The Buccaneer Bulletin

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This week begins our STAAR testing for this spring. All students in grades 6-8 will be taking the Reading STAAR test TOMORROW. Please see the information below that gives important details for your student.

April 8th: 6th-8th Grade Reading STAAR

April 14th: 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR

April 16th: 8th Grade Science STAAR

April 22nd: 6th-8th Grade Math STAAR & Algebra EOC

• Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep
• Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast
• Be sure your child charges their Chromebook overnight and brings their district-issued Chromebook fully charged and charger
• Arrive on time
• Encourage them to try their best!

• Students should arrive between 8:20 am and 8:45 am to locate and arrive at their testing room. Wall rosters of room placements will be posted in the upstairs and downstairs grade-level houses.

• Students must bring their district-issued Chromebook (fully charged) and charger on testing day.

• This is how students will take and submit their STAAR test. LTISD is not providing extra Chromebooks on this day.

• Students should ensure Chromebook is updated prior to testing day. Please reference these instructions for details of this process.

• Students should bring the following items with them on testing day:

• Water and snacks/lunch-access to microwaves will be limited (if they do not want to buy from the cafeteria that day)

• Snacks will be available for purchase in the cafeteria before school.

• Sweater or jacket

• Something to do after testing is done that does not require technology (book, homework, etc.)

• Students have the full day to complete their test. Students will not be released early from the testing room until the end of the scheduled testing; we want all students to have adequate time to pace themselves and not feel rushed.

• All personal devices (phones, smart watches, Bluetooth earbuds, Kindles, etc.) will expected to be turned off and in backpacks during testing. Test security procedures are in place this entire time and do not end when a student and/or room has completed testing. Violations to this policy may result in their test being invalidated as well as being subject to school discipline.

• Parents should not pick up students while testing is taking place across the building. Students leaving early cause disruptions to other students so please refrain from picking up your student early. Please plan appointments and travel accordingly.

• Students taking Math 8 STAAR, Algebra EOC, and Science 8 STAAR: please bring your personal calculator to use on these testing days if you own one. The school will provide a calculator for those who do not have their own.

If you have any questions, please contact Tatiana Chavez, HBMS Campus Testing Coordinator, at chavezt@ltisdsschools.org

While our campus leadership team works collaboratively with all students and teachers, the following information should help you reach the appropriate administrator or counselor for your child's grade level should a question or concern arise. We are committed to serving our students and appreciate the opportunity to work together with families to support our learners.

Principal

Laura Keogh

6th Grade

Assistant Principal: Donald Roeder

Counselor: Dana Page

7th Grade

Assistant Principal: Brian Gill

Counselor: Angela Carey

8th Grade

Assistant Principal: Tatiana Chavez

Counselor: JoAnna Janecek

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Website: ltisdschools.org/HBMS
Location: 15600 Lariat Trail, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-533-6400
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