Dear 3rd Grade Parents,
ITBS Testing:
During the weeks of April 19th and 26th your student will take the Iowa Assessments™. The purpose of this note is to inform you about the tests so that—with your support and encouragement—your student will do his or her best on the tests. We will begin testing at 8:15 a.m. until we have finished our scheduled tests for that day.
It is imperative that iPads are fully charged every evening. Double check to make sure your student has their iPad in their backpack every morning. Please also send your child with at least two chapter books each day.
Students without iPads will need to make up tests during make up days.
Research shows that a student who is well rested and well fed and has a positive attitude about testing is best prepared for testing. You can help your student do his or her best by considering these tips:
• Make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast before each day of testing.
• Make sure that your student is in school and on time on test days. Reschedule dentist appointments and other out-of-school time to non-testing days.
• Remind your student that these tests are only one measure of what he or she has learned. Emphasize that you have confidence in his or her ability to do the best job possible.
• Remind your student to listen to the directions and read each question carefully during testing. Encourage your student to ask the teacher for help if he or she does not understand the directions.
• Be positive and don’t fret. Your student will likely have some nervousness about the tests, but please be sure to encourage positivity and a “can do” attitude.
Scholastic Book Orders:
The final order for Scholastic books will take place on April 23rd. If you would like to purchase books for the summer, please have all orders in by then.
Because of Winn Dixie:
We will be starting Because of Winn Dixie on Monday, May 10th. If you have not already purchased this book please do so soon. All students will need to have a book so they can follow along and answer questions pertaining to each chapter. Students without books will struggle answering the questions and we do not have extra copies here in the classroom.
As always please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support this year.
Kindly,
Mrs. Lord
ITBS Testing:
During the weeks of April 19th and 26th your student will take the Iowa Assessments™. The purpose of this note is to inform you about the tests so that—with your support and encouragement—your student will do his or her best on the tests. We will begin testing at 8:15 a.m. until we have finished our scheduled tests for that day.
It is imperative that iPads are fully charged every evening. Double check to make sure your student has their iPad in their backpack every morning. Please also send your child with at least two chapter books each day.
Students without iPads will need to make up tests during make up days.
Research shows that a student who is well rested and well fed and has a positive attitude about testing is best prepared for testing. You can help your student do his or her best by considering these tips:
• Make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast before each day of testing.
• Make sure that your student is in school and on time on test days. Reschedule dentist appointments and other out-of-school time to non-testing days.
• Remind your student that these tests are only one measure of what he or she has learned. Emphasize that you have confidence in his or her ability to do the best job possible.
• Remind your student to listen to the directions and read each question carefully during testing. Encourage your student to ask the teacher for help if he or she does not understand the directions.
• Be positive and don’t fret. Your student will likely have some nervousness about the tests, but please be sure to encourage positivity and a “can do” attitude.
Scholastic Book Orders:
The final order for Scholastic books will take place on April 23rd. If you would like to purchase books for the summer, please have all orders in by then.
Because of Winn Dixie:
We will be starting Because of Winn Dixie on Monday, May 10th. If you have not already purchased this book please do so soon. All students will need to have a book so they can follow along and answer questions pertaining to each chapter. Students without books will struggle answering the questions and we do not have extra copies here in the classroom.
As always please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support this year.
Kindly,
Mrs. Lord
