Big CAT Excitement!

Friday the students were pumped up by Jaxson deVille to get ready for the FCAT coming up this week. Jackson's advice to the students was great...it was:

• Dream It
• Do It
• Believe It
• Become It

He said the most important, though, was believe it. If students believe in themselves they will be more successful in school. Other important tips shared during the pep rally were:

• Get a good nights sleep (remember time changes Sunday so get to bed a little earlier to make up for that lost hour)
• Eat a good breakfast before school
• Get to school on time. Late students will not be admitted to the classroom once testing has started. They will be sent to the library to test.

I know the students are pumped up and ready to go! So enjoy highlights from the pep rally!

The FCAT is Coming!

We are wrapping up the book project. Just about all students are now working on their kit pages. You should see a paper come home offering an opportunity to order a book. Please either check yes and order or no and sign the bottom of the slip. This is the only way their book will be published.

Next week we will take the FCAT. Reading will begin Tuesday and continue on Wednesday. With the time change on Sunday students may need to get to bed early to catch up on missed sleep. They have been working hard in the classroom. We have been focused on the types of questions that will be on the FCAT but this week we are practicing time limits. The FCAT is a timed test so I am giving them a chance to feel about how much time they will be allowed to complete each session.

On FCAT testing days remind your child they can do it. They are ready! You can never under estimate the power of a positive word!