Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Week of March 2nd - 6th

Mark your calendar...
March 2 - No School
March 3 - March 6 - ISAT Testing (2 tests per day)
March 6 - End of the Second Trimester
March 9 - March 12 - Conferences
March 10 - Report Cards Issued
March 12 - Early Dismissal
March 13 - No School

ISAT testing will begin on Tuesday, March 3rd and continue through Friday, March 6th. Fourth grade takes ISAT tests in the the subjects of: Reading, Math, Science. There will be two tests given per day. One test will occur each morning, and one test will take place after lunch. Parents can play an important role in getting students ready for the these tests. Here are some suggestions on how parents can help their children prepare for the ISAT tests:
*Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep before the tests

*Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast each day
*Send a healthy snack and/or drink with your child daily
*Let your child know that he/she should take the test seriously and do his/her best

Math
Due to ISAT testing, we will not be meeting with our math students. Please be sure that your child has a calculator to use during testing. If your child does not have one at school, please send one in next week. Classes will resume on Monday, March 9th.