March 24, 2017
----- A NOTE FROM MR. BUFFER ------------------------------- Dear Tremont Families;
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Starting next week, elementary students will be participating in statewide testing on their district-issued
iPads or laptops. Following the steps below will help our staff ensure a smooth assessment experience
for all students.
Students should fully charge their laptops/iPads.
Students should bring earbuds or headphones as portions of some assessments may require their use.
Students should bring a pencil as scratch paper may be provided for some tests.
Students should bring a book to read once they have finished the tests. (Note, this should be a hardcopy book - electronic devices will not be allowed.)
Students should get a good night’s sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast before the assessments - we
want them to be fully charged too!
State assessments are among the many tools we use to gauge students’ progress in various subjects.
Along with STAR progress monitoring and daily interactions with teachers, these assessments help us
understand students’ learning at this particular point in time. If you have any questions about these
assessments, please contact me.
Tremont Testing Schedule
Grade 3
Length of Assessment
Format
Dates
English Language Arts 3
180 minutes (3 hours)
Online
April 5 and April 6
Math 3
150 minutes (2.5 hours)
Online
April 12 and April 13
Grade 4
Length of Assessment
Format
Dates
English Language Arts 4
180 minutes (3 hours)
Online
March 30 and March 31
Math 4
150 minutes (2.5 hours)
Online
April 10 and April 11
Social Studies 4
150 minutes (2.5 hours)
Online
April 19
Grade 5
Length of Assessment
Format
Dates
English Language Arts 5
180 minutes (3 hours)
Online
March 28 and March 29
Math 5
150 minutes (2.5 hours)
Online
April 3 and April 4
Science 5
150 minutes (2.5 hours)
Online
April 18
I appreciate the parent input I receive. Please call, email, or drop by if you ever have a question or a concern. E-­‐mail is best for a quick yes or no, or a piece of information. If the topic is more detailed please call or schedule a time to meet so we can communicate positively. Many Thanks! ----- TIDBITS FROM TREMONT ----------------------------------Walk and Roll Wednesdays are back! Please join us: MARCH 29 APRIL 5, 12, 19, 26 MAY 3, 10, 17 Receive a punch on your passport every Wednesday that you walk or roll to school. Passports will be handed out the first Wednesday, March 29th, as children arrive at school. Please print your child’s name and room number on the back of the passport. Questions? Contact Kate Miller at [email protected] If your child has a fever or has been vomiting they cannot come back to school until they have been fever free for 24 hours or has stop vomiting for 24 hours. Help us stop spreading germs! Student Technology issues outside of school We have AppleCare on each device-­‐ Parents can call (800) 275-­‐2273 24/7 for support We also have the [email protected] email if a parent is having issues with items such as PowerSchool Access, Schoology Access, or parental controls. Golden Apple Award: It is that time of year again! Each spring, Upper Arlington educators are nominated for the Golden Apple Award. The Civic Association has been serving the community for 84 years and is honored to collect the nominations and present the award to the most outstanding educators in Upper Arlington. Nominations can come from students, parents and peers and will be accepted over the next two months. Later in the Spring, surprise presentations will be made in the classrooms to the winning teachers. The deadline to submit a nomination is March 31st, 2017. Please use the link below to nominate a teacher: http://directors1933.uaca.org/wordpress/events/golden-­‐apple-­‐awards/nominations/
----- MARK YOUR CALENDARS! --------------------------------April
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April Fools Breakfast, Tremont Shopping Center
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Cake Bingo!
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