We wanted to share with you all a new opportunity to access both books from our school. Sora is an online service (provided through an app) that allows students to checkout ebooks and audio books. Below are the simple steps you can take to enjoy this new service provided by Norman Public Schools.

 

• Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or visit soraapp.com on any mobile device.
• In Sora, find your school and sign in using your student's ID# as the user name and the password 9876.
• Once in Sora, browse the Explore tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.
• Close the book and go to your Shelf to see all your books. From there, you can: tap open book or open audiobook to read listen to the book; tap options to renew or return the book, get to your notes and highlights, and more.

 

Oklahoma educators and families will be able to review their students’ preliminary state test results for grades 3-8 beginning May 23, 2019. Individual scores will be posted on the OSTP Student/Family Portal linked on the new online interactive Oklahoma School Report Card dashboard at oklaschools.com. To access the portal, families should click on the “Your Student” tab.

 

This is the first time preliminary scores will be available by the end of May, giving families access to their children’s test scores before summer break begins in many districts. To log in to the portal, families must have their student’s unique 10-digit State Testing Number, or STN, which is available through Madison Elementary or on previous OSTP parent reports. Families are limited to one account but can share a password once that account has been activated.

 

Please see the following reporting training for more information:

https://oklahoma.onlinehelp.measuredprogress.org/training-presentations/

 

If you have further questions, contact the OSDE Office of Assessments at (405) 521-3341 .

During the months of JUNE and JULY the Madison Library will be open specific Tuesdays from 9:00-12:00! This is an opportunity for students to check out books, play games, work in the marker space area, etc... We encourage all students to bring an adult (and a friend if you want) and come see Mrs. Curtis! Please remember, all children MUST be accompanied by an adult, no drop offs. Below is a list of those Tuesdays this summer that the library will be open:

 

• June 4, 11, and 25
• July 16, 23, and 30

Camp Invention is a week-long summer STEM experience hosted by the Norman Public School District. The camp is available for students entering Kindergarten through 6th grades. Children are presented with fun, hands-on challenges that encourage creative problem solving, teamwork, entrepreneurship and innovation. Camp Invention is led by experienced local educators and new curriculum is introduced each year, inspired by inductees of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. 

 

Two sessions are available this year:

June 17-21, 2019

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wilson Elementary
Cost: $240 / Sign up by May 10 to save $15

 

July 8-12, 2019
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wilson Elementary
Cost: $240 / Sign up by May 10 to save $15

 

Visit www.normanpublicschools.org/campinvention for more information.

Have a GREAT summer break, and don’t hesitate to reach out to us with your questions.

 

Dominic Barone, Principal