Pine River Families of Third and Fourth Grade Students,
This week begins our state required testing of third and fourth grade students. The M STEP is a state-wide assessment that is given to all 3rd – 8th grade students. The assessment window for third and fourth grade students is May 4 – May 25. The fifth teachers will begin the English Language Arts assessment Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Next Tuesday and Wednesday, the Math assessment will be given.
Teachers have been preparing the students for the assessment. There is an on line practice for the students to familiarize them with the mechanics of taking the on line assessment and the students have gone through that practice.
What you can do to help:
- make sure your child has enough sleep on the days of testing
- provide a good breakfast (most assessments will occur in the morning)
- be sure your child gets to school on time
- encourage your child to do his/her best
I have attached a document – Student Testing: What Parents Can Do to Help Students Prepare. This is just some basic information for you. If you have any questions regarding M STEP, please let your child’s teacher know or feel free to reach out to me. Any of us would be happy to answer questions.
Sincerely,
Debra Bradford