Reminder: MCAS Testing Starts Next Week

The first round of MCAS tests will be starting next week for grades 3, 4 and 5. The schedule is posted on the Fort River website here: http://www.arps.org/fr/Fort_River_News_and_Newsletters.htm/Mcas%20Calendar.pdf.

Here are some tips for test-taking success:

TEST TAKING TIPS
For Parents and Guardians

• On time arrivals at school are essential to best student outcomes on testing days.  A late arriving student may be prohibited from taking the test on the scheduled day and have to take it on a scheduled makeup day.

• Be sure your child/ren observe routine and early bedtimes for at least
48 hours ahead of testing. Well rested children have more focused
energy to devote to the challenges associated with testing!

• Ensure a healthy breakfast on testing days. Protein (rather than sugar cereals) will keep your child’s energy and attending focused.

• Support an “I Can and I will” test taking attitude. Students who identify as capable learners and combine that with effective effort are poised to show what they know!