This week we have been taking a practice New York State ELA exam.
The students are completing all three booklets.
I have told them to try their very best…but not to stress out about it.
There are many purposes for us to be administering these test. First, it is helpful for the students to get a glimpse into what they are expected to do in three short months. Second, the data will be used to help drive my instruction in order to help them to be prepared for the “real thing”.
These are not the only reason, however they are the two that I shared with the class. I wanted to be sure to share it with you (their parents) as well.
:O) Mrs. Spata
Dear Mrs. Spata, Parents, & Classmates: Thank you so very much for your kind and very generous thoughts while my daughter Shae was in the hospital this past week for a severe asthma attack. Your sweet words and beautiful handmade cards really meant so much to Shae as well as us as a family. We feel very blessed to live in this great community & to have such wonderful friendships! Thank you again xo Christine B