Good evening, Union R-XI Families:
We hope everyone is having a great school year thus far! We’d like to take a moment to share some information about the state testing that occurred this past spring.
The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Grade-Level Assessments and End of Course (EOC) exams evaluate students’ progress toward the Missouri Learning Standards. The MAP Grade-Level Assessments include assessments in the subject areas of Communication arts (grades 3-8), Mathematics (grades 3-8), and Science (grades 5 and 8). The EOC, End of Course Assessments include assessments in the subject areas of Algebra I, Biology, English II, and Government. These assessments provide important information that contributes to decisions concerning individual students, groups of students, and educational programs.
We have recently received your child’s Individual Student Report (ISR). This report includes an Achievement Level, which will describe his or her performance for the grade level and content area as Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, or Advanced. The report will also include a short description of the knowledge and skills that are typically demonstrated by students in each Achievement Level for their grade level and content area.
We plan to send these reports home at the Middle School and High School with the first round of progress reports, as well as share them at the elementary schools at parent/teacher conferences. If you would like your child's report prior to that time, please reach out to your building counselor for the report.
We deeply value our students and know that they are SO much more than a test score on paper; however, we are also extremely proud of the hard work they put in. We are excited to share in their accomplishments on these state assessments as their hard work pays off. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or we can help in any way!
Dr. Kendra Fennessey - Assistant Superintendent
Union R-XI School District
*Early release Fridays*
Starting this Friday, 8/23/24, all schools will dismiss one hour early.
The one hour early release is EVERY Friday to provide time for staff professional development.
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Hopefully everyone had a wonderful first day of school. There were so many smiling faces and excited students all across our district!
We know there were some delays today with dismissal, so we most certainly appreciate your patience. Please know we are making adjustments and modifications and hope to minimize delays over the next few days.
Thank you again for your continued partnership and have a wonderful rest of your week!
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We still have several positions open for the 24/25 school year. If you're looking to be part of a student-centered and team-oriented work environment, check out our current openings. Be sure to spread the word too!
https://unionrxi.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
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Our new Parent Portal is LIVE!
Today is National Speech-Language Pathologist Day! Thank you to all our SLPs for everything you do for our students. We appreciate you!
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*23/24 calendar update*
Our Board of Education approved a slight adjustment to our current 23/24 school year calendar. Our last day of school, Thursday 5/23, is now going to be a half day (previously it was scheduled to be a full day).
This means on Thursday 5/23 our elementary schools will dismiss at 11:45 am and our secondary schools will dismiss at 12:20 pm.
Thank you and #Uproud!
https://tinyurl.com/rxicalendar
Good morning, #unionrxi families:
As you may be aware, there is a strong likelihood of inclement weather today. We have been monitoring and discussing the forecast with a focus on student and staff safety. At this time, the forecast includes the potential for severe thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and even possibly tornadoes.
Due to the potential danger related to the impending weather forecast, we are canceling ALL after-school activities for today, Wednesday, 5/8/24. This includes ALL sports, practices, events, clubs and activities after school.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep our students and staff safe.
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Today is School Nurse Appreciation Day! Thank you to all our amazing school nurses who help keep both our students and staff healthy.
We appreciate everything you do!
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This week we are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week!
We are so fortunate to have the absolute best teachers all across our district. Their commitment, their passion and their desire to help each and every one of our students are so greatly appreciated.
Thank you to all our teachers who make #unionrxi a fantastic place for kids!
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Today we recognize our amazing food service team members. Thank you for providing healthy and delicious meals to our students and staff each and every day. We appreciate you!
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Today we recognize our fantastic school principals who help make our schools amazing.
Thank you for all that you do, principals!
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Today we recognize our amazing administrative assistants who work tirelessly across the district to ensure our schools operate and function properly. Thank you to these team members who make everything possible!
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Today we recognize all our amazing bus and trip drivers who ensure our students are transported both safely and on-time. Thank you to all our drivers!
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Thank you to our wonderful library media specialists who enrich our students' lives with knowledge and information. Today is your day!
We appreciate all you do!
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Today we recognize all our district paraprofessionals who go above and beyond each day for our students.
Thank you, paraprofessionals!
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This week we recognize our amazing assistant principals who work tirelessly on behalf of both our students and our staff.
Thank you for everything you do!
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*Easter Break*
No school Wednesday, 3/27 - Monday, 4/1
All schools will be back in session on Tuesday, 4/2
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Good evening, #unionrxi families:
On Monday, April 8, students will have the opportunity to participate in a solar eclipse learning experience. Because student safety is absolutely paramount, we are asking each parent/guardian to grant permission for their child to participate in outside activities related to this rare experience.
Each student will be provided appropriate protective eyewear on Monday 4/8, which if utilized and worn properly, will ensure their safety. Please emphasize to your child the importance of wearing their glasses for the duration of any outside viewing to ensure their safety.
If you elect to not grant permission for your child to participate in the outside experience of the solar eclipse, they will be provided the opportunity to learn about this experience while in the confines of their respective building. Students who do not have this form completed will NOT be able to participate in any outside activities related to the solar eclipse.
Please complete this form no later than Friday, April 5.
https://tinyurl.com/unionsolar
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Good morning, #unionrxi:
Our school district is dedicated to creating a positive experience for all whom we serve. As such, we’d love for you to spend a few minutes answering some questions about your experience in our school district. This short survey has been created with the help of an outside organization (Studer Education) and will be used as part of our commitment to improvement. A similar survey has been shared with our staff along with our students, grades 4-12. The survey will close on Friday, 3/8/24.
https://forms.hcg.com/f/41709586/12bc/
Thank you for your time and input!
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