A Message from Principal, Curt Brogan
Happy Spring!
I mentioned last month that we had some important testing coming up. Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will take Ohio's AIR assessments throughout April and May. Please see the dates below to see when each grade will be tested and in what content areas.
- 04/09/19 3rd & 5th English Language Arts (ELA) Part 1
- 04/10/19 4th ELA Part 1
- 04/11/19 3rd & 5th ELA Part 2
- 04/12/19 4th ELA Part 2
- 04/30/19 4th Math Part 1
- 05/01/19 5th Science Part 1
- 05/02/19 4th Math Part 2 & 5th Science Part 2
- 05/06/19 3rd & 5th Math Part 1
- 05/08/19 3rd & 5th Math Part 2
We know families are an important part of our team at Glendening and play a big role in the academic success of our students. There are ways you can help ensure your child shows what they know on the upcoming tests:
- Attendance: While attendance is always important, it is even more so on testing days as tardy students may be unable to test on their assigned day. While absences due to illness are unavoidable, we appreciate your thoughtfulness in scheduling out-of-school appointments on alternate days.
- Breakfast: Be sure your student gets a good breakfast to fuel their brain and help them stay focused for the duration of the test. We offer breakfast at school each morning beginning at 8:40.
- Rest: We all have hectic schedules outside of school, but it is important that students get a good night's sleep so that they come to school refreshed and ready to give it their best!
- Positive self-talk: At school, we work to help students embrace a growth mindset and a can-do attitude. Yes, the tests are demanding, but our students are well-prepared and can definitely rise to the challenge. A few encouraging words from home can help students feel more confident and sure on test days.
We have learned so much this school year and look forward to our students having the opportunity to show how much they've grown!
Curt Brogan
Principal