The new year is an opportunity to start fresh and build healthy habits together as a family. One fun way to do this is sitting down together to talk about what to focus on this year, like daily reading, bedtime routines, or eating healthier.

When your child participates in choosing goals, they feel proud and are more excited to follow through and make them part of their daily routine.

Try Reading Every Night

Reading helps your child grow their vocabulary, thinking skills, and imagination. But it does more than that! When you read with your child, it builds a stronger bond and they begin to associate books with comfort, love, and happiness. This bond can help them enjoy reading more and want to read on their own as they get older.

The information gathered from MAP testing is one of many tools we use to guide our instructional decisions. These assessments help us identify student strengths, uncover areas for growth, and adjust instruction intentionally to meet the needs of all learners. This data is not about labels or judgment, it is about insight, reflection, and action.

Once assessments are complete, our team will take time to review results, look for trends, and use the data to inform next steps in the classroom. Our focus remains on meaningful, student-centered decisions, including targeted instruction, thoughtful grouping, and appropriate support or enrichment. Testing reports will be sent home once all students have completed testing; we anticipate sharing results during the first week of February.

Families can support students at home by keeping a consistent schedule, a good night's rest, and a healthy breakfast. 



Thank you for your continued trust, support, and collaboration. We are grateful to be part of your child’s educational journey and are excited for all that 2026 has in store for our school community.

After a restful break, we are excited to be back at Collage and ready for a productive new month of learning! Students have returned with fresh energy, and our classrooms are buzzing with curiosity, collaboration, and creativity.

Our project-based learning focus will center on understanding the fundamental concepts related to the development of a market economy. Through hands-on activities, group projects, and real-world connections, students will explore ideas such as supply and demand, goods and services, and the role of producers and consumers. This engaging approach helps students apply what they learn in meaningful ways and encourages problem-solving and collaboration.

In addition to classroom learning, students will have exciting opportunities to learn beyond the classroom walls. Outdoor learning experiences will allow students to connect academic concepts to nature and movement, while our upcoming visit to the Florida Theater will enrich their understanding of the arts and storytelling in a live performance setting.

As we move into the second half of the school year, we will also begin preparing for MAP testing. These assessments help us identify student strengths and areas for growth so we can set focused learning goals and provide targeted support. Our emphasis will remain on building confidence, practicing skills, and reminding students that their best effort is what matters most.

We are looking forward to a month filled with growth, exploration, and meaningful learning experiences. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to help our students thrive!