January 2019

By the Numbers - Improvements in 8th Grade MCA Math Scores 8 th Grade Math Proficiency Northfield Public Schools – Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA)

BRIGHT SPOT Shining the light on great work underway around the Northfield Promise benchmarks!

MCA Test Results Highlight Improvements in Middle School Math Scores According to the 2018 MCA Math Scores for Northfield’s 8 th grade students, there is good news. After four years of declining scores from 2013-16, Northfield’s proficiency rates have increased by 12% over the past two years.   Click here to see exciting results >>

Navigators Connect Families with Young Children to Preschool Navigators Kayla Wolff and Liliana Trinidad Ramos One of the primary goals of Northfield Promise is to make sure that all children are ready for kindergarten. In 2017, 66% of Northfield children from low-income households were ready for kindergarten in reading, compared to 90% of children from higher-income households. A group of local early childhood professionals determined two strategies to address this gap: increase the number of children who attend high-quality early learning programs; and increase the number of children who complete early childhood screening at age 3.5. Families whose first language is not English and those from low-income households report finding it especially difficult to access high-quality early childhood experiences, such as preschool.  Learn more about how the Early Childhood Navigators are working to change that. >>

Greenvale Park Community School Annual Report

Celebrating the successes of its 4 th year, the Greenvale Community School Annual Report for 2017-18 is now available online. A total of 861 youth from elementary school through high school participated in programming last school year. In addition, 54 community partners and 462 volunteers contributed to the project’s success. Sam Richardson, Greenvale Park’s Principal, is one of the community school's biggest fans. “The Community School offers a place for students to belong, connect, and explore their creative talents,” Richardson said. “I am proud of the Community School and the many ways it benefits students and families.” Partnerships and community volunteers help lead the school to its many successes. Katie Arnold, parent and volunteer, commented, “The Community School fosters connections in our community. It is an honor to be a part of that as a parent and volunteer.”  Click here to see the full 2017-18 Greenvale Park Community School Annual Report.

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