Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week your child will take the Common Core Assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Our faculty and students have been preparing for these tests all year by focusing on the instructional shifts and standards, day in and day out. With that in mind, we approach these tests with a positive attitude.
The best way for you to help
your child is to simply encourage them to do their best. A good night’s rest
and some breakfast each morning will allow them to remain focused and
attentive. It is critically important that all students be in school and on
time during testing days. Students perform better if they take these
assessments in the regular setting rather than on make-up days. We are not
certain when the scores for this year’s assessments will be available, but you
will sent an individual report by mail when they arrive. You can learn more
about the assessments by visiting this web site:
We are also encouraging parents to
have their child leave all electronics (cell phones, iPods, MP3 players,
e-readers, etc.) at home during testing days. If your child does bring one of
these devices to school they must be in the off position and stored in their
locker as they are normally required to do. Students may not bring these devices into the classroom during testing
sessions. Test administration rules require that any such device must be
turned over to school staff and cannot remain in a student’s pocket or desk
during the exams.
Our testing schedule is as follows:
Grades 6-8 ELA April
16-18 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Grades 6-8 Mathematics April 24-26 8:00-10:00 a.m.
I am always available should you
have any questions regarding the assessments. Please feel free to call me at
672-3159.
We Celebrate Learning!
Beth Lozier
