Dear Farmin Stidwell Families,
Happy New Year! I hope your winter break was restful and filled with wonderful moments. As we begin this new year together, I am excited for the continued growth, learning, and achievement ahead at Farmin Stidwell.
I am incredibly proud of the progress our students are making—especially in reading. Since September, our K–3 students have grown in reading proficiency from 52% to 70%, a testament to their hard work and the dedication of our teachers and support staff. We will reassess in February as part of our state reporting process and look forward to seeing how much more growth our students achieve. We are shooting for another year of 80% proficiency!
The months ahead include a longer stretch of focused learning before spring break. During this time, students will be preparing for upcoming ISATs and will take MAP assessments at the end of January. These assessments help us measure growth and ensure we are meeting each student’s needs through both intervention and extension opportunities.
As we move forward, my goals for our school remain centered on what matters most:
Meaningful inclusion for all students
Focused and specific academic intervention and extension in both math and reading
Strong partnerships with families and community organizations
Opportunities for students to give back through service
Ensuring students and staff enjoy coming to school and feel safe, valued, and connected
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. It is an honor to work alongside such a dedicated staff and supportive families to help our scholars grow—not only academically, but as kind, capable, and confident people. I look forward to all that we will accomplish together in the months ahead.
Warmly,
Dr. Betsy Dalessio
Principal, Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
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