Michigan schools in grades 3-8 and 11 will take the M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) assessment. The M-STEP measures your student's growth and progress on the Michigan Academic Standards. Those standards are available at this website: www.Michigan.gov/academicstandards.
Third, Fourth, and Sixth graders will be tested in English language arts and mathematics using a computer. Fifth graders will be tested in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies using a computer. They will be assigned specific dates and times to take the M-STEP during the April 8 – May 17, 2024, online testing window. The M-STEP will provide an accurate view of your child’s achievement levels and learning needs to help us identify areas where we can improve instruction and teaching.
As parents/guardians, you play an important role in your child’s academic success.
We are asking for your help to ensure he/she is prepared for this new online assessment series. Here is what you can do:
Encourage your child to approach the M-STEP with a positive attitude.
- Ensure your child gets plenty of rest the night before, has a good breakfast and comes to school on time each day.
- Review the UCS Electronic Device Use Protocol for Statewide Testing.
Your child’s attendance is vital to his/her achievement. In addition, full attendance is necessary for our school to meet state participation requirements.
To learn more about the M-STEP assessments, please visit the Michigan Department of Education Web site: http://www.michigan.gov/mde.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Ciacchella
Principal
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Greetings Kindergarten Class of 2037!
- Please check out all information at: UCS Kindergarten Enrollment INFO
- Please check out our COLLINS POWERPOINT information from our Open House on 3.6.24: BRUCE COLLINS KINDERGARTEN PRESENTATION
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*INTRODUCING- THE COLLINS CUB HUG!*
We here at Collins have so many staff and students to celebrate. Each day, staff members show their P.A.W.S. through dedication and empowerment of our Cubs. Instead of sending a BEAR hug, we are sending a big Collins CUB HUG!! Please check back frequently to see which staff member we can celebrate next!
Ms. Karajic, Collins Elementary Thinks You Are PAW-SOME!
Mrs. Laskowski, Collins Elementary Thinks You Are PAW-SOME!
Mr. Weicker, Collins Elementary Thinks You Are PAW-SOME!
Mrs. Budnick, Collins Elementary Thinks You Are PAW-SOME
Mr. Baker, Collins Elementary Thinks You are PAW-SOME!
Mrs. Oltersdorf, Collins Elementary Thinks You are PAW-SOME!
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May 27, 2024
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June 6, 2024
8:25 AM - 11:30 AM All Students K-12 Half Day - Exams (11:29 a.m.)
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June 7, 2024
8:25 AM - 11:30 AM All Students K-12 Half Day - Exams and Last Day of School (11:29 a.m.)
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Utica Community Schools, in partnership with our community, will empower students to positively transform their future and the world.
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Utica Community Schools ignites a passion for learning in all students. We strengthen our community by welcoming all learners, honoring culture, and inspiring remarkable growth and achievement.
We accomplish this by:
- Ensuring students are at the heart of all decisions
- Collaborating with all stakeholders
- Providing a safe and supportive environment
- Encouraging mindsets that are open to innovation
- Reimagining what school can be
- Promoting high expectations throughout Utica Community Schools
- Committing to multiple pathways toward excellence and achievement for all
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Our Mission at Collins, with the Help of the Community, Is to Foster a Caring and Enriching Environment That Enables All Student to Grow Academically and Socially, to Reach Their Individual Potential and Become Lifelong Learners.
Translation Assistance
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Language assistance services are available for LEP (speaking, reading, writing or comprehending English) families that are in need or seeking support. Language assistance services are free services provided by the district that include translation and interpretation support. For information or to request services please contact:
- For Albanian: (586) 797-6946
- For Arabic: (586) 797-6906
- For Spanish: (586) 797-6986
Persons seeking or needing language assistance are providing confirmation of such need, further verification is not required.
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Shërbimet e ndihmës gjuhësore ( për të folur, lexuar, shkruar ose kuptuar anglisht) janë në dispozicion për familjet LEP (Njohuri të Kufizuara të Gjuhës Anglese) që kanë nevojë ose kërkojnë mbështetje. Shërbimet e ndihmës gjuhësore janë shërbime falas të ofruara nga distrikti dhe përfshijnë ndihmën me përkthimin dhe interpretimin. Për informacion ose për të kërkuar shërbimet ju lutemi kontaktoni:
- Për Albanian: (586) 797 – 6946
- Për Arabic: (586) 797 – 6906
- Për Spanish: (586) 797 – 6986
Personat që kërkojnë ose kanë nevojë për ndihmë gjuhësore po konfirmojnë një nevojë të tillë. Verifikimi i mëtejshëm nuk është i nevojshëm.
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تتوفر خدمات المساعدة اللغوية (التحدث، القراءة، الكتابة أو فهم اللغة الإنجليزية) لعائلات LEP (أجادة محدودة للغة الإنكليزية) المحتاجة أو التي تطلب الدعم. خدمات المساعدة اللغوية هي خدمات مجانية تقدمها المنطقة ألتعليمية وتشمل دعم الترجمة التحريرية والفورية. للحصول على معلومات أو لطلب الخدمات، يرجى الاتصال ب:
- اللغة الالبانية: (586) 797-6946
- اللغة العربية: (586) 797-6906
- اللغة الإسبانية:(586) 797-6986
يقدم الأشخاص الذين يبحثون أو يحتاجون إلى مساعدة لغوية تأكيدا لهذه الحاجة، ولا يستلزم تقديم أي أثبات.
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Los servicios de ayuda con el idioma están disponibles para las familias de dominio limitado del inglés (hablar, leer, escribir o comprender inglés) que necesitan o buscan apoyo. Los servicios de ayuda con el idioma son servicios gratuitos proporcionados por el distrito que incluyen apoyo de traducción e interpretación. Para obtener información o solicitar servicios, póngase en contacto con:
- Para albanés: (586) 797 – 6946
- Para árabe: (586) 797 – 6906
- Para español: (586) 797 – 6986
Las personas que buscan o necesitan ayuda con el idioma están proporcionando confirmación de dicha necesidad, no se requiere una verificación adicional.