Fourth Grade Flyer
Full of “News You Can Use”
Feburary, 2008
February 14, 2008
Contributing Editors:
Mrs. Decker, 433-2158, kdecker@easd13.org
Mrs. Luce, 433-2161, aluce@easd13.org
Mrs. Sandifer, 433-2173, ssandifer@easd13.org
Mrs. Staten, 433-2174, mstaten@easd13.org
Items of Interest:
ISAT
The Illinois State Achievement Test is quickly approaching – it
is one month away! ISAT will be administered the week of March 3 –
7, with any makeup tests given the following week. Regular
attendance is extremely important the week of ISAT. If possible,
please schedule appointments around that week.
Eastwood students will participate in the ISAT incentive contract
again this year. We will be providing lunch from McDonalds for
students who
· In the four-day window, do not have any unexcused absences or
tardies.
· Display effort-DO MY BEST ON THE TEST!
· Have good behavior during each session of the ISAT Test.
· Listen and complete all directions for the ISAT Test.
ISAT Tips for Students/Parents
Preparing for Tests
· Be rested and comfortable. If you take a test when you are
hungry or tired, you won't perform well.
· Know what to expect. Learn ahead of time the kind of test you
will be taking, where and when it will be held, and what materials
to bring. Arrive on time to avoid last-minute pressure.
· Expect some anxiety. Being concerned will help you do your best
on a test.
Avoid worried test-takers. Extreme nervousness, called test
anxiety, will interfere with your work. Remember, test anxiety is
contagious and unproductive.
Reducing Test Anxiety
· Keep a positive attitude. Decide to do your best, and don't blame
yourself for what you don't know.
· Concentrate on the test. Don't worry about your ability, the
behavior of other people, the number of questions, or even short
memory lapses. Pay close attention to one question at a time. This
kind of concentration reduces anxiety.
· Relax. If you are too nervous to think or read carefully, try to
slow down physically. Change your mood by taking several slow, deep
breaths. Then start to work.
Test Taking Skills
· Pay special attention to words that are CAPITALIZED,
underlined, or BOLD face type. The word is a clue to the correct
answer.
· Cross out any answers you know are wrong. You will have fewer
answers to think about.
· If more than one answer seems possible, ask yourself which answer
is true more often or which answer makes the most sense.
· Think like a scientist. Remember the steps a scientist must
follow to do an experiment.
· Read any titles, labels, or explanations on diagrams. If symbols
are used, make sure you understand what they mean.
Technology Tips
Website - www.bookadventure.com
Check out this great website! Book Adventure is a FREE reading
motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create
their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take
multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read, and earn points
and prizes for their literary successes.
Mark your
Calendar!!!!
Feb. 18 - No School
Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. - Board of Ed. Meeting
Feb. 22 - Fundraiser Kick-Off
Feb. 25, 2:45 p.m.- Parent Advisory Board Meeting
February Star
Students
Mrs. Decker – Kaitlyn Johnson
Mrs. Luce – Josh Franklin
Mrs. Sandifer – Adam Hill
Mrs. Staten – Connor Benner
