St. Anthony of Padua
September 16, 2022 - Volume 3; Issue 7
Terra Nova Test Week
Terra Nova Testing …It is time to sharpen those #2 pencils! We know from experience that teachers evaluate students by observing them in the classroom, evaluating their day-to-day class work, grading their homework assignments and special projects, and administering unit tests. These classroom assessments show the teacher how well a student is mastering grade level learning goals, and provide valuable information to the teacher that can be used to improve instruction. Standardized tests are yet another tool that is used to evaluate how students in a given class or school perform in relation to other students. Since the same test is given to a large number of students throughout the country, the results give school personnel a common yardstick or “standard” of measure to determine whether school programs are succeeding, as well as a “snapshot” of the skills and abilities of all its students.
As you know, Terra Nova testing begins Monday, September 19th. Testing is for all students in Grades 2 through 8. The Terra Nova is a standardized achievement test taken by students nationwide. Most of us are well aware that these test results do not equal intelligence. The main purpose of the test is to provide the school with information that can be used to help teachers make sound educational decisions about student learning and curriculum development. The score results allow us to monitor our students’ annual growth, and also help us identify areas of achievement as well as needed areas of meaningful improvement. Our commitment to our students inspires us to want to provide the strongest and most effective instruction possible. Standardized testing is an important component in the data that is continuously disaggregated and analyzed as learning outcomes are being measured. We ask you to have your children arrive at school on time this week. Taking tests can be hard work – requiring lots of energy. We recommend that students get plenty of rest and eat a nourishing breakfast and lunch on test days. As always, thank you for your support and cooperation!
Parish Fall Festival
If you wish to participate at the festival to represent and strengthen our church and school community, please signup at one of the links listed below. Volunteers are valued members of our community and we sincerely appreciate your hard work and dedication on behalf of our children.
Annual Parish Festival Volunteer Slots
Saints Cross Country Team Announcement
If your son/daughter is interested in running for the Saints Cross Country Team, please have them attend the meeting on 9/28 with the completed Athletic and Sporting Event Consent Form and Waiver. After our meeting, I’ll send out a recap to those students that attended and provide more information to parents. If you have any questions please contact Coach Kyle at kyle.madeja@sapsaints.org.
Parish Festival Raffle Ticket Competition
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Reminder
Celebrating our Saints as we send them off to their first Soccer game of the season!
Calendar of Events
Terra Nova Testing will take place all week long for grades 2-8. We wish our students the very best of luck as they complete this endeavor.
Monday, September 19, 2022
- First day of Terra Nova Testing.
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
- Beginning Band: 7:00 AM.
- Cheer Practice: 3:30-4:30 PM.
- Soccer Game: VS. SAS @ SFDS, 3:45 PM.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
- Beginning Band: 7:00 AM.
- School Mass: 9:30 AM.
Thursday, September 22, 2022
First day of Autumn!
- Beginning Band: 7:00 AM.
- Cheer Practice: 3:30-4:30 PM.
- Soccer Game: VS. SVS @ SFDS, 3:45 PM.
Friday, September 23, 2022
- Prayer and Flag Ceremony: 8:05 AM.
- Student Council Officer Elections
Life Skill of the Week: Effort
September Lunches Available To Order!
School Safety Reminder:
For everyone's safety, please drive carefully during drop off and pick up. When driving through our parking lot, please be sure to watch for those students who walk to and from school. Also, keep an eye out for parish staff and parishioners. Thank you!
St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic School
Welcome to St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic School - Home of the Saints! The newest Catholic School in the Diocese of Las Vegas.
Email: principal@sapsaints.org
Website: sapsaints.org
Location: 2300 Sunridge Heights Parkway, Henderson, NV, USA
Phone: 702-331-9050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfahdnv/