March 1, 2010

To:  Fifth Grade Parents

From:  Jeannie T. King, PrincipalSubject:  5^th Grade SOL Writing and Multiple Choice Tests

Test Dates: March 16, 2010 Multiple Choice                          March 17, 2010 Writing Prompt Test

Dear Parents, The fifth graders will take their SOL writing tests on March 16^th and March 17^th.

This is a change from the March 2-3 dates due to the inclement weather.

Quick Tips for Parents

Helping your Children do Their Best on the SOL tests

• Make sure your child understands the value you place on his or her achievement.

• Encourage your child to stay relaxed and calm during the SOL tests. If your child gets nervous about tests, give him or her ideas of ways to stay calm.

• Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep and eats a good breakfast before the SOL tests.

• Remind your child to bring his or her glasses to school on all of the testing days.

• Make sure your child is at school on time so that he or she won't feel rushed on the testing days.

• Encourage your child to try hard and do his or her best every day in school.

• Ask your child's teacher about areas of strength and weakness. Ask for specific suggestions of how to help your child improve.

• Help your child keep the test in perspective. It's one indication of student achievement - not the measure by how we determine whether or not your child is worthy.

·         Be your child's number one achievement cheerleader!

Call the school office at 952-2424 if you have any questions or concerns!

Thank you for your continued support of our schools!

Thank you,