Time to Get Ready for TCAP!

Dear Parents,

If you have not had the opportunity to begin our TCAP challenge, then you are in luck! Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program practice books went home on Friday, in order for you to work with your child at home! These practice books are THE SAME as the online resource, so if you have already completed the challenge, simply transfer your answer sheets to the books.

             These practice tests are a GREAT way to have your child prepare for TCAP. The questions are in TCAP format, and there are four sections: reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies. Remember, everything must be checked and signed by an adult! (The answer key is in the back of the book. Please tear it out BEFORE your child begins the practice tests). One of the most important elements of this at home practice, is to review your child's answers, and revisit anything that was incorrect. This way, the practice books can be used again as a study guide.       

        Every student who takes the time to do this extra TCAP practice will be handsomely rewarded with picnic lunches! For every section that is completed (there are four), students will enjoy a picnic lunch with the fourth grade teachers. Every section they complete will equal one picnic lunch. For example, if students complete all four sections, they will earn four days of outside lunch!

        Please send the completed sections, CHECKED BY AN ADULT, to school by Friday, April 20. We will celebrate the students’ hard work the week of April 30. As always, thank you for your support!

Also, The state of Tennessee has specific academic vocabulary for each grade level to learn about during the school year. This week's academic vocabulary is reading. The words are listed under the Wordly Wise tab.

 

Dates to remember...
Wednesday, April 4: Progress Reports sent home
Thursday, April 5: Parent Coffee in Art Room 7:30 - 8:15

Thursday, April 5: Awards Assembly in Playroom 8:15

Friday, April 6 - 9: April Break (No School!)

Tuesday, April 10: Chick-fil-A Night

Monday, April 23 - 27: TCAP Testing