FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2019

Join us for our NEW SCHOOL YEAR ORIENTATION

Kinder and New Students to our school at 8:30 a.m.

Grade 1-2 Students at 9:15 a.m.

Grades 3-5 Students at 10:00 a.m.

Grade 5 and 3/4/5 Special Education

Tuesday, April 30

Wednesday, May 1

Thursday, May 2

Friday, May 3

CAST

Rm. 15,21,27,28

CAST

Rm. 15, 21,27,28

Make-Up CAST

Accommodation SBA

Rm. 15/24/29

Accommodation SBA

Rm. 15/24/29

Grade 5/4

Tuesday, May 7

Wednesday, May 8

Thursday, May 9

Friday, May 10

ELA –CAT

Rm. 27/28

ELA – PT

Rm. 27/28

Math – CAT

Rm. 27/28

Math PT

Rm. 27/28

ELA-CAT

Rm. 21/15

ELA-PT

Rm. 21/15

ELA CAT

Rm.22/15

ELA PT

Rm. 22/15

Grade 5/4

Tuesday, May 14

Wednesday, May 15

Thursday, May 16

Friday, May 17

ELA –CAT

Rm. 23/15/24/29

ELA – PT

Rm. 23/24/29

Math – CAT

Rm. 23/24/29

Math PT

Rm. 23/24/29

Math-CAT

Rm. 21

Math- PT

Rm. 21

Math-CAT

Rm. 22/37

Math-PT

Rm. 22/37

Grade 3

Monday, May 20

Tuesday, May 21

Wednesday, May 22

Thursday, May 23

ELA CAT

Rm. 35/36

CAA with Mr. Myer

ELA PT

Rm. 35/36

CAA with Mr. Myer

Math-CAT

Rm. 35/36

Math-PT

Rm. 35/36

Rm. 37/38

Rm. 38

Saticoy Family Engagement Policy, School-Parent Compact and LAUSD Family Engagement Policy were mailed to your home on November 29th.

If you have any questions, please call the Main Office at (818) 765-0783.

Take a look at the test software and try some sample questions by grade.

SMARTER BALANCE PRACTICE TEST

CLICK Go to Practice Tests

Dear Parent/Guardian,

From April 2019 to June 2019, your child will be participating in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System.

CAASPP is an annual academic testing system that provides information on student progress to ensure that all students leave high school ready for college and/or career. CAASPP assessments include English–language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics for students in grades 3 – 8 and 11. Students in grades 5, 8, 11, and 12 take a science test. Eligible Spanish-speaking English learners enrolled in grades 2-11 also take the Standards-based Test in Spanish (STS).

The tests include traditional multiple-choice questions as well as ones that require students to explain their answers and show their work. To learn more, you and your child can visit the California Department of Education Website at this web address http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/ and select the Parent and Student tab.

Following spring 2018 CAASPP testing, individual student CAASPP score reports will be available to parents. Student reports include an overall score and a description of the student’s achievement level for ELA and mathematics. Reports will also be available for students who take the science test. Early Assessment Program (EAP) results will be included on the score reports for students in grade 11. STS results are reported on a separate report.

These test results aren’t meant to tell the whole story. The scores are one of several ways for you and your child’s teacher to see how your child is progressing in school. Report cards and teacher’s observations of your child’s performance in the classroom are also used to form a complete picture of your child’s achievement.

As the parent or guardian, you have the option of excusing your child(ren) from any part of the CAASPP. If you would like to excuse your child from any of the tests, you must submit your request in writing to the school [Education Code 60615.] Please let the school know as soon as possible so we can make alternative arrangements for your child(ren). Return letter to Ms. Rosales, Categorical Program Adviser/TSP EL Adviser

At Saticoy Elementary our goal is for all students to achieve their full potential. The CAASPP test results are one way we can better understand if we are meeting that goal. Thank you for all you do to partner with us in your child’s education. If you have any questions regarding CAASPP, please contact Ms. Rosales at (818) 765-0783

Thank you,

Mrs.Awakian

Principal

Estimado padre o tutor:

Entre abril del 2019 a junio del 2019, su hijo(a) participará en la Evaluación de California sobre el Desempeño y el Progreso Estudiantil (CAASPP).

La evaluación CAASPP es un sistema de evaluaciones académicas que proporciona información sobre el progreso estudiantil para garantizar que todos los estudiantes se gradúen de la preparatoria listos para la universidad y las carreras. Las evaluaciones CAASPP incluyen Inglés - lengua y Literatura (ELA) y matemáticas para estudiantes de 3º a 8º grado y del 11º grado. Los estudiantes de 5º, 8º, 11º y 12º presentarán una evaluación de ciencias naturales. Los alumnos de inglés que sean hispanohablantes elegibles del 2º al 11º grado también presentarán la versión en español de las pruebas basadas en las normas (STS).

Esta evaluación incluye preguntas tradicionales de opción múltiple así como las que requieren que los estudiantes expliquen sus respuestas y demuestren su trabajo. Para mayores detalles, visite junto con su hijo el sitio Web de la Secretaría de Educación del Estado de California http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/ y seleccione la pestaña de Padres y Estudiantes.

Después de la sesión de evaluaciones CAASPP de la primavera 2018, los resultados individuales que hayan obtenido los estudiantes estarán disponibles para los padres. Las calificaciones estudiantiles incluyen la calificación general y una descripción del nivel de aprovechamiento del estudiante en inglés ELA y matemáticas. Reportes también estarán disponibles para los estudiantes que presenten la evaluación de ciencias. Se incluirán los resultados del Programa de Evaluación Temprana (EAP) en las calificaciones de los estudiantes del 11º grado. Los resultados de STS se reportan en una boleta de calificaciones aparte.

Estos resultados no ofrecen un panorama completo, ya que constituyen una de varias medidas para que usted y el maestro de su hijo observen el progreso escolar del estudiante. También se utilizan las boletas de calificaciones y observaciones del maestro sobre el desempeño del estudiante en el salón para completar dicho panorama sobre el aprovechamiento de su hijo.

Como padre de familia o tutor legal, usted tiene la opción de exentar a su hijo para cualquier parte de la evaluación CAASPP. Si desea que su hijo no participe en cualquiera de las evaluaciones, deberá presentar por escrito dicha petición a la escuela [Código de Educación 60615.] Favor de indicarle a la escuela en cuanto sea posible para que podamos hacer arreglos alternativos para su(s) hijo(s).

En Saticoy nuestra meta consiste en que todos los estudiantes alcancen su máximo potencial. Los resultados de las evaluaciones CAASPP constituyen una medida para determinar si estamos logrando esa meta. Gracias por todo lo que hacen para colaborar con nosotros en la educación de sus hijos. Si tienen alguna pregunta sobre la evaluación CAASPP, favor de comunicarse con Ms. Rosales (818)765-0783

Les agradece,

Mrs. Awakian

Principal

What is the Initial ELPAC?

The Initial ELPAC is used to identify a student as either an English learner who needs support to learn English or as proficient in English.

Why do we administer the ELPAC?

Identifying students who need help learning English is important so students get the support they need to do well in school while receiving instruction in all school subjects. Every year, students who are English learners will take the Summative ELPAC to measure their progress in learning English, until they are reclassified as proficient in English.

Kindergarten-5th Grade Initial ELPAC is admisnitered by the classroom teacher started August- June 2019.

First Initial Notification Letters will be distributed by September 12, 2018- 30 calendar days from enrollment.

Questions?

Contact

Ms. Rosales

(818)765-0783

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Identifying students who need help learning English is important so these students can get the support they need to do well in English language arts/literacy, mathematics, science, and other subject areas in school. The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California, or “ELPAC,” are the tests used to measure how well students understand English when it is not the language they speak at home. Information from the ELPAC tells your child’s teacher about the areas in which your child needs extra support.

This spring, your child will take the following test:

ELPAC Summative Assessment

More About the ELPAC

Students in kindergarten through grade twelve, who are classified as English learners, will take the ELPAC Summative Assessment every year until they are reclassified as proficient in English. Students are tested on their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

To learn more about the ELPAC, please read the Parent Guide to Understanding the ELPAC, which can be found on the CDE Parent Guide to Understanding the ELPAC Web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ep/documents/elpacparentguide.pdf.

The ELPAC practice tests are another good resource. They can be found on the ELPAC Web site at https://www.elpac.org, where parents and students can see the kinds of questions that will be on the test.

If you have any questions about your child taking the ELPAC, please contact Ms. Rosales at (818) 765-0783.

Sincerely,

Mrs.Awakian

Principal

The ELPAC is the test that is used to measure how well students in kindergarten through twelfth grade understand English when it is not their primary language. The ELPAC is taking the place of the California English Language Development Test (CELDT). Information from the ELPAC helps your child’s teacher provide support in the right areas.

The Practice Test gives students, parents and families, teachers, administrators, and others an opportunity to become familiar with the types of test questions on the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). It includes examples of all of the types of test questions that may appear in the actual Summative Assessment at each grade or grade span. In an actual test setting, an Examiner’s Manual, a Test Book, and/or an Answer Book are used.

The test questions in the Practice Test are reproduced from these test materials.

Click Grade for ELPAC Practice Test

Resources and Information

The Los Angeles Unified School District is activating a new elementary progress report in MiSiS this 2017-2018 school year. Please bookmark this page for future reference as resources related to the new elementary progress report will be updated and maintained at this webpage for your convenience. This webpage is also available through this link: http://tinyurl.com/NewReportCard

*** NEW *** Grading Supports and Resources. Click folder below.

Parent Handbook, a resource for schools and parents

New! Spanish translation included

Parent Face to Face Presentation

Online E-learning Course for Parents

This e-learning course is designed for parents as the audience to assist you with the task of informing and supporting parents in understanding the new progress report, the reason for this change, and the history of its development.

http://www.lausd.net/cdg/DOI/ProgressReporting/M4/story.html

Spanish language version: http://www.lausd.net/cdg/NuevoInforme/

Elementary School Progress Report Marking Practices and Procedures

BUL-2332.6

EXPLANATION OF SCORING TERMS

The District has a four-level scoring scale for grades K-5/6 using the numbers 4, 3, 2, and 1 to indicate student achievement, with the score of four being the highest.

Aligned to the California content standards, these criteria describe the expected performance levels for students at each grade.

1. Achievement in the academic subjects is indicated as noted below. The following excerpts are from the K-5/6 progress report:

Academic Achievement Scores K-5/6

Indicates student progress towards achievement of grade-level California content standards.

4 = Exceeds grade level standards
3 = Meets grade level standards
2 = Progressing toward meeting grade level standards 1 = Minimal progress toward grade level standards N/A = Not assesses in current reporting period*
✓ = Assessed during reporting period

*N/A may be used in reporting periods 1 and 2 only. A final numeric score must be given in all subjects for the final, reporting period 3.

2. Scores for TK-5/6 Behaviors of a College-Prepared and Career-Ready Learner indicate student’s demonstration of the 21st Century Skills in connection with the expectations of their grade level standards. The following excerpts are from the progress report:

Behaviors of a College-Prepared and Career-Ready Learner K-5/6

Indicates student’s demonstration of the 21st Century Skills aligned to the California content standards (CCS) expectations from CDE.
C = Consistently
S = Sometimes

R = Rarely

1. Scores for English Language Development (ELD) indicate the amount of progress an English learner has made toward achieving the state ELD standards Part I: Interacting in Meaningful Ways and Part II: How English Works.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SCORING GUIDE K-5/6
4	Advanced Progress	Demonstrating ADVANCED PROGRESS in the ELD proficiency level standards
3	Average Progress	Demonstrating PARTIALLY PROFICIENT PROGRESS in the ELD proficiency level standards
2	Partial Progress	Demonstrating AVERAGE PROGRESS in the ELD proficiency level standards
1	Limited Progress	Demonstrating LIMITED PROGRESS in the ELD proficiency level standards

2.

With the LAUSD implementation of the 2012 California ELD standards there was a shift from five English language proficiency levels to three levels. The three English language proficiency levels are as follows:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

PROFICIENCY LEVEL K-5/6

Bridging: Students at this ELD proficiency level continue to learn and apply a range of high level English language skills in a wide variety of contexts, including comprehension and production of highly technical texts. Students are ready to transition to full engagement in grade level academic tasks and activities in a variety of content areas without the need for specialized ELD instruction.

BR

Expanding: Students at this ELD proficiency level are challenged to increase their English skills in more contexts, learn a greater variety of vocabulary and linguistic structures, and apply their growing language skills in more sophisticated ways appropriate to their age and grade level.

EX

Emerging: Students at this ELD proficiency level typically progress very quickly, learning to use English for immediate needs as well as beginning to understand and use academic vocabulary and other features of academic language.

What is Smarter Balanced?

Smarter Balanced is...

A Better Assessment System

Using the Digital Library, teachers can access resources to support student learning. Teachers can also use optional and flexible interim tests to check student progress throughout the year. Summative, or end-of-year tests, measure student achievement and growth in English and math in grades 3–8 and high school. Learn about our complete system.
A Customized Assessment

Students take a customized test using a computer adaptive format: questions get harder when students answer correctly and easier when they answer incorrectly, allowing students to better demonstrate what they know. Read more about testing technology
Designed for All Students

Additional supports make the assessments accessible to students with disabilities and English language learners. Explore accessibility and accomodations features.
Relevant to College and Career

The online format with extended research, writing, and problem solving tasks measure the critical thinking and problem-solving skills students need for success. Learn what makes the assessment useful for life after high school.
Useful for Teachers

Our system helps inform instruction and identify where students need more support. A Digital Library of tools—including professional development materials and instructional resources—is available to teachers to use all year to meet students’ individual needs. Go to the Educators page for more information.

Try it out!

Take a look at the test software and try some sample questions by grade.

Go to Practice Tests

Questions?

Contact:

Ms.Rosales

Testing Coordinator

GATE Coordinator

Categorical Program Advisor/TSP EL Advisor

(818)765-0783

The California Science Test (CAST)

The California Science Test or CAST is part of the state testing program called the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress or CAASPP. The CAST will be field tested in 2017‒18 and be operational in 2018‒19.

The CAASPP System is designed to give information to teachers, students, and their families about what students know and are able to do. It also indicates whether they are on track to be ready for success in college or career when they graduate from high school.

Who Takes CAST? All students in grades 5 and 8, and once in high school, depending on when they take their last science class.

How can I help my child get ready for the test?

You are an important part of your child’s education. Some things you can do to help your child are:

Discuss the test with your child. Make sure they are not scared or anxious.
Tell your child that you and their teacher have high expectations and that you are both there to help them every step of the way. Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast before testing.
Take a training test with your child.
Training tests can be found at http://www.caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html.

DUAL LANGUAGE-ARMENIAN AT SATICOY!

Dual Language Education Can Close Achievement Gap

SUMMARY

Dual language learning has been found to be the only method of second language acquisition to facilitate the full closure of the achievement gap between English learners and English speakers in primary and secondary education. Strictly structured and well-implemented dual language instruction across all subjects of the curriculum provides all students the opportunity to develop a deep academic proficiency in two languages, which will give them the tools to become highly-sought-after bilingual professionals in today's more globalized world.

More Information in the Main Office

JOIN US!

Achieve Believe Succeed

Saticoy's Family Center

located at the Main Office Building

WELCOME!

Coffee with the Principal, Assistant Principal and Categorical Program Adviser

Coffee with Parent Center Directors: Ms. Lopez and Ms. Aridjian

Volunteer Crew led by Parent Center Directors

English Learner Advisory Committee- Recommend, Give your opinion

School Site Council - Meet the Officers and Members

Friends of Saticoy

Saticoy Elementary School

Student Dress Code and Uniform Policy

Research (A Program of Union Pacific Foundation; http://www.education.com ; http://www.statisticbrain.com) shows that school uniforms support a safe and disciplined learning environment, which is the first requirement of any good school. As it was announced at the beginning of the school year through Parent Handbook, Parent Newsletter, Kindergarten Orientation and Back to School Night, as of January 12^th, 2014, there is a mandatory school uniform policy at Saticoy Elementary School.

Rationale:

School Uniform Policy will promote school safety, improve discipline, and enhance the learning environment.

The benefits of school uniforms include:

Decreasing violence and theft
Instilling student with discipline
Helping parents and students resist peer pressure
Helping students concentrate on their school work
Helping school officials recognize intruders who come to the school
Making children feel equal to their peers, in terms of appearance
Promoting a sense of school pride

School Uniform Policy

Shirts –Navy, Gray, White (With Collar, Crew Neck, V-Neck Shirts)

Pants –Navy-Blue, Khakis-Tan,

Skirts or Skorts – Navy-Blue or Tan

Shoes or Sneakers – Shoes/sneakers must fit securely on the foot.

TANK TOPS or SPAGHETTI-STRAP TOPS are not allowed.

The following shoes are not allowed:

Elevated shoes
Wheelies
Shoes on heels
Shoes with open toes
Backless shoes (flip flops, sandals, crocs, water-shoes)

Saticoy Elementary will strive to achieve full compliance through the use of positive reinforcement measures. No student will be considered non-compliant with the uniform policy in the following instances:

When the students’ parent or guardian has secured an exemption from the school policy.
When a field trip or school event may require specialized clothing

Please notify the school in writing at the beginning of the year if your child has a medical condition or religious reason that requires a modification of the dress code.

Uniforms can be purchased at a variety of retailers including, but not limited to, Old Navy, Sears, Target, Walmart, GAP, K-Mart and most department stores.

Families who are experiencing financial difficulties, will be assisted in purchasing school uniforms. Please contact Ms. Lopez/ Ms. Aridjian, Parent Community Representatives, for more information.

GEARING UP FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR - ORIENTATION ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH

LET'S SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL UNIFORMS FOR THE 19-20 SCHOOL YEAR. AVAILABLE AT ORIENTATION

5th Grade Students Softball Champs vs.Staff! 5th Grade Students WON!!!

Talent Show 5/31 at 3:30pm AUDITORIUM!

WE LOVE OUR FABULOUS FAMILY VOLUNTEERS!

2019 CAST, SBA, CAA Schedule

PARENT PORTAL

RIBBON CUTTING of PARENT CENTER

Lions Club at Saticoy

Saticoy Families at Inspiring Notes Community Concert

2018-2019 Saticoy School-Parent Compact for Achievement and Family Engagement Policy

ATTENTION GRADES 3, 4 & 5 SBA SUMMATIVE 2018-2019

SMARTER BALANCE SBA SUMMATIVE 2019 -Try it out!

FAMILY INVOLVEMENT- ELAC & SSC ORIENTATION

ELPAC 2018-2019

Letter about ELPAC 2019

WHAT A YEAR, 2017-2018!

ELPAC 2018

New Elementary California Content Standards Progress Report

Smarter Balanced Assessment SBA March 2019- June 2019

What is Smarter Balanced?

Smarter Balanced is...

A Better Assessment System

A Customized Assessment

Designed for All Students

Relevant to College and Career

Useful for Teachers

CAST 2017-2018

LAUSD Audition for GATE Visual Arts Lilit Dovlatyan 5th Grade

Depth of Knowledge

DUAL LANGUAGE ARMENIAN AT SATICOY! 2017-2018 School Year

Ready to Learn More?

Dress Code and Uniform Policy

Saticoy Spirit Wear!

Saticoy Fun!

5th Grade VS. Saticoy Staff- PLAY BALL!

SATICOY School for Advanced Studies

WINNERS!

LET'S SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL UNIFORMS FOR THE 19-20 SCHOOL YEAR. AVAILABLE AT ORIENTATION

Farewell to Ms. Rosales, Categorical Program Adviser/TSP EL Designee/GATE Coordinator

FIRST 5th GRADE DANCE

5th Grade Calendar of Events

SUMMER RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES

Summer Resources & Activities

PARENT PORTAL INFORMATION- SIGN-UP

Mrs. Awakian, Principal

Message from Saticoy's New Principal, Mrs. Awakian

About Saticoy

Board Member Kelly Gonez at Saticoy

Code of Conduct with Students

Bell Schedule 2018-2019

Parent Resources

How can I help my child get ready for the ELPAC?

Student Council Spirit Days

Student Council Spirit Days 2018-2019

2018-2019 Events and Programs

Orchestra Grade 3-5

Celebrate College Spirit Day!

LAUSD Audition for GATE Visual Arts Lilit Dovlatyan 5th Grade

2nd Grade Bubble Day!

Programs at Saticoy 2017-2018

LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program

LA'S BEST

Saticoy's Great Support- LDNE Staff

College Days

SATICOY

Saticoy's Calendar of Events

2018-2019 Events