Math MCAS

As many of you know, the Math MCAS is tomorrow and Friday. We had a brief practice test this afternoon. It was fairly short and simply gives the children an exposure to the experience.

The actual test will be administered tomorrow, May 19 and Friday, May 20 at
9:00am. The test is created to take about 60 minutes. Some children will be done sooner, and others will take longer. The test is untimed, so the children can take as long as they need.

I am asking all students to be in bed by 8:00 tonight and tomorrow night. Please help your children follow this guideline. In addition, all children should eat a healthy breakfast before coming to school each test day.

The children will be invited to eat a light snack when they get to school. After all children have completed the test, they will also be able to eat an "extra" snack and relax for a short time. The children will also get extra recess each test morning in order to run off any extra steam.


Most importantly, I do not want your children to feel stressed about MCAS. It is important that they know we believe they will do well. Please encourage them to work hard and do their best. However, also remind them that no matter how they do on MCAS, we know they are smart children!

Thanks for your cooperation. Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.