Helping your student prepare for state testing.
2. Mark testing days on your calendar to help remind you and your child when the testing will take place. (See the calendar below)
3. Have your student eat a nutritious and filling breakfast. School breakfast service will begin at 7:30 AM, per usual. The middle school breakfast menu can be accessed HERE. As a reminder, this is a free option for all students.
4. Make sure the student is on time (if not early) on the day of testing. With construction along Merced Avenue, we suggest getting students to school no later than 7:45 AM
5. If your child is sick please contact the school immediately to inform us so that we can begin planning for a make-up session.
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What if my student is anxious about testing?
2. Have the child visualize success. Encourage them to rehearse what it will feel like to get a good score on the test.
3. Work with them to minimize stressors and distractions prior to the test, setting out clothes and resources the night before so that mornings are stress-free.
4. Try to use positive language when talking about the expectations of the test.
5. Consider planning something fun for your child after the testing is done.
6. We know how smart our Huskies are!!! Keep a positive attitude about testing in general around your child and emphasize their ability to demonstrate what they have learned.
Teacher Appreciation
May 3, 2022, is Teacher Appreciation Day and I wanted to take a moment to boast about the extraordinary individuals that make up our teaching staff at Hollencrest Middle school.
Throughout the last several years, our teachers have been super-heroic in their effort to adapt, modify, learn, engage, and support our students across the varied software and distance learning platforms that have emerged over the course of the pandemic, eventually returning back to in-person instruction.
Additionally, our school was twice named a "Capturing Kids Hearts" National Showcase School, a designation that demonstrates our commitment to meeting the social and emotional needs of our students. This is a recognition that is difficult to earn under the best of circumstances, but the fact that we have now been recognized for two years in a row (and are in the running for a third), through periods of school closure, distance learning, and now back to in-person instruction, further demonstrates the level of commitment our teachers have for our students.
Over the next few days, I encourage you to send an email or write a note letting our teachers know how much you appreciate them and the work that they do.
You can submit your message by clicking HERE.
Did you know that Hollencrest Middle School is a Common Sense School?
For kids, digital life is real life. It's where they build friendships, take a stand on issues, and do so much more. Encourage your student to reflect on their media habits and build digital citizenship skills with this collection of articles, videos, printable handouts, conversation starters, ready-made workshops, and more. You can find the Common Sense Media Family Tips on Media Balance, Common Sense Media Agreement, and Common Sense Media articles to help your student build a healthy digital life.
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Chromebook Health Check Our statewide assessments require students to have a fully functioning Chromebook device to access certain tasks that may require listening, speaking, and/or video. If there is an issue with the speakers, camera, or microphone on you your student's Chromebook, please come and trade it out, as we have several devices in inventory that can be traded out while repairs are made. It is our goal for each student to use their Chromebook device exclusively when completing assessments, so we thank you for your support in this endeavor. | Saturday School Does your student need to clear up any truancies or absences before the end of the year? Our final Saturday school of the year will be held on 5/14. This is an important date, especially for 8th-grade students who need to maintain proper attendance to maintain eligibility for 8th-grade activities. | Prospective High School Extra-Curricular Requirements Is your 8th-grade Husky planning on joining the team at West Covina High School in the fall? Now is the time for 8th-grade students to begin familiarizing themselves with some of the program requirements for sports and extra-curricular activities at WCHS. A good starting point is the Athletics Program website at https://westcovinaathletics.com/. There you will find information about eligibility, programs offered, and requirements related to the entire extra-curricular program. There you will also find contact information and CIF resources should you have specific questions about programming or requirements. |
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