March 2nd to March 6th
There will be no school on Monday, March 6. Enjoy Casimir Pulaski Day! Casimir Pulaski, known as the father of American Calvary, was recommended to George Washington by Ben Franklin while Ben was in France. Washington immediately put Pulaski in charge of the Revolutionary Armies Calvary. Pulaski's cavalry saved the day at the battle of Brandywine! ISAT testing will begin on Tuesday, March 3. Here is some advice from Principal Schultz.
Parents can play an important role in getting students ready for these tests. Here are suggestions on how parents can help their children prepare for the ISAT:
1. Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before the tests
2. Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast the days of the test
3. Let your child know that he or she should take the test seriously and do his or her best
4. Talk to your child about what to do while taking the test, including:
a. Paying attention to directions
b. Asking questions about directions if they are unclear
c. Reading each question carefully
d. Eliminating wrong answers right away, concentrating on remaining choices
e. Double checking answers
1. Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before the tests
2. Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast the days of the test
3. Let your child know that he or she should take the test seriously and do his or her best
4. Talk to your child about what to do while taking the test, including:
a. Paying attention to directions
b. Asking questions about directions if they are unclear
c. Reading each question carefully
d. Eliminating wrong answers right away, concentrating on remaining choices
e. Double checking answers
Our staff has worked extensively at aligning our curriculum to state standards, and I am confident your children are well prepared and ready to do a great job on this year’s tests. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at any time.
The Ninth Week of 2009 at School:
Home Room
Science: We continue to study Space and the seasons! Students will also learn about the earth's position during the day versus night and about lunar eclipses.
Social Studies: We will continue to study Egypt. Students will study continue to learn about Cleopatra. Then we will make our own Egyptian timeline.
Language Arts
Spelling: There will be no Spelling this week, we will do ISAT testing instead.
Spelling: There will be no Spelling this week, we will do ISAT testing instead.
Reading: There will be no Reading this week, we will do ISAT testing instead.
English: There will be no English this week, we will do ISAT testing instead.
Math: We will review everything we have learned this year. We will take a practice ISAT test.
Things to Remember:
Monday 3/2: This is Casimir Pulaski Day. There will be no school.
Monday 3/2: This is Casimir Pulaski Day. There will be no school.
Tuesday 3/3: There will be ISAT testing.
Wednesday 3/4: There will be ISAT testing.
Thursday 3/5 : There will be ISAT testing.
Friday 3/6: There will be ISAT testing.
Contact Information:
E-Mail address: mpellin@ccsd66.org
Voice mail: (630)783-5065
