Ms. Amy's Montessorians

Tuesday April 16, 2019 – SCIENCE RISE test – 9 a.m. to 12 noon

Thursday April 25, 2019 – LANGUAGE RISE test – 9 a.m. to 12 noon

Tuesday April 30, 2019 – Bird Refuge Field Trip

Wednesday May 1, 2019 – MATH RISE test – 9 a.m. to 12 noon

Friday May 17, 2019 – Crystal Hot Springs Field Trip

Wednesday May 22, 2019 – UE Bridging

5th Grade Maturation is tomorrow, Tuesday from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.  If you plan on coming to this meeting with your child please sit by your child.  If your child has any questions you will be close by to answer them.  It also helps with the giggling.  The students giggle a lot during the presentation.  If a parent is close by to help them feel more comfortable it makes it easier on the child.  5th grade parents are all invited.

Thank you,

Ms. Amy

The girls should be meeting in the library and the boys will be meeting in Mr. John’s classroom (Rm 18)

UT state standardized assessments (now called RISE and Aspire Plus) will be on the follwing days for our class. These assessments are important to us for several reasons.

The state assessment data are important to your family because the results are one way to communicate how much your child has learned in English language arts, writing, math, and science. At MMA, we know that these tests are but one indicator of a child’s progress in these content areas.

The state assessment data are important to us because determining what a student knows or does not know is a vital cornerstone in individualizing learning experiences, which is the basis of a Montessori education. The results help us to identify needs for new and additional materials, tailor professional development for teachers, and determine where to best invest school funding.

Taking tests is a practical life skill, required for college entrance as well many professions. Doctors, lawyers, teachers, contractors, nurses, and cosmetologists (to name just a few) all must take tests in order to enter their professions. Standardized testing in school provides a valuable opportunity to practice taking tests in a low-stakes environment, better preparing our students for future assessments – which is why we encourage all students to participate.

If you choose to opt your child out of testing, please complete the Parent Exclusion from State Assessments Form. This form must be handed from you to either Ms. Lana or Ms. René, who will take 5 minutes to review this form with you. We ask that these forms are submitted no later than April 12th. Thank you for your cooperation and support.