Here we go...!!!

I am going to start this post by quoting some parts of Walk On! by Marla Frazee...

"The first thing you've got to do is stand on your own two feet.  It sounds easier than it is.  

You will need support.  This is tricky because sometimes what you think will support you won't.  ...  

Block out all of those voices saying: Come on! Come on!  It's easy!  This is boring.  Let's go already.  .... Only begin when YOU are ready.  

Important! 

Don't look down at your feet. 

Look toward where you want to go. 

Imagine yourself as already there."

This year has QUICKY passed us by and a part of me (a BIG part of me) is wondering if I/we did all we could do to prepare ourselves for what's next (ummm...like 5th grade and EOGs!).  But, we have ALL worked hard this year - as readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, citizens, technology techies', friends, students, and teachers.  4th graders - you've got this....I KNOW you are ready for the next step.  

Here are some very important things to remember:

* PLEASE make sure you get at least 10 hours of sleep on school nights

* PLEASE make sure you arrive to school on time on testing days

* PLEASE talk with your family about the strategies you are using to help make you successful, some of the lessons you have learned as we have practiced test taking, and your thoughts about the EOG

* PLEASE share your goals with your family so that they can help you achieve them

* PLEAE let me know (and your family know) what we can do to help you and support you (we have high expectations for you because you can do anything you put your mind to)

* Most importantly, believe in yourself and DO THE BEST THAT YOU CAN!

Here is next week's schedule:

Monday, May 16th - student survey (your child can explain this to you)

Tuesday, May 17th - Reading EOG (testing will begin at 8:00)

Wednesday, May 18th - Math calculator active EOG (testing will begin at 8:00)

Thursday, May 19th - Math calculator INactive (testing will begin at 8:00)

Friday, May 20th - testing makeups for students that were absent will begin today

Results will most likely be back at some time on Friday.  Students will be informed about their results on Friday or Monday if the results come back after students have left.

Please let me know if you have questions. 

Thanks for your support & sharing your wonderful children with me this year,

Mrs. Preville