Information regarding NY State testing for grades 3-5.

Dear Parent/Guardian,              

                                                                                                                                                   Our 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grade students will be participating in the administration of the NYS English Language Arts and Math Computer Based Testing. These assessments will be given to all 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grade students across New York State.  NYS Science testing will be given only to the 4^th grade students.  The tests will take place at Malta Avenue Elementary School on the following dates:

• English Language Arts:  Grades 3, 4, and 5 students (2 days of testing): April 1st and April 2^nd, 2019
• Mathematics: Grades 3, 4, and 5 students (2 days of testing): April 30^th and May 1^st,   2019
• Science: Grade 4 (2 days of testing): Performance test is on May 22nd; and the Written test is on June 3rd, 2019

 The purpose of this letter is to share some information with you and to bring to your attention the answers to a few questions that parents have asked our school staff.

What can I do to help my child?

On each day of the assessments, it is to the students’ advantage to come to school well rested and having eaten a good breakfast.  Educational research proves that students are more focused and function better if they are well rested.

When will the different parts of the assessment be given?  Will more than one part be given on a day?

There will only be one part of the assessment given each day. The teachers will begin to administer the assessment within the first half hour of the school day

What happens if school is closed?

If it is necessary to cancel school due to inclement weather or other reasons, the assessment will be given on the next day that school is in session.

If my child has missed part of the assessment, what will be done for him/her?

Should students be late to school or absent, arrangements will be made to have them make-up the part(s) of the assessment that they missed. We strongly encourage your child be in attendance on the days of the assessments.

How much should I encourage my child or emphasize the importance of the assessment?

Please keep in mind that it is in each student’s best interest to approach the test in a calm, confident state of mind.  While it is important that students are encouraged to do their very best on the assessments, we don’t want them to be afraid of the test.

 The students with their teachers and our support staff have been working very hard and are well prepared for the upcoming New York State assessments.  We are confident that with encouragement and support from home, your child will be able to do his/her very best.  As soon as we receive the results of the assessments, we will share your child’s score report with you.  Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions at 884-7250 Ext. 1351.

Sincerely,

Sharon A. D’Agostino,

Principal

NY State Testing Parent Letter

Assessment Participation

2019 Grades 3-8 NY State Assessments What Parents Need to Know

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