New York State ELA Test
April 5, 2011
Dear Parents/Guardians of Students in Grades 3 – 8,
As you know, the New York State ELA Assessment will be administered to students in grades 3-5 on May 3-5, 2011 and grades 6-8 on May 3-4, 2011. The State Math Assessment will be given May 11, 2011 – May 12, 2011. With the support of our parents and guardians, our teachers and students have been working tirelessly to prepare for these exams and we know that all of our children will perform brilliantly. We ask that you review the tips below to help your children prepare for the exam:
1. Make sure your children go to bed early and that they have enough rest. Be sure to get them to school on time the next day, as latecomers may not be permitted to take the exam.
2. Please be sure that your children eat a light, healthy breakfast.
3. Dress them for success. Children should wear comfortable clothes.
4. Please make sure the children are prepared. Our students need to show up to school with #2 pencils, erasers, and other materials specified by their teachers.
5. Tell them to be positive: Expect to do well. Reassure them and tell them to relax. Let them know it is okay to take a short break. They can pause briefly when they need to break the tension.
6. Remind them to avoid distractions and to concentrate only on their own exam.
Below is the Test Format for Grades 3-8 for the NYS ELA
Grade 3 NYS ELA Test
Day 1
Book 1 Reading selections
35 multiple-choice questions 60 Minutes
Day 2
Book 2 Listening & Writing
8 multiple-choice questions
3 short-response questions 30 minutes, plus an additional
15 minutes prep time and time to
read aloud the listening selection
Day 3
Book 3 Reading/Writing
4 short-response questions
1 extended-response question 60 minutes
Grade 4 NYS ELA Test
Day 1
Book 1 Reading selections
43 multiple-choice questions 70 Minutes
Day 2
Book 2 Listening & Writing
8 multiple-choice questions
3 short-response questions 30 minutes, plus an additional
15 minutes prep time and time to
read aloud the listening selection
Day 3
Book 3 Reading/Writing
4 short-response questions
1 extended-response question 60 minutes
Grade 5 NYS ELA Test
Day 1
Book 1 Reading selections
35 multiple-choice questions 60 Minutes
Day 2
Book 2 Listening & Writing
8 multiple-choice questions
3 short-response questions 30 minutes, plus an additional
15 minutes prep time and time to
read aloud the listening selection
Day 3
Book 3 Reading/Writing
4 short-response questions
1 extended-response question 60 minutes
Grade 6 NYS ELA Test
Day 1
Book 1 Reading selections
41 multiple-choice questions 70 Minutes
Day 2
Book 2 Part 1: Listening
5 multiple-choice questions
3 short-response questions
Part 2: Writing
3 multiple choice questions
Part 3: Reading/Writing
4 short-response questions
1 extended-response question
90 Minutes
Grade 7 NYS ELA Test
Day 1
Book 1 Reading selections
41 multiple-choice questions 70 Minutes
Day 2
Book 2 Part 1: Listening
5 multiple-choice questions
3 short-response questions
Part 2: Writing
3 multiple choice questions
Part 3: Reading/Writing
4 short-response questions
1 extended-response question
90 Minutes
Grade 8 NYS ELA Test
Day 1
Book 1 Reading selections
41 multiple-choice questions 70 Minutes
Day 2
Book 2 Part 1: Listening
5 multiple-choice questions
3 short-response questions
Part 2: Writing
3 multiple choice questions
Part 3: Reading/Writing
4 short-response questions
1 extended-response question
90 Minutes
As always, thank you for your continued cooperation and support.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Reflection and Thanks
Reflection and Thanks
April 4, 2011
Dear Holliswood School Community:
As we move forward into Spring, we would like to take this opportunity to pause, reflect and thank you for an outstanding school year so far. We would like to thank our supportive parents, our exceptional and committed staff, and all of the students’ hard work.
We would like to congratulate our entire Holliswood School Family on the following accomplishments this year:
• Tremendous Work by the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), including outstanding service during the Fall Festival, our Fall and Winter Middle School Dances, Fall Vision Screening, Fall and Spring Book Fairs, Picture Day and ongoing meetings.
• Numerous Fundraisers: Tsunami and Earthquake Relief Snack Sale, which raised $500 to the American Red Cross; Girls’ Basketball Snack Sale, raising $911; Fifth Grade Fundraiser, raising $1,565; Talent Show, raising $1,355. Other fundraisers included Daffodil Days for the American Cancer Society, raising $562 and our Third Annual Arts Benefit, raising $645.
• Remarkable attendance at Family Events, such as Family Basketball Night; PTA Fall Festival; Title I Family Math Night; Talent Show; Barnes and Noble Night; Winter Concert; Arts Benefit; Student of the Month Assemblies, writing celebrations, and other assemblies and concerts.
• Our School Leadership Team and School Safety Committee work extremely hard to bring forward suggestions and next steps for resolutions.
• Our Art Department won numerous awards during the annual Arlene Thomas Bird Contest at Alley Pond Park, including Best in Show.
• Author Visits including the visit of Holliswood Graduate, Doreen Rappaport, author of Martin’s Big Words; The wonderful visit of Ruby Bridges, who taught a diversity lesson to students in grades 2-5.
• An amazing middle school Career Day with guest speakers, including some of our Holliswood parents.
• The continued Respect For All Campaign by practicing our Holliswood virtues and acknowledging each other when exhibiting those virtues.
• The launch of our Peer Mediation Program, sponsored by the NYC Commission on Human Rights.
• The launch of our Student Advisory Program, where students are able to brainstorm ideas for encouraging Respect for All and work on service learning projects.
• The ongoing work of our Student Council, who have continued to collect suggestions from their peers and have developed a Student Council website.
• Achievements by our middle school CHAMPS sports teams, such as Volleyball and Rugby
• The formation of our new Girl’s Basketball Team
• Outstanding extracurricular academic programs, such as Middle School Math Team, Elementary Math Team, Math Success Program, ELA Saturday Program, Debate Team and Title III ESL Program.
• Ongoing enrichment programs, such as ThinkQuest and Robotics, as well as differentiation in the classroom.
• The continuation of our fabulous Arts Residencies, such as Young People’s Chorus of NYC, 144 Music and Arts, Early Stages (funded by Mr. Mark Weprin) and the Dancing Classrooms Ballroom Dance Program for Grade 5
• The success of our music, technology and visual arts department.
• Ongoing Monthly Parent Workshops
• Ladies Night and Parent Coordinator Book Club Events
• Day programs including Student Council, Safety Patrol, Recycling Club, Junior Honor Society, Penny Harvest Club, Drama Club, Kids for Coltrane, Fashion Design, Yearbook Club, Data Thieves
• Ongoing partnership with the Samuel Field Y Program and Kuei Luck Enrichment Center for our After School Programs
• End of Year Events, including the Senior Trip to Club Getaway, 7th Grade Philadelphia Trip, 6th Grade Medieval Times Trip.
• Ongoing Partnership with the New York Knicks
Since our school year is far from over, we would like to remind you to please join us for the following upcoming events (more information will follow):
• Barnes and Noble Middle School Poetry Night on April 5th at 5:00 PM (Barnes and Noble Fresh Meadows)
• Science Fair on April 6th from 4:00-5:45 PM
• Multicultural Night on May 17th at 6:00 PM, where we will celebrate the wonderful diversity in our school.
We want to thank you all for contributing your best efforts to a successful school year thus far. There are successes to report about every day in our school and we thank everyone for participating in maximizing the school’s potential. Please remember to continually visit our School Blog: http://holliswoodschool.blogspot.com for the latest information and school news.
April 4, 2011
Dear Holliswood School Community:
As we move forward into Spring, we would like to take this opportunity to pause, reflect and thank you for an outstanding school year so far. We would like to thank our supportive parents, our exceptional and committed staff, and all of the students’ hard work.
We would like to congratulate our entire Holliswood School Family on the following accomplishments this year:
• Tremendous Work by the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), including outstanding service during the Fall Festival, our Fall and Winter Middle School Dances, Fall Vision Screening, Fall and Spring Book Fairs, Picture Day and ongoing meetings.
• Numerous Fundraisers: Tsunami and Earthquake Relief Snack Sale, which raised $500 to the American Red Cross; Girls’ Basketball Snack Sale, raising $911; Fifth Grade Fundraiser, raising $1,565; Talent Show, raising $1,355. Other fundraisers included Daffodil Days for the American Cancer Society, raising $562 and our Third Annual Arts Benefit, raising $645.
• Remarkable attendance at Family Events, such as Family Basketball Night; PTA Fall Festival; Title I Family Math Night; Talent Show; Barnes and Noble Night; Winter Concert; Arts Benefit; Student of the Month Assemblies, writing celebrations, and other assemblies and concerts.
• Our School Leadership Team and School Safety Committee work extremely hard to bring forward suggestions and next steps for resolutions.
• Our Art Department won numerous awards during the annual Arlene Thomas Bird Contest at Alley Pond Park, including Best in Show.
• Author Visits including the visit of Holliswood Graduate, Doreen Rappaport, author of Martin’s Big Words; The wonderful visit of Ruby Bridges, who taught a diversity lesson to students in grades 2-5.
• An amazing middle school Career Day with guest speakers, including some of our Holliswood parents.
• The continued Respect For All Campaign by practicing our Holliswood virtues and acknowledging each other when exhibiting those virtues.
• The launch of our Peer Mediation Program, sponsored by the NYC Commission on Human Rights.
• The launch of our Student Advisory Program, where students are able to brainstorm ideas for encouraging Respect for All and work on service learning projects.
• The ongoing work of our Student Council, who have continued to collect suggestions from their peers and have developed a Student Council website.
• Achievements by our middle school CHAMPS sports teams, such as Volleyball and Rugby
• The formation of our new Girl’s Basketball Team
• Outstanding extracurricular academic programs, such as Middle School Math Team, Elementary Math Team, Math Success Program, ELA Saturday Program, Debate Team and Title III ESL Program.
• Ongoing enrichment programs, such as ThinkQuest and Robotics, as well as differentiation in the classroom.
• The continuation of our fabulous Arts Residencies, such as Young People’s Chorus of NYC, 144 Music and Arts, Early Stages (funded by Mr. Mark Weprin) and the Dancing Classrooms Ballroom Dance Program for Grade 5
• The success of our music, technology and visual arts department.
• Ongoing Monthly Parent Workshops
• Ladies Night and Parent Coordinator Book Club Events
• Day programs including Student Council, Safety Patrol, Recycling Club, Junior Honor Society, Penny Harvest Club, Drama Club, Kids for Coltrane, Fashion Design, Yearbook Club, Data Thieves
• Ongoing partnership with the Samuel Field Y Program and Kuei Luck Enrichment Center for our After School Programs
• End of Year Events, including the Senior Trip to Club Getaway, 7th Grade Philadelphia Trip, 6th Grade Medieval Times Trip.
• Ongoing Partnership with the New York Knicks
Since our school year is far from over, we would like to remind you to please join us for the following upcoming events (more information will follow):
• Barnes and Noble Middle School Poetry Night on April 5th at 5:00 PM (Barnes and Noble Fresh Meadows)
• Science Fair on April 6th from 4:00-5:45 PM
• Multicultural Night on May 17th at 6:00 PM, where we will celebrate the wonderful diversity in our school.
We want to thank you all for contributing your best efforts to a successful school year thus far. There are successes to report about every day in our school and we thank everyone for participating in maximizing the school’s potential. Please remember to continually visit our School Blog: http://holliswoodschool.blogspot.com for the latest information and school news.
Barnes and Noble Bookfair
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As you know, tonight is Barnes and Noble Poetry Night at the Barnes and Noble store in Fresh Meadows from 5:00-6:30 PM. This year, the Barnes & Noble Bookfair has expanded to the web. You will have an opportunity to support us by shopping online from Tuesday, April 5, 2011 through Sunday, April 10, 2011. A percentage of your purchase made through www.bn.com/bookfairs will be contributed to our Bookfair. Here’s how:
• Be sure to use the web address above (www.bn.com/bookfairs) to do your online shopping.
• When you’ve finished selecting your purchases, click on your cart and begin the check-out process. On the payment page, there will be a section at the bottom that states Check Here If This Is a Bookfair Order. When you check the box, type in our bookfair ID number 10401768 in the required entry field.
• If you already have a BN.com account with a default payment method, you will only see a Checkout Summary screen. To add the Bookfair ID to the payment page, you will need to click on the Change button on the right-hand side of the Payment Section. This will take you back to the payment page, where you can enter our bookfair ID number 10401768.
• After placing your order, you can log back into your Order Summary Confirmation to check to see if the Bookfair ID number is listed on your order (10401768). If it is, everything was done correctly!
• If you do not see a Bookfair ID number (10401768), or if you realize that you placed your order without using our Bookfair ID number, please call Customer Service at 800-962-6177 as soon as possible. Provide your order number and our Bookfair ID number, and the representative will manually add your order to our Bookfair sales total.
• Please note that the purchase of some items such as gift cards, textbooks, magazines, etc. is excluded from Bookfair sales totals. For more information, check the FAQs on the www.bn.com/bookfairs home page.
Please feel free to forward this to any family and friends who would like to support our Bookfair as well. Thanks again for supporting our Bookfair!
Sincerely,
Mr. Chin
Assistant Principal
As you know, tonight is Barnes and Noble Poetry Night at the Barnes and Noble store in Fresh Meadows from 5:00-6:30 PM. This year, the Barnes & Noble Bookfair has expanded to the web. You will have an opportunity to support us by shopping online from Tuesday, April 5, 2011 through Sunday, April 10, 2011. A percentage of your purchase made through www.bn.com/bookfairs will be contributed to our Bookfair. Here’s how:
• Be sure to use the web address above (www.bn.com/bookfairs) to do your online shopping.
• When you’ve finished selecting your purchases, click on your cart and begin the check-out process. On the payment page, there will be a section at the bottom that states Check Here If This Is a Bookfair Order. When you check the box, type in our bookfair ID number 10401768 in the required entry field.
• If you already have a BN.com account with a default payment method, you will only see a Checkout Summary screen. To add the Bookfair ID to the payment page, you will need to click on the Change button on the right-hand side of the Payment Section. This will take you back to the payment page, where you can enter our bookfair ID number 10401768.
• After placing your order, you can log back into your Order Summary Confirmation to check to see if the Bookfair ID number is listed on your order (10401768). If it is, everything was done correctly!
• If you do not see a Bookfair ID number (10401768), or if you realize that you placed your order without using our Bookfair ID number, please call Customer Service at 800-962-6177 as soon as possible. Provide your order number and our Bookfair ID number, and the representative will manually add your order to our Bookfair sales total.
• Please note that the purchase of some items such as gift cards, textbooks, magazines, etc. is excluded from Bookfair sales totals. For more information, check the FAQs on the www.bn.com/bookfairs home page.
Please feel free to forward this to any family and friends who would like to support our Bookfair as well. Thanks again for supporting our Bookfair!
Sincerely,
Mr. Chin
Assistant Principal
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