ELA and Math Assessments

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 3-8 on April 16-18, 2013 and the New York State Math Assessment will be administered on April 24-26, 2013. 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. As per NYS and NYC testing regulations, cell phones or any electronic devices will not be permitted during testing. It could invalidate the students’ scores. Please have your children leave their cell phones home. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Remind them to avoid distractions and to concentrate only on their own exam. As always, thank you for your continued cooperation and support.

ELA & Math After School Programs

Dear Parents/Guardians of Students in Grades 3 – 8, As you are aware, due to the New York State Assessments, afterschool ELA and Math programs were developed in order to prepare for the examinations. These programs will end on the following dates: Grades 6-8 ELA Program: (Mondays) Ends on April 15th; Grades 3-5 ELA/Math Program: (Tuesdays) Ends on April 9th; Grades 6-8 Math Program: (Wednesdays) Ends on April 17th; As always, thank you for your continued cooperation and support.