Posted March 5th, 2012 by Judy Meyer Hays
Dear Armstrong Parent Community,
The students have been preparing all year long in order to be ready for ISAT testing! ISAT’s are finally here. Today we had an assembly to celebrate with our students (third through sixth) how prepared they are to take these tests. We want them to understand that the staff has prepared them well to take this important test and they just need to trust and believe in themselves. Our school theme this year is “Ignite your Light and Let it Shine”. This theme has been taken from the Katy Perry song Firework. During the assembly, “unveiled” our song and talked with the children about this theme and how it pertains to them doing their best!
For the next two weeks, students will get different treats to give them extra encouragement. Every day they will receive a different item.
- Every testing day the students will receive a peppermint. There is research to show that peppermint helps with “brain power”.
- Today, Monday, March 5 – Pencils (They are engraved “Ignite your Light and Let it Shine!”) – You are a sharp group of students!
- Tuesday, March 6 – Smarties (candy) – Be a smartie, show what you know!
- Thursday, March 8 – Bubble Gum – You are a Super Student – Blow the Top off the Test!
- Tuesday, March 13 – Starburst – You can be an ISAT Star!
- Wednesday, March 14 – Tootsie Roll – You are on a roll, Keep up the good work!
Today at the assembly, every student who is taking the ISAT test received a shirt with this year’s theme written on it…..Ignite you Light and Let it Shine! These shirts are compliments of the Armstrong Staff. Please have your child wear the shirt tomorrow (Tuesday) to school (and any other time as well)!
Kindergarten, first grade and second grade students did not participate in any of the ISAT activities. They will have something to look forward to when they are old enough to take the ISAT tests. We will continue to do something motivational every year for all the students who take these tests.
ISAT testing will begin at Armstrong tomorrow on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 and will conclude on Wednesday, March 14th. We continue to work very hard with our students to support their learning across all content areas. All students will test with their classroom teachers unless they receive special accommodations. Make-up testing will occur through the testing window which ends March 16th.
Parents can help their child to do his/her best on the tests by doing the following:
1. Avoid absences that are not related to illness on testing days
2. Make sure your child arrives at school on time; if they are late they will sit in the office until the testing period is over and have to make up the test (WE BEGIN TESTING RIGHT AT 8:45)
3. Make sure your child gets a good night sleep
4. Encourage your child to eat a good breakfast
5. Remind your child to ask questions if he/she does not understand test directions
6. Let your child know that you have confidence in his/her ability to do his/her best
7. Advise your child not to worry about the testing – just do the best he/she can
Please be aware that during testing times, we will not interrupt classes. We know our students will do GREAT! Thanks for all your help and support at home. We look forward to seeing the results!!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Erbach and Ms. Kanoon
