Benchmark Tests For 1st Nine Weeks! (Sept. 26-29, 2011) and Intersession

I just wanted to let students and parents know that I will be giving the Benchmark Tests for Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Math next week. They will be on the laptops but students will be given scratch paper for any work that they want to do on the side. Students are encouraged to take their time, work out problems, and do their VERY best on these tests. The tests let us know how well students have learned the material that we have taught during the 1st Nine Weeks. The principal and school superintendent will also see these scores, so please encourage students to study EVERY NIGHT and to really put forth their best efforts when taking the tests. Here's the schedule:
Monday (Sept. 26) READING
Tuesday (Sept. 27) SOCIAL STUDIES
Wednesday (Sept. 28) SCIENCE
Thursday (Sept. 29) MATH

The week afterwards will begin our two-week Intersession. Students will be reviewing all skills taught during the 1st nine weeks to help remediate any weaknesses. Good behavior is EXPECTED and students who do not behave will be sent home for the remainder of the Intersession period. A LOT of review games and activities will be going on so please plan on attending Intersession! Remember that Intersession times are 8:20-1:20 every day. Following the two weeks of Intersession, we will ALL enjoy a nice week off for Fall Break!

PTA/Open House/Book Fair

I just wanted to let everyone know that the first PTA Meeting of the year will be THIS Tuesday 09/13/11 at 6pm. It will be Open House AND the book fair!!!! It's a great time to visit the classroom AND buy some wonderful books!!! LOTS OF FUN!