Principal and Parent Partnership
Dos Rios Elementary Rocket Review - March/April/May
Principal's Connection
I hope you are enjoying your Spring Break. We are excited to be in the home stretch of the 2017-2018 school year to see how far our students have come. Thank you for all your hard work and effort, encouraging your students to be their very best, each and every day.
During our Parent/Teacher Conferences, we had a Parent Survey available for you. If you were not able to take the survey, we want to make sure you still have the opportunity to share your thoughts with us. Your feedback is valuable and we want to hear from our parents. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey (links provided).
English - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2WS2L5C
Spanish - https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/CVWF6MJ
Please take a moment to talk to your child about the importance of students giving their best efforts on tests Below are some tips to help.
Don't forget to RSVP for Muffins for Moms below.
See you Monday, March 19th.
Principally yours,
Mrs. Annamarie Dowling-Garrott
8 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Standardized Tests
1. Stay on top of homework.
Slow and steady progress throughout the year is a good way to prepare. Trying to cram for the test at the last minute isn’t very effective.
2. Talk with your child’s teacher.
Get frequent progress reports to find out whether your child understands the material. The teacher can also explain why the class is being given certain assignments. Knowing the purpose of these assignments—and if the material will be covered on the standardized test—can help motivate your child to complete them.
3. Read with your child regularly.
This is a good way to expand your child’s vocabulary. Read anything that interests your child, including comic books, magazines and cookbooks. Given that many state tests now emphasize nonfiction, you also may want encourage reading the newspaper. Ask questions about what you’ve just read together. That will give you insights into how much progress she’s making in reading comprehension.
4. Practice filling in the bubbles.
Make sure your child knows test-taking techniques. Does she know how to fill in the bubbles on test forms? Can she use the computer program if the tests are online? Ask her teacher if practice tests are available.
5. Use relaxation techniques.
Long before test day, teach your child how to stretch, breathe deeply and stay calm. Practice using these strategies so your child feels comfortable using them on test day. Explore ways to help your grade-schooler or middle- or high-schooler stay positive.
6. Talk about what the test is like.
Knowing what to expect can help your child feel less anxious. Let your child know well in advance what day the test will be and what to expect during the test. This includes how often there will be breaks, where the bathrooms are and who to ask for assistance. (Older kids can likely find out this information on their own—but encourage them to do so.)
7. Go over his/her accommodations.
Does your child qualify for special education? Make sure his/her individualized education program (IEP) or 504 plan clearly outlines the accommodations they'll receive during testing. Follow through with the school to make sure he/she gets them. Discuss accommodations with your child ahead of time, too. It’s important for them to know, for instance, that they're being moved into a separate room for the test (and understand why).
8. Be calm and upbeat.
If you seem worried, your child will likely pick up on that and worry even more. So stay calm and be supportive. The week of the test, try to make sure your child gets plenty of rest. The day of the test, make sure she has a good breakfast. Tell your child how much you love her and how confident you are in her abilities. Tell her to try her best and use the strategies she has learned. Send her off by saying, “You’re gonna do just fine.”
Muffins with Moms
Monday, Mar 19, 2018, 07:15 AM
Dos Rios Elementary School, South 87th Avenue, Tolleson, AZ, USA
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Upcoming Events
- March 1st: 6th-8th Grade Spring Dance
- March 2nd: Dr. Suess' Birthday Reading Night Celebration 4:00-6:00
- March 5th: Donuts w/ Dads 7:15-8:00
- March 6th: Field Day for Grades 6-8
- March 6th & 7th: EARLY RELEASE 12:00 Dismissal
- March 6th: Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-7:00 (Staff Dinner Break 5:00-5:45)
- March 7th: Field Day for Grades 3-5
- March 7th: Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-4:00
- March 7th: Blaze Pizza Fundraiser Night
- March 9th: Quarter 3 ENDS / Report Cards GO Home
- March 12th-16th: SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
- March 19th: Muffins w/ Moms 8:30-9:30
- March 21st: Field Day for Grades K-2
- March 21st: EARLY RELEASE 12:00 Dismissal
- March 22nd: 2018-2019 Kindergarten Registration & Informational Night
- March 27th: PTA Meeting 5:00
- March 30th: School IN SESSION (Good Friday) Dollar Dress Down Day
- April 2nd: AZMerit State Testing Begins for Grades 3-8
- April 9th: AIMS Science Testing Begins for Grades 4th & 8th
- April 9th: 3rd Grade Field Trip
- April 17th: 4th Grade Grand Canyon Field Trip
- April 18th: District Math Challenge
- April 18th: EARLY RELEASE 12:00 Dismissal
- April 19th: Student Council sponsored Dance Showcase
- April 20th: Spring Holiday NO SCHOOL
- April 24th: PTA Meeting 5:00
- April 26th: Earth Day Concert/Art Expo (afternoon performance)
- April 26th: Spring Carnival 4:00-7:00
- April 27th: Dollar Dress Down Day
- April 27th: 6th Grade Field Trip
- April 30th: TBD - 8th Grade StepUp Day at Tolleson H.S.
- May 2nd: EARLY RELEASE 12:00 Dismissal
- May 3rd: 6th Grade Field Trip
- May 11th: Dollar Dress Down Day
- May 16th: 4th Grade Music Class Field Trip
- May 18th: PTA Sponsored Kinder Prom 1:00-1:45
- May 24th: 8th Grade Promotion 6:00-8:00
- May 25th: Kinder Promotion 8:30 a.m.
- May 25th: EARLY RELEASE 12:00 Dismissal LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Dos Rios Elementary School
Email: adowling-garrott@uesd.org
Website: http://uesddosrios.ss9.sharpschool.com/about_us/principal_s_message
Location: 2150 South 87th Avenue, Tolleson, AZ, United States
Phone: (623) 474-7000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DosRiosElementarySchool/?pnref=about.overview