ST. BRENDAN PARISH SCHOOL

10049 NE 195TH ST

BOTHELL   WA   98011-2931

September 12, 2007                                                               2007 WASL Scores

Dear School Parents,

            Last spring, our 4^th and 7^th grade students took the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL). Thank you to teachers, students, and parents for working together! These excellent scores demonstrate academic learning and teamwork!

One hundred percent (100%) of the 4^th graders met the state Reading and Math standards! Eighty three percent (83%) met the Writing standard. Thank you to Mrs. Partington, Mrs. Scheuer, Miss Mitchell, Miss Constantino, and Mrs. Babb for bringing these students to state standards!

Our last year’s 7^th graders performed well! Ninety three percent (93%) of 7^th graders met the state Reading and Math standards and 96% met the Writing standard.  Thank you to Mrs. Schwartz for the 7^th graders accomplishments!

            Parents of last year’s 4^th and 7^th grade students should receive their child’s WASL scores in the mail this week. Looking at information from a variety of tests and assessment tools remains the best way for teachers and parents to determine a child’s academic progress. No single test can tell us everything about a student’s performance. Parents can access the web site for the Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction at www.K12.wa.us  for more information on the WASL.              Mrs. Lunn

Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL)  2007

Percent of students who met state standard

4^th Grade		7^th Grade
Reading	100%	Reading	93%
Writing	83%	Writing	96%
Math	100%	Math	93%

Distinguished Student Certificates

Father Jim and Mrs. Lunn awarded Distinguished Student certificates to 18 of our students today at our School Mass today.

Teachers selected two students from each grade who consistently demonstrate Christian behavior at school and school sponsored events.

We will continue to recognize our students at each School Mass who show respect for others, demonstrate self control, resolve conflicts appropriately, accept responsibility for his/her actions, respect the property of others, and follow school and classroom rules.

Congratulations to:

Kindergarten          Nicole Stynda :: Brandon Benefiel

1^st Grade

2^nd Grade              Ryan Wirtala :: Natalie Sizelove

3^rd  Grade

4^th  Grade              Mary Carroll :: Bryce Messner

5^th Grade              Mark Danforth :: Emily Spencer

6^th Grade              Daniel Miller :: Erin Wygant

7^th Grade              Natalie Kroeger :: Derek Holliday

8^th Grade              Blake Rowe :: Morgan Clancy

They also awarded a Distinguished Teacher certificate to Mrs. Cari Carlson our Media Specialist. Mrs. Carlson worked long hours this summer with the purchase and installation of new computers in our computer lab, organizing the first Parent Education Night on Internet safety, overseeing the upkeep of 100+ computers in our building, teaching computer and library skills to our students, and always assisting the staff with computer problems! Thank you!