We are beginning our first FAST progress monitoring window. There will be three Progress Monitoring (PM) windows for FAST this year:
∙ September - PM1 – provides information at the beginning of the year so teachers can plan for instruction and support.
∙ December/January - PM2 –provides a mid-year score to track student progress.
∙ May - PM3 –measures student mastery of the standards at the end of the school year.
Each progress monitoring test (PM1, PM2 and PM3) assesses what students should know by the end of the school year for each subject and grade level. As a result, a student’s scores for PM1 and PM2 may not yet be at grade level. This does not necessarily mean that a student is not on track to succeed. The results of PM3, the final testing session of the school year, will measure whether a student has mastered grade level standards for the year.
Tentative fast schedule is as follows:
Kindergarten (KG)
ELA → Monday 9/15, Tuesday 9/16
Math → Thursday 9/18, Friday 9/19
1st Grade
ELA → Thursday 9/11, Friday 9/12
Math → Tuesday 9/16, Wednesday 9/17
2nd Grade
Math → Wednesday 9/10, Thursday 9/11
ELA → Thursday 9/18, Friday 9/19
Thank you to the team from UF Health that provided Stop the Bleed training for principals today. As with our recent training on reunifying families after a school crisis, today's session is another example of the district's commitment to the safety and well-being of students, families and staff.
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Starting today, you’ll receive messages, updates, and announcements from your child’s school right inside the Alachua County Public Schools app—or by text and email if you prefer.
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This is communication, simplified!
Hello Irby families!
We are so excited to introduce ourselves as the new principal and assistant principal of Irby Elementary. This school has such a warm, welcoming reputation, and it’s clear why. From the joyful classrooms to the smiling faces in the hallways, Irby is truly a special place for our young students.
We already feel a strong connection to this community. For the past three years, we worked just up the road at Alachua Elementary and quickly came to love and respect the families and spirit of this town. Being part of a school that means so much to Alachua is something we don’t take lightly.
We also want to give a big shoutout to the incredible teachers and staff at Irby. They’ve created such a positive, nurturing environment for their students, and we’re honored to join their team.
This year, we’ll be focusing on helping students grow by building a strong school culture and giving them more ownership of their learning. When kids feel confident and excited about school, there’s no limit to what they can achieve. Meet the teacher will be this Friday on August 8th, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. More information about that, first day of school information, and supply information should be posted later today.
We can’t wait to meet all of you and your children. Here’s to a great year ahead!
Warm Regards,
Holly Burton and Seth Harrington