Parents-
Sorry, this is long. This is on the http://BrazileEducation.com site under “Blog” if you want to wait to read it.
Main points:
· CRCT next week.
· Kids need rest.
· I linked some interesting articles.
· Kids still need rest next week.
· Human Growth and Development permission slip is attached.
On to the message:
Next week, it begins! The CRCT has almost arrived. I'm freaking out and stressing out. Trying to put on a sane (for me) face in front of the kids, but I hate this time. We put so much emphasis on this one test. Doesn't make sense, but that's the way it is. They'll be judged on their results, I'll be judged on their results, and the school will be judged on everyone's scores. So much pressure....
Really, though, they're ready. They have the knowledge. We've covered everything and I'm confident in their ability. We need to make sure we do everything to set them up for success. Rest and energy are so important next week. Please, please, please, make sure they're well-rested for their tests next week. I've seen a kid fail solely because the kid was tired. Not the week for the kids to pull an all-nighter.
They'll need sharpened, number 2 pencils for the test which starts Wednesday. No devices at school during CRCT. During the Iowa Testing, we had devices making noises and we can't have that during the CRCT.
The kids will have Reading on Wednesday, followed by Language Arts on Thursday, and Math on Friday. Social Studies and Science will follow on the next Monday and Tuesday, respectively.
I have faith in them and if they need some pumping up, remind them of this: In the first three quarters of school, they've completed 48 tests, 131 projects, 98 classwork assignments, and read 6 novels (~205,000 words). That's substantial and they should be proud of the accomplishment.
I'm providing a link to some articles I was given. I found them interesting. One is long and a little boring, but interesting.
(The long article) Simply put, we've become so concerned with protecting our kids from everything, they're not learning how to take risks and cope with new situations. It's centered on a non-typical playground.
Don't Help Your Kids with Their Homework
This title is a little misleading. It hits on the fact that helping them with homework doesn't always help. Its main idea is looking at research showing how parents can truly help their kids to be more successful - talk to them, read to young kids, and discuss success.
Should I Stop Assigning Homework
This one is for educators mainly, but I thought all parents would find it interesting. Research shows homework helps very little before middle school, and then it's only slightly helpful. Bookmark this article for next year! I don't think they've read this at the middle school level...
I ask that you all encourage your child about the CRCT, making sure they know you have confidence in them. Remind them to use their time wisely and double-check their work. And remember - they need lots of rest next week!
Finally, if you’ve made it to this point – some of your kids have lost the permission slip for the Human Growth and Development class. If so, I’m attaching it to this email.
Thanks,
Shane Brazile
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