STAAR Week

Tuesday, April 24

The Math STAAR test will be given Tuesday morning.  Students will need to arrive at school on time,  (7:50am) having had a nutritious breakfast.  The school will provide snacks and a water bottle for each student during the test.  If your child wears glasses it is IMPERATIVE that he or she brings them to school that morning.  Students will be given four hours to complete the test.  We have modified our schedules to meet this state requirement.  Lunch will be at 12:45.  Specials will be at 1:15.  For homework  this evening, students will also need to have a good night’s rest.   

Wednesday, April 25

The Reading STAAR test will be given Wednesday morning.  Students will need to arrive at school on time,  (7:50am) having had a nutritious breakfast.  The school will provide snacks and a water bottle for each student during the test.  If your child wears glasses it is IMPERATIVE that he or she brings them to school that morning.  Students will be given four hours to complete the test.  We have modified our schedules to meet this state requirement.  Lunch will be at 12:45.  Specials will be at 1:15.  For homework  this evening, students will also need to have a good night’s rest.   They will have worked very hard over the last two days, and deserve a night to relax!

Thursday, April 26

(PLEASE LOOK FOR A BRIGHT ORANGE FLYER TO BE COMING HOME.) 

Any students absent on Tuesday or Wednesday will have to make up the STAAR test on this Thursday (4/26).

Students will have a day to celebrate their hard work over the week with a STAAR PARTY on Thursday.  Students may bring a pillow, blanket, and books to use as we celebrate with a cozy READ IN during the language arts block.  For math, students may bring a strategy board game to play with classmates.  We ask that you keep any electronic game devices at home. 

Friday, April 27

Friday is our annual BIKE or CARPOOL to school day.  We are asking kids to help do their part to reduce pollution.  If possible, please help your student bike to school.  If this is not possible, carpooling and riding the bus to school is another way to help reduce emissions and take care of our environment.  Friday will be a regular school day.  We will be back to work!

Your children have been hard at work keeping you up to date with their favorite happenings at school.  Please read and comment on their excellent reporting.  The website is http://hce3rdgradethoughts.blogspot.com/.

Thank you for all your hard work, cooperation and support this year!

Omi Ford and Angela Skrivanek