Week of March 2

ISAT testing will be held Tuesday, March 2 - Friday, March 6

All the 8th graders have done extensive preparation for the ISATs in reading, language and math. Over the past week we have been happy with the work they have produced.

To all 8th graders:
You have been working hard in class all week to prepare for the ISATs. There are now just a few, simple things that you can do to make sure your testing experience will be a success!

1). Get enough sleep! We are testing the first 3 periods of the day and you do not want to be tired. So put away the videos games and cell phones and go to sleep at a decent hour!!

2). Eat breakfast. Eating something in the morning will give you energy that you need to focus on the test. Grab a healthy breakfast like eggs or healthy cereal (not Fruit Loops). If you are not a morning eater, at least grab a piece of toast or a granola bar.

3). Come prepared! You need at least 2 -#2 pencils(with erasers) and a calculator. Also bring your silent reading book so you have something to do if you finish before time is up.

4). Concentrate while taking the test. Read each problem, story or question carefully and remember the "test taking tips" that we reviewed in class.

GOOD LUCK !!!

week of February 23

ISAT testing March 3 - 5.

The ISAT test will test the 8th graders in the areas of reading, writing and math. Next week, in reading and language arts classes, we will review and practice writing persuasive essays and personal narrative. We will also focus on a writing an extended response to a give piece of reading material. In math, we will also be reviewing, including how to write an extended response answer.