Delran Intermediate School

Hello DIS Families, 

Teacher and ESP of the Year

Do you know a classroom teacher or educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference?  If so, please take the time to recommend this person by completing this electronic nomination form.  We will be recognizing both a teacher of the year at the school level and an education services professional as a district. Educational service professionals include individuals who support our students in various roles such as child study team members, nurses, counselors, speech therapist, occupational therapist, literacy coach and media specialists.

Administrators, staff members, parents, students and community members are encouraged to participate.

Please click one of the links below to nominate one of our dedicated professionals!  You can nominate more than one!

Delran Intermediate School Nomination Form

Educational Services Professional Nomination Form

Thank you for supporting our teachers and educational services professionals. The deadline for nominations is December 12, 2014.

FASTT Math Update from Mrs. DeVicaris

As we approach the end of the first trimester, we will be closing down FasttMath on Monday so the teachers can calculate your child’s computational fluency grades.  As you recall, students had a goal of completing three sessions per week on FasttMath, and that effort was to count as 5% of your child’s math grade.  Because we had some initial issues with the program, the time period that is being checked is October 6th – December 5th , and an average of 2.5 sessions per week will be sufficient for 100% effort.  Additionally, we adjusted the proficiency expectations because we know that 169 facts may not have been attainable given the initial start-up issues that shortened our time period.  For third and fourth grades, 80 or more fast facts will designate 100% proficiency.  In fifth grade, 118 or more fast facts will designate 100% proficiency.  In both cases, achieving less than the designated number of facts will be scored as a percentage of the numbers listed above.  All of these adjustments were made to benefit your child, and as a direct response to concerns we have heard during the first trimester.

Moving forward, we are excited to introduce an updated version of FasttMath.  The most notable improvement is a new dashboard that will let you as the parent see your child’s fact fluency with one quick glance.  The students will work in the computer lab next week to become familiar with the new platform, as well as take the initial pretest on their next operation.  While we will make FasttMath available to students at home beginning December 15th, students will not be required to complete FasttMath until the week of January 5th.

PTA Info

The Delran PTA’s Holiday Craft Fair will be held tomorrow. There are tons of talented vendors selling a wide assortment of inexpensive crafts that make perfect holiday gifts. Prices typically range from $.50 to $15.00. Be sure to mark your calendar.

Looking to stay informed….like the new Delran Elementary PTA Facebook page and visit our website at  www.delranelementarypta.com.

Have a great weekend. 

Educationally yours,

Mrs. Lowe and Mrs. Rash