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Blackman Elementary Newsletter - April 2016
Congratulations to Lauren Bigelow
Hoops for Heart
THANK YOU to Everyone for a Successful Testing Session for TN Ready Part I
You can help with testing by being good P.A.R.E.N.T.S.
P - PARTICIPATE Participate in your child’s learning activities. Studies have shown that parent participation and influence have long-term positive effects on student performance.
A - ASSIST Assist the educational process by discussing with your child the importance of being actively engaged with learning activities and working to his or her highest possible potential.
R - REASSURE Reassure your child that this assessment measures learning and will be used by teachers to better improve instruction.
E - ENCOURAGE Encourage your child to get a good night’s rest, not just before the assessment but daily, in order to receive optimum benefits from educational opportunities.
N - NOURISH Provide opportunities for your child to grow physically, mentally and emotionally.
T - TEACH Teach your child to do his or her best in all settings, not just assessment situations.
S - SUPPORT Support your child’s continued educational progress by modeling.
Mark Your Calendars:
SAT - 10 Testing for 2nd Grade:
Monday - April 25, 2016 through Thursday - April 28, 2016
TN Ready Part II for Grades 3 - 5:
Monday - May 2, 2016 through Friday - May 6, 2016
TN Ready Part II will include ELA, Math, Social Studies and Science