MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL & MAIN OFFICE NEWS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH IS AN EARLY RELEASE DAY. STUDENTS WILL BE RELEASED AT 11:05AM.
FEBRUARY VACATION: THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL THE WEEK OF 2/21/22-2/25/22. We will see all students back at school on Monday, 2/28/22.
JGW APPARRELL STORE: The JGW PTO will be raising money by opening up a school store for students and families to purchase JGW merchandise between Friday, February 4th and Sunday, February 20th. Please see the attached flyer for all of the details: JG Whittier Middle School Apparel Fundraiser
JGW’S 2ND ANNUAL VIRTUAL TRIVA NIGHT: Come and join us (virtually) on the night of Thursday, February 17th from 7:00-8:30pm for our 2nd Annual Virtual Trivia Night!!
Please find the attached flier with all of the details, a link to sign up your family for the event, and a link for students to submit questions that could be selected for that evening.
We hope that many families want to come and join in on the fun and a chance to win some great prizes!
English Flier: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tJIZUe3QVil3Spa-xKWDB21-5PkL1a-3CsZTWrPlwiY/edit?usp=sharing
Spanish Flier: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KfZXfCVUg5tBVoibpuEyhbFtS7mKdPFFDFBDWIFnaiI/edit?usp=sharing
English Trivia Entry Form: https://forms.gle/Mjb51uhTyqC9d2P66
Spanish Trivia Entry Form: https://forms.gle/Ug1ifrxzFL5CpYsT8
Student Submitted Questionnaire Form: https://forms.gle/bwgZsc31ZjsmdYJS6
Student Submitted Question Form (Spanish): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR5MbEnaxMBAimEpcuKOEgFnwVaAAxqU-FnCW5ji4BhPcuuA/viewform?usp=sf_link
POSE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION: POSE Black History Month Invitation for Participation 2022 Letter (1)
Spelling Bee: Congratulations to our school spelling bee winners! In third place was fifth grader Carmen A., in second place was Amaiez A. from grade 5, and in first place was Jhalia A. from the 6th grade. It’s worth pointing out that our top two winners are siblings! The spellers actually completed the studied spelling list and had to go onto an unstudied list provided by the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary. We are so proud of all the spellers who participated– everyone did a fantastic job! The championship word was “inkling,” by the way! Our champ will be working toward attending the regional championship, so stay tuned for an update!
FEBRUARY NEWS: For the month of February, the school theme has been empathy. Empathy is important for so many reasons. Empathy helps us understand how others are feeling so that we can respond appropriately to a situation. Empathy is important for creating strong relationships with others. Empathy helps us to be more supportive. Star Poet Society winners for the month of February will be selected based on this theme.
FEBRUARY VACATION ACADEMY: February Vacation Academy 2022 (1)
Haitian Creole February Vacation Academy 2022 (1)
Portuguese February Vacation Academy 2022 (1)
Spanish February Vacation Academy 2022 (1)
Explore Haverhill High School’s Career Technical Education Programs
“Where Hands-On Learning Meets Real-World Experience”
The deadline to apply is February 25, 2022!!
Applications are now available on the HHS CTE website https://cte.haverhill-ps.org/
Incoming 9th grade students can enroll in one of the following programs:
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Information Technology;
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Programming and Web Development;
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Healthcare Occupations;
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PLTW Engineering/Manufacturing; or
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PLTW Biomedical Science.
Questions about these programs that are not addressed on the website can be directed to program leaders at CTE@haverhill-ps.org
HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS HANDBOOK (K-8): Please click on the link below to be connected to our up to date handbook for grades K-8: https://www.haverhill-ps.org/hps-student-handbook/
Chromebooks: PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR STUDENT IS COMING TO SCHOOL DAILY WITH THEIR CHROMEBOOKS FULLY CHARGED. THANK YOU!!
JGW Chromebook Policy
We understand that “things happen” and from time-to-time students will forget to charge their Chromebook or leave it at home. Unfortunately, this is becoming a habit for some students and is happening far too often overall. Students were made aware at the beginning of the school year that the expectation is for ALL students to bring their fully-charged Chromebook to school each day.
The supply of extra Chromebooks is limited. Because of this, we are implementing a borrowing policy here at JGW for Chromebooks and chargers. Students who forget their Chromebooks, bring them to school uncharged, or do not return a borrowed Chromebook the same day will be given consequences as follows:
First Offense: Student will be issued a warning
Second Offense: Parents/Guardians will be called
Third Offense or More: Student will be given after-school detention
**These consequences will reset for all students each trimester.
If a student loses or damages a Chromebook or charger and the student needs to be issued another device, the family will be charged a fee for the replacement. Typically, the Chromebook replacement fee will be $199.00 and the charger replacement fee will be $39.00.
It is very important for students to come to school with charged and functioning Chromebooks. The devices are used in most, if not all classes; including music and art. We are asking families to be partners with the JGW in this, and remind your children to charge their Chromebooks and bring them to school every day.
Attendance: A reminder to all families that if your student will be absent for the day, please make sure to call the main office (978-374-5782) to notify the school. Thank you.
Dress Code: Please be aware that students are not allowed to wear pajamas or pajama pants to school. We receive many questions about our school’s dress code. We would ask that all families please review the Haverhill Public Schools Dress Code Policy with their students in order to ensure that it is properly being followed. Thank you for your attention to this. Please find a copy of the HPS Dress Code Policy below: Dress Code Policy (HPS)
PTO UPDATES
JG Whittier Middle School Apparel Fundraiser
The PTO has agreed to change future meeting dates to the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the JGW Teacher’s Room. The dates are as follows:
2001-2022 PTO Meeting Dates · March 10th · April 14th · May 12th · June 9th
SPORTS:
BASKETBALL:
Girl’s: The girls basketball team finished its regular season last week and earned a spot in the city playoffs. They will practice on Tuesday to prepare for their semifinal game against Consentino at Haverhill High School (HHS) on Wednesday at 5:30 PM. If successful, the girls will move on to the finals also being held at HHS on Thursday at 6:00 PM. Families are reminded that players must provide their own transportation both to and from HHS.
Boy’s: The boys have finished our regular season. There will be a playoff game at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, February 16th. The game will be at Haverhill High School. There will be no transportation provided to and from the game. If the boys win, they will be in the finals on the 17th.
CLUB NEWS:
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: On Monday the National Junior Honor Society will be handing out carnations for Valentine’s Day. Starting after vacation The NJHS will be selling popcorn school wide. The programs have already been handed out. If you need a new one, have your son or daughter come to room 11 after February Vacation.
JR VIP: Our Valentines for Veterans and Staff/residents of the Wingate Nursing Home will be distributed. There is no meeting this week.
NEWS FROM OUR NURSES OFFICE:
Hello JGW Families!
Due to the pandemic, our office has been behind on immunization review and necessary screenings for our students. We will be reviewing immunization records more intently. If you have any updated immunization records or physical exam paperwork, please send a copy to me or send it to school with your student to the nurse’s office.
We are also looking for any clothing donations to keep in our office in case students are in need of a change of clothes. Any contribution is greatly appreciated! Sizing preference varies: Pants, sweatpants, jeans, leggings, tshirts (long sleeve or short sleeve) and socks are needed. We have students from grades 5 to 8, therefore any sizing that may be appropriate for this age group is welcome! Thank you.
Have a wonderful weekend!
MEDICATIONS/INHALERS: A reminder to all parents that students cannot self carry medication of any kind without physician orders and an active administration plan in place developed with the school nurse. Please reach out to our nurse’s office with any questions.
CLASSROOM NEWS:
GRADE 5:
Ms. Simes: This week in math, students will show their understanding of Topic 7 – Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators using models and strategies. All students should continue to work on their math facts fluency, as this continues to be an important component to our lessons. In science last week, students observed experiments that showed whether or not there was a change in the physical state and did this affect the weight. This week, students will complete the CER to the lab and additionally, show their understanding with a quiz. After school help will be Monday and Tuesday this week from 2:45 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at michele.simes@haverhill-ps.org. Have a safe and wonderful February vacation.
Ms. Marciano: ELA: We are finishing up our essays on theme and using Writing with Colors to highlight our introductions, evidence, explanations, and conclusions. We will be moving into drama next!
SS: We just finished learning about the differences between Patriots and Loyalists. We had some great discussions this week about whether or not Britain was justified in sending their troops to Boston during colonial protests. Next week, we will be learning about the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party.
Ms. Hogan: This week in social studies, we discussed Paul Revere, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Second Continental Congress, and the Battle of Bunker Hill. Next week, we will learn about the Declaration of Independence. We will analyze the document and discuss where the ideas for the Declaration of Independence came from. On Thursday 2/17, we will be having a short quiz about the beginnings of the American Revolution.
Ms. LaCoste: Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the spelling bee. A special shout out to Armaiez and Carmen from orange group who placed in the top 3! This week, students completed their personal narratives, using a criteria grade sheet to edit and check their work. Students listened to the read aloud “The Legendary Miss Lena Horne” and we discussed biography genre and theme, as well as the importance of black History Month. Next week, we will continue to work with our guided reading groups to strengthen comprehension skills and reading responses.
Ms. Consolazio: In science, we are continuing with Changes in Matter scope. This week students watched Bill Nye: Chemical Reactions, read about changes in matter, and signs of chemical changes. On Friday, students learned different states of matter by watching the teacher melt butter, chocolate, and gummy bears. There will be a science quiz next Wednesday. Before all quizzes, I make sure to review all material in a fun or interactive way. Please make sure students bring their Chromebook charged every day for class.
Mr. Kelly: This week, we worked on adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. Also, we practiced created equivalent fractions. We will now put the two skills together for the next two weeks. The students will be working on adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. The unit will end the week after February Break where they will have a test that week. As a reminder, there is no homework every week that is due on Friday. The homework is important because it helps to reinforce the skills taught in class.
Ms. Lees: Students in Fifth grade Orange and Green Groups continue working towards understanding fractions. They have completed their personal narratives and shortly will expand their writing to informational pieces while continuing to become more skillful in editing. Book groups are writing and explaining their understanding of the text. Those students with individual goals continue working towards achievement. Students who have LEXIA accounts are encouraged to work at home with their reading online as well as to read every day out loud with someone at home or to themselves. It will help all students to log into iReady for reading or math to strengthen their skills. Please reach out if after school or before school help will support your
student.
Ms. Blanchette: We are over halfway through trimester 2! Students continue to learn grade level material and work on skills needed to master the standards. It is important that students are completing their work daily. I offer extra help after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-3:30. Please reach out if you have any questions. I look forward to another great week!
GRADE 6:
Ms. Hamel: Congratulations to Gerwin for winning this month’s Star Student Award. This month, our theme was Growth- I am so proud of all this student has done to grow as a student and a young man.
I also want to Congratulate Jhalia on winning the JGW Spelling Bee!! WAY TO GO JHALIA!!!!!!!!!!
ELA: Students will begin working on Literary Terms; Literary terms have the power to create serious, comedic, or whimsical moods using tools of persuasion, poetic devices and even through wordplay. Students will spend time focusing on Fact vs. Opinion, Flashbacks (as we are seeing in our book HOLES), Theme, Foreshadowing, and setting the Mood with Tone. Students will apply these terms to text they have read and to our classroom reads.
SS: Students have begun to look at the world’s natural resources and why taking care of our Earth is so vital. Students have taken a look at renewable resources and how some things will be gone once we have used them up. Applying this knowledge to their own worlds has truly been eye opening. As one student said, “if the world ran out of something we love, or someone we love leaves our world, we are forever changed in a sad way.” SO TRUE!! Strong Conversations are certainly the best part of my day as a teacher.
Mr. Taylor: ELA – Finishing up Unit 3 in Study sync before starting some narrative writing.
SS- Africa and its resources across the continent.
Mr. LeGrand: Mathematics: In grade 5, students analyzed patterns and relationships; used models to represent fractional relationships. During this lesson, students will develop an understanding of ratios as a comparison of two quantities and learn to express ratios in three different ways.
Social Studies: Students are learning about the natural resources of Africa. Students will learn about the top 10 oil-producing countries and will discover that gold and diamonds are mined in Africa. Students will also discover the importance of the Nile River as a water source for a number of countries.
Ms. Lane: Science: The students started the new chapter on Modeling Waves through various mediums. I also started new Do Now’s with the students and they are very interested. We are learning about the Scientists of Black History Month and how they researched and paved the way for so many new scientific solutions and future African American men and women. The students were introduced to new vocabulary words, expanding their knowledge of words. They will continue to build on their new vocabulary and learn the definitions of the words and how to use them properly in a conversation. They will Qualitatively and Quantitatively analyze data and explain its meaning.
Social Studies: The students continue to write reports about current events using CNN10 every day. The students continue to study Africa. This section introduces the five regions and 54 countries of Africa. Students learn how the regions differ in size by studying data about the largest and smallest countries by area. They also discover which countries and cities in Africa are the most populated. Finally, they will explain and summarize the political divisions of Africa.
Ms. Tarbox: In ELA, both Yellow and Orange groups have finished their narratives that they’ve worked so hard on for the last few weeks! Next week, we will work with literary elements. Also, the groups are working their way through the book “Holes.” In math, both Yellow and Orange groups have finished Topic 4 (Represent and Solve Equations and Inequalities) and are moving on to Topic 5. We will begin this topic by exploring ratios. As always, please reach out to Mrs. Tarbox with any questions or concerns regarding any subject area, mtarbox@haverhill-ps.org.
GRADE 7:
Mrs. Berthiaume: In ELA, we are finishing up The First Americans. In Social Studies, we are continuing our exploration of ancient Greek. This week, we looked at the art and architecture of the period. Since the 2022 Olympics are happening right now, we read about the Olympics of ancient times and their return to Athens in 1896.
Mrs. MacKinnon: In science class we have finished Geoscience processes and are moving onto Natural Hazards. This unit incorporates real life natural disasters in the world. We will have many discussions and watch some real life videos on the topic. The plan is to finish the unit before the kids leave for vacation.
Ms. DiGloria: Students in Grade 7 Blue and Green groups will be finishing up their work with The Smallest Dragonrider on Monday by taking a comprehension skills test (open-story). We will then wrap up our third Unit of Study Sync by writing a short, 3-paragraph argumentative essay. In Social Studies, students will be wrapping up our work on Greek governments with a compare/contrast activity and a short writing assignment. If you have any questions or concerns and were unable to meet for Parent-Teacher conferences, please reach out via email and let me know!
Mr. Auger: Hello Everyone! This week in my 7th grade science classes, students worked to expand our knowledge of plate tectonics and we introduced the concept of seafloor spreading. Students learned the different types of plate boundaries and the different geoscience processes that result from each plate boundary type. Students finished the week with an exam on geoscience processes. Next week, we begin our unit on natural hazards predictions. In my 7th grade social studies class, students were introduced to the early civilizations of Ancient Greece (Minoans and Mycenaeans). Next week we will continue learning about the history and culture of Greece. Have a great weekend!!
Mr. Harris: Green – students just finished their chapter on Proportional Relationships. They are spending this week beginning chapter 3. It is a bit of an extension of proportional thinking, as we will be dealing with percents and percent problems.
Blue – students are looking to wrap up chapter 2, our chapter on Proportional Relationships. Students will look at graphing proportional relationships, and how to tell if a problem needs proportional reasoning or not. Be on the lookout for our end of unit test!
Ms. Bilmazes & Ms. Holmes: In ELA , students are continuing with the Chasing the Impossible unit, discussing the story “The Smallest Dragonboy”. In yellow and orange math, students have tested on Chapter 4 on Inequalities and are working on proportionality. Mrs. Holmes and I have been meeting, during the success block, with those students who have pull-out support in Math and ELA. This time is spent working on a variety of interventions, such as iReady, additional practice, help with homework and classwork support. In addition, students are receiving support in the classroom from myself, Mrs. Holmes, and/or Ms. Credit. As always, feel free to reach out with any questions.
GRADE 8:
Mr. Lewis: ELA has begun reading the autobiography of Frederick Douglass. In preparation, we have learned about his early life as a slave and how he transitioned into a famous advisor and writer. In addition, students have been preparing for his autobiography by learning to take notes and building up our vocabulary.
Ms. Deblasis: We will continue to work on Topic 5: Analyze and Solve Systems of Equations. Specifically, we will be learning to solve systems of equations using the substitution method.
Mr. Marinella: ELA– Blue and Purple English has started a new novel that we are going to be reading and dissecting; The Call of the Wild. This story is about a dog named Buck who experiences hardships at the hands of his masters and must ultimately find freedom in the Yukon. While men fight and search for gold, Buck will be fighting and searching for his true identity, one that is tied to his wild ancestry. This book is overcoming hardship, connecting with your past, and becoming who you truly are.
Civics– Civics has taken a brief break from our year-long Civics Project to get back into our curriculum. We have been focusing on understanding the Legislative Branch. The Founding Fathers put this branch in Article I of the Constitution to show its importance, yet many people do not understand its most basic responsibilities or powers. Our job, in room 15, is to learn why we have this branch, who is a member of it, and what these people do. We are also going to be focusing on how we can use our voices as citizens to influence and impact the Legislative Branch, our Congress, to better serve us and our needs as Americans.
Ms. Sullivan: This week in science we will be using models to explain that atoms are rearranged during a chemical reaction to form new substances with new properties. We will be using physical models and drawings that represent atoms.
Mr. Blaustein: We have completed the Bill of Rights Unit and have begun to study Article 1 The Legislature. I expect to give the Lesson 1 Quiz before vacation. We will also introduce the state required Civics project. We will work on the project one day a week after vacation until it is completed.
Mr. Harris: students are continuing their look at functions and functional relationships, with an eye toward finishing the chapter. Students will specifically be learning about intervals of increase and decrease, as well as sketching functions from descriptions.
Ms. MacKinnon: We have finished our unit on physical vs. chemical properties. The students are now moving onto our last unit on the conservation of mass. Students wil use a model to explain that atoms are rearranged during a chemical reaction to form new substances with new properties. They will also explain that the atoms present in the reactants are all present in the products and thus the total number of atoms is conserved.
Ms. Senior: Frederick Douglass’s riveting autobiography is being read by 8th grade ELA students and they are working on composing response-to-text essays in which they must provide evidence to support thesis statements. Mathematics students had been working with two-way frequency tables and they’re now moving on to Systems of Equations.
Ms. Blanchette: We are over halfway through trimester 2! Students continue to learn grade level material and work on skills needed to master the standards. It is important that students are completing their work daily. I offer extra help after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-3:30. Please reach out if you have any questions. I look forward to another great week!
SPECIALISTS:
Physical Education: (Mr. Demarais): We are continuing with our net games unit. Volleyball, badminton, nitroball and tennis. Any parents who would like to meet for conferences please email me at kdemarais@haverhill-ps.org.
Art (Ms. Boulger): The students in 7,8 blue and orange groups are working a variety of mixed media art assignments such as murals, paintings, sculptures and drawings! Students in grades 5 and 6 are making pinch pots and small clay sculptures while learning the stages of clay.
The art department is looking for donations of the following:
new/used sports equipment (specifically footballs, and basketballs)
new/used frames
new/used/ unused plastic or glass jars to store mixed paint.
new/used T-shirts to use as smocks.
Artwork by Jessica, Ashley, Lauren, Avery and Ava
Health (Ms. Reynolds):
grade 5- Nutrition unit continues and we will be looking at nutrition labels and calorie intake
grade 6 – The Body System Unit continues and we will be looking at the Digestive System and Skeletal System
grade 7 – Advertising Unit continues and we are examining Alcohol, Tobacco and Vape ads and how they affect youth
grade 8 – The Mental Health Unit is ending this week and we will begin the Violence Prevention unit
Music (Mr. Gariepy): Hello JGW Friends and Families!! This week in Music Class we have continued our journey learning about Movie-Musicals due to ACCESS testing in our building. Links to the questions on the musicals we are watching can be found in your child’s Google Classroom!! Please stay tuned for upcoming auditions for our school talent show.
Library (Ms. Michitson): Hello Friends, All classes are continuing with the book contest for 2 more weeks. Students compete in chess contests daily, continue to learn about the stock market and the city they live in.
Technology (Mr. Gordon):
Grade 8 started code.org App Lab
Grade 7 worked with code.org Fundamentals
Grade 6 worked with Google Slides
Grade 5 worked with Google Slides
SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF
Guidance (Ms. Vlahos): I continue to be available to connect with and support all students and families throughout the school week. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at jvlahos@haverhill-ps.org. I look forward to our continued work in support of a healthy, safe, and successful school year!
Student Support Coordinator (Mr. Newell): I am available to help support students and their families in any way possible. Please email me with any questions, thank you.
Student Adjustment Counselor (Ms. Midolo): Loyalty, Compassion and Self-Sacrifice: SEL Lesson on the four dragons.
This origin story folktale of the four major rivers in China teaches empathy and accountability. Four Dragons take pity on a village that has not had rain and suffers destruction due to drought. The Dragons contradict the authority of the Jade Emperor and pay the ultimate price for their empathy. It introduces 4 Awesome Questions** to initiate an open ethical discussion that fosters critical thinking and social emotional learning objectives.
*Like many old tales, the four Dragons teaches a social emotional lesson as well as reinforcing geography. Use this lesson in conjunction with world studies, diversity, and social justice curriculum.
**Four Awesome Questions: Before you speak or act, firs ask . . . Is it True?, Is it Fair? Will it Build Community and Better Friendship? Will it be Helpful to those Involved?
Student Adjustment Counselor (Ms. White): We are working on building our self-esteem and confidence in ourselves. We continue to work on building positive peer relationships as well. I am available to support all students and families. Please do not hesitate to contact me at shelby.white@haverhill-ps.org.
Middle School Support Program (Mrs. Leydon & Mr. Diffin): One more week until school vacation! A reminder that progress reports have been released. I hope everyone was happy with their grades, but if not this is a half way point and there is still time to raise the grades they are not happy with. Homework help is offered every morning in the art room from 8:05-8:25 and I encourage anyone to go to that for extra help and time to complete assignments. Reach out to us with any questions or concerns!
Parent Liaison (Ms. Arias-Reyes): Recordatorio: Mi horario es de 8:30am a 3:30 pm y mi número es 781-666-4085 y mi correo electrónico es maria.ariasreyes@haverhill-ps.org, me pueden llamar, mandar un mensaje de texto o enviarme un correo electrónico. También tienen la opción de llamar a la escuela directamente para contactarme o usar la aplicación Remind, esta aplicación manda los mensajes directamente a mi computadora. Si tienen una pregunta o preocupación y necesitan un intérprete no duden en contactarme. Estaré más que feliz de poder ayudarlos a comunicarse con los maestros de sus hijos y el personal de la escuela. RECORDATORIO: Las vacaciones de febrero son del 21 de febrero hasta el 25 de febrero. ¡Que tengan un buen fin de semana!
ELL (Ms. Khakali & Corporan): Our Level 3-5 English learners will begin the first unit in 3D English – which is a powerful language development program designed to accelerate proficiency in academic language. Next week the students will begin reading and analyzing “Can Video Games Take Your Brain to the Next Level?” Students will begin utilizing new academic vocabulary to dive into this high interest topic. To summarize Unit 3: On the Job, our newcomer English language learners will read and analyze a short biography of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina justice of the Supreme Court
Student Support Center (Mrs. Greenwood): We are here to help and support all of the children at J. G. Whittier. Please reach out with any questions and or concerns to Mrs. Greenwood or Miss House.
Reading Intervention Team (Ms. Guthrie, Ms. Carney, Ms. Trovato): The Literacy team is finishing up with IReady testing this week. We will be looking at the data, getting teacher feedback and regrouping students for Reading Intervention.
Math Coach (Mr. Stelzer): Students have completed the 2nd iReady benchmark. The math coach will be meeting with grade-level teams to look at data and discuss next-steps for intervention, re-teaching and/or enrichment. The 2nd district benchmark will take place in early March, so grade-level teams will meet to talk about the priority standards students will expect to see on this assessment.