MCAS and more!

The 4th grade will be taking the MCAS English Languages Arts Long Composition on Tuesday March 23, 2010

Some helpful tips for parents:

• Talk with your child about upcoming tests.
• Be positive, and remind your child of his/her strengths.
• Encourage your child to do his/her personal best.
• Encourage your child to read every day.
• Establish good habits of healthy eating, regular exercise, and sleeping.
• Set up consistent, daily homework times.
• Praise your child for the work he/she does well. Resist the opportunity to do the work for him/her. Doing so can send a message that you do not believe he/she can do it.

Helpful TEST DAY tips:

• Get a good night sleep the night before the test.
• Have a good breakfast.
• Come to school on time.
• Pack a healthy snack. (Nothing gooey, sticky or noisy)
• Drink lots of water. (Water feeds the brain)
• Bring in a book to read in case you finish before everyone else.
• Try your best!

EXTRA! EXTRA!

Spring is in the air! YES! The nice weather is approaching and we all know our tootsies like to be cool too! However, it’s important to be safe at recess. SAFETY FIRST! If your child comes to school wearing flip flops, I would strongly suggest sending them with an extra pair of sneakers and socks for recess. (Sneakers are required for Physical Education class.) Thank you!

REMINDER: Please be sure to check your child’s agenda every night. Initialing their agenda each night is a helpful way for me to know that you have seen their homework and emptied their homework folder. Thank you!