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Important Information
MAP Testing Dates for 5th Grade Students
Tuesday, August 29- Reading
Thursday, August 31-Math
Tuesday, September 5th- Language Usage
MAP Testing Information From Mr. Fielder
Dear Parent/Guardian:
During the testing window of August 28th-September 8th, students in third through fifth grades will take the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) test in the areas of Math, Reading, and Language Usage. This adaptive assessment is used to inform teachers of each student’s ability in multiple areas and to help us monitor student growth over time. The data provided by MAP assessments also gives our teachers important information that is used for planning lessons to meet the unique instructional needs of each student.
Although the MAP test is not an assessment that you can prepare for by studying, there are a few things that parents can do to help ensure that students are prepared and ready for testing. Please make certain that your child is on time to school, well rested, and has eaten a good breakfast each day they test. Thank you in advance for your support and assistance as we work together to help ensure the success of our students.
Daniel Fielder
Assistant Principal
803-985-1616
Lions Club Vision Screening on September 5th
Dear Parent/Guardian,
The Lions Club of Tega Cay and Riverhills has partnered with Rock Hill School district to provide free vision screening to students in each of our schools. According to educational experts, 80% of learning is visual. So if a child can’t see well, he can’t learn well. The mission of the Lions Club is to ensure eye screening for all children and referral for follow-up care is given to all students in need because every child deserves to learn and see the world clearly. Eighty percent of all visual impairment can be prevented or cured. The first step to prevention is awareness. The second is early detection through vision screening. Early identification leads to timely referral, professional treatment, and improved or restored sight.
The Lions Club will screen students with a screening device (similar to the appearance to a digital camera) to identify vision problems. The screener takes a reading of the student’s eye from a distance of 3-4 feet while the student looks into the screening device. No physical contact is made with the student and no eye drops or medications are used. Screening results will be given to the school nurse at your child’s school. If your child needs follow up care with an eye doctor, the school nurse will send home a referral letter and printout of the screening results.
Screenings will be on _September 5_. If you do not wish for your student to participate in this vision screening program please contact your child’s school nurse.
Thank you,
Alison Bosdell, RN, BSN
School Nurse
803-985-1617