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PSSA TESTING Grades 3, 4 and 5
WRITING AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
Monday, April 13 Report Cards to Parents Kids of Steel Exercise Club – Room 213 (3:30-4:15 p.m.) Girls on the Run – MPR (3:15-4:45 p.m.) School Board Voting Meeting – HMS Library (7:30 p.m.) Tuesday, April 14 Grades 3, 4 & 5 PSSA Writing Testing - Begins at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 15 Grades 3, 4 & 5 English Language Arts Testing - Begins at 8:45 a.m. Kindergarten Dial-3 Screening Parent Meeting – Central Cafeteria (6:00 p.m.) Thursday, April 16 Grades 3, 4 & 5 English Language Arts Testing - Begins at 8:45 a.m. Girls on the Run – MPR (3:15-4:45 p.m.) Friday, April 17 Grades 3, 4 & 5 English Language Arts Testing - Begins at 8:45 a.m. PTO Meeting – MPR (9:00 a.m.) EARLY DISMISSAL – 1:30 p.m.
Dear Parents,
Beginning next week and throughout the month of April our Grades 3, 4 and 5 students will be administered the Pennsylvania State Student Assessments. These tests are important because they help the teacher evaluate a student’s needs and progress, the student may gauge his or her own level of mastery, and the parent is able to monitor his or her child’s progress. I have attached some Test Taking Tips for the children.
NOTE: WYLAND PARENTS! Early Dismissal at 1:30 p.m. for all students is on Friday, April 17
ATTENTION WYLAND MOMS or SPECIAL GUESTS
SAVE THE DATE!!! “Muffins with Mom” will take place on the following dates according to the spelling of your family name:
A – H: Tuesday, May 5 (8:00-8:30 a.m.) I – P: Wednesday, May 6 (8:00-8:30 a.m.)
Q – Z: Thursday, May 7 (8:00-8:30 a.m.)
Please see the attached flyers: P.S.S.A. Schedule, Parent Information and Test Taking Tips, Dial 3 Screening Parent Meeting, Spring Training Day Flyer, H.T.S.D. Summer Program 2015 Also, please check the Community section of the district website for more information – in particular, Recycle Rama, Hampton Community Library Calendar of Events, Hampton Inline Hockey, Hampton Remembrance Garden Brick Program, Children’s Theater Festival and the Camp Guyasuta flyer.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Dr. Roberta M. Good
Wyland Elementary PSSA Testing Schedule for Grades 3-5 Below you will find the Wyland Elementary PSSA Testing Schedule. Our testing block generally will take place from 8:40 to approximately 11:15 a.m. each day. Though tests are NOT timed, they take approximately 40-80 minutes to complete depending on the grade level and the test. Please know students are permitted to test as long as they need. It is imperative that students are present for ALL test sessions. If you have additional questions about PSSA testing, please refer to the “Frequently Asked Questions, Information for Parents or Guardians” in our flyers. We appreciate your efforts to have your child in attendance on all testing dates.
Grades 3, 4 and 5: English Language Arts (ELA) Testing Schedule
April 14 Tuesday
April 15 Wednesday
April 16 Thursday
April 17 Friday
ELA
ELA
ELA
ELA
Grade 3, 4, and 5: Math Testing Schedule
April 21 Tuesday
April 22 Wednesday
April 23 Thursday
April 24 Friday
Math
Math
No Test
Math
Grade 4: Science Testing Schedule
April 28 Tuesday
April 29 Wednesday
Science
Science
TEST TAKING TIPS FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Tips to give your child about taking tests:
� Relax. Just do the best you can. � Your first choice is usually correct. Don't change an answer unless you have a good reason to do so. � Be aware of key words such as "all," "now," "always," "never," "only," "exactly." � In multiple-choice questions, don’t skip the longest answer. It should be considered, since test writers want to be sure the correct answer is accurate—they may add lots of details to ensure accuracy. � Watch for negative words like "not," "no," "never." � Look for information in some of the questions. This information may help you answer other questions.
You can assist your child prepare for testing by doing the following: � Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep before a test, and make sure your child eats properly the day of a test. . � Maintain a pleasant home environment and avoid unnecessary conflicts. Try to make the morning of the test a pleasant one. Do not add to your child’s stress. � Make sure your child has taken any needed medication. � Ensure that your child is present during testing (children generally perform better when taking tests in their groups rather than at a make-up time). � Get your child to school on time the day of the test. � Wish your child good luck each morning of the test. Tell your child that he/she is special and that you believe in him/her! � Remind your child the test is important. Encourage him/her to do his/her best. � If your child is too ill to attend, please call the school office. � Remind your child to listen carefully to the instructions from the teacher and to read the directions and answer each question carefully. � Explain to your child the importance of using time wisely. If your child gets stuck on a question, encourage him or her to make the best guess and move on. � Tell your child to attempt to answer all of the questions and not to leave any blank. � Encourage your child to stay focused on the test, even if other students finish early. � If your child is disappointed after taking a test, reassure him or her that there will be plenty of opportunities to improve and succeed
Thursday, April 30th
is…
Spring Training Day
at Wyland!
With a $1.00 contribution to the playground fund, each
Wyland student may wear their favorite team baseball
cap on Spring Training Day!
These donations will help fund the purchase of new
equipment for the playground, including a piece that is
handicap accessible!
Join us for Spring Training!
Let’s Go, Wyland!
HAMPTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUMMER PROGRAM
DON’T MISS OUT ON THESE OPPORTUNITIES!
Session I, June 15 - 19, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session II, June 22 - 26, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session III, July 6 - 10, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Visit the District website for more details! www.ht-sd.org
Grades listed are the students’ current grades.
SUMMER THEATER – Grades K-4 ART EXPLORATIONS – Grades 3-5
BABYSITTING – Grades 3-7 CRAFTY CRAFTS – Grades 6-8
DESIGN ENGINEERING – Grades 6-11 INTRODUCTION TO DEBATE – Grades 6-11
INCREDIBLE EDIBLE SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS – Grs. 2-5 KITCHEN COOK-OFF – Grades K-3
KID’S COOKING: WORLD CUISINE – Grades 4-8 PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE – Grades 2-4
KNITTING & CROCHETING – Grades 6-8 DO YOU WANT TO BE A POP STAR? – Grades 3-6
MASTERING YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY – Grs.8-11 STEM-A-THON – Grades 2-5
PROGRAMMING FUN! – Grades 3-6 THE REDESIGNED SAT – Grades 9-11
READING & WRITING SAT PREP – Grades 9-11 DANCE TECHNIQUE BOOT CAMP – Grades 6-11
MATH SAT PREP – Grades 9-11 FIBER ARTS FUN – Grades 4-6
SEW FUN! – Grades 3-8 FUN WITH FRACTIONS – Grades 3-5
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? – Grades K-5 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED HIP HOP – Grades 6-11
LA SEMANA DE ESPANOL – Grades K-4 PROGRAMMING FUN! – Grades 3-6
SUMMER INTRAMURALS – Grades K-5 CCAC DRIVER EDUCATION
Any questions? Contact:
Marlynn Lux 412-492-6357 [email protected]
Laurie Heinricher 412-492-6393
