Briefs for February 7, 2018
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Charlo receives Comprehensive Literacy Project Grant
News from the Office of Public Instruction
HELENA — The Office of Public Instruction announced that 21 Montana school districts are being awarded Montana Comprehensive Literacy Project grants, one of which is Charlo Schools. These grants are funded through the federal “Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Program.” The purpose of the grant is to advance reading, writing, and digital literacy skills in students, with an emphasis on disadvantaged children.
Districts were eligible to apply if 50 percent or more of their students are eligible for free/reduced price meals or the district has 15% or more students with disabilities. All grant applications were put through a rigorous external peer review process for scoring and selection. Each eligible district was required to write a high-quality plan for improving literacy scores from age 4 to grade 12, with special attention given to transitions between age 4 to kindergarten, elementary to middle school, and middle to high school.
“This federal grant will assist the OPI in meeting many of the federal mandates within our ESSA state plan,” Elsie Arntzen said Wednesday. “Showing growth in student achievement, reducing student achievement gaps, and increasing digital skills in reading and writing are part of Montana’s long-term goals for student success. Congratulations to the Montana schools who were awarded grants. We look forward to seeing your students’ progress.”
More information can be found on the OPI’s website.
Ninepipes holds Valentine's Getaway raffle
News from the Charlo Community Outdoor Complex
CHARLO — Raffle ticket fundraiser will be held on Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Charlo High School basketball game against Arlee. The winner will be chosen at half-time of the boys’ varsity game. Look for our table in the lobby and some kids will be selling tickets at the game. Tickets are one for $10 or three for $25. Tickets are being sold to support the Charlo Community Outdoor Complex track renovations. The $300 prize value includes: a one-night stay at Ninepipes Lodge; a $100 gift certificate to Allentown Restaurant; a $75 gift basket from Great Gray Gifts; and roses and chocolates. Charlo Community Outdoor Complex would like to thank these businesses: Blackfoot, Ninepipes Lodge and Great Gray Gifts for their generous donations.
