I would first like to thank the fifth grade parents that were able to attend last nights open house.  During last nights discussion it was asked if there are any example STAAR questions that parents can see.  If you go to the following web address ( http://www.twa.net/summer.html ) it will take you to some released questions.  We do not have copies, nor have we seen last year STAAR tests.

Another question that was brought up was in regards to the Texas Higher Performance School Consortium.  I am including Mr. Gilbert’s blog address.  I encourage you to subscribe to his blog for the latest information on where we are in regards to the Consortium.  http://superintendent.wonecks.net/

We are in the middle of benchmark testing this week.  Our third and fourth graders worked hard yesterday on their math assessments.  Tomorrow third and fourth will be taking the reading benchmark and fifth grade will be taking their science assessment.  Just a reminder that all classes will have a different lunch schedule and we ask that you do not come have lunch with your child tomorrow.

Tomorrow students are allowed to wear hats for this weeks events.  During testing we are having students take off their hats.  When testing is complete students can resume wearing their hats.  This is for all of Intermediate due to testing.

Thank you for all of your support and help with benchmark assessments.  We appreciate everything you are doing at home to help your child.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact myself or your child’s teacher.