Dear CSAMS Families,
Today students started their 2026 MSTEP testing with the first part of their ELA exam. We will finish up ELA testing tomorrow as well and we will wrap up our testing next Tuesday with the mathematics exam.
Friday is the first of May! Symbolically, May is a time of transition and growth. Spring blossoms provide opportunities for renewal and change, and academically, the end of the school year approaches, bringing with it a flurry of excitement for summer, but also a time to pause and reflect on one school year ending and another soon to begin.
In terms of personal development, May offers moments for introspection and self-discovery, prompting us to evaluate our goals and aspirations. May also presents occasions for connection and bonding with friends and family, as outdoor activities and gatherings become more frequent. Despite the inevitable challenges and uncertainties that come with any period of transition, May serves as a reminder of the resilience and adaptability inherent within us all, as we navigate through both the expected and unexpected moments of our lives. May is a month of growth, reflection, and preparation for the adventures that lie ahead.
May 8th students will be participating in our annual Career Day. On this special day, parents and community members will come to our school to share their career experiences with students. I am always amazed at the meaningful conversations our students and guests engage in. It will be another exciting day of growth and discovery!
May also offers us an opportunity to see the progress your student has made over the course of the school year. In the final weeks of April, Middle School students took their spring MSTEP tests, and in May they will take the NWEA reading and mathematics tests. The information gleaned from these assessments allows teachers to refine their practice and provide students with the information they need to create the goals they will establish with their teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.
The month of May also provides students an opportunity to look inward as they reflect on the accomplishments they made throughout this school year. This information will be shared with you during student-led conferences on Monday, June 1st. Students have been working all year creating learning portfolios to share with you on this special day of reflection.
Finally, students will begin to prepare to wrap up this school year as they look forward to next year. Some of them will be facing another transition as they get ready to begin their high school journey. Others are looking forward to another year of familiarity. Such is life; however, whichever path your child will be taking, they will be prepared based on the hard work they have demonstrated this school year. The good news is that we still have 7 weeks to go!
In partnership with you,
Dina M Barnaby
Staff Appreciation Week is just around the corner. Our CSA District Parent Council needs your help to show our staff how much they are appreciated! Our staff work some long hours to be the best they can be for our children.
CSAD PC has some big plans in the works to make sure each one of our CSA District staff members feel loved and valued. Please take a moment to check out their sign up genius for donations and volunteer opportunities or donate below to help them purchase some amazing goodies for the staff!
We have put together a "2026 Summer Opportunities for Students Preschool through High School" document for our CSA District families. This document has a wide range of summer experiences for the oldest and youngest and all those youngsters in between. Now is the time to sift through the myriad of possibilities, consider the logistics, and work through the decision-making process.
