March 2-6

Spelling Lesson 21 Quizlet

Important Dates
3/2 - 3/13 - PARCC testing
3/6 - PV Family Fun Night 

3/19 - Early dismissal & spirit day (boys wear blue & girls, red)

PARCC Testing 

Preparation for the test is the best way for them to feel confident about the process. This past week we continued to practice using the PARCC online tools, watched an introduction to PARCC video, and took mock tests together at school in order to help them to be comfortable. I recommend that students practice this at home as well. Please continue to encourage your child to work on the online practice tests at home to make them more comfortable with the format and tools available on the test.  

This week we will begin PARCC Testing.  Your child will be taking two math tests first thing (8:05) in the morning on Monday and Wednesday.  A fun website to visit the in the area of math is Interactive Math.  This can help your child refresh their knowledge on prior concepts taught and expand on additional math skills.

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Parent Tips to Help Prepare Your Student for Standardized Testing 

by Pete Garlinghouse 

All parents want to see their student(s) perform well in school. Parents play an important part in helping their children give their best performance on a test. The ideas presented below may serve as a guideline for parents when helping their student(s) prepare for testing. 

During the weeks leading up to the TEST begin to talk with your student about the importance of giving their best effort during testing. The following thoughts will help you in preparing your child for being ready to give the test his or her all. 

The night before: 

 Help your child get to bed on time. Research shows that being well-rested helps students do better.
 Help children resolve immediate arguments before going to bed. 

 Keep your routine as normal as possible. Upsetting natural routines may make children feel insecure. 

 Mention the test to show you’re interested, but don’t dwell on it. 

 Plan ahead to avoid conflicts on the morning of the test. 

The morning of the test: 

 Get up early to avoid rushing. Be sure to have your child at school on time. 

 Have your child eat a good breakfast but not a heavy one. Research shows that students do better if they have breakfast before they take tests. 

 Be positive about the test. Acknowledge that tests can be hard and that they’re designed so that no one will know all of the answers. Explain that doing your best is what counts. The important thing is to make your child comfortable and confident about the test. 

After the test: 

 Talk to your child about his or her feelings about the test, making sure you acknowledge the effort such a task requires. 

 Discuss what was easy and what was hard; discuss what your child learned from the test. 

 Discuss what changes your child would make if he or she were to retake the test. 

 Explain that performance on a test is not a condition for you to love your child. You love your child just for the person he or she is.