The New Prague Area School District has begun implementing the Total School Cluster Grouping method in grades K-5 with the support of Purdue University and Dr. Marcia Gentry. This model is research-based and focuses on meeting the needs of all students of all abilities through overall improvement of teaching, learning, and achievement of all. Our staff professional development will focus around differentiating our instruction to meet the needs of all of our learners and embedding this into our daily instructional practice. Each spring teachers place their students by looking at their overall classroom data and determining the student's achievement level on a scale. Students are placed each year in a cluster suited for them and given a fresh start on a yearly basis. For more information check out our district webpage at NPAS Gifted and Talented
Monday, September 28, 2015
Friday, September 25, 2015
Homecoming Week
Our Falcon Ridge students and staff worked together to make it a special homecoming week. Throughout the week, everyone showed their Trojan Pride by sporting homecoming buttons designed by our 4th graders, and bought red and black pom poms.
On Friday, our entire building watched the parade, enjoying the band, floats, and of course the candy that was thrown. We were fortunate enough to have the Trojan Football players visit classrooms again this year to play Math Mania with many of our classes. Best of luck to the Trojans as they attempt to "Tame the Panthers!"
On Friday, our entire building watched the parade, enjoying the band, floats, and of course the candy that was thrown. We were fortunate enough to have the Trojan Football players visit classrooms again this year to play Math Mania with many of our classes. Best of luck to the Trojans as they attempt to "Tame the Panthers!"
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Little Free Library
Following a growing trend in our community, Falcon Ridge is both excited and proud to provide a lending library available to all of our students. Anyone is welcome to use, take and donate books as they see fit. Our goal is to provide quality reading materials for students at various grade levels.
A special thank you goes out to Kate Kluegel, Johna Anderson, Becky and Bruce Wolf, and Dan Wagner. Their passion and creativity will provide children in the Falcon Ridge and New Prague community the opportunity have books. We are grateful for their dedication in helping to foster a love of learning with the young readers in our community!
A special thank you goes out to Kate Kluegel, Johna Anderson, Becky and Bruce Wolf, and Dan Wagner. Their passion and creativity will provide children in the Falcon Ridge and New Prague community the opportunity have books. We are grateful for their dedication in helping to foster a love of learning with the young readers in our community!
Friday, September 11, 2015
Welcome Back Picnic
Falcon Ridge's annual Welcome Back Picnic was another great success, as over 800 people attended. We had near-perfect weather, and were able to take advantage of the sun and blue skies. Along with free hot dogs, chips, cookies, and water, our families were able to enjoy three inflatables to jump in and crawl through. Thanks to everyone who attended-our Falcon Ridge community is the best!
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
What a Week!
Our first week of the 2015-16 was a great one! We are proud to show off a new look near the entryway to our building, with revamped landscaping and a more effective drainage system.
For the first time ever, the New Prague Area Schools held Fall Assessment Conferences where families were invited into our buildings before the school year started, in the hope that our staff could better connect with students and families. These conferences replaced our traditional fall Open House, and allowed students the opportunity to meet their teachers and conduct a brief reading assessment. Additionally, parents got information on our Transportation and Food Services Departments, students could tour a bus, and families could meet with building and district nurses to update student's medical status. Our initial feedback from parents was very favorable.
The first days of school were also very successful, as we opened the doors to nearly 650 students at Falcon Ridge. We also began offering breakfast to all of our students in the hopes that they will start their day more prepared to learn than ever before.
We concluded our week with our 3rd annual Red Carpet Welcome, where the NPHS band played and we greeted our students as they entered the building. Our staff believes that Falcon Ridge is a great place for everyone to learn; there's no better way to demonstrate this than to show our appreciation for our students!
For the first time ever, the New Prague Area Schools held Fall Assessment Conferences where families were invited into our buildings before the school year started, in the hope that our staff could better connect with students and families. These conferences replaced our traditional fall Open House, and allowed students the opportunity to meet their teachers and conduct a brief reading assessment. Additionally, parents got information on our Transportation and Food Services Departments, students could tour a bus, and families could meet with building and district nurses to update student's medical status. Our initial feedback from parents was very favorable.
The first days of school were also very successful, as we opened the doors to nearly 650 students at Falcon Ridge. We also began offering breakfast to all of our students in the hopes that they will start their day more prepared to learn than ever before.
We concluded our week with our 3rd annual Red Carpet Welcome, where the NPHS band played and we greeted our students as they entered the building. Our staff believes that Falcon Ridge is a great place for everyone to learn; there's no better way to demonstrate this than to show our appreciation for our students!
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