A message from the Principal
Dear Families,
Spring is in the air and with that our teaching teams are preparing student placement for next year. Once again, this year we will be sending out a parent/guardian input form. We designed this form for parents/guardians who wish to provide us with specific information about their child that you want us to consider as we plan for their next year teacher assignment. The placement input form will be shared with you on March 10 and will be open until April 4.
MCAS testing for students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will begin in April.
All MCAS testing at Carver Elementary is computer-based, and the tests take approximately 60-90 minutes to complete. However, the tests are untimed, and students have the duration of the school day to complete testing. Your support during the testing period can make a difference in how well your children perform. You can help them understand that while the MCAS tests are important, there is no need to stress over them. We have included some suggestions that will help your child be ready:
● Please make every effort to get your child to school on testing days. (Sick children, of course, should remain home.)
● Absent students will make up any tests they miss. As a result, they will miss class time on the make-up day.
● Make sure children arrive on time. Testing often starts first thing in the morning. Do your best to ensure your child gets at least 8-10 hours of sleep the night before each test.
● A healthy snack (e.g., granola bar, cheese & crackers, fruit) helps students maintain energy levels, focus better, and improve concentration. Avoid sending children to school with chips, cookies, candy, and beverages other than water.
● For students who eat at home, do your best to provide a breakfast high in protein and low in sugar. As an alternative, we have free breakfast for the students at CES.
This year's Attendance Theme is Be Present Be Powerful: As parents and caregivers, we all want to give our children the best possible chance at a happy, healthy, successful future. One way to do that? Get them to school as often as possible! Being here in person helps them develop in so many ways. Plus, they’re able to connect with friends and adults, collaborate and problem-solve, think critically, be creative, and engage in hands-on learning.
