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Kate Kristenson,
Co-principal
Kathy Podesky, Co-principal
Jordan/Jackson
Quarterly News
Winter
2008
Mansfield Children
Are Successful - Please keep in
mind the following tips to prepare your child for a positive
test-taking MCAS experience.
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Make sure your child gets a good night
sleep the night before and eats a healthy breakfast. |
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See that your child arrives at school on
time. |
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Comfort counts. Send a sweater if
it's a cool day. Dress in layers for a warm day. |
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Encourage your child to do the best work
possible and to have a positive attitude. |
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Encourage your child to read and listen
carefully to all test-taking directions and ask questions
if any directions are unclear. |
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Remind your child not to get stuck on any
one item. |
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Encourage your child to check answers for
accuracy. |
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For the success of our students, all
sections of the test must be completed. |
Schedule for
March/April, 2008 ELA MCAS
Jordan/Jackson
School
(Revised 2/6/08)
Monday, 3/24: Grade 5
Tuesday, 3/25, Grade 4 Composition
Wednesday, 3/26, Grade 5
Thursday, 3/27, Grade 5
Friday, 3/28, Grade 4
Monday, 3/31, Grade 4
Tuesday, 4/1, Grade 3
Wednesday, 4/2, Grade 3
Grade 4 Composition make-up
Thursday, 4/3, Grade 4
Friday, 4/4, Grade 3
Or, another view of the same info:
Grade 3:
Tuesday, 4/1
Wednesday, 4/2
Friday, 4/4
Grade 4:
Tuesday, 3/25 Composition
Friday, 3/28
Monday, 3/31
Wednesday, 4/2 Composition make-up
Thursday, 4/3
Grade 5:
Monday, 3/24
Wednesday, 3/26
Thursday, 3/27
Cafeteria and recess monitors – are needed to help
with supervision during these times. If you are interested in
working on an as-needed basis for two and a half-hours per
day, see Assistant Principal Teresa Murphy for an application.
This is a great opportunity for "stay-at-home"
parents to work for a brief period of time and contribute to
your child’s school while making a little extra money.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are visiting your child’s classroom
for a special activity, please use the parking lots rather
than leaving your car in the drop-off lane. The Mansfield
Police Department makes frequent checks and they will issue
citations.
Feature:
SHOULD KIDS LOVE TO LEARN?
All parents should want to inspire a love of learning in
their children. Why? Because according to author Ben Dean in Learning
About Learning in the Authentic Happiness Coaching
newsletter, individuals who love learning are likely to:
| Feel positive when they have to learn new things. |
| Persevere, despite difficulties and challenges. |
| Work autonomously. |
| Be filled with a sense of great possibilities. |
| Be resourceful. |
| Feel supported. |
So what makes people take ownership of their own learning?
Dean says that three things are essential:
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