5Th Grade Mock STAAR Testing

5th Grade Mock STAAR Testing

Tuesday, February 14th

Wednesday, February 15th

Dear Fifth Grade Parents,

Your child and his/her teachers have been working hard to prepare for the 5th grade Math & Reading Mock STAAR test and now the time has arrived! Mock STAAR is a “practice” STAAR test used to simulate STAAR and collect student data to guide instruction. Your child will be taking the Math Mock STAAR on Tuesday, February 14th and the Reading Mock STAAR on Wednesday, February 15th. Please do not schedule appointments on these days. The campus will also be closed to visitors. Please encourage your child to do well on the tests and help them at home by doing the following:

·  Discuss the tests with your child. Talking about the tests will help ease your child’s worries and show him/her that you are interested.

·  Make sure your child goes to bed early and gets plenty of rest. Students’ minds and bodies need to be ready for a full day of trying their best.

·  Make sure your child eats a good breakfast. It is difficult for students to think and do their best if their stomach is empty. Students may eat a good breakfast in the school cafeteria from 7:45–8:25 AM free of charge.

·  Arrive to school on time. Being late may cause your child to feel rushed and nervous. Arriving on time will help your child feel relaxed and ready to do his/her best.

·  Send your child to school with words of encouragement. Hearing, “You can do it!” or “I have confidence in you!” from you means a lot to your child.

Working together, we will ensure that all children have an opportunity to do their absolute best on the Mock STAAR test.