Spring is Coming to Room 504
This winter has got to be the mildest winter I've ever experienced. So surprising. No snow days meant that your student has had a lot of learning time in the classroom...YAY! This is especially important as we move into the state testing window this spring.
The DCAS test is a state mandated assessment which determines how much knowledge your child has gained so far. That being said, it is just ONE marker of who they are as a student. In class they have taken tests, quizzes, written stories, completed projects, and learned a host of new skills that cannot be measured by a state mandated test. Please use the information of the DCAS as just that, another "grade" in their toolbox of grades.
The things that you all can do as a family is to encourage great testing habits as the time draws near. Those include getting a good night's sleep, attempting all questions, eating a healthy breakfast, and knowing that they have your support no matter what. I also encourage a healthy snack for students to bring in on test days too (apples, pretzel sticks, granola bar, etc.).
Finally, if there is ANYTHING you are concerned about don't forget to Dojo message me or email me at: chrisitana.mclean@colonial.k12.de.us
The DCAS test is a state mandated assessment which determines how much knowledge your child has gained so far. That being said, it is just ONE marker of who they are as a student. In class they have taken tests, quizzes, written stories, completed projects, and learned a host of new skills that cannot be measured by a state mandated test. Please use the information of the DCAS as just that, another "grade" in their toolbox of grades.
The things that you all can do as a family is to encourage great testing habits as the time draws near. Those include getting a good night's sleep, attempting all questions, eating a healthy breakfast, and knowing that they have your support no matter what. I also encourage a healthy snack for students to bring in on test days too (apples, pretzel sticks, granola bar, etc.).
Finally, if there is ANYTHING you are concerned about don't forget to Dojo message me or email me at: chrisitana.mclean@colonial.k12.de.us
