EQAO TESTING BEGINS

It is the time of year where our Grade 3 students have the opportunity to share their successes through E.Q.A.O Testing. E.Q.A.O. Testing gives each individual student the chance to 'Show What They Know' ...something we have been working hard at all year. We practice 'Showing What We Know' every single day in a variety of subjects. It may not always be in the form of a test, however we are always working at producing our best work. Often times, students become nervous or anxious but it is our job as parents and teachers to help calm them so that they may be able to put their best efforts forward.

Some Helpful Tips:

Please remind your child that they have been working hard all year getting ready for EQAO.

Please remind your child about the successes that they have already experienced while in Grade 3. It may help to re-read their report cards, or have them show you a mark that they were very proud of.

Ask your child to tell you about a time (this year) where they were able to answer a very tricky question. Ask them about their plan, and how they felt afterwards.

It may also help to discuss 'sticking with it'. In life, all of us come across challenges. If we make a plan and stick with that plan, good things usually happen.

Below is our E.Q.A.O testing schedule (please know this could change)

Tuesday May 24, 2016  **Day One: Student Survey (completed by all grade 3s)

   Wednesday May 25, 2016**Day Two: AM Testing (9:00-10:30) , PM Testing (1:00-2:30)

Thursday May 26, 2016 ** Day Three: AM Testing (9:00-10:30), PM Testing (1:00-2:30)

Friday May 27, 2016 ** Day Four: AM Testing (9:00-10:30), PM Testing (1:00-2:30)

Oftentimes, students will complete their testing sections ahead of schedule. Also, student who require more time than scheduled will always receive it. 

ALL GRADE 2 STUDENTS WILL BE WORKING ON GRADE 2 CURRICULUM (SCIENCE, LANGUAGE, MATH ETC.) DURING OUR TESTING PERIODS. THEY WILL BE WORKING IN 2/3 CAPALDI, WHILE THE GRADE 3'S WILL BE WRITING IN EITHER 2/3 PLANTE OR 3/4 ADAMS.

Should you have any questions please contact the school or correspond through your child's agenda.