March 5th to March 9th
ISAT testing will begin on Wednesday, March 7th. 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 ISATs:
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
The ISAT schedule will be as follows:
Wednesday, March 7th - Math Test I and Reading Test I
Thursday, March 8th - Reading Test II
Tuesday, March 13th - Math Test II
Wednesday, March 14th - Reading Test III
Thursday, March 15th - Math Test III
There will not be school on Monday, March 5th due to Casimir Pulaski Day and on Friday, March 9th due to conferences. There will be conferences on Tuesday, March 6th and Wednesday, March 7th.
The Ninth Week of 2012 at School:
Science: We will continue learning about the Earth's seasons in Chapter 10.
Social Studies: We will continue to study Chicago. Some students still need to complete the second Chicago test. They will take the test on Tuesday, March 6th.
Spelling: We will not have spelling this week due to the shorten week and ISAT testing.
Reading: We will continue reviewing all reading strategies and completing extended responses.
English: This week we will work on writing from a different point of view. Students will write about how the Chicago Fire started from the O'Leary cow's point of view.
Math: Students will take an open note review on chapter 7 on Tuesday, March 5th. Also, we will review different concepts we have learned this year. Students who did not pass the division by 3 test will retake the test on Tuesday, March 6th.
Things to Remember:
Monday 3/5: This is Casmir Pulaski Day. There will be no school.
Tuesday 3/6: There will be a Chicago test and an open note math review. There will be conferences.
Wednesday 3/7: There will be conferences.
Friday 3/9: There will be no school due to conferences.
Contact Information:
E-Mail address: mpellin@ccsd66.org
Voice mail: (630)783-5065
