NWEA Map Testing

Sample MAP Test Question

We have almost finished the first round of NWEA MAP testing for the fall. The students put forth their very best effort and worked diligently on three tests (Reading, Math, and Language Arts). This was a new testing experience for all of us, and there was definitely a learning curve attached to implementing something of this magnitude. Overall, it ran pretty smooth, so I am excited to see how the next two testing sessions go. 

We will be testing again in January to check mid-year progress and the final testing session will be in May. I really feel the data we are going to generate from these tests will help us greatly improve the overall quality of our educational program here at Bethlehem. Additionally, we will be meeting the individual needs of each student and meeting them right where they are at so that they can get the most out of every instructional minute spent in school.

Thank you to all of the teachers for their patience and flexibility during this new assessment. We will be sharing some insight regarding the initial data during November conferences. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to visit with you!

Office View

Happy Monday!

This is the view from my office this morning. As I look out...I see kids smiling, laughing, running, skipping, and hopping. I watch them encourage each other and challenge each other I watch them support each other and teach other. 

I smile as I watch our family interact with each other in positive ways as they learn and grow here at Bethlehem Lutheran School. To God Be The Glory!

Same Power

"The same Power that rose Jesus from the grave, the same Power that commands the dead to wake, lives in us, lives in us..The same Power that moves mountains when He speaks, the same Power that can calm the raging sea, lives in us, lives in us, He lives in us, lives in us..

Greater is He that is living in me..He has conquered our enemy."

I always find it awe inspiring when God finds multiple ways to remind me that HE is greater than the things of this world. I heard this song recently and it has such a strong connection to our theme this year. Every day we are faced with struggles, worries, temptations, things that turn our attention away from Him... 

 I Peter 5:8-11 reminds us " Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up. You’re not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It’s the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith. The suffering won’t last forever. It won’t be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ—eternal and glorious plans they are!—will have you put together and on your feet for good. 

He gets the last word; yes, he does. (MSG)

There is such VICTORY in knowing that GOD has defeated the enemy and that He lives in us. God's POWER is GREATER!! When He promises that we will not be overtaken, I find such hope and peace in those words. Isn't it amazing that he loves us so much that he bears our burdens for us, that he fights our battles and IS victorious. Thank you, Jesus!