Huffman eNews
April 5, 2019
STAAR Testing
April 2019
Dear Parents,
Texas students in the third, fourth, and fifth grades will participate in the state-required State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) in April and May. STAAR is a state assessment program designed to measure the full range of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in mathematics, reading, writing, and science. STAAR tests include writing in grade 4, reading and mathematics in grades 3, 4, and 5, and science at grade 5. We hope that students will regard the tests as important, but that they will not approach the tests with undue anxiety.
In accordance with state guidelines, your son or daughter will test on the following dates.
Grade Level
Date and subject
3rd Grade
May 13th - Math
May 14th - Reading
4th Grade
April 9th - Writing
May 13th - Math
May 14th - Reading
5th Grade
April 9th - math
April 10th - Reading
May 15th - Science
Results of the 5th grade math and reading tests administered on April 9th and 10th will arrive at the school approximately 3 weeks after the date of the test, and they will be distributed to parents as soon as possible. 5th grade students who do not meet the passing standard will have additional opportunities to retake both 5th grade tests. Retakes are on May 13th-14th and again during summer school on June 25th-26th. Results of all other tests are expected to arrive mid-June. The scores will provide teachers and other educators with information needed to help students improve achievement in math, reading, writing and science.
Parents, on STAAR testing days there will be no volunteers or visitors allowed in the building unless there is an emergency. Parents and guests will be unable to visit for lunch on any of these days. If you drop your child’s lunch off for them on these days, please know that lunch times have been altered. Please check with your child’s teacher in advance to find out their lunchtime on testing days.
As always, we wish to keep parents involved and informed about student programs. Please contact me at jamey.allen@pisd.edu if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jamey J. Allen
Principal
Upcoming Events
April 8-12 No Visitors on Campus
April 9- Fifth Grade Math and Fourth Grade Writing STAAR
April 10- Fifth Grade Reading STAAR
April 19- No School
April 22- No School
Parent Survey for Parents of Students with Disabilities
Valued parents of students with disabilities, the special education program is exploring ways to increase communication, training and involvement opportunities for families of students with disabilities, and we need your input. I know that you are very busy working and taking care of your family, but I encourage you to give us your voice by answering the thirteen (13) questions in this survey. We value parent input and want to know how the special education program is doing towards meeting you and your child's needs. Please click the link below that corresponds to your language of preference and complete the survey by Friday, April 26th.
English Version
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Spanish Translation
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Arabic Translation
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Telugu Translation
Hindi Translation
Urdu Translation
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Staff Birthdays
Kristen Salamanca -April 2
Chara Rollins -April 3
Amy Moore - April 4
Katie McDermott - April 4
Lindsay Sivick - April 8
Mario Morales - April 15
Mary Palmer - April 17
Steve Attig - April 19
Wynita Harmon -April 23
Mary Terhune - April 24
Stay Informed and Connected
- PISD Resources: Plano ISD Parent Portal. https://parentportal.pisd.edu/. If you have further questions or need help using this service, please send an e-mail with your request to parentportal@pisd.edu or call the help desk at 469-752-8767. Please include your student's name, ID number and campus.
2018-2019 PISD SCHOOL ONLINE CALENDAR https://www.pisd.edu/Page/48
TITLE I PARENT INFORMATION AND GENERAL OVERVIEW VIDEO
http://pisdtv.pisd.edu/communications/features/aQ4VwfT0MOeaOyGxjBwW
PLANO ISD ONLINE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION INFORMATION
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