This week the students will be taking the ACT Aspire. This test is a timed test so we don't have to worry about it lasting too long. Because this test is timed and much shorter, we will not be having breakfast in the classroom this week. I will provide them with a snack this week. I will also buy them gum/mints to have during the test. If you child only likes certain kinds of gum you may send it in with them.
On these day it is important your child:
* Get's enought rest
* Eats a healthy breakfast
* Has their headphones at school
* Arrives at school on time
* Brings a water bottle
I know a lot of the students are very nervous. I have talked to them about this and let them know that they will do great. The test is just the things they have already learned this year. Mrs. WindRiver and I make testing days as low stress as possible. The afternoons will be filled with projects and extra long recess. Your kids are amazing and I know they will do great!!
I have sent out a sign up genius so parents can sign up to help provide breakfast for the kids. Thank you to those who have already signed up. We won't start doing breakfast until we do the SBAC test. Those tests are not timed so those days can be very long for the kids. Having breakfast together before we start testing those days calms the kids down and is a fun way to start the day.
