2018 MCAS Schedule

Note from our administrators:

MCAS Update

This year, per DESE, all students in grades 4, 5, 6 will take computer based tests.  We have opted to allow our third graders to continue on paper for one last year, but the state is mandating all computer based administration by 2019.

MCAS dates for 2018 are: 

Grade 3 & 5 - ELA April  3, 5, 6  and Math May 8,10,11

Grade 4 & 6 - ELA April 30, May 1 & 2 and Math May 15, 16,17 

Grade 5 also takes Science  on May 22 & 23.

Please be sure your students are rested and on time on testing dates so that the sessions can go as smoothly as possible.  Thanks so much.

MCAS Information for Families

excerpted from Fort River Administration letter dated March 29, 2017; for entire letter click here

Dear Families,

Beginning in early April, our 3rd through 6th graders will be taking the state MCAS assessments in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and Science/Technology.  In this letter you will find information on testing dates, new “accessibility features” of the MCAS and Computer Based Testing (CBT) in 4th grade.  
At Fort River, our testing dates will be as follows:

• 3rd & 5th Grades
  • ELA - April 4, 5, 6
  • Math - May 9 & 11
  • Science -  May 23 & 24  (only 5th grade)
• 4th & 6th  Grades
  • ELA - April 10, 11, 12  (6th grade will not test the 12th - only two sessions)
  • Math - May 16, 17

The best way you can help your children prepare for these assessments is to help them get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast.  It is also important for your child to be on time the mornings of his/her tests.  If they are ill on the days of their tests, we will provide make up sessions when they return.  

(for more details click here)

Thank you for your ongoing support,

Diane & Kris

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29 de marzo de 2017

Queridas familias,

A partir de principios de abril, nuestros alumnos de 3º a 6º grado tomarán las evaluaciones MCAS estatales en Artes del Lenguaje Inglés (ELA), Matemáticas y Ciencia / Tecnología. En esta carta encontrará información sobre fechas de prueba, nuevas "características de accesibilidad" del MCAS y Pruebas Basadas en Computadora (CBT) en 4to grado.  

En Fort River, nuestras fechas de prueba serán las siguientes:

• 3er y 5to grado
  • ELA - Abril 4, 5, 6
  • Matemáticas - 9 y 11 de mayo
  • Ciencia - 23 y 24 de mayo (sólo 5to grado)
• 4to y 6to grado
  • ELA - 10, 11, 12 de abril (6 º grado no habrá prueba el 12 º - sólo dos sesiones)
  • Matemáticas - Mayo 16, 17

La mejor manera de ayudar a sus hijos a prepararse para estas evaluaciones es ayudarles a dormir bien y comer un desayuno saludable. También es importante que su hijo llegue a tiempo las mañanas de sus exámenes. Si están enfermos en los días de sus exámenes, proporcionaremos sesiones de maquillaje cuando regresen.  

(para mas detalles haga clic aqui) 

Gracias por su continua ayuda,
Diane y Kris

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MCAS Testing Starts Next Week

MCAS testing for grades 3-6 will be starting next week. Click here for the schedule.

MCAS Schedule

The MCAS Schedule is as follows: Grade 3 March 24, 25, and 26 Grade 4 March 25, 26, 27, and 28 Grade 5 March 31, April 1 and 2 Grade 6 April 2, 3, and 4. All tests begin at 9am, so please make sure your kids get to school on time. Also remember to make sure your kids are well rested and have had a good breakfast on those days!