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Third Grade SOL Parent Night. Wednesday, April 2, 2014 6:00- 7:00 p.m. WELCOME!!. YOU are your child’s first teacher! Thank you for being an important part of your child’s learning experience. We are a team! We are truly a dedicated partner in your child’s educational journey.
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Third GradeSOL Parent Night Wednesday, April 2, 2014 6:00- 7:00 p.m.
WELCOME!! • YOU are your child’s first teacher! • Thank you for being an important part of your child’s learning experience. • We are a team! We are truly a dedicated partner in your child’s educational journey. • Thank you for taking the time to be here tonight!
DJ CARES! • We have a very supportive administration here at DJ Montague. • Our team, including learning, math and reading specialists, work tirelessly day after day to ensure each child’s continued growth in a safe, caring, learning place.
STANDARds of learning? • What are these Standards of Learning? • What are the “SOL’s”? • Test covers curriculum learned K-3 • Why do we take these assessments? • Overview of Elementary SOL’s.
Tentative Testing schedule • Students are tested in Reading, Math, Science and History (Social Studies) • 3rd grade tests for 6 days • Reading: May 13-14 (two days) • Math: May 20, 21 (two days) • History: May 23 • Science: May 27
READING • Tentatively May 13 and 14 https://vastatic.testnav.com/vaqc/testnav-7.5.18.26/epatLogin.jsp?testnavTestId=3060&testnavFormId=1
MATH • Tentatively May 20, 21 https://vastatic.testnav.com/vaqc/testnav-7.5.18.26/epatLogin.jsp?testnavTestId=epat3123&testnavFormId=EP3M
History (Social Studies) Science • Tentatively May 23 • Tentatively May 27 https://vastatic.testnav.com/vaqc/testnav-7.5.18.26/epatLogin.jsp?testnavTestId=EP3S&testnavFormId=EP3S
What are we doing to help your child prepare? • Testing strategies that will last a lifetime • Weekly THUNKS in all 4 testing areas • Review of recently released, previously administered SOL with updated standards. • Quarterly benchmark assessments & review • Manipulation of computerized benchmark practice tests • Virginia DOE website
What can you do to help your child? • Discuss this assessment in a positive manner. • Be encouraging! Your child CAN do it! • Review study guides, tests and THUNKS. • Use our “Language” • Read Twice! • Find the evidence! • Show your work! • Slash the Trash!
What can you do the day of testing? • Keep activities to a minimum. • Encourage a good night’s sleep. • Give your child a good, hearty brain-happy breakfast. • Continue the positive talk. Let your child know you believe in him/her!
RESOURCES and MORE information • On pamphlet
THANK YOU!!! • Mrs. Lynn Turner, Principal • Whoever helped set up equipment • YOU, for taking the time to attend, for your support and for all the ways you help your child everyday!