Reading Camp
Reading Camp is a go!!! Thank you to everyone who volunteered in order to make this day possible. The camp date is May 31st. If you are volunteering, your activity will be sent home with your child the Monday before reading camp. Please take a moment to look it over so you are prepared when your first group comes to you. This is a day that our 3rd graders remember forever. We appreciate the support from PTO and all of your donations from Paws on the Path as this is how we get funding for this event.
NWEA Testing
Thank you for your flexibility around testing last week! Students worked hard to complete both math and reading and will finish up by Tuesday. Students and parents often wonder what the difference is between these assessments. M-STEP is an achievement-based test administered once a year that aligns to the Common Core State Standards. NWEA MAP tests are interim assessments that students complete 3 times a school year so teachers and students can measure progress toward our standards. Students are able to see their progress immediately after taking the NWEA assessment, while that is not the case for M-STEP.
It is good practice to talk to your child about doing his or her best work and thinking carefully about each question. However, this should be done with without putting stress on your child. Also remember that a good breakfast on test mornings is good for the brain and helps start the day out right!
It is good practice to talk to your child about doing his or her best work and thinking carefully about each question. However, this should be done with without putting stress on your child. Also remember that a good breakfast on test mornings is good for the brain and helps start the day out right!
Swimming
We are excited about swimming this week! Please be sure to send a dry towel and swimsuit in each day with your child. Don't forget to pack a couple healthy snacks, they will be hungry!
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