We
are gearing up for our upcoming ISTEP tests. For this first round of
ISTEP, we will start testing next Monday, February 29. We will test Monday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week. Our testing is in the morning, so
please make every effort to have the students here on time. It is also important for the
students to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast.
We
started the ISTEP practice tests today. We will continue with the
practice tests throughout the week. To add some fun to the practice
tests, we are using an amusement park theme. The students got their
ISTEP FastPass today with our slogan "Don't wait in line, it's your time to shine!" We are collecting tips on our FastPass after completing each practice
test so that we will be ready to move to the front of the ISTEP line. At the end of the week, we will celebrate that we have made it through the Islands of ISTEP amusement park with a fun celebration.
Even though the first round of
testing is still a week away, I already know that my smart and talented class
is going to do wonderfully. Their writing has improved so much this
year. They are also very skilled readers, and they are improving every
day in their math problem solving. We are excited to show the state of
Indiana how smart we are! Please help me in keeping all talk about ISTEP
positive and supportive—students will do a better job of showing what they know
if they are not stressed about the tests.
