Bettye Myers Middle Schoolparent(S) Or Guardian(S)

Bettye Myers Middle SchoolParent(s) or Guardian(s):

Now that the first semester of school is complete, our STAAR season is fast approaching. In order to better prepare your child for the upcoming STAAR tests in April, we will be providingmandatory after-school tutorials in the area of English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science and Social Studies. Your child was selected for mandatory tutorials by reviewing reading and/or math STAAR scores, Common Assessment scores, and first-semester grades as well as teacher recommendations. Your child will only be required to attend tutorials in areas where they have demonstrated a need for additional targeted instruction.

Each session of Mandatory Tutoring will begin at 3:30 pm and end at 5:00 pm. Students will receive a snack after school, as well as transportation totheir closest bus stop. In order to have a DISD bus transport your child home after tutorials on the scheduled dates, we must have the attached form signed by a parent and returned to our office before February 21st, 2014.

Mandatory Tutoring Rules:

1. Mandatory Tutoring is an extension of the school day. All school rules apply.
2. Mandatory Tutoring must be served on the dates assigned.There are no Make-ups.
3. Students must remain in tutorials for the entire time scheduled.

I have enclosed STAAR tutorial calendars to assist you in making sure that your child attendsall required sessions. Please remember that if you are receiving this letter, thesetutoring sessions are mandatory for your child. This is an important opportunity to help your child improve academically in school and perform successfully on the STAAR. By sending your child to the mandatory tutoring sessions, you are declaring your support and helping your child to be a success in the years to come.

I understand that this is an extremely busy time of year for our students and our teachers. However, our teachers are willing to go that extra mile to ensure your child’s success in class and on the upcoming STAAR test. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to call us.

Thank you,

Mrs. Angela RicksJade House

PrincipalAsst. Principal

Bettye Myers Middle School ~ 131 Garza Road ~ Shady Shores, Texas 76208 ~ 940-369-1500

Student Name ______Student ID #______

The above student is required to attend the following STAAR tutorials:

6th Grade Reading7th Grade Reading8th Grade Reading

6th Grade Math7th Grade Math8th Grade Math

7th Grade Writing8th Grade Science

8th Grade History

Please review the calendars included for specific dates, times, and location for the tutoring sessions your child is required to attend.

Transportation Permission Slip

I have made arrangements for my child to attend therequired STAAR tutoring sessions.

______I will not need transportation for my child on these dates. I have made arrangements for my child to be picked up at 5:00 pm during any scheduled tutorials.

______I will need transportation for my child on these dates. I understand that my child can only be transported to the closest bus stop to the home address on file at BMMS.

* To be eligible for transportation after STAAR tutoring, students must be bus eligible.

What is your child’s bus Number ______

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Parent Guardian SignatureDate

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Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Number

This form must be signed and returned to a teacher by February 21st, 2014